The Award
The FCA Hockey Character Coach Award is awarded to a coach who best exemplified the Christian principles of serving, excellence, dedication, and love.
This award recognizes a transformational hockey coach who exemplifies strong Christian principles and has impacted the lives of countless players on and off the ice.
FCA presents this award annually at the American Hockey Coaches Association’s (AHCA) National Convention.
Previous Recipients
| Year | Recipient | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | John Olver | NorthStar Academy |
| 2022 | Chris McKelvie | Bethel University (MN) |
| 2023 | Paul Jarrard | University of Nebraska - Omaha |
| 2024 | Mark Johnson | University of Wisconsin |
| 2025 | John LaFontaine | Cranbrook Kingswood School (MI) |


