The award has been given annually by the Bengals since 2002. It honors outstanding high school football coaches in the region and includes a $5000 Bengals donation to Beechwood’s athletic department.
Rash came to Beechwood in 1998 as a teacher, a role he continues at the school today, teaching human geography and American government. He joined Beechwood’s football staff in 2000, spending six seasons as an assistant before being named head coach in ’06. In his 11 seasons at the helm, Rash has compiled a 123-88 record (.788) and led the Tigers to four state championship game appearances, including three state titles (2007, ’08, ’16).