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Scott Green
Wyoming Seminary
Impact Statement
“You are given a sacred trust when you accept the title of coach.” -Scott Green
Biography
Since taking over at Wyoming Seminary (Kingston, PA) in 2010, Scott Green has turned the Blue Knights into one of the top programs in the nation.
This season, SEM began the year ranked #2 in the nation in the USA TODAY/NHSCA Super 25 preseason national wrestling rankings. However, after winning the prestigious Walsh Ironman at Walsh Jesuit High School in Ohio in early December, the Blue Knights moved to #1 in our national rankings, a spot they’ve held through early December. Wyoming Seminary won its first-ever Ironman by 25 points over preseason #1 Blair Academy (Blairstown, NJ).
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Cathedral High School
“Check the ego at the door. Make these kids not just better volleyball players but better people”. -Jan Kesterson
“Check the ego at the door. Make these kids not just better volleyball players but better people”. -Jan Kesterson
Jean Kesterson
Cathedral High School
Impact Statement
“Check the ego at the door. Make these kids not just better volleyball players but better people”. -Jan Kesterson
Biography
Coach Kesterson, who owns 843 career victories, led Cathedral to Indiana’s 4A state title, plus was named the #1 team in the nation by MaxPreps. Cathedral finished a perfect 36-0, which marks the first-time that a 4A school had a perfect season in Indiana volleyball history.
In the spring of 2015, Kesterson, who also teaches PE and Business at the school, underwent emergency open heart surgery to replace a heart valve and repair her aortic arch.
Since stepping aside in 2016, Kesterson was elected as the first president of the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association. Here, she’s working to promote high standards of coaching in the state.
Kesterson retired from teaching after 30 years at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
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Northwestern High School
“A humble and focused athlete always wins (in life) and gets the greater piece of the pie.” -Carmen Jackson
“A humble and focused athlete always wins (in life) and gets the greater piece of the pie.” -Carmen Jackson
Carmen Jackson
Northwestern High School
Impact Statement
“A humble and focused athlete always wins (in life) and gets the greater piece of the pie.” -Carmen Jackson
Biography
This past season, Coach Jackson led the Lady Bulls to a state-record eighth straight state championship. In nearly a quarter-of-century as Northwestern’s coach, Jackson has led the school to eleven track and field state titles.
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Wayzata High School
Berndt and his Wayzata team have dominated Track & Field in Minnesota.
Berndt and his Wayzata team have dominated Track & Field in Minnesota.
Aaron Berndt
Wayzata High School
Impact Statement
Berndt and his Wayzata team have dominated Track & Field in Minnesota.
Biography
Berndt and his program are going after their third Minnesota state team championship in June 2016.
In May, Berndt led his program to its fourth straight Minnesota True Team Championship. What a turn around from his first season as a coach where the team finished second to last in the conference, and then following year not qualifying anyone for state for the first time since 1972. After a refocus on the team aspect, nothing has stopped Wayzata and Coach Berndt.
Since being honored in 2016, Berndt and Wayzata continue their successful ways. The team won a state title in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, they were the State True Champs. In 2019, they finished 2nd overall.
Over the last 15 years, Berndt has coached a total of 17 event MN State Champions and 220 Minnesota All-State student-athletes.
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Ramapo High School
Marchese has made an impact on all his student athletes on and off the court.
Marchese has made an impact on all his student athletes on and off the court.
Kim Marchese
Ramapo High School
Impact Statement
Marchese has made an impact on all his student athletes on and off the court.
Biography
Coach Marchese just completed his 32nd year as head coach at Ramapo High School.
This past season he hit a huge milestone when he won his 600th match this spring. This year’s team finished 18-5 and was ranked #20 in the Star-Ledger’s Top 20.
In his tenure, the Raiders have won 26 league titles, 16 county titles, 15 state sectionals and four group state championships.
In addition to tennis, Marchese also coached the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams, boys’ ice hockey, basketball and the boys’s tennis team.
Marchese continues to coach the girls’ tennis team at Ramapo.
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Rochester Adams High School
“It’s important to make their experience on our team a memorable one. Many of the best things in life happen when you’re part of a team.” -Al Must
“It’s important to make their experience on our team a memorable one. Many of the best things in life happen when you’re part of a team.” -Al Must
Al Must
Rochester Adams High School
Impact Statement
“It’s important to make their experience on our team a memorable one. Many of the best things in life happen when you’re part of a team.” -Al Must
Biography
A retired social worker for Adams High School, Coach Must has led the varsity tennis program for the last 32 years after moving to Michigan from Colorado.
Coach Must won his 400th career match during the 2015-16 school year by knocking off rival Rochester. “I love what I do,” Must told MIPrepZone.com after reaching the milestone.
