Harper football coach Chad Zenner chosen for Navy All-American Bowl
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Harper football coach and athletic director Chad Zenner was selected as one of 16 high school coaches nationwide to coach in the Navy All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Zenner will be one of the eight assistant coaches for the West Team.
The Navy All-American Bowl features some of the top high school football players from across the United States and serves as a platform for the participating athletes to showcase their talents and announce college commitments.
The surprise nomination came from Sam McCrary, Co-Director at Harris Sports Medicine in San Antonio. McCrary and his team provide training services to Harper student athletes and the same during the Navy All-American Bowl game week.
“I was blown away by the honor,” Zenner said. “The All-American Bowl selection committee tries to find coaches whom they think really make a difference as strong role models to their student athletes, both on the field and off. They give small-town coaches from different backgrounds an opportunity to experience this memorable event.
“Sam’s training staff enjoys being around all our coaches and loves how respectful and appreciative our athletes are of their service. I truly believe this is about recognizing Harper as a community, not just Chad Zenner.”
Zenner’s coaching career started in 2009 at Crosbyton. He later went to Fredericksburg in 2012 and then Harper in 2015. He climbed the ranks at Harper ISD and was promoted to head football coach and athletic director in 2020.
“As a high school coach, I’m familiar with the (formerly Army) Navy All-American Bowl and watch it on television every year,” Zenner said. “I once told my wife and kids, ‘You’re seeing elite athletes who will star in college on Saturdays and play for NFL teams on Sundays.’
“I’m really looking forward to meeting new people while giving the players and coaches my very best efforts.”
Paul Witwer covers high school sports and Angelo State University sports for The San Angelo Standard-Times. Reach him at sports@gosanangelo.com. Follow him on X @Paul_Witwer, Instagram and TikTok at pwitwer_sast.
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