Elk Grove's Doll is Bears Coach of the Week

Head football coach Brian Doll of Elk Grove High School has been named the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week for this season's Week 6.

Doll is in his third year as Elk Grove's head coach with a 20-8 record. The Grenadiers had an impressive 46-7 victory over Mid-Suburban League East rival Rolling Meadows High School on Sept. 30. Despite losing a large core of players from consecutive playoff teams, Elk Grove's record is now 6-1, and they lead the Mid-Suburban League East Conference after a win over Prospect High School on Oct. 6.

Doll is a strong promoter of his football program throughout the community and makes sure his players conduct themselves in a respectful manner on and off the field. In honor of Doll, $1,500 will be donated to Elk Grove's football program.

Doll will be invited to the Bears-Seahawks game on Sunday, Dec. 18, and will be recognized during an on-field ceremony. He will also receive a framed certificate and will have the opportunity to attend a Bears practice and “chalk-talk” with Bears head coach Lovie Smith and other 2011 Coach of the Week honorees.

The Chicago Bears Coach of the Week program is in its 16th season. The program honors outstanding Illinois high school coaches who develop players' football skills and knowledge, character, leadership, discipline and teamwork abilities. Other criteria considered include unique coaching methodology, community and off-field components, school and community support, volunteerism and, most importantly, contributions to players' long-term success on and off the field.

The program runs for nine weeks, from Aug. 29-Oct. 24. Deserving high school coaches are nominated by a panel of local prep authorities and the winning coach is selected each week, resulting in a $1,500 contribution to their school's football program. Since the program's inception, the Bears have donated over $198,000 to Illinois high schools.

For more information, visit www.chicagobears.com/community or call the Chicago Bears Community Relations Department at (847) 739-5308.