Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is proud to announce the winners of this year's High School Boys Section Coach of the Year Award. The NWCA Scholastic Coach of the Year program celebrates exceptional coaches whose unwavering dedication and remarkable accomplishments have enriched the wrestling community. Each year, the NWCA recognizes head coaches and assistant coaching staffs for both boys and girls wrestling programs, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the sport's growth and success.
This year's section winners were selected by the State Chairs from their section and are now finalists for the National Coach of the Year Award.
ARTICLE | NWCA Announces Boys State Coach of the Year Winners
NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer commended the passion and commitment exhibited by these coaches, emphasizing their tireless efforts in nurturing and guiding their wrestlers. Moyer remarked, "These coaches epitomize dedication and passion, investing countless hours mentoring and guiding their wrestlers. They inspire and shape the future of the sport, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of their athletes."
Stay tuned for the announcement of the Girls Section Coach of the Year awards, scheduled for Thursday, May 23, as we continue to celebrate the exceptional contributions of wrestling coaches.
SECTION MAP | Link
| Section |
State |
Coach of the Year |
School |
| Section 1 |
New York |
Robert Shaver |
Plainedge High School |
| Section 2 |
Ohio |
Brent McBurney |
Massillon Perry High School |
| Section 3 |
Georgia |
Joey Di Nino |
Ola High School |
| Section 4 |
Michigan |
RJ Boudro |
Lowell High School |
| Section 5 |
South Dakota |
Mike Abell |
Sturgis Brown High School |
| Section 6 |
Oklahoma |
Andy Schneider |
Edmond North High School |
| Section 7 |
California |
John Meyers |
Poway High School |
| Section 8 |
Washington |
Gaylord Strand |
Yelm High School |
| Section |
State |
School |
| Section 1 |
New Hampshire |
Timberlane Regional High School |
| Section 2 |
Maryland |
South Carroll High School |
| Section 3 |
Tennessee |
McCallie School |
| Section 4 |
Michigan |
Lowell High School |
| Section 5 |
Minnesota |
St. Michael-Albertville |
| Section 6 |
Oklahoma |
Edmond North High School |
| Section 7 |
Hawaii |
Mililani High School |
| Section 8 |
Alaska |
Seward High School |