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Regional Coaches of the Year – Current Regions
The following awards listings are a work in progress. If you have additions to make to these lists, please contact Director of Media Tom Lewis.
Atlantic Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Nick Bias, Charleston (W.Va.) | Clayton Foster, Edinboro |
| 2018 | Nick Bias, Charleston (W.Va.) | Clayton Foster, Edinboro |
| 2017 | Steve Spence, Shippensburg | Ryan Foster, Edinboro |
| 2016 | Mike Cox, Concord | Steve Spence, Shippensburg |
| 2015 | Steve Spence, Shippensburg | Daniel Caulfield, California (Pa.) |
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2014
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Aaron Russell, Lock Haven | Rick Hammer, Edinboro |
| 2013 |
Aaron Russell, Lock Haven
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Mike Rohl, Mansfield |
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2012
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Doug Watts, Edinboro
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Steve Spence, Shippensburg
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2011
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Doug Watts, Edinboro
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Steve Spence, Shippensburg
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2010
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Aaron Russell, Lock Haven
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Steve Spence, Shippensburg
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2009
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Steve Spence, Shippensburg
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Steve Spence, Shippensburg
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2008
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Aaron Russell, Lock Haven
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Steve Spence, Shippensburg
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Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Jamie Burnham, Missouri Southern | Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.) |
| 2018 | Jamie Burnham, Missouri Southern | Dennis Newell, U-Mary |
| 2017 | Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.) | Dennis Newell, U-Mary |
| 2016 | Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.) | Dennis Newell, U-Mary |
| 2015 | Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.) | Corey McElhaney, Southwest Baptist |
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2014
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Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.) | Joanna Warmington, Minnesota Duluth |
| 2013 |
Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.)
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Joanna Warmington, Minnesota Duluth |
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2012
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Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.)
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Tracy Hellman, Augustana (S.D.)
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2011
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Jennifer Michel, Western State
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2010
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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2009
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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2008
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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East Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Andrew Dorr, Roberts Wesleyan | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2018 | Karen Boen, Stonehill | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2017 | Karen Boen, Stonehill | Trent Baltzell, Assumption |
| 2016 | Leo Mayo, American International | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
| 2015 | Kevin Curtin, Bentley | Karen Boen, Stonehill |
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2014
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Lee Mayo, American International | Andrew Dorr and Jennifer Dorr, Roberts Wesleyan |
| 2013 |
Karen Boen, Stonehill
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Karen Boen, Stonehill
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2012
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Kevin Curtin, Bentley
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Katie Rees, Adelphi
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2011
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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Karen Boen, Stonehill
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2010
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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Andrew Rickert, Saint Rose
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2009
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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Karen Boen, Stonehill
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2008
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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Midwest Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Jake Isaacson, Michigan Tech | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2018 | Rod Cowan, Saginaw Valley State | Jake Isaacson, Michigan Tech |
| 2017 | Rob Mizicko, Walsh | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2016 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jeff Bolender, Cedarville |
| 2015 | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | James Kearney, Lewis |
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2014
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State | Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State |
| 2013 |
Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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Dana Schwarting, Lewis |
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2012
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Steve Picucci, Ferris State
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2011
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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Rod Cowan, Saginaw Valley State
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2010
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2009
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Jenny Bellsky, Saginaw Valley State
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2008
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2018 | Michael Rosolino, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) | Michael Rosolino, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2017 | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) | Kent Reiber, Saint Leo |
| 2016 | Caleb Morgan, Lee (Tenn.) | Kent Reiber, Saint Leo |
| 2015 | Kent Reiber, Saint Leo |
Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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2014
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Ben Martucci, Florida Southern |
Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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| 2013 | Ben Martucci, Florida Southern |
Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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2012
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Bryan Hagopian, Nova Southeastern
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Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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2011
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David Cain, Alabama-Huntsville
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Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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2010
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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2009
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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2008
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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Jarrett Slaven, Tampa
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Chris Siemers, Colorado Mines | Damon Martin, Adams State |
| 2018 | Chris Siemers, Colorado Mines | Damon Martin, Adams State |
| 2017 | Damon Martin, Adams State | Damon Martin, Adams State |
| 2016 | Chris Siemers, Colorado Mines | Damon Martin, Adams State |
| 2015 | Damon Martin, Adams State | Jacob Phillips, Dallas Baptist |
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2014
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Damon Martin, Adams State | Damon Martin, Adams State |
| 2013 |
Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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2012
