Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is pleased to announce the 2025 High School Boys Section Head Coach and Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year award recipients.
These dedicated coaches were nominated by their NWCA State Chair for their outstanding contributions throughout the 2024–25 season. Each selection was then reviewed and voted on by the NWCA State Chairs within their respective sections. The honorees now advance to the final stage of consideration for NWCA National Coach of the Year honors. Section Leaders will oversee the upcoming round of voting, with national awardees expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
"These awards recognize much more than wins and championships," said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. "They highlight the coaches who invest deeply in their student-athletes, their school communities, and the sport as a whole. We're proud to recognize the difference they make."
Check back tomorrow as the NWCA announces the 2025 High School Girls Section Head Coach and Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year honorees.
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Boys Head Coach of the Year Winners
| State |
Section |
COACH |
SCHOOL |
| New York |
Section 1 |
John Richard |
Holland Patent High School |
| Maryland |
Section 2 |
Mike Laidley |
Archbishop Spalding High School |
| Tennessee |
Section 3 |
Johnnie Melzoni |
Nolensville High School |
| Iowa |
Section 4 |
Chris Ortner |
Don Bosco High School |
| Minnesota |
Section 5 |
Kurt Becker |
Watertown-Mayer |
| Minnesota |
Section 5 |
Bill McDonald |
Watertown-Mayer |
| Oklahoma |
Section 6 |
Chad Randle |
Chickasha High School |
| California |
Section 7 |
Troy Tirapelle |
Buchanan High School |
| Washington |
Section 8 |
Jody Coleman |
Orting High School |
Boys Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year Winners
| State |
Section |
School |
| Connecticut |
Section 1 |
Xavier High School |
| Maryland |
Section 2 |
Archbishop Spalding |
| Georgia |
Section 3 |
Jefferson High School |
| Indiana |
Section 4 |
Brownsburg High School |
| Missouri |
Section 5 |
Liberty High School |
| Oklahoma |
Section 6 |
Chickasha High School |
| Arizona |
Section 7 |
Mesa Mountain View High School |
| Washington |
Section 8 |
Orting High School |
