McAdory's (AL) Blake Dutton is the NWCA National Boys Coach of the Year
Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) proudly recognizes outstanding coaches and their remarkable achievements and dedication in the Scholastic Coach of the Year Awards Program. Each year, the NWCA honors head coaches and assistant coaching staffs in both boys and girls wrestling programs, highlighting their invaluable contributions to the sport.
The NWCA Scholastic Coach of the Year Awards Program begins with winners from each state, who then advance as finalists for the section Coach of the Year award. Finally, these exceptional coaches contend for the prestigious National Coach of the Year award, representing their coaching excellence.
NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer expressed his admiration for all coaches and their unwavering commitment to their athletes and the sport of wrestling, saying, "These coaches epitomize dedication and passion, investing countless hours in mentoring and guiding their wrestlers. They inspire and shape the future of the sport, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of their athletes."
The NWCA is delighted to announce this year's national winners:
Boys Head Coach: Blake Dutton of McAdory High School (Alabama | Sect. 3) Despite facing significant setbacks, including a series of injuries and the amputation of his second leg only two weeks prior to the state tournament, Coach Dutton's resilience and determination remained unyielding. His leadership led the McAdory Yellowjackets to victory, securing the Class 6A state wrestling championship with eight of his nine state qualifiers capturing medals, three of them finishing as state champions. Coach Dutton's indomitable spirit and dedication to his team are truly inspiring.
Cleveland Head Coach Josh Bosken Earns the Section 3 Girls Head Coach of the Year Award
Rockmart Wrestling continues to climb to new heights … one reason for it. An outstanding group of coaches - this year the NWCA recognized Rockmart as the Boys Assistant Staff of the Year for Section 3.
Georgia took home another Section Staff Award with Carrollton earning the Girls Assistant Coaching Staff Award
State Awards:
Boys Head Coach of the Year
Alabama - Blake Dutton - McAdory High School
Florida - Victor Balmaceda - South Dade Senior High
Georgia - Jess Wilder - Camden County High School
Louisiana - Brandon Surrency - Archbishop Shaw
Mississippi - David Sutherland - Vancleave High School
North Carolina - Eddy Clark - Newton Conover
South Carolina - Chris Brock - Fort Mill High School
Tennessee - Shannon Sayne - Knox Halls High School
Girls Head Coach of the Year
Alabama - Ronnie Watson - Sparkman High School
Florida - Mike Fries - Matanzas High School
Georgia - Allen Newton - Carrollton High School
North Carolina - Chase Holleman - Havelock High School
Tennessee - Josh Bosken - Cleveland High School
Boys Asst. Staff of the Year
Alabama - McAdory
Florida - South Dade Senior High School
Georgia - Rockmart High School
Louisiana - Jesuit High School
North Carolina - Newton Conover
Tennessee - Father Ryan
Girls Asst. Staff of the Year
Alabama - Weaver High School
Florida - Matanzas High School
Georgia - Carrollton High School
North Carolina - Lumberton High School
Tennessee - Northwest High School