Who & why The Inspiring Coaches Program recognizes high school track and cross-country coaches who have gone above and beyond for their athletes. Coaches empower and inspire millions of high school athletes at every level, every year. This is how we say thank you. How We’re honouring exceptional high school coaches by recognizing one track-and-field coach and one cross-country coach from each of the four regions across the US. Out of the eight finalists, two coaches will be named Inspiring Coaches of the Year and receive the grand prize from the Brooks team. Anyone can make a nomination, so if you know an amazing coach, tell us about them. Nominate a coach How are the regions split up? We have divided the country into four regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. The following states are included in each region: Northeast: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, DC South: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV Midwest: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI West: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY Why we go the extra mile for our coaches Coaches are the beating heart of our sport. They anchor us in purpose and push us to reach new goals. They lift us up when we fall, challenge us to dream big, and inspire us to be our best. See how much coaches mean to these student athletes. Previous Winners Squiggle Icon Tim Severa Borah High School Track & Field and YMCA Team Idaho, Boise, ID. Nicole Vetter Thomas Jefferson Track & Field, Council Bluffs, IA. Denise Benson Lexington High School Cross Country, Lexington, OH. Gwen Robertson Issaquah High School Track & Field, Issaquah, WA. Neville Anderson Athens Academy Cross Country, Athens, GA. Mark Anderson Cary-Grove High School Girls Track & Field, Cary, IL. Giving young runners a leg up The Brooks Booster Club is a needs-based program that provides performance running footwear, apparel, and funding to under-resourced cross country and track teams. CHECK IT OUT FAQ Squiggle Icon When are nominations open? Nominations are rolling year to year, so nominate away! Do you have to be an athlete to nominate a coach? No way! We love to hear from parents, other coaches, former athletes, administrators, shop owners, observant passersby – in short, anyone who has been inspired. Does the nominee have to coach at the high school level? Yes. More questions? Take a peek at the contest rules for full program details. Terms & Conditions
