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)