Altoona's Hanson Named Packers Coach Of The Week

Friday, September 17th, 2021 -- 8:06 AM

The Green Bay Packers have announced that Chad Hanson of Altoona High School has been named the Green Bay Packers High School Football Coach of the Week.

Hanson, in his third year as head coach of the Railroaders, has his team out to a 3-1 start this season. Hanson took over the program in 2019 as the team was coming off a 1-8 season. In his first two years as head coach, the team had a total of two wins.  Last Friday, Hanson and his team defeated the Baldwin-Woodville program, 30-21. The last time the Railroaders met Baldwin-Woodville was in Level 1 of the modified 2020 WIAA postseason, in a game they lost 50-6. 

Since taking over as head coach of the Railroaders, Hanson has continued to improve his players both on and off the field as they look to turn their program around. 

Hanson and his staff oversee a program of 56 players with 25 suiting up for varsity games. His assistant staff includes Nate McMahon, Josh Berg, Brandon Kronenberg, Ryan Gunderson, Ryan Lawcewicz, Jeff Kaldor, Kellen Lager, Paul Swartos, and Mike Koehler. In addition to coaching, Hanson is also the Assistant Principal at Altoona Middle and High School.

Hanson was also head coach of the Greenwood high school football program from 2004 until 2018.  

(photo courtesy of packers.com)

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