FYFFE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Paul Benefield, Head Coach of the Fyffe Varsity Football Team.

Coach Benefield graduated from Fyffe High School.  He received his degree from Jacksonville State University.

Coach Benefield has coached for thirty-five years.  In 1997, he returned home to Fyffe.  While at Fyffe, the football team has qualified for playoffs every season but one.  Under his leadership, the Fyffe Red Devils have won eleven region championships and a State Championship.  In 2007, he was named Coach of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. In 2012, he celebrated his 200th win as head coach.  His record is 240-52 in twenty-four seasons as Head Coach.

Coach Benefield is married to Jodi Benefield.  They have three sons; Alex, Eli and Seth.  Coach Benefield has coached all three boys in football.

Coach Benefield’s favorite quote is “If it was easy, everyone would do it.”  Southern Torch wishes Coach Benefield and his Fyffe Red Devils the best of luck in their upcoming season.