Coach of the Year
We all know that taking on the job of a cheerleading coach involves long hours, physical demands, and a commitment to the young people involved, and it can be a thankless job! The OCCA Coach of the Year Award (COY) is designed to recognize and honor a cheerleading coach for their excellence in leadership, motivation, and inspiration. The OCCA is honored to have so many talented and hard-working coaches in our association. All COY nominees must be members of the OCCA.
Click HERE to nominate a worthy candidate!
1991
Kara Alexander, Tigard HS
1992
Chris Luehring, Pleasant Hill HS
1993
Cheryl Priest, Aloha HS
1994
Janet Fryback, Springfield HS
1995
Tracy Shields, Tualatin HS
1996
Maureen Davis, Redmond HS
1997
Cathey Grimes, South Eugene HS
1998
Diane Deatherage, Sam Barlow HS
1999
Susie Rue, Santiam HS
2000
Julie Andrus, Thurston HS
2000
Lisa Peterson, Lakeridge HS
2001
Suzi Stavas, Crescent Valley HS
2002
Denise Cloud, Santiam Christian HS
2002
Twila Smith, Hillsboro HS
2003
Leslie & Kristi Maley, The Dalles Wahtonka HS
2004
Melissa Hoekert, Westview HS
2005
Christine Cooper, Lakeridge HS
2005
Amber Bezates, Oregon State University
2006
Sarah Brock, Jesuit HS
2007
Crystal Kimball, Sweet Home HS
2007
Kristin Kinnie, Clackamas HS
2008
Amber Cowgill, David Douglas HS
2009
Tara Mahoney, Thunder Elite
2010
Tracy Brandt, McMinnville HS
2011
Tracy Shields, Tualatin HS
2012
James Underwood, Thurston HS
2013
Lisa Berg, Newberg HS
2014
Brittnie Johnson, Aloha HS
2015
Brian Cao, StyleShock Cheer & Dance
2016
Maria Castillo, Aloha Youth Cheer
2017
Paulette & Aubrey Rico, Henley HS
2018
Robin Erickson, Thurston HS
2019
Amber Cowgill, David Douglas HS