Bear Lake, Michigan, October 8, 2025
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Sam Mullet, the head football coach at Bear Lake High School, has received the Week Six honor of the Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week Program after leading her team to a significant victory against Mesick. This recognition is a testament to her groundbreaking achievements as Michigan’s first female head football coach leading a varsity football program. The Lakers have excelled under her direction with a strong offensive performance, preparing for their upcoming game against Brethren.
Bear Lake, Michigan – Sam Mullet, head football coach at Bear Lake High School, has been named the Week Six recipient of the 2025 Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week Program, presented by Carhartt. This recognition comes on the heels of a decisive victory in which the Bear Lake Lakers defeated Mesick with an impressive score of 56-8, bringing their season record to 4 wins and 2 losses.
Under Mullet’s leadership, the Lakers have demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring a total of 304 points over six games, which averages to an impressive 50.7 points per game. The Lakers compete in 8-player Division 2 football and are gearing up for their next match against Brethren on October 10th, marking the 10th all-time meeting between the two teams.
Mullet is now in her eighth season coaching high school football, with this being her third season as the head coach at Bear Lake. She has made history by being recognized as the first female head coach in Michigan to lead either an 8-player or 11-player varsity football program. Mullet’s experience extends beyond the high school level, having completed coaching internships with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. Additionally, she previously served as the Director of Football Operations for Tift County High School in Georgia under Noel Dean, who is known for his experience as a head coach at both Lowell and Chelsea High School.
The Detroit Lions’ High School Coach of the Week Program aims to highlight coaches who demonstrate commitment to player health and safety, character development, and positive outcomes on the field. Each awarded Coach of the Week will receive a $1,000 donation to their school’s football program. This initiative is part of the program’s ongoing efforts, which spans 29 years and has awarded a total of $515,000 to support high school football programs across Michigan.
In the current season, the total funds distributed to support high school football in the state amount to $12,000. Each Coach of the Week winner also receives certificates signed by the Lions’ head coach Dan Campbell and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. At the end of the season, the Lions will select a High School Football Coach of the Year, who will receive an additional donation of $3,000 for their school’s football program.
Mullet learned of her selection as Coach of the Week during a Head Coach Hangout. This recognition not only celebrates her contributions to the sport but also encourages growth and excellence in high school athletics across Michigan.
Mullet’s journey began in her own high school days, having graduated from Bear Lake High School in 2012. Her experience as a player, coupled with her determination and innovative coaching strategies, has made her a role model within the community and a notable figure in the landscape of high school football in Michigan.
As the Lakers prepare for their upcoming game against Brethren, the community of Bear Lake and supporters of high school football in Michigan continue to rally behind Mullet and the Lakers, celebrating their achievements and looking forward to further successes on the field.
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- Detroit Lions: Sam Mullet Named Coach of the Week
- 9 & 10 News: Sam Mullet Named Coach of the Week
- UpNorth Live: Sam Mullet’s Recognition
- Record Eagle: Bear Lake’s Mullet Wins Honor
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
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