Cincinnati Bengals High School Football Coach of the Week
Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Week
The Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Week presented by Paycor awards outstanding high school football coaches for their hard work and dedication, as well as their success on the field and in the community. Currently in its 24th year, the Cincinnati Bengals High School Coach of the Week program has awarded over $270,000 to high school football programs throughout the Tri-State. This season's program will award $20,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football across the Tri-State, thanks to contributions from the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL Foundation and Paycor.
2025 Bengals Coach of the Week Honorees
Week 1 - Pat McLaughlin- La Salle High School
Final Score: W 42-0 vs. Colerain
Pat McLaughlin was named Head Football Coach at La Salle in February of 2017. Since taking over, he has built a program grounded in toughness, consistency, and high expectations both on and off the field. Under his leadership, the Lancers have achieved:
- Since taking over the program, the Lancers are 62-39, highlighted by a 2019 Division II State Championship, two regional titles, seven playoff appearances, and a Greater Catholic League (GCL) South title.
- A strong performance at home, winning roughly 64% of home games.
- An overall coaching record of 81-53, with his playoff record standing at 16-6.
In the 2025 season, McLaughlin became La Salle's all-time winningest coach, surpassing previous benchmarks to set new standards for the program. Before La Salle, McLaughlin served as head coach at Princeton High School and Reading High School.
Off the field, Coach McLaughlin is deeply committed to faith, family, and character development. He is married to Layne and the couple has four children: Patrick, Jack, Brooks, and Nora. The McLaughlin family resides in Liberty Township and is active in the community.
Coach McLaughlin is entering his ninth season at La Salle, continuing to lead the Lancers with vision, passion, and a focus on developing young men in mind, body, and spirit.
Week 2 - Andy Stuckert- Talawanda High School
Final Score: W 42-6 vs. Meadowdale
A native of Fairfield, Ohio, Andy Stuckert graduated from Fairfield High School in 2001 before continuing his football career at Hanover College, where he played collegiately and graduated in 2005.
Stuckert's coaching career includes several assistant and coordinator roles across Southwest Ohio. Prior to joining Talawanda, he spent three seasons as head coach at New Miami, where he guided the Vikings to their first playoff win in program history. He also held offensive coaching positions at Hamilton, Little Miami, and Northwest.
Since taking over the Talawanda football program in 2023, Coach Stuckert has emphasized foundational growth in strength, culture, and execution. Under his leadership, the 2025 season stands as one of the most successful in program history, highlighted by steady improvement and a renewed sense of pride throughout the community.
Off the field, Coach Stuckert is an entrepreneur and owner of Heirloom Framing & Graphics, a business specializing in jersey framing and graphic design projects.
Week 3 - Andre Parker - Princeton High School
Final Score: W 47 - 0 vs. Sycamore
Coach Parker has been the Head Coach at Princeton since 2021. During that time his record was 42-9. His team has won back-to-back GMC titles in 2023 and 2024. Coach Parker was named GMC and Southwest Ohio Coach of the Year in 2025.
Week 4 - John Rodenberg - Indian Hill High School
Final Score: W 28-7 vs. Wyoming
Coach John Rodenberg is a seasoned football coach with a distinguished record of success and leadership. Over a nearly 30-year career, he has guided elite high school football programs and developed countless student-athletes into leaders on and off the field. A four-time State Champion and five-time Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Week honoree, Rodenberg has earned widespread respect across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and beyond for building strong, disciplined, and high-character teams. He has also coached several notable players, including NFL standouts Sam Hubbard and Kevin Huber.
Coach Rodenberg earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Cincinnati and continues to combine his passion for athletics with his dedication to education. Now in his fourth-year teaching physical education and coaching football at Indian Hill High School, he has amassed 223 career high school football victories — and counting.
Week 5 - Jake Meiners - East Central High School
Final Score: W 45-0 vs. Batesville
Coach Jake Meiners is a 2009 East Central High School graduate and took over as the Head Coach in 2019. In the past 7 years, East Central has won back-to-back Indiana 4A State Championships (2022 and 2023), 2 Regional Championships, 4 Sectional Championships, and 7 Conference Championships. Coach Meiners was named to the Indiana South All-Star coaching staff in 2023 where he served as the offensive coordinator in the IFCA North/South All-Star Game.
Coach Meiners served as an assistant coach for the Trojans from 2014-2018 where the Trojans won an Indiana 4A State Championship (2017), State Runner-up (2015), and 3 Regional Championships, and 4 Sectional Championships. In total as a Head Coach, his winning percentage is over 83%. Coach Meiners is married to his high school sweetheart, Alicia, and they have 4 children.
Week 6 - Tyler Williams - Taft High School
Final Score: W 39-0 vs. Withrow
Coach Tyler Williams has led the Taft High School football program since 2021, quickly establishing himself as the most successful coach in school history. In his first season, he guided the Senators to a CMAC Championship and was named CMAC Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, Taft reached new heights in 2024, capturing the school's first-ever Regional Championship and advancing to the State Semifinals.
With a current overall record of 47-11 (as of September 30, 2025), Williams is the all-time winningest coach in program history and has taken the Senators to the playoffs every season during his tenure.
Off the field, Coach Williams is a dedicated husband, father and business owner (Run By U). He is married to his wife, Tevyn, and they have two daughters, Teagan and Taelyn.
Week 7 - Tim Odom - St. Henry District High School
Final Score: W 40-12 vs. Owen County
Tim Odom was named Head Football Coach at St. Henry District High School in Erlanger Kentucky in December of 2024. Since taking over he has provided a solid foundation for sustained success. Coach Odom is a tremendous leader and has worked hard to establish a football program that the St. Henry community will be proud of.
This year in the program's inaugural season of varsity competition, St. Henry picked up its first win in school history on September 26th; 21-12 over Gallatin County. The Crusaders followed that up with a 40-12 victory over Owen County on October 2nd, assuring the program of qualifying for the KHSAA State playoffs.
Prior to arriving at St. Henry, Odom was the Head Coach at Simon Kenton and Glen Este and assisted at Lakota West and Moeller.
He was a standout lineman at Moeller High School and played collegiately at Ohio State.