Todd Dodge
Westlake High School
Impact Statement
“You know the quote ‘Ability takes you to the top, but character keeps you there’? Coach Dodge perfectly embodies that.” -Sam Ehlinger, former QB
Biography
The award is presented jointly with High School Football America (“HSFA”).
Coach Dodge, who announced before the season that this year would be his last, closed-out an incredible coaching career in December by leading Westlake to its third straight Texas high school football championship. The title was the seventh overall for Dodge, who also won four at Southlake Carroll.
Westlake ended 2021 ranked No. 2 in the High School Football America 100 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. It was the second straight year that the Chaparrals finished No. 2 in the HSFA national rankings.
Dodge won 233 games in 23 years as a high school football coach. He goes into retirement on a 40-game win streak, which is the third longest active streak in America by a public school. He also held a 71-8 record in playoffs.
“There’s no doubt that high school football is losing an offensive innovator and trailblazer,” said Jeff Fisher, co-founder of High School Football America. “Coach Dodge’s success goes beyond the playing field. He leaves the coaching profession on top of his game and we’re proud to honor him with our Coach of the Year Award.”
During his high school career at Port Arthur High School, Dodge was a record-setting quarterback. He graduated with the Texas state record for career passing completions (381) and the single-season record for completions (221). After his senior season in 1980, Dodge was named a Parade Magazine All-American.
Dodge went on to play his college football at the University of Texas.
Since being honored, Dodge came out of retirement in January of 2024 and is coaching at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas.
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