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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2011
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Mike Harney, Eastern New Mexico
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Koby Styles, Midwestern State
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2010
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Kirk Pedersen, Central Missouri
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Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State
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2009
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Tom Rutledge, Missouri Southern
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Patty Vavra, Missouri Southern
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2008
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Sam Burroughs, Abilene Christian
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Koby Styles, Midwestern State
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Adam Ward, Augusta | Tom Scott, Queens (N.C.) |
| 2018 | Adam Ward, Augusta | Brian Beil, Flagler |
| 2017 | Matt Van Lierop, Mount Olive | Kevin Licht, Queens (N.C.) |
| 2016 | Matt Van Lierop, Mount Olive | Julia Marquardt, Montevallo |
| 2015 | Matt Van Lierop, Mount Olive | Julia Marquardt, Montevallo |
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2014
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Mike Owens, Mars Hill | Tommy Bardsdale, Montevallo |
| 2013 | Matt Van Lierop, Mount Olive | Joe Soehnlen, Wingate |
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2012
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J.D. Evilsizer, Columbus State
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J.D. Evilsizer, Columbus State
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2011
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Scott Simmons, Queens (N.C.)
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Tommy Barksdale, Montevallo
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2010
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Mike Owens, Mars Hill
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Scott Simmons, Queens (N.C.)
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2009
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Scott Simmons, Queens (N.C.)
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J.D. Evilsizer, Columbus State
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2008
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Scott Summers, Queens (N.C.)
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Craig McPhail, Lees-McRae
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2019 | Gary Towne, Chico State | Gary Towne, Chico State |
| 2018 | Gary Towne, Chico State | Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2017 | Gary Towne, Chico State | Ben Gall, Cal Baptist |
| 2016 | Gary Towne, Chico State | Gary Towne, Chico State |
| 2015 | Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage | Gary Towne, Chico State |
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2014
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Gary Towne, Chico State | Brit Townsend, Simon Fraser |
| 2013 | Gary Towne, Chico State |
Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage
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2012
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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2011
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Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage
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Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage
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2010
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Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage
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Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage
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2009
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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Michael Friess, Alaska Anchorage
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2008
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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Region Coaches of the Year – Past Regions
The following awards listings are a work in progress. If you have additions to make to these lists, please contact Director of Media Tom Lewis.
Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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1993
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Mark Schuck, Minnesota State, Mankato
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Jerry Gores, North Dakota State
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East Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Doug Watts, Edinboro
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Karen Brandt, Bloomsburg
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2006
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Aaron Russell, Lock Haven
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Ray Hoffman, Kutztown
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2005
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Aaron Russell, Lock Haven Pennsylvania
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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Ed Fry, Indiana Pennsylvania
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2000
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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1999
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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1998
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1997
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1996
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1995
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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John Papa, Slippery Rock Pennsylvania
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1994
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Will Wright, Southern Connecticut State
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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1993
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John Papa, Slippery Rock Pennsylvania
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Doug Watts, Edinboro Pennsylvania
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Great Lakes Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2006
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Steve Kruse, Northern Kentucky
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Marc Arce, Findlay
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2005
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Rick Cummins, Wayne State (Michigan)
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Jeff DeGraw, Lewis
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Jerry Baltes, Grand Valley State
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2000
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Bill Lundberg, Hillsdale
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Stan Fjeldheim, Northern Michigan
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1999
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Kirk Pedersen, Central Missouri
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Mike Hillyard, Southern Indiana
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1998
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1997
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1996
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1995
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Ed Schneider, Truman State
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Mike DeWitt, Wisconsin, Parkside
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1994
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Bill Gallagher, Ashland
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Bill Gallagher, Ashland
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1993
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Jeff DeGraw, Lewis
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Mike Dewitt, Wisconsin, Parkside
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New England Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2001
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George Davis, Massachusetts at Lowell
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Karen Boen, Stonehill
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North Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Jennifer Michel, Western State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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2006
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Duane Vandenbusche, Western State
