Nominations and Past Recipients

Coach of the Year Nominations

How many awards will be given: One (1) award will be handed out every season


How/who will choose the Coach of the Year: Nominations can be submitted by a player, another coach, board member or parent.  The person name nominating the coach will be required 


Who can nominate: Any player, parent, coach or member of the executive board member can nominate a coach of the year.


Award requirements:

  • Coach must be listed as a coach on the NELAX website for team either as Head Coach or Assistant Coach
  • Nominated coach must listed as a coach within the NELAX registration system
  • Member of US Lacrosse
  • Coached at least one season in good standing with no game ejections during the current year


Award presented: 

  • Coach of the year Award will be announced during the half time of the High School Championship Game
  • If coach is not in attendance at the award presentation the award recipient will be contacted after the game to collect award.  Optional – the person who nominated the coach will be on hand to be present during award presentations & photos
  • Awarded Coaches name & photo will be posted on the NELAX website and all NELAX social media  


Deadline is: April 30, 2020