The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the Division I watch list for the Jackie Steinmann WGCA National Coach of the Year Presented by Golf Pride, recognizing top coaches across women’s collegiate golf. The award winner will be revealed following the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship.
The honor is considered the top coaching award in women’s college golf and is presented annually across Division I, II, III, and NAIA.
This year’s Division I watch list features coaches from programs across the country:
Kim Lewellen, Wake Forest
Dan Brooks, Duke
Josh Brewer, Eastern Michigan
Aimee Neff, North Carolina
Casey VanDamme, Kent State
Gerrod Chadwell, Texas A and M
Laura Ianello, Texas
Shauna Estes Taylor, Arkansas
Christie Martens, Iowa State
Caroline Westrup, Missouri
Emily Glaser, Florida
Melissa Luellen, Auburn
Greg Allen, Vanderbilt
Emily Marron, UCF
Diana Cantu, Tennessee
Anne Walker, Stanford
Justin Silverstein, USC
Derek Radley, Oregon
Laurie Gibbs, Pepperdine
Alicia Um Holmes, UCLA
The selection highlights programs that have produced strong results throughout the season, with the final decision set to come after postseason play concludes.
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Full WGCA Release