The South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Area Cross Country Coaches of the Year awards. These outstanding individuals were selected by our membership in recognition of their exceptional dedication, leadership, and positive impact on student-athletes across South Dakota.

2025 SDCCTFCA AREA CROSS COUNTRY

COACHES OF THE YEAR

AREA 1 - COACHES OF THE YEAR

CLASS B – Kris Boekelheide - Northwestern

CLASS A – Brian Tvedt – Deuel

AREA 1 - Assistant COTY – Derek Boekelheide - Northwestern

AREA 2 / EAST - COACHES OF THE YEAR

CLASS B – Mitchell Roemen – Dell Rapids St. Mary

CLASS A – Luke VanderLeest – SF Christian (tie)

CLASS A – Joe Caffrey – West Central (tie)

AA EAST Girls – Matt Genrich – Harrisburg

AA EAST Boys – Luke Jelen – SF Lincoln

AREA 2 / East - Assistant COTY – Jacob Limmer – SF Lincoln

AREA 2 / East - Assistant COTY – David Tuch – West Central

AREA 3 – COACHES OF THE YEAR

CLASS B – Stephanie McCord – Kimball/White Lake

CLASS A – Bonnie Schmidt - Mount Vernon/Plankinton

AREA 3 - Assistant COTY – Bailey Lagge - Freeman Public/Freeman Academy

AREA 4 / WEST - COACHES OF THE YEAR

CLASS B – Ralph Kroetch – Philip

CLASS A – Brittany Clarkson - Belle Fourche

AA WEST Boys – Greg Murley - Aberdeen Central

AA WEST Girls – Jesse Coy – Rapid City Stevens

AREA 4 /West - Assistant COTY – None