October 20, 2026

USA Archery seeking nominations for 2026 Coach of the Year Awards

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Archery appreciates and highly values the effort and commitment of the coaches who dedicate themselves to helping archers grow and achieve their goals. Each year USA Archery recognizes their efforts by inviting members to nominate outstanding coaches in each of the following Coach of the Year Award categories:

• Volunteer Coach of the Year nominee – Male & Female
• Developmental Coach of the Year nominee – Male & Female
• The “Doc” Counsilman Science Award nominee

Awards are based on accomplishments from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Nominees should demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in archery in the past year. Examples of such accomplishments may include, but are not limited to:

• Examples of creativity and innovation (e.g., significant projects implemented, creative adaptations to coaching, digital transformation, social innovation, entrepreneurship, etc.)
• Examples of how the coach has impacted or supported holistic athlete development (e.g., personal and social development, health and wellbeing and educational attainment)
• Podium results of the coach's athletes at state, national and international events, and contribution to the advancement of archery and the community.

To be eligible for nomination, coaches must be a:

• USA Archery Member in good standing
• current USA Archery Level 2 Instructor or higher.

Coach of the Year nominations will be accepted until November 15, 2026, and may only be made by current USA Archery members.

NOMINATE A COACH

You can contact [email protected] for additional information.