SALUTE to COACHES
 San Antonio Coaching Recognition Awards

Mission

The “SALUTE to COACHES” awards are given annually to recognize local coaches in three categories for both sports accomplishment, as well as sportsmanship, citizenship and positive influence on their athletes.  Administered by the San Antonio Sports Foundation, the awards not only honor outstanding performance and influence, but further the Foundation’s mission of “Creating Sports Opportunities for our Community and its Youth.”

Awards

Nominations for the “SALUTE to COACHES” awards are sought in the following categories:

  1. Junior High Coaching Recognition – Honoring the male and female junior high coaches of the year.

  2. High School Female & Male Coaching Recognition - Honoring the male and female high school coaches of the year.

  3. Community Coaching Recognition – Honoring the male and female coaches of the year in any community-based youth sports initiative.

Selection

Selection of the 2006/2007 “SALUTE to COACHES” awards will begin with a nomination process to be completed by Friday, March 30, 2007.    Selection of all “SALUTE to COACHES” awards will be through a committee comprised of a member of the media, a local sports official, a sports celebrity and a San Antonio Sports Foundation staff and board member.  There could be an interview depending on the number of nominations submitted.  A list of award winners will be published after the nominees are notified.  The SALUTE recipients will be recognized on their “home turf” with direction from the organization or coach’s athletic coordinator.

NOMINATION GUIDELINES

Nomination Criteria:

  • Coaching performance and outcome of their respective season.
  • Sportsmanship displayed throughout the selection year, as well as service within the community.
  • Positive influence on their team’s players, academic performance and respective sport.

Incomplete nomination forms and supporting material will not be considered.

All SALUTE recipients may be eligible again the following year.

NOMINATION PROCESS

A complete nomination consists of the following elements:

  • Completed nomination form. (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD)
  • A narrative statement describing the nominee’s character, sportsmanship and citizenship along with coaching achievements throughout the selection year. The narrative should also explain how the coach made a positive impact on their respective sport, players, and the communities in which they participate in that sport. Narratives should be no longer than two 8 ½ “x 11” pages (front only) and must be formatted in 12-point type with one-inch margins. Narratives must include the following information:

    I. Description of Achievement:
    a. What events, tournaments, seasons and championships did the coach’s team participate? What were the results of nominee’s events?
    b. How long has the nominee been involved in their sport?

    II. Accomplishments and Impact:
    a. What change or impact did the nominee make within their community, organization, and sport?
    b. What makes their coaching style a positive influence on San Antonio’s youth and young adults?
    c. How did the nominee display sportsmanship throughout their season?

Supporting Material:

The following supporting materials are required.  At least two letters of recommendation must be submitted from two of the following choices: parent, senior administrator, student-athlete or official.  One may not submit letters from only parents for example.  All letters are limited to one 8 ½ “x 11” page (front only and 12-point font).