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COACH OF THE YEAR HISTORY

WHCA COACH OF THE YEAR 2022

Josh Engel of Rice Lake was recognized by his peers as the 2022 WHCA Coach of the Year.

COACH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Ryan Parker Eau Claire North Division 1/Section 1
Matt Golden Ashwaubenon Division 1/Section 2
Eric Oldson Waunakee Division 1/Section 3
Raja Aylsworth Waukesha CO-OP Division 1/Section 4
Josh Engel Rice Lake Division 2/Section 1
Matt Borneman Antigo Division 2/Section 2
Lucas Trickle Baldwin/Woodville Division 2/Section 3
Nick Tuma McFarland Division 2/Section 4

2020 BOB JOHNSON COACH OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

Carl Valimont of Arrowhead was recognized as the Bob Johnson/WHCA Coach of the Year for 2019-2020.  Below are the other finalist for this award.

  • Jake Drewiske - Hudson (Div: 1/Sectional 1)
  • Ryan Sarazin - Fond du Lac (Div: 1/Sectional 2)
  • Barry Einbeck - Monroe Co-op (Div:1 1/Sectional 3)
  • Tim Henningsgard - Amery (Div: 2/Sectional 1)
  • David Cox - Northland Pines (Div: 2/Sectional 2)
  • Lucas Trickle - Baldwin/Woodville (Div: 2/Sectional 3)
  • Jason Buchholz - Waupon (Div: 2/Sectional 4)

Northland Pines David Cox Named Coach of the Year for 2019

Northland Pines coach David Cox was named this years WHCA Bob Johnson Memorial Coach of the Year.  The other finalist for this years award were:

  • Jason Kalin - Superior
  • Rob Novak - Hayward
  • Todd Kirschbaum - Tomah
  • John Erspamer - Waupaca
  • Nick Tuma - McFarland
  • Sean Kearney - Marquette
  • Carl Valimont - Arrowhead

WHCA COACH OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED

The winner of this years WHCA Coach of the Year is Tim Ahern of St. Mary's Springs.  Tim's team compiled a 21-4-2 record and a trip to the State Tournament.

COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST

SECTION 1 Brooks Lockwood Hudson
SECTION 2 Ryan Parker Eau Claire North
SECTION 3 MJ Laggis Rhinelander
SECTION 4 Tim Ebner Onalaska
SECTION 5 Matt Golden Ashwaubenon
SECTION 6 Steve Libert/Rich Smith Madison West
SECTION 7 Sean Kearney Marquette
SECTION 8 Tim Ahern St. Mary's Springs

WHCA ASSISTANT COACHES OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

The eight winners of this years assistant coach of the year have been announced.  Click here to see this year's recipients.


WHCA COACH OF THE YEAR

Brooks Lockwood of Hudson was recognized by his peers as the 2017 WHCA Coach of the Year.

COACH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Brooks Lockwood Hudson 21-2-1
Scott Parker Chippewa Falls 18-6-0
Dave Cox Northland Pines 14-9-1
Eric Borre West Salem 19-3-1
Matt Borneman Antigo 18-6-0
Chris Finkler Sun Prairie 13-8-2
Kurt Buchs Beloit 12-11-1
Carl Valimont Arrowhead 21-2-1

Jeff Lindemann and Mike Elkin pictured with WHCA President Jon Spencer

2016 BOB JOHNSON COACH OF THE YEAR WINNER

Mike Elkin and Jeff Linemann of the Neenah Co-op were named recipients of this years Bob Johnson Memorial Coach of the Year award.  

SECTION     COACH / SCHOOL
     1     TIM HENNINGSGARD - AMERY
     2     ROB NOVAK - HAYWARD
     3     KEN THANIG - LAKELAND
     4     ERIC BORRE - WEST SALEM
     5     MIKE ELKIN & JEFF LINDEMAN - NEENAH
     6     PETE ROTHERING - EDGEWOOD
     7     RAJA  AYLSWORTH - WAUKESHA
     8     JASON BUCHHOLZ - WAUPUN

 

2015 BOB JOHNSON COACH OF THE YEAR WINNER

Congratulations to Mike Buchan of Bay Port as the winner of this year WHCA Bob Johnson Coach of the Year. Pictured is coach Buchan with former Badger coach Jeff Sauer who presented the award.

The other finalist for the award were:

Paul Frank Menomonie
Ryan Parker Eau Claire North
Matt Borneman Antigo
Neil Mattson Reedsburg/Wisconsin Dells
Stephan Walby Middleton
JR Litkey Kenosha
Dale West Cedarburg