Positive Coaching Alliance – Coach of the Year – Nominations Open October 16, 2026 Positive Coaching Alliance – Coach of the Year – Nominations Open October 16, 2026 Do you know a coach who makes an extraordinary impact? The coach who builds confidence, teaches character, removes barriers, and makes every athlete feel seen. Nominate them for the 2027 PCA Coach of the Year Award presented by TeamSnapONE and help celebrate coaches who go beyond the scoreboard to make a lasting difference. Ten national winners will each receive $500, and one will be named the 2027 PCA Coach of the Year, earning a $5,000 grant for their program and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to PCA’s Game Changer Awards and Benefit in the San Francisco Bay Area. Know a coach who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today! NOMINATE A GREAT COACH The PCA Coach of the Year Award presented by TeamSnap recognizes a coach who: Inspires, supports, and brings joy to every athlete Embraces mistakes as learning opportunities Leads with empathy, inclusion, and respect Removes barriers so all kids can participate Balances coaching to win and coaching to build life skills Nominations are open through November 16, 2026. To learn more about this opportunity and view important details, visit our PCA Coach of the Year presented by TeamSnapONE website. September 14, 2026: Nominations Open November 16, 2026: Nominations Closed January 13, 2027: 25 Finalists announced January 27, 2027: 10 National Winners selected Each receives $500 and recognition on PCA’s social media February 3, 2027: Coach of the Year announced Receives $5,000 for their sports program Wins an all-expenses-paid trip to PCA’s Game Changer Awards & Benefit in the San Francisco Bay Area See What a PCA Coach of the Year Looks Like One coach can make a difference that lasts a lifetime. That’s exactly what Cindy Farmer, the 2026 PCA Coach of the Year Presented by TeamSnapONE, has done throughout her four decades of coaching. Watch Coach Farmer’s powerful story below and hear how her dedication has made a lasting impact on her athletes and community.
