Recognizing Influential Coaches
Every year, FCA presents awards to coaches who authentically live out his or her Christian faith while coaching according to biblical principles. Nominations for these awards are submitted by FCA staff. Once selected, award recipients are then formally recognized at their sport’s corresponding national coaches’ convention.
2025-2026 Award Recipients
- Peter Kohn Service Award - Gordon Purdie - Adelphi University
- Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award - John Edman - La Jolla Country Day School
- Layton Shoemaker Coach of Excellence Award - Steve McCrath - Wheaton College
- Frosty Westering Coach of the Year Award - Joel Penner - Dordt College
- Grant Teaff Coach of the Year Award - Spencer Danielson - Boise State University
- John Lotz 'Barnabas' Coaching Award - Scott Nagy - Southern Illinois University
- Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award - MJ Baker - Eastern Florida State College
- John Olver Character in Coaching Award - John LaFontaine - Cranbrook Kingswood School (MI)
