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SDHSCA announces 2025 fall coach of the year recipients
Wall head coach Lex Heathershaw smiles after sliding into the team huddle after their win over Philip in the Class 9A semfinals.
(Matt Gade / 605 Sports)
Jan 29, 2026
 

The South Dakota High School Coaches Association has announced its 2025 fall coach of the year recipients. 

The coaches will be recognized at the awards ceremony on Sunday, July 19 at Mitchell High School Performing Arts Center. 

The SDHSCA 2025 fall coach of the year recipients are listed below: 

 

Boys Golf Coach of the Year

Kirk Hogen

Vermillion High School

 

Girls Tennis Coach of the Year

Jason Olson

Rapid City Stevens High School

 

Boys Soccer Coach of the Year

Jory Wipf

James Valley Christian High School

 

Girls Soccer Coach of the Year

Tyler Schuring

Yankton High School

 

Cheer Coach of the Year

Eve Langerock

Harrisburg High School

 

Dance Coach of the Year

Ashley Hoffman

Brandon Valley High School

 

Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year

Ralph Kroetch

Phillip High School

 

Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year

Todd Thorson

Ipswich High School

 

Football Coach of the Year

Lex Heathershaw

Wall High School

 

Volleyball Coach of the Year

Jean O'Hara

Chester High School