The Detroit Lions have named Landon Grove of Grand Rapids West Catholic High School the 2026 Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week for Week #6, presented by Carhartt. On October 2, Grove’s Falcons defeated the Spring Lake Lakers to move to 5-1 this season. West Catholic is currently ranked No. 1 in Division 5. This Friday, October 9, West Catholic travels to Grand Rapids Christian High School in the 40th meeting between the two programs
Grove is currently in his 9th season coaching high school football and his 5th season as head coach at West Catholic, earning a 49-8 (86%) record during this time. He has led the Falcons to the playoffs in his first 4 seasons, winning 4 conference championships in both the OK-White and the OK-Blue. In 2022, Grove’s first season, the Falcons won the Division 5 MHSAA State Championship with a 59-14 victory over Negaunee. The Falcons reached the regional finals in 2023, and the district finals in 2024. Last season, the Falcons won the Division 5 MHSAA state championship, defeating Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 42-14, Grove’s second state championship at West Catholic and the 7th football state championship in school history.
Detroit Lions Football Education sat down with Grove to discuss his time as head coach at West Catholic, how his playing experience at Ferris State helped him to become a better coach, what Tony Annese means to him and their upcoming Week #7 game vs. Grand Rapids Christian. Grove was also notified of his Coach of the Week selection on Head Coach Hangout. See his reaction and the entire interview by visiting www.DetroitLions.com/coachoftheweek.