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2005
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Duane Vandenbusche, Western State of Colorado
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Duane Vandenbusche, Western State of Colorado
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2000
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1999
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1998
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1997
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1996
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1995
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Scott Munson, South Dakota
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Scott Stuernagel, Minnesota State, Mankato
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1994
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Scott Munsen, South Dakota
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Dick Clay, North Dakota
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1993
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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Northeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Gary Gardner, UMass Lowell
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Karen Boen, Stonehill
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2006
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Aaron Russell, Lock Haven
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Ray Hoffman, Kutztown
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2005
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Karen Boen, Stonehill
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Gary Gardner, Massachusetts at Lowell
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Gary Gardner, Massachusetts at Lowell
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Rick Moody, Florida Southern
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Jarett Slaven, Tampa
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2006
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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2005
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Steve Guymon, Harding
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Bryan Phillips, Harding
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Bryan Phillips, Harding
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Tom Rutledge, Missouri Southern State
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Patty Vavra, Missouri Southern State
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2006
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Derek Hood, Abilene Christian
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Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State
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2005
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Susan Payne, East Central
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Kirk Pedersen, Central Missouri
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Jon Murray, Abilene Christian
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Jon Murray, Abilene Christian
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Kirk Pedersen, Central Missouri
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2000
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Dave Harris, Emporia State
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Kirk Pedersen, Central Missouri
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1999
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Duane Vandenbusche, Western State of Colorado
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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1998
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1997
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1996
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1995
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Duane Vandenbusche, Western State of Colorado
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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1994
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John Kernan, Adams State
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Duane Vandenbusche, Western State of Colorado
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1993
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Joe Vigil, Adams State
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Damon Martin, Adams State
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Scott Simmons, Queens University of Charlotte |
Craig McPhail, Lees-McRae
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2006
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Gary Aycock, St. Andrews Presbyterian
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Mike Lawson, North Carolina Central
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2005
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Mike Owens, Mars Hill
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Mike Owens, Mars Hill
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Mike Owens, Mars Hill
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Karla Sanford, Mount Olive
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Craig McPhail, Lees-McRae
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2000
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Harry Freeman, Saint Augustine’s
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Mike Owens, Mars Hill
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1999
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Stan Sims, Kennesaw State
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Mark VanAlstyne, North Florida
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1998
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1997
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1996
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1995
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Stan Sims, Kennesaw State
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Mark VanAlstyne, North Florida
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1994
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Stan Sims, Kennesaw State
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Mark VanAlstyne, North Florida
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1993
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Mark VanAlstyne, North Florida
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Walter Tullis, Alabama A&M
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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Doris Heritage, Seattle Pacific
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2006
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Gary Towne, Chico State
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Chris Asher, Cal State Los Angeles
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2005
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Gary Towne, California State, Chico
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Gary Towne, California State, Chico
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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Gary Towne, California State, Chico
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2001
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Jim Hunt, California, Davis
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Sue Williams, California, Davis
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2000
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Jim Hunt, California, Davis
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Kevin Atkinson, Central Washington
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1999
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Sue Williams, California, Davis
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Sue Williams, California, Davis
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1998
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1997
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1996
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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1995
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Chris Rinne, California, Riverside
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Sue Williams, California, Davis
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1994
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Jim Sacket, California State Polytechnic, Pomona
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Greg Ryan, California State, Los Angeles
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1993
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Terry Crawford, California Polytechnic State
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Terry Crawford, California Polytechnic State
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