Coach Must’s teams have reached the state tournament the past 11 consecutive years. They finished in the top 6 in the 2013-2014 season.
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Buchholz High School
Bates had a highly successful career capturing four national titles in just six years.
Bates had a highly successful career capturing four national titles in just six years.
Tina Bates
Buchholz High School
Impact Statement
Bates had a highly successful career capturing four national titles in just six years.
Biography
In just her second year as the Buchholz High’s head coach, Bates, a former swimmer at the University of Florida, led the school to the Florida 4A state championship. It was the school’s sixth overall title and first since 2009. Buchholz swept the team relays and had two individual state champions. They also set a new FHSAA record in the 200 freestyle relay.
Expect Bates and Buchholz to be one of the best in the state over the next several years in Florida, with many of this year’s swimmers being underclassmen.
Bates and Buchholz’s success continued as they won four consecutive national titles during her six years at the helm. Bates announced she was stepping down from coaching in August of 2020.
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Fossil Ridge High School
“Build a culture where it’s not about the athlete but about the team.” -Mark Morehouse
“Build a culture where it’s not about the athlete but about the team.” -Mark Morehouse
Mark Morehouse
Fossil Ridge High School
Impact Statement
“Build a culture where it’s not about the athlete but about the team.” -Mark Morehouse
Biography
Morehouse has been the head coach of the Fossil Ridge boys program since 2008 and assistant girls’ coach since 2010. He led his school to its second straight Colorado 5A state championship during the 2015-2016 season.
This year’s team had one individual state champ and dominated the state team championships with 331.5 points nearly 80 points ahead of Regis Jesuit who hold 20 state titles including 4 consecutive from 2011-2014.
Prior to the 2015 state title, Fossil Ridge had never won a championship title. The Sabercats placed among the top four in nine events.
Morehouse is no stranger to success. He was a four year letter winner and won six individual conference titles while at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. He was also an All-American in the 400 medley in 1997. He was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2014.
Since being honored, Morehouse continues to lead Fossil Ridge.
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Strasburg High School
“We always look for a fast ball, but sometimes we get a curve ball. It is true on the field and in life to deal with.” -Bud Weisgarber
“We always look for a fast ball, but sometimes we get a curve ball. It is true on the field and in life to deal with.” -Bud Weisgarber
Bud Weisgarber
Strasburg High School
Impact Statement
“We always look for a fast ball, but sometimes we get a curve ball. It is true on the field and in life to deal with.” -Bud Weisgarber
Biography
This past season, Weisgarber won his 700th career game.
Weisgarber, who is a member of the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, started the Strasburg softball program back in 1985. He has coached the Tigers to seven state championships. This season, the Tigers finished second in the Division IV Championships.
Weisgarber continues to lead Strasburg despite some health issues. He strives to lead by example and overcoming adversity. Most recently, Weisgarber and his ladies finished second in the state in 2018.
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Union High School
“Soccer is a game played to have fun and compete. It’s not striving to win; it’s striving to get better every day.” -Brian Elliott
“Soccer is a game played to have fun and compete. It’s not striving to win; it’s striving to get better every day.” -Brian Elliott
Brian Elliott
Union High School
Impact Statement
“Soccer is a game played to have fun and compete. It’s not striving to win; it’s striving to get better every day.” -Brian Elliott
Biography
Elliott led Union to its second straight Oklahoma 6A state title this past season.
The Redskins currently own a 36 match win streak. This past season, Union outscored its opponents 64-5.
Prior to taking the reins at Tulsa Union, Elliott was the Head Coach at Northeastern State University from 1991-1995 and was the Assistant at Oral Roberts University from 1995 thru 1997.
Elliott led Union to another state title in 2017 giving him three titles and five state appearances over his career. He also led the team to 11 playoff berths.
Elliott retired in July of 2019 with a career record of 146-31-2 over his 11 seasons at Union.
Elliott passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2020.
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St. Ignatius High School
McLaughlin has coached St. Ignatius to 9 OHSAA Division I State Championships and 5 NSCAA National Championships.
McLaughlin has coached St. Ignatius to 9 OHSAA Division I State Championships and 5 NSCAA National Championships.
Mike McLaughlin
St. Ignatius High School
Impact Statement
McLaughlin has coached St. Ignatius to 9 OHSAA Division I State Championships and 5 NSCAA National Championships.
Biography
McLaughlin led St. Ignatius to its second straight Ohio Division I state title this past season. This championship brings McLaughlin and St. Ignatius to seven state titles and three national championships.
This season the team finished with a 22-0-1 record. McLaughlin has a career record of 353-46-44 in his 21 year tenure. St. Ignatius was named co-national champs by USA TODAY.
