All you have to say about Jenks High School in Jenks (OK) is the fact that they’ve won 7 state championships over the past decade. The architect for much of that success is head coach Allan Trimble, compiling an overall 122-12 record during that stretch. A number of his players – year-in, year-out – go on to receiving scholarships at Division I-A programs. In addition to losing a number of blue chip players yearly, Jenks\' success has enabled many of Trimble\'s assistants to go on to head coaching positions; over the last few years, five of his position coaches and coordinators have become head coaches throughout the area. Coach Trimble and his staff have also been honored for their charitable work. Selected as one of the nation’s Most Caring Coaches, Trimble has encouraged his team to host a dinner honoring students participating in the Special Olympics. His players have
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