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KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Dobyns-Bennett High School Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Fleming has been selected as the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) 2022 Tennessee High School Strength Coach of the Year, Region 1 Southeast.
"I am very proud of Coach Fleming for this accomplishment," said Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal Dr. Chris Hampton. "Anyone who knows Zack knows that he is 100 percent focused and committed to supporting student-athletes and their academic and athletic goals. He is also a supporter of our coaches and our entire athletic program. He is Dobyns-Bennett through and through and I am grateful to have him as a part of our school community."
"Zack does an unbelievable job and has a genuine care for all of the student-athletes at Dobyns Bennett," said Dobyns-Bennett High School Athletic Director, Frankie DeBusk. "He has the most direct impact on our student-athletes because he sees them daily and works with them in the weight room, the classroom, and on the practice field. You will not find anyone that cares more about their role in our department than Zack. We are lucky to have him in Kingsport."
"While I'm honored to receive this award, make no mistake, this is not a Zack Fleming award," said Fleming. 'This is a Dobyns-Bennett award. I'm no good without the coaches, teachers, administration, and most importantly, the student-athletes that I get to work with daily." Fleming has over 750 high school student-athletes on his roster which he works with from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fleming started as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Dobyns-Bennett Football team in 2015 and then phased all sports into a strength and condition program in the summer of 2016. The program emphasizes developing the complete athlete for sport performance - Strength, Speed, Agility, Conditioning, Nutrition, Mindset, Leadership. Fleming is a member of the NHSSCA Tennessee Advisory Board, has spoken at multiple strength and conditioning clinics, and has been a guest speaker on several podcasts.
The State Coach of the Year is selected from the top coaches across each state and is recognized with an award certificate at the National Convention in June. The nomination process is open to all NHSSCA members. The winner is chosen by the State and Regional Directors based on the resume, letters of recommendation, and brief video that is submitted by the nominee.
For more information on the National High School Strength Coaches Association visit https://nhssca.us/ .
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program; with a total enrollment of over 7,600 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.
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