
THE APEX TIMES
Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week: Brandon Holub and Olney’s Philly Special-style finish
Olney High School head coach Brandon Holub was named the Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week after guiding his Trojans to a memorable trick-play touchdown and a steady rebuilding process on the field and in the classroom.
Philadelphia’s Eagles Tackle Football program recognized Olney High School head coach Brandon Holub as its Coach of the Week, citing his team’s creative edge and the way he framed a “one play at a time” approach during a crucial late-game moment.
Holub’s award-winning spotlight came from the Trojans’ late-season trick-play call, described by Olney as a Philly Special-style play run with senior quarterback Josue Georges having the freedom to pick the option on the final drive of his high school career.
In that sequence, Olney’s trick-play design led to a two-point conversion that helped cement a 20-0 win over its opponent, according to the Eagles’ release, with Holub describing the planning as something his players had practiced ahead of time.
This is Holub’s fourth year leading Olney, where his team enters the current weekend with a 3-4 record after finishing 7-5 last season and advancing to the District 12 Class 5A Championship Game, the Eagles release notes.
The Trojans’ current rebuilding phase has included roster turnover after losing five seniors to graduation, and Holub pointed to the ongoing development of the team’s identity, including an offense that has had trouble running the ball the way he wants, even as it produced 250 rushing yards against Ben Franklin.
Beyond game planning, the Eagles’ profile emphasized Holub’s recruiting focus and education-first routine at Olney, including weekly grade checks and study supports, with the goal of making athletes more college-recruitable. The release also highlights that Holub has watched five seniors move on to college football in 2025 and expects at least six more to do the same this year.
Why It Matters
- In the Eagles’ community program, the Coach of the Week honor spotlights how NFL clubs can reinforce football development beyond the Xs and Os.
- Olney’s season context shows a team still shaping its identity after significant graduation turnover, with momentum coming from process and execution in specific moments.
- The emphasis on college recruiting supports the local football pipeline, aiming to translate on-field roles into opportunities for higher-level programs.
- The featured trick-play reflects a trend at all levels toward players taking ownership of calls, even in high-pressure late-game scenarios.
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Key Facts
- Brandon Holub of Olney High School was named the Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week.
- The recognition included Olney’s trick-play finish in which quarterback Josue Georges was said to have had freedom on the last drive of his senior year.
- Olney’s Trojans won the highlighted game 20-0, with the Eagles release describing a two-point conversion as the sequence’s turning point.
- Olney finished 7-5 last season and reached the District 12 Class 5A Championship Game, and this year’s team entered the current weekend at 3-4.
- Holub described Olney’s rebuilding after losing five seniors to graduation and cited an offense that had not yet been able to run “like we want to,” while still producing 250 yards against Ben Franklin.
- The Eagles release presented Holub as a coach who ties recruitment to academic habits, including weekly grade checks and support for students through the college process.