High school football coaches in Tucson

Amphi High School head football coach Vern Friedli leads his players during practice Aug. 8, 2006.

Legendary ex-Amphi coach Friedli to be honoredย 

Retired Amphitheater High School football coaching legendย Vern Friedliย will be honored Saturday in Phoenix with the Paving the Way award, presented annually to an Arizona teacher/coach who dedicated his/her career to educating youth. The Phoenix American Leadership Academy is staging the ceremony at 3155 S. San Tan Village Parkway at 11 a.m.ย 


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