East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Giants have selected Coach Rita French of Enfield High School in Enfield, CT as the High School Flag Football Coach of the Week for Week 6 of the 2025 season.

The High School Flag Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants' continuing effort to support local high school flag football programs. Each week during the high school girls flag football season, the Giants will select one area high school head coach as the Coach of the Week winner. The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment towards promoting youth football, developing motivated student-athletes and contributing overall to their community.

In recognition of Coach French's selection as Coach of the Week, a $2,000 check from The Giants Foundation will be given to the Enfield High School girls flag football program. Coach French will also receive a certificate of recognition signed by Giants head coach Brian Daboll and will be honored at a recognition ceremony after the season and at a 2025 Giants preseason home game.

Coach French has led the Enfield Eagles since the high school started offering girls flag football as an activity three years ago. The Eagles compete in the Central Connecticut Conference which has seen substantial growth over the last three years, from a one-day jamboree to a conference championship tournament, with there now being over 20 teams competing. The Eagles notched their first win of the season this past weekend and look to take part in the first-ever Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) state tournament next month.

Coach French serves as the Café Manager for Enfield Public Schools where she oversees the cafeterias at all the elementary schools and high school. Her goal is to ensure that students are well-fed with nutritious meals and ready to learn in the classroom and perform on the field. French is also a member of the Enfield Ramblers Youth Football board and helps their fundraising efforts through concessions and serves as team mom. In addition to supporting the game at the youth level, French is also an active member of the Enfield High School Football Team's Grid Iron Booster Club where she supports with weekly team dinners and various fundraising events.

"Coach French has quickly become the driving force behind the success of our flag football program. With a passion for the game and a strong commitment to leadership, she has transformed the team culture by holding players accountable and setting high expectations both on and off the field. Her energy and enthusiasm have sparked a renewed excitement among the girls, inspiring a sense of pride, discipline, and teamwork. Under her guidance, the team continues to grow in confidence and cohesion, setting the stage for continued growth of the team, " said Cory O'Connell, Athletic Director of Enfield Public Schools.