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.

2025 NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
Boys' Cross Country - Jason Wagoner, Sioux Falls Jefferson
Girls' Cross Country - Jesse Coy, Rapid City Stevens
Volleyball – Linda DeBoer, Miller
Gymnastics - Les Coin, Sioux Falls Lincoln
Wrestling – Lance Pearson, Rapid City Central
Tennis– Pat Moller, Mitchell
Boys' Track & Field - Misty Larson, Chester Area/Pierre
Girls' Track & Field - Rachelle DeBeer, Deubrook
Assistant in Boys' Sports – Craig Nowotny, St. Thomas More
Assistant in Girls' Sports – Steph Daly, Aberdeen Central

2025 NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

2025 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION DSA
Fory Flaagan, Rapid City

2025 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
Arlin Likness, Yankton
Tom McGough, Miller

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

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: Jim Dorman to receive your certificate.

NHSACA National High School Athletic Coaches Association
SDHSAA South Dakota High School Activities Association
SDIAAA South Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
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During the school year, all COTY nomination ballots will be emailed to all head coaches.