Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)

Four AAU Members Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

01/25/2024

Four AAU Members Have Been Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 26, 2024) -- Four coaches who participate in AAU events have been recognized as national winners of the 2024 Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Coach of the Year Award.

PCA received nearly 500 outstanding nominations for coaches who inspire their athletes in sports and in life. Out of those 500 nominated coaches, with over 1,000 letters of reference, 10 National Winners were selected. We are incredibly proud to see coaches who participate with the AAU leading the way for our young athletes.

Each winner received $500, and recognition on PCA's website, newsletters, and media campaigns. In the coming weeks, one Coach of the Year will be selected and win $5,000 for their school or program and receive an all-expense paid trip to San Francisco to be featured at our annual Game Changer Awards & Benefit at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, on March 21, 2024.

AAU WELL-REPRESENTED IN REGIONAL VOTING

The AAU was also well-represented throughout the process of selecting the PCA Coach of the Year. Nine (9) coaches participating in AAU programs were selected as regional winners for their outstanding dedication to our athletes.

Steven Gamble - Track & Field/Cross Country - Florida
Marques Lowe - Track & Field - Illinois
Rohan Phipps - Track & Field - Maryland
Haleigh Smith - Volleyball - South Carolina
Josh Beeman - Wrestling - Montana
Amanda Comer - Gymnastics/Multi-Sport - Texas
Quintin Jackson - Basketball - Minnesota
Richard Lee - Martial Arts - California
Steve Scott - Martial Arts - Missouri

Congratulations to all of the coaches who were recognized by PCA for their tireless efforts on behalf of their athletes. You all take your time and dedicate yourself to helping teach our athletes lessons on and off the playing surface. You continue to lead the next generation towards success. The AAU appreciates all you do for America's youth athletes.
To see a full list of winners click here.