Josh Engel of Rice Lake was recognized by his peers as the 2022 WHCA Coach of the Year.
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 |
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.
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:
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.
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 |
The eight winners of this years assistant coach of the year have been announced. Click here to see this year's recipients.
Brooks Lockwood of Hudson was recognized by his peers as the 2017 WHCA Coach of the Year.
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
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 |
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 |