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2026 Coach of the Year Nomination Form

Please submit one coach in one award category per nomination form.

Nominations are due by Sunday November 15, 2026.
Eligibility requirements to be nominated as a Coach of the Year:
  • Must be a USA Archery Member in good standing.
  • Must be a current USA Archery Level 2 Instructor or higher.
In order to nominate a coach, you must be a current USA Archery Member.
Information for coach being nominated(Required.)
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Which Coach of the Year award are you nominating the coach for?

The Volunteer Coach of the Year award celebrates excellence in coaching, honoring a remarkable individual whose dedication to quality coaching has been exemplary and volunteered their time coaching between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This prestigious accolade recognizes a volunteer coach who not only demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise but also embodies the application of evidence-based practices and an athlete-centered approach.

The Developmental Coach of the Year award celebrates excellence in coaching, honoring a remarkable individual whose dedication to quality coaching has been exemplary between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This prestigious accolade recognizes a coach who not only demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise but also embodies the application of evidence-based practices and an athlete-centered approach.

The “Doc” Counsilman Science Award celebrates an exceptional coach whose dedication to integrating sports medicine, sport science, and technology has elevated athlete performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This prestigious accolade recognizes a coach who utilized scientific techniques and equipment as an integral part of his/her coaching methods or has created innovative ways to use sport science.