COLORADO COACH h SPECIAL AWARDS (Use the “SPECIAL AWARDS” FORM ON OUR WEBSITE to nominate individuals/organizations for these awards) AWARDS for COACHES BY SPECIAL APPLICATION (find forms ONLINE) Dale Yost Teacher Coach Award—Named after Dr. Dale Yost, a long-time teacher and coach in Colorado, this award honors a coach who also has contributed greatly to the teaching profession, and who has excelled at both. The award is decided on the following criteria: experience as a teacher and as a coach, holding the position of Department Chair, honors received in both teaching and coaching, and membership in the Colorado High School Coaches Association. Dick Katte Sportsmanship Award-- Sportsmanship is how you play the game—conduct that leaves a much longer-lasting impression than who won the game. It has been one of the criteria by which teams, players and fans have been judged for many years. The coach is influential in sportsmanship by his or her actions and demeanor. Like Coach Dick Katte in his own coaching career, CHSCA wants to recognize coaches who promote good sportsmanship and, by their actions, are positive role models. Nominated coaches must display an impression of dignity in all circumstances, and their teams and participants must be characterized by fair play, teamwork and courtesy. In addition the coach must be willing to censure those players and assistants who violate this conduct. Tom Southall Award-- This award is named after Tom Southall, a longtime advocate for paralympic and special olympic activities. It is given to an individual or group for their involvement in or support of paralympic and/or special olympic activities, or assisting individuals with special needs with involvement in athletics. If given to an individual, that individual must be a member of the CHSCA. Don DesCombes Award • This award is named after the founding father of the CHSCA. It is given in recognition of exceptional leadership and dedicated service to the CHSCA, and is the most prestigious award given by the Association. Lloyd Gaskill Award • The award is named after the legendary Limon High School coach. It is given to an individual (excluding coaching and athletic director duties and honors) who has given his/her time and support for the betterment of Colorado high school athletics. Media Award • This award is given to an organization (newspaper, radio or television station, etc.) or individual who has significantly supported Colorado high school athletics through the media. Benefactor Award • The award is given to an organization, business, or individual that has provided material and/or financial support to the CHSCA. Assistant Coach of the Year • This award is given to an assistant coach who through his/her time, dedication, and loyalty has contributed significantly to the success and development of the high school athletes of Colorado. Two awards will be given each year – one for an assistant in a girls’ sport and one for an assistant in a boys’ sport. This individual must have served as an assistant coach at the high school level for a minimum of five years, and shall not have been a head coach in any sport at the high school level for more than five years. (EXCEPTION: That individual can regain eligibility for the Assistant Coach Award once five years or more have passed since serving as a head coach.)