Jr. NBA/WNBA Coach of the Year

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The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and Positive Coaching Alliance have partnered together to honor influential youth basketball coaches and the impactful work they do for our game. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year award is given to two youth basketball coaches - one community coach and one scholastic coach – in an NBA, WNBA, or G League team market who demonstrate leadership and integrity, exhibit a positive attitude towards all players, coaches, parents, and referees, and create a lasting impact on young people aged 14 and under both on and off the court.

Nominate a local Coach for Dallas Wings Coach of the Year

Voting ends: Friday, March 6

Past Winners

2025

  • Scholastic Coach of Year Local and National Finalist:  Aysia Evans, International Leadership of Texas
  • Community Coach of the Year Local: Lorie Butler-Zarate, Hard Athle

2024

  • Scholastic Coach of Year Local and National Winner: Meia Netter, Southwest Lady Raiders
  • Community Coach of the Year Local: Dr. Bridgette King, Lady Panthers Girls Basketball Association

2023

  • Scholastic Coach of Year Local and National Finalist: Candice Isaac, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
  • Community Coach of the Year Local: Marcus Johnson, Fort Worth Dream Team Elite