DII Outdoor Track & FieldRegional Coaches of the Year History |
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Atlantic Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Justin Germani, East Stroudsburg | Bill Jordan, Slippery Rock |
| 2024 | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg | Jamal Johnson, Seton Hill |
| 2023 | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg | Bill Jordan, Slippery Rock |
| 2022 | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg | Andy Young, Millersville |
| 2021 | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg | Ricky Moore, Wheeling Jesuit |
| 2018 | George Williams, Saint Augustine’s | George Williams, Saint Augustine’s |
| 2017 | George Williams, Saint Augustine’s | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg |
| 2016 | George Williams, Saint Augustine’s | Lennox Graham, Johnson C. Smith |
| 2015 | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg | Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg |
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2014
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George Williams, Saint Augustine’s | Lennox Graham, Johnson C. Smith |
| 2013 | George Williams, Saint Augustine’s | Lennox Graham, Johnson C. Smith |
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2012
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George Williams, Saint Augustine’s
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Jason Jackson, Virginia State
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2011
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George Williams, Saint Augustine’s
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Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg
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2010
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George Williams, Saint Augustine’s
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Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg
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2009
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Joe Koch, East Stroudsburg
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John Papa, Slippery Rock
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Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Kyle Rutledge, Pittsburg State | Kyle Rutledge, Pittsburg State |
| 2024 | Kyle Rutledge, Pittsburg State | Kyle Rutledge, Pittsburg State |
| 2023 | Kyle Rutledge, Pittsburg State | Mike Turgeon, Minnesota State |
| 2022 | Kyle Rutledge, Pittsburg State | Mike Turgeon, Minnesota State |
| 2021 | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State | Bryan Schiding, Missouri Southern |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Mike Turgeon, Minnesota State | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State |
| 2018 | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State |
| 2017 | Jim Dilling, Minnesota State | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State |
| 2016 | Bryan Schiding, Missouri Southern | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State |
| 2015 | Jim Dilling, Minnesota State | Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State |
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2014
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Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State | Mike Thorson, U-Mary |
| 2013 | Mark Schuck, Minnesota State | Mike Thorson, U-Mary |
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2012
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Mike Thorson, U-Mary
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2011
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Keith Barnier, MSU Moorhead
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Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.)
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2010
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Mark Schuck, Minnesota State
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Mike Thorson, U-Mary
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2009
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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East Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Melissa Stoll Funaro, Southern Connecticut |
| 2024 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Katie Rees, Adelphi |
| 2023 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Katie Rees, Adelphi |
| 2022 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Lex Butler, Southern New Hampshire |
| 2021 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Michael Murawski, Georgian Court |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2018 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2017 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2016 | Leo Mayo, American International | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2015 | John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Melissa Stoll, Southern Connecticut |
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2014
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John Wallin, Southern Connecticut | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
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2013
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John Wallin, Southern Connecticut
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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2012
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John Wallin, Southern Connecticut
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Brett Harvey, Georgian Court
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2011
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John Wallin, Southern Connecticut
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Kevin LaSure, New Haven
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2010
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Leo Mayo, American International
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Chris Covert, Southern Connecticut
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2009
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Jack Maloney, Southern Connecticut
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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2008
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John Papa, Slippery Rock
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John Papa, Slippery Rock
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Midwest Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2024 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jared Krout, Findlay |
| 2023 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2022 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2021 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Dana Schwarting, Lewis |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2018 | Rob Mizicko, Walsh | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2017 | Jud Logan, Ashland | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2016 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2015 | Mike Hillyard, Southern Indiana | Andrew Towne, Hillsdale |
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2014
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2013 | Jud Logan, Ashland | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
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2012
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2011
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Jeremy Croy, Tiffin
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2010
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Scott Fangman, Indianapolis
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2009
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Jud Logan, Ashland
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Matt Levassiur, Florida Southern | Mike Rosolino, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2024 | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) | Mike Rosolino, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2023 | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2022 | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville | Frank Hyland, Benedict |
| 2021 | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) | Mike Rosolino, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2018 | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville | Mike Rosolino, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2017 | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2016 | Lincoln London, Claflin | Scott Byrd, Shorter |
| 2015 | Pierre Goode, Stillman | Scott Byrd, Shorter |
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2014
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Ken Taylor, Sr., Albany State (Ga.) | Frank Hyland, Benedict |
| 2013 | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville |
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2012
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Frank Hyland, Benedict
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Ken Taylor, Sr., Albany State (Ga.)
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2011
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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2010
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Willie Hill, Morehouse
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Ellakisha O’Kelley, Fort Valley State
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2009
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David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville
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David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville
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2008
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Marvin Oliver, Albany State (Ga.)
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Ken Taylor, Sr., Albany State (Ga.)
