McKissick Named Finalist for Coach of the Year

SUMMERVILLE — In 60 seasons of coaching Green Wave football, John McKissick has only had two losing seasons, earning him . 

Considered a legend of high school football across the nation, 's McKissick has been named one of three finalists for the Fordon Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award. 

The winner will be announced during Super Bowl week. 

The other finalist coaches are John Herrington of Michigan and Hal Lamb of Georgia. 

The award honors exemplary high school football coaches who display the integrity, achievement, and leadership demonstrated by the winningest coach in NFL history, Don Shula. The coaches are active or retired high school football coaches and were nominated by NFL teams and players for their character and integrity, inspirational leadership, commitment to the community and on-field success.

Each finalist receives a $2,500 cash award and a $5,000 grant for their high school football programs. The national Shula Award winner will receive a $10,000 cash award and a $15,000 grant for his high school football program. The winner also will be invited to Super Bowl XLVI where he will be recognized at a press conference.