The National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and the Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) have announced the advancement of 12 coaches and an athletic director as finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association national coach of the year. The nominations were based on each coach’s career accomplishments through the 2016-2017 athletic seasons. It was also announced that two former Nebraska prep coaches will be honored by being inducted into the national high school coaching hall of fame. They are the late Swede Hawkins of Oakland-Craig and Dan Moore of Ansley. Moore will be inducted during hall of fame ceremonies that are scheduled for June 26 at the NHSACA’s national convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Congratulations Coach Moore and thank you for the many interviews and support you’ve given to KCNI/KBBN over the years.
Those announced as finalists for coach of year include:
Greg Warneke (Pierce) ; Margo LaBrie (Hampton) ; Bill Fitzgerald (Fremont) ; Bob Greco (Omaha Westside) ; Russ Ninemire (Sandy Creek) ; Jim Barker (Scottsbluff) ; Mimi Ramsbottom (Elkhorn South) ; Jeff Hoham (Lincoln East) ; Steve Kerkman (Millard South) ; Steve Bischof (Elkhorn South) ; Don Perry (York) ; Mindy Reed (Millard North) ; Diane Rouzee (Northwest)
