he Detroit Lions have named Josh Lindeman of Manchester High School the 2026 Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week for Week #7, presented by Carhartt. On October 9, Lindeman’s Flying Dutchmen defeated the Vandercook Lake Jayhawks to move to 6-1 this season. This Saturday, October 17, Manchester hosts Hanover-Horton for the Cascades Conference Championship in the 41st meeting between the two programs.
Lindeman is currently in his 22nd season coaching high school football, having served as an assistant coach at Tecumseh, Ann Arbor Pioneer and Ann Arbor Skyline. He spent two seasons as a head coach at Jonesville, 10 seasons as head coach at Addison and is currently in 3rd season as head coach at Manchester. He has compiled an 84-57 record during this time. Lindeman also serves as the Manchester High School principal and athletic director.