Since being honored, McLaughlin has continued to lead St. Ignatius to success.
Most recently, he led the Wildcats to another state title in 2019 with a win over Olentangy Liberty. At the conclusion of the season, he owns 428 career victories.
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Socorro High School
“I believe sports programs should not teach the fundamentals and rules of that sport, but it should teach students skills that they will use for life.” -Margaret Stanley
“I believe sports programs should not teach the fundamentals and rules of that sport, but it should teach students skills that they will use for life.” -Margaret Stanley
Margaret Stanley
Socorro High School
Impact Statement
“I believe sports programs should not teach the fundamentals and rules of that sport, but it should teach students skills that they will use for life.” -Margaret Stanley
Biography
Coach Stanley has led the Socorro girls’ golf team to eight New Mexico team state championships in the last twelve seasons, including the 2015 Class AAAA-A title.
She played on the Socorro High golf team in the 80’s that was coached by her father Dennis Stanley, who led the school to four straight state titles.
Coach Stanley’s teams have won over 95% of matches during her time as head coach. Coach Stanley has retired after a brilliant run at Socorro High School in 2016.
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Norwich Free Academy
“No one has impacted the sport of golf more (at NFA) than Bob McPhail.” -Bill Howard, co-head coach
“No one has impacted the sport of golf more (at NFA) than Bob McPhail.” -Bill Howard, co-head coach
Bob McPhail
Norwich Free Academy
Impact Statement
“No one has impacted the sport of golf more (at NFA) than Bob McPhail.” -Bill Howard, co-head coach
Biography
McPhail began as an assistant coach at Norwich Free Academy in 1970 after leaving an illustrious career in computer technology for the world of teaching and coaching.
He became the head coach of NFA’s golf program in 1972. At one point, he also coached the football team and the freshman boys’ basketball team. From 1981, he became the Athletic director. He held this position 1993. He subsequently took over the golf program again in 1994. He coached until his retirement in 2016.
He has been inducted into the Norwich Sports and Norwich Free Academy Halls of Fame and served as secretary of the Eastern Connecticut Conference for over 20 years. McPhail’s all-time record is 656-170. McPhail also started the girls program and coached for eight years and 56 wins.
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Katy High School
“I went into coaching because my father was happy to go to work every day. Like my dad, I’m doing what I love to do.” -Gary Joseph
“I went into coaching because my father was happy to go to work every day. Like my dad, I’m doing what I love to do.” -Gary Joseph
Gary Joseph
Katy High School
Impact Statement
“I went into coaching because my father was happy to go to work every day. Like my dad, I’m doing what I love to do.” -Gary Joseph
Biography
This past season, Coach Joseph led Katy to a perfect 16-0 record, winning the Texas’ Class 6A Division II title, which was the school’s fourth state title under Joseph, who has been the Tigers head coach since 2004.
The Tigers finished #3 in the High School Football America/NHSCA National Top 25 and were named “mythical” national champs by MaxPreps.com, NationalHSFootball.com and PrepNation.com.
Joseph, who has taken his school to eight overall Texas state championship games, began as an assistant with Katy more than 30 years ago and currently owns a lifetime record is 168-14. He’s led Katy to eleven district titles in twelve years as head coach and the Tigers haven’t lost a district game since 2008.
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Coach Joseph serves as a lector in his church.
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Lower Dauphin High School
“The team aspect of our program has been the trump card of our program. People want to be part of our tradition and our family.” -Linda Kreiser
“The team aspect of our program has been the trump card of our program. People want to be part of our tradition and our family.” -Linda Kreiser
Linda Kreiser
Lower Dauphin High School
Impact Statement
“The team aspect of our program has been the trump card of our program. People want to be part of our tradition and our family.” -Linda Kreiser
Biography
Kreiser has had an incredible career with a lifetime record of 738-104-35 with six state titles in 1993, 1998, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2013.
She began her coaching career at her alma mater in 1978. Kreiser has been inducted into the National Field Hockey Coaches’ Hall of Fame, the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame and into the Millersville University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Not only is Kreiser a great coach, she was also an excellent player. She played on Team USA from 1972 through 1979 and participated in the 1975 World Cup.
Since being honored, Kreiser has continued to lead Lower Dauphin. She and her Falcons have finished second the past two season (2018 and 2019). In addition, Kreiser accomplished another feat. On September 16, 2019, she won her 800th career victory knocking off Susquehanna Township 8-1.
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Saline High School
“That can never be a negative thing, beating your teammate. That only makes us better.” -Mike Smith
“That can never be a negative thing, beating your teammate. That only makes us better.” -Mike Smith
Mike Smith
Saline High School
Impact Statement
“That can never be a negative thing, beating your teammate. That only makes us better.” -Mike Smith
Biography
Smith, the long-time head coach at Saline High School finishes his career with the NHSCA National Coach of the Year accolades.
