Coaches of the Year by Sport and Classification

YEARS OF SERVICE HONOREES

This information is derived from the membership application our members fill out each year.  If a name does not appear here, and you feel it should, or the name is misspelled please email suzette@wvi.com

National Federation of High School Coaches

NATIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR

 Ron Smith, Girl's Track & Field - Henley HS

 Mike Jodoin, Girl's Softball - North Eugene HS

The following coaches were selected as the

National Federation of High School Coaches as

Section 8 Coaches of the Year: 

BOYS

Gary Hull, Basketball - Western Mennonite HS

Paul Breese, Track & Field, Junction City HS

Rich Swartzentruber, Soccer - North Salem HS

Steve Thorpe, Wrestling - Sweet Home HS

Neil Branson, Cross Country - Seaside HS

Brian Kienlen, Golf - Sunset HS

Ward Lewis, Tennis - West Linn HS

GIRLS

Ron Smith, Track & Field - Henley HS

Mike Jodoin, Softball - North Eugene HS

Ken Skipper, Soccer - Jesuit HS

Christopher Thomas, Tennis - St. Mary's Academy

Chris Johnson, Cross Country - Siuslaw HS

Toni Jacobson, Swimming & Diving - Madison HS

These coaches competed for honors with coaches from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. 

OTHER AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2010 OACA AWARDS BANQUET

CONTRIBUTOR AWARD - Bob Akers

MARV HEATER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - Tom Welter

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD - Jack Folliard, Clark Sanders

OAOA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD - Shane Hedrick

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - Dr. Jay Jamieson

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME (Portland Oregon Chapter)

SERVICE EMERITUS AWARD (for over 40 years of service to Oregon Athletic Programs)

Marv Heater, OACA Co-Executive Director

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Applications for Woman's Coach of the Year, an Assistant Coach of the Year, a Jr./Mid High Coach of the Year, or a member of the media, please write the
   1. name of your nominee,
   2. the award,
   3. their school or organization,
   4. a brief paragraph explaining why you think this individual should receive the award, and
   5. your name and school.

Please send your nominations to the OACA office at
3295 Triangle Drive, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97302; or email  oregoncoach@msn.com. Applications are due April 1, 2011.