With an impressive resume on and off the field, Tim Roken of Saint Joseph’s Prep is the Eagles’ 2023 High School Coach of the Year. He was also the organization’s nominee for the NFL’s Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award.
Roken led the No. 1 high school program in Pennsylvania, per MaxPreps, to a 13-1 record, a District 12 6A City Championship, and a PIAA 6A State Championship.
Off the field, his dedication to player safety and the wellness of others does not go unnoticed. Whether it be participating in USA Football’s Heads Up Tackling or working with the nonprofit organization Simon’s Heart, Roken is committed to doing what is best for the community.
“Over the past 14 years, Coach Roken has dedicated himself to building a culture that positively shapes the lives of his players and allows them to make a meaningful impact both on and off the field,” said Daniel Levy, Manager of Youth Football & Community Relations, Philadelphia Eagles.
“Coach Roken’s on-field performance speaks for itself, but he is much more than a football coach. He is a leader of not only men, but an entire community. His passion for helping others reach their full potential is inspiring and why he is so deserving of this recognition. On behalf of the Eagles, I want to congratulate Coach Roken on being nominated for this distinguished honor.”
The former East Stroudsburg University quarterback began coaching at Saint Joseph’s Prep in 2010 as the program’s quarterbacks coach. After a successful first season in North Philadelphia, Roken was promoted to offensive coordinator, a post he held from 2011-18.
During that time, Roken coached Eagles running back D’Andre Swift and wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
“That speaks tremendous volumes,” Swift said of Roken’s award. “They do a great job over there, so I am happy for them and happy for Coach Roken.”
Roken worked under Head Coach Gabe Infante, the 2018 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year, for eight seasons before Infante left to coach the running backs at Temple University.
Since taking over as head coach in 2019, Roken has an impressive 54-7 record. He was selected as the All-American Bowl East Coach in 2021 and, in 2022, won the Eastern Pennsylvania High School Coach of the Year for Class 6A.
He has led the program to four Class 6A State Championships (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) during his tenure as head coach and, including his time as an assistant coach, is…
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