Please consolidate nominations to one nominations per coach.

Nominations are due by October 20, 2024.

Eligibility requirements to be nominated as a Coach of the Year:
  • Must be a USA Archery Member in good standing.
  • Must be a current USA Archery Level 2 Instructor or higher.

In order to nominate a coach, you must be a current USA Archery Member.

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* 1. Information for coach being nominated

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* 2. Your Information

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* 3. Which Coach of the Year award are you nominating the coach for?

The Volunteer Coach of the Year award celebrates excellence in coaching, honoring a remarkable individual whose dedication to quality coaching has been exemplary and volunteers their time coaching between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes a volunteer coach who not only demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise but also embodies the application of evidence-based practices and an athlete-centered approach.


The Developmental Coach of the Year award celebrates excellence in coaching, honoring a remarkable individual whose dedication to quality coaching has been exemplary between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes a coach who not only demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise but also embodies the application of evidence-based practices and an athlete-centered approach.

The “Doc” Counsilman Science Award celebrates an exceptional individual whose coaching prowess transcends traditional boundaries, harnessing the power of cutting-edge knowledge from sports medicine, sport science, and technology to elevate athlete performance. This prestigious accolade honors a coach who exemplifies a dedication to integrating the best available evidence from these fields into their coaching methodology, fostering advancements and breakthroughs in athletic achievement. They harness data-driven insights to tailor training regimens, optimize recovery methods, and fine-tune performance strategies for individual athletes and teams alike. Their coaching isn't just based on intuition; it's a meticulously crafted synthesis of empirical evidence and hands-on experience. This coach is recognized for their innovative applications of sports science. Whether it's leveraging wearable technology for real-time performance monitoring, utilizing advanced biomechanical analysis for technique refinement, or integrating state-of-the-art recovery modalities, their creative use of sports science sets new benchmarks in the coaching realm. This coach's commitment to excellence is about nurturing long-term athlete development through the lens of scientific rigor. They foster an environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and continual learning, inspiring athletes and fellow coaches to embrace the transformative potential of integrating sports science into coaching methodologies.

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