Coach of the Year nominations

The Vancouver Public Schools Coach of the Year award recognizes the positive impact coaches have on the lives of student-athletes. Every day, coaches work with students to develop self-confidence, courage, hard work and other skills necessary to be successful in life.

• Must exhibit district core covenants of trust, integrity and excellence
• Must be an active coach for the school year being awarded
• Coach at the elementary, middle or high school level
• Head coach or assistant coach
• Exhibits knowledge of sport through understanding of rules and coaching strategies
• Positive role model
• Relationship-builder
• Dedicated to the development of the program and the athlete year-round
• Coaching history reflects success in developing athletes and programs
• Supportive of other programs
• Gives back to his/her sport by mentoring other coaches in the profession
• Contributes to his/her community outside of athletics
• Committed to his/her personal development as a coach

If you have a nominee who meets the qualifications, please complete the nomination form. You must include specific examples of how your nominee demonstrates the above criteria. A selection committee of Vancouver Public Schools athletic directors will determine the award recipients, who will be honored at the annual Coaches’ Institute held in August. All winners will receive a plaque. They also will have their name engraved on plaques to be displayed at their school and the district athletic office.

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