Awards & Trophies

Volunteer Coach of the Year

US Sailing Team

A Volunteer Coach of the Year Nominee is a coach who does not receive payment in any form for their involvement in coaching at any level. The nominee should be involved in developing athletes, have a coaching record, and contribute to the community and the sport.

Note: the submission period for nominations closes on December 1st each year.

Submit a Nomination

Previous Award Recipients

2025 – Giff Constable (Rye, NY)
2016 – Peter Becker (Rye, N.Y.)
2009 – Greg Koman (Burlington, Vt.)
2007 – Matt Dubois (Grosse Ile, Mich.)
2006 – Ryan Hamm (Charleston, SC)
2005 – Carrie Rohde (Richmond Hill, Ga.)
2004 – Susan Kaseler (Bainbridge Island, Wash.)
2003 – T. Park McRitche (Port Clinton, Ohio)