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Coach of the Year

coachofyearEach year the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association awards a classification / division Coach of the Year in recognition for both his teams season performance as well as his outstanding efforts and demonstrated responsibilities in building young men and life skills through our beloved game of baseball.









2011 Jim Phipps Memorial Coach of the Year
Shane Hilstrom
(Perrry High School)

5A Division I Coach of the Year
Mike Woods

Hamilton
5A Divsion II Coach of the Year
Shane Hilstrom

Perry
4A Division I Coach of the Year
Eric Gardner

Sunrise Mountain
4A Divsion II Coach of the Year
Ed Vesely

Coconino
3A Coach of the Year
Joe Merklin

Blue Ridge
2A Coach of the Year
Rick Surls

Valley Christian
1A Coach of the Year
Donnie Young
Gila Bend



"Tom Pagel" Assistant Coach of the Year
2011 Award Recipient

Tom Pagel
(Mesa High School)

If you would like to nominate an Assistant Coach for this award, please email the AZBCA ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with your nomination of who and why they should be the recipient. All nominations are due by May 15th. The AZBCA board will review all nominations, vote, and announce a winner right here on May 31st.