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 Coach's Resolution
The Coach’s Resolution is a commitment to allow the Master Coach, Jesus Christ, to develop you as a whole person and to pour His life through yours to develop the whole person of your family, staff, and players. Nations of Coaches created this Resolution as a tool to aid you in your resolve to live out the Master Coach’s game plan for your life.
Please take a look and thoughtfully consider each section of the resolution. If you believe God is leading you to commit to living this resolution out in your heart, we encourage you to email us at [email protected]. Afterward, an NOC Team Member will be in touch with you.
The Jim Haney Master Coach Award
The Jim Haney Master Coach Award is given to a coach who exemplifies the Coach’s Resolution and 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 Jim Haney Master Coach Award
The Jim Haney Master Coach Award is given to a coach who exemplifies the Coach’s Resolution and 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.
All-Time Award Recipients
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