Coach of the Year (COTY)
The Billy Jack Talton Coach of the Year Award is given to the individual who is active in the training and coaching of drug free athletes at every level of competition, from local to international. They reflect selfless dedication to helping athletes realize their goals, whether they be improved health, greater strength, or increasing success in powerlifting competition. Recipients of the COTY give of themselves unselfishly, often at great personal expense and in lieu of success as athletes themselves. The individual selected as the COTY is recognized by their peers and fellow athletes for helping others reach their athletic dreams.
2023 – Jeremy Hartman
2022 – Eric Cordeiro
2021 – Mike Zawilinski
2020 – vacant
2019 – Tim Anderson
2018 – Arian Khamesi
2017 – James Townsend
2016 – Eric Mach
2015 – Jon Magendie
2014 – Malinda Baum/Angela Simons
2013 – Curt St. Romain
2012 – Matt Gary
2011 – Travis Werner
2010 – Jim Brown
2009 – Gina Stepleton
2008 – Joe Lewis
2007 – Larry Maile
2006 – Dan Gaudreau
2005 – Lanette Lopez
2004 – Jim Ford
2003 – Johnny Graham
2002 – Tod Miller
2001 – Jim Ford
2000 – Larry Maile
1999 – Billy Jack Talton
