Master Coach Program
The Nations of Coaches Master Coach program is based around the ideas laid out in the Coaches Resolution that calls coaches to a higher level of play.
The Jim Haney Master Coach Award
The Jim Haney Master Coach Award is given to a coach who demonstrates a proven record of following and leading like the “Master Coach”, Jesus Christ, not only on the court but also in his personal and family life and within his community. A Master Coach practices in his daily life the wisdom from 2 Timothy 2:2.
The recipient is recognized for his accomplishments and honored with a beautiful trophy and the official Master Coach Award Ring sponsored by Baron Rings.
The Coach's Resolution
We encourage all coaches to read and sign the Resolution and commit to a higher level of play, on and off the court. You can sign it today. A Nations of Coaches representative will contact you, and you’ll receive a large print of the Coaches Resolution to hang in your office as a reminder of your important commitment.
Read The Coaches Resolution Here.
Past Master Coach Award Recipients are as follows:
2014 – Phil Worrell 2015 – Gary Waters 2016 – Dale Clayton
2017 – Mike Lightfoot 2018 – Ron Bradley 2019 – Rick Barnes
2020 – Glen Korobov 2021 – Homer Drew 2022 – Ritchie McKay
2023 – Barclay Radebaugh 2024 – Tony Bennett
“Being a recipient of the Master Coach Award has been an important part of my coaching legacy. Since I have been committed to providing character building within the profession, this award is an example of what I stood for in my career.”
– Gary Waters, Retired NCAA Head Basketball Coach,
and 2015 Master Coach Award Recipient