SDHSCA is an organization for High School and Middle Schools coaches in South Dakota. We provide educational opportunities, awards and great benefits to our member coaches.  We welcome you to take some time and visit our information on our webpage.

2023 NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Football – Jeff VanLeur, Bridgewater-Emery
Boys' Basketball – Bill Vincent, Sioux Valley
Wrestling – John Donovan, Chamberlain
Girls' Track & Field – Troy Sturgeon, Brandon Valley
Boys' Cross Country – Tom McGough, Miller
Girls' Cross Country – Todd Thorson, Ipswich
Golf – Kirk Hogen, Vermillion
Tennis - Don Barnes, O'Gorman
Special Sports (Cheer) - Marla Tegethoff, Platte-Geddes
Soccer - Merle Ask, Aberdeen Central
Athletic Director - Joey Struwe, Sioux Falls Lincoln
Assistant in Girls' Sports – Cindee Mutchelknaus, Menno

2023 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Virg Polak, Watertown

2023 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
Ken Bruckner, Menno
Richard "Doc" Michel, Black Hawk

2023 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Dan Michell, Yankton

2023 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: Lincoln, NE July 23-27 

2024 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE;  Bismarck, ND June 23-27

2025 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: Rapid City, SD June 22-26

If you have coached the following number of victories, you are eligible to receive a SDHSCA Coaches' Victory Club Certificate

Basketball - 200
Cross Country - 75
Football - 100
Golf - 75
Gymnastics - 75
Soccer - 100
Tennis - 75
Track & Field - 100
Volleyball - 200
Wrestling - 100

Contact: sdhsca@k12.sd.us to receive your certificate.

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During the school year, all COTY nomination ballots will be emailed to all head coaches.