Smith retired at the end of the 2015 season, has led the team since 1977. He led the Lady Hornets to their 20th straight conference title this past season and its 14th straight regional championship. Saline and Smith won Michigan’s Division I state championship 2009.
Smith is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame as well as the Foundation for Saline Area Schools Hall of Fame.
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In 2011, the Coach Smith Cross Country Scholarship was established to honor athletes who personify what Coach Smith holds dear: academic and athletic success, teamwork and commitment. More information can be found above.
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Great Oak High School
“From the first day we have them we have them focused on becoming state champions.” -Doug Soles
“From the first day we have them we have them focused on becoming state champions.” -Doug Soles
Doug Soles
Great Oak High School
Impact Statement
“From the first day we have them we have them focused on becoming state champions.” -Doug Soles
Biography
Coach Soles led the boys and girls programs to the 2015 CIF Division I state title — it was the second straight year that both programs finished on-top in California, as well as setting a course record. Soles has led the Great Oaks boys’ cross country team to the CIF state meet all eleven years that he’s been the program’s head coach.
This past season, Soles’ boys’ team won the national championship by placing first at the Nike Cross Nationals (“NXN”) in Oregon. This was a feat as they are the first California team to win this prestigious event since 2012. The girls’ program finished third at the NXN’s, after placing second in 2014.
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Wichita South High School
Scales led Wichita South to four straight state championships while compiling a 152-18 record.
Scales led Wichita South to four straight state championships while compiling a 152-18 record.
Antwain Scales
Wichita South High School
Impact Statement
Scales led Wichita South to four straight state championships while compiling a 152-18 record.
Biography
The Wichita South Titans won their fourth consecutive state title in 6A this past season, becoming the first team to ever win four straight at that 6A level.
Prior to claiming their championship in 2013, South had not won a state title since 1978. The Titans went a perfect 25-0 this season under Coach Scales’ expert tutelage. This was the first perfect season for Coach Scales. Wichita South boasts an astonishing 96-4 record over the past four years. Coach Scales has a career record of 110-13 in five seasons. Wichita South finished #17 in the nation in the USA TODAY Super 25.
After being honored, Scales continued Wichita South’s perfection with 53 consecutive wins until their defeat in the quarterfinals of the state tournament in 2017. Scales ended with a career record of 152-18. Scales took a position at Colby Community College at the conclusion of the season.
In March of 2020, Scales was hired as the head coach of Garden City Community College.
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Miller Grove High School
White continues to make an impact on each team he’s a part of.
White continues to make an impact on each team he’s a part of.
Sharman White
Miller Grove High School
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White continues to make an impact on each team he’s a part of.
Biography
This past season, Coach White led Miller Grove to its seventh Georgia state basketball championship in eight years with a 30-2 season record.
In the past decade at Miller Grove, White complied an overall record of 264-47. Throughout his tenure as a coach, he amassed a record of 372-90.
White, who in 2014 was named the USA TODAY All-USA Coach of the Year, was recently named as an assistant coach for the 2016 USA Basketball Men’s U17 World Championship Team that will compete in the FIBA World Championship. He won two gold medals with USA Basketball in the past (U16 and U17).
He was recently named the new assistant coach at Georgia State University.
Since being honored, White only remained at GSU for two season before being hired as the head coach at Pace Academy in 2018. Within two season under White’s direction, Pace brought home it’s third ever state championships with a 48-35 victory over Jefferson in early 2020.
On November 12, 2019, Miller Grove High School named the court in White’s honor.
In 2020, White will head his ninth USA Basketball coaching assignment. He will be the head coach of the 2020 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team. White was an assistant coach in 2019, where the U16 National Team won a gold medal at the World Cup.
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Archbishop McCarthy High School
Bielski coached team to 7 Florida State Championships in 8 seasons at the helm.
Bielski coached team to 7 Florida State Championships in 8 seasons at the helm.
Rich Bielski
Archbishop McCarthy High School
Impact Statement
Bielski coached team to 7 Florida State Championships in 8 seasons at the helm.
Biography
This past season, Bielski led his team to its sixth Florida high school state title in seven years. McCarthy (29-2) became the first team to win as many championships in such a short span.
McCarthy is one of four South Florida teams to win six or more state titles all-time. This is Bielski’s 8th overall state championship as he won two previously as the head coach of Hialeah High School. He is now 2 championships behind the state record holder. Bielski has an impressive lifetime record is 436-118.
Bielski led McCarthy to one more title before resigning.
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