Rochester Region Coach of the Week
Oakfield-Alabama/Elba head coach Tyler Winter was named the Rochester region Coach of the Week for the week ending Sunday, October 25, after leading the Aggies to a 34-6 victory over Avon. With the victory, O-A/Elba improved to 6-2.
“With how wide open Class D currently is, we have preached the importance of ending the regular season on a high note and building momentum for sectionals,” said Winter. Sophomore running back/defensive back Alex Ohlson rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. He also added two interceptions. Senior wide receiver/linebacker Brady Werth notched a receiving and rushing touchdown and recorded five tackles, including a sack.
Winter has been the head coach at OAE for seven years after serving two years as an assistant. Before OAE, he coached at York/Pavilion for two years. His overall record at OAE is 39-22, and he led the Aggies to back-to-back Section V Class D titles in 2021 and 2022. A two-time Section V coach of the year, he guided OAE to a Far West Regional Championship in 2021.
“I use holistic education through coaching football to help our players be as prepared for life after high school as possible,” said Winter. “I look to those relationships with our players to be lifelong bonds full of great memories that our coaches and players get to hold and cherish years down the road.”
Oakfield-Alabama/Elba volunteers through youth camps and youth organization coaching/instruction. They also volunteer at numerous community-based events, such as Labor Daze and Homecoming. The Aggies have won the RCCFO Sportsmanship Team Award in three of the last five seasons.