Coach of the Year
RECOGNIZING THE BEST OF THE BEST
Beginning in 1969, the PWCA has been honoring coaches who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to wrestling. For a list of all the previous winners, visit the Coach of the Year Archive page. To learn more about the selection process or to nominate a coach, check out the information below.
2025 PWCA COACH OF THE YEAR WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS to all our 2025 Coach of the Year Winners.
AAA Head Coach of the Year: Anthony Haley – Boyertown HS
AAA Assistant Coach of the Year: Chris Lloyd – Boyertown HS
AAA Jr. High Coach of the Year: Don Dolde – Norwin HS
AA Head Coach of the Year: Ben Clymer – Faith Christian Academy
AA Assistant Coach of the Year: Tom Hontz –Faith Christian Academy
AA Jr. High Coach of the Year: Shane McGrath – North Schuylkill HS
Girls’ Head Coach of the Year: Ryan Pomrinca – Easton HS
Girls’ Assistant Coach of the Year: Joe Dominick – Cumberland Valley HS
Girls’ Jr. High Coach of the Year: Tom Bruscino – Cumberland Valley HS
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Photo Credit: Tom Elling
Photo Credits to Lloyd McCulley
Photo Credit: Tom Elling
APPLICATION & SELECTION AWARD PROCESS
ELIGIBILITY
A coach must be a member of the PWCA. He must receive the votes for District Coach of the Year in his respective district. A coach may be nominated as an "at large nominee" if extenuating circumstances exist. For example, if he did not receive the District Coach of Year, but has had a strong team showing in sectionals, districts, regionals, and states. The nomination can then be placed on the floor at the PWCA board meeting the Thursday evening at States. He must then receive a majority vote to be considered for the PWCA Coach of the Year Award.
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APPLICATION
Once a coach receives his respective District Coach of the Year Award, he will be provided the PWCA Coach of Year Application. The completed application should be forwarded to the PWCA President.
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SELECTION
A booklet of all respective District Coach of the Year nominees will be compiled. The booklet is distributed to all PWCA officers and district presidents at the PIAA Wrestling Championships. The deadline for ballots is no later than the completion of the semi-final round for each classification.