NJCAA Announces Coaches Legacy Award Honoring All-time Winningest Coaches
Charlotte, NC - The National Junior College Athletic Association is announcing the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx, which will recognize and celebrate the all-time winningest coaches in NJCAA history. This is the first time since 1938 that the NJCAA will recognize the achievements and proud legacy of coaches at one time.
"We're excited to announce the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx," said Dr. Christopher Parker, President and CEO of the NJCAA. "Recognizing the Association's all-time winningest coaches is a wonderful celebration of the proud history of the NJCAA and pays tribute to the success of the many men and women who have helped pave the way for thousands of student-athletes over the decades."
Membership of the NJCAA is invited to nominate coaches, past and present, from their institutions to be recognized as recipients of the NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx. This recognition will take place on June 17, 2025, at a special luncheon to be held in honor of our recipients in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel.
"At Nufabrx, we believe in innovation and excellence, values that align perfectly with the dedication and success of NJCAA coaches throughout history," said Glenn Normoyle, CEO of Nufabrx. "We are honored to partner with the NJCAA to present the Coaches Legacy Award and celebrate the incredible impact these coaches have had on student-athletes and their communities."
NJCAA member institutions will recieve nomination information and nominations must be completed by Friday, February 14, 2025.
The criteria for coaches to be recognized are listed below by NJCAA sport.
| CRITERIA | |||||
| SPORT | REQUIREMENT | ||||
| Baseball | 1,000 wins | ||||
| Basketball, Men's | 700 wins | ||||
| Basketball, Women's | 700 wins | ||||
| Bowling, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Bowling, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Cross Country, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Cross Country, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Football | 200 wins | ||||
| Golf, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Golf, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Half Marathon, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Half Marathon, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Lacrosse, Men's | 150 wins | ||||
| Lacrosse, Women's | 150 wins | ||||
| Soccer, Men's | 300 wins | ||||
| Soccer, Women's | 300 wins | ||||
| Softball | 800 wins | ||||
| Swimming and Diving, Men's | 5 or more national championships | ||||
| Swimming and Diving, Women's | 5 or more national championships | ||||
| Tennis, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Tennis, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Outdoor Track and Field, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Outdoor Track and Field, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Indoor Track and Field, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Indoor Track and Field, Women's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Volleyball, Women's | 700 wins | ||||
| Wrestling, Men's | 3 or more national championships | ||||
| Ice Hockey, Men's | 3 or more national championships or invitationals | ||||