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M | Damon Martin, Adams State |
| 2024 | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M |
| 2023 | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M |
| 2022 | George Pincock, Texas A&M-Commerce | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M |
| 2021 | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M | Matt Stewart, West Texas A&M |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Tom Dibbern, Angelo State | Tom Dibbern, Angelo State |
| 2018 | Tom Dibbern, Angelo State | Tom Dibbern, Angelo State |
| 2017 | George Pincock, Texas A&M-Commerce | Darren Flowers, West Texas A&M |
| 2016 | Rock Light, Adams State | Bradley Gamble, Chadron State |
| 2015 | Tom Dibbern, Texas A&M-Commerce | Bob DeVries, New Mexico Highlands |
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2014
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Ryan Dall, Texas A&M-Kingsville | Bob DeVries, New Mexico Highlands |
| 2013 | Damon Martin, Adams State | James Reid, Angelo State |
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2012
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Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State
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Victor Thomas, Lincoln (Mo.)
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2011
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Roosevelt Lofton, Abilene Christian
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Victor Thomas, Lincoln (Mo.)
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2010
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Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State
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James Reid, Angelo State
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2009
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Don Hood, Abilene Christian
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James Reid, Angelo State
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2008
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Victor Thomas, Lincoln (Mo.)
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Don Hood, Abilene Christian
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Jacqueline Kirby, Wingate | Paris Vaughan, Lenoir-Rhyne |
| 2024 | Jacqueline Kirby, Wingate | Kevin Paterson, Lenoir-Rhyne |
| 2023 | David Needs, Carson-Newman | Kevin Paterson, Lenoir-Rhyne |
| 2022 | David Needs, Carson-Newman | Jacob Krolick, Queens (N.C.) |
| 2021 | Joseph Wassink, Limestone | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | David Needs, Carson-Newman | Danny Williamson, Lenoir-Rhyne |
| 2018 | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) | Matthew van Lierop, Mount Olive |
| 2017 | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) | Travis LeFlore, Wingate |
| 2016 | Matthew van Lierop, Mount Olive | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) |
| 2015 | Matthew van Lierop, Mount Olive | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) |
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2014
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Matthew van Lierop, Mount Olive | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) |
| 2013 | Gary Aycock, UNC Pembroke | Jim Vahrenkamp, Queens (N.C.) |
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2012
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Matthew van Lierop, Mount Olive
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Jason Stewart, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2011
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Larry Rodgers, UNC Pembroke
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Matthew van Lierop, Mount Olive
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2010
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Ley Fletcher, Lees-McRae
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Ley Fletcher, Lees-McRae
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2009
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Ley Fletcher, Lees-McRae
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Kevin Vees, Limestone
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2008
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Michelle Latimer, Bowie State
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George Williams, Saint Augustine’s
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2025 | Ray Winter, Fresno Pacific | Ray Winter, Fresno Pacific |
| 2024 | Jack Hoyt, Azusa Pacific | Jack Hoyt, Azusa Pacific |
| 2023 | Kevin LaSure, Academy of Art | Jack Hoyt, Azusa Pacific |
| 2022 | Jack Hoyt, Azusa Pacific | Kevin LaSure, Academy of Art |
| 2021 | PeeWee Halsell, Western Washington | Jack Hoyt, Azusa Pacific |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Oliver Hanf, Chico State | Tom Lyons, San Francisco State |
| 2018 | Oliver Hanf, Chico State | Kendra Reimer, San Francisco State |
| 2017 | Oliver Hanf, Chico State | Kendra Reimer, San Francisco State |
| 2016 | Kevin Reid, Azusa Pacific | Karl Lerum, Seattle Pacific |
| 2015 | Oliver Hanf, Chico State | Brit Townsend, Simon Fraser |
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2014
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Oliver Hanf, Chico State | Diljeet Taylor, Cal State Stanislaus |
| 2013 | Tom Flood, Grand Canyon | Tom Flood, Grand Canyon |
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2012
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Tom Flood, Grand Canyon
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Tom Flood, Grand Canyon
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2011
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Kirk Freitas, Chico State
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Karl Lerum, Seattle Pacific
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2010
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Kirk Freitas, Chico State
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Karl Lerum, Seattle Pacific
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2009
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Michael Freiss, Alaska Anchorage
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Darcy Ahner, UC San Diego
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2008
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Chris Asher, Cal State Los Angeles
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Darcy Ahner, UC San Diego
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Region Coaches of the Year – Past Regions
The following awards listings are a work in progress. If you have additions to make to these lists, please contact Director of Media Tom Lewis.
Great Lakes Region
– more years coming soon –
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2008
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Jud Logan, Ashland
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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North Central Region
– more years coming soon –
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2008
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Mark Schuck, Minnesota State
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Lucky Huber, South Dakota
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Northeast Region
– more years coming soon –
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2008
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Jack Maloney, Southern Connecticut
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Chris Covert, Southern Connecticut
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About the Award
DII Outdoor Track & Field Regional Coaches of the Year History Atlantic Region Year Men Women 2025 Justin Germani, East Stroudsburg Bill Jordan, Slippery Rock 2024 Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg Jamal Johnson, Seton Hill 2023 Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg Bill Jordan, Slippery Rock 2022 Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg Andy Young, Millersville 2021 Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg Dave Osanitsch, Shippensburg […]