OHSAA Recognizes Coaches with Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Awards

By OHSAA News Release COLUMBUS, Ohio – May 20, 2024 The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has announced the recipients of the 2023-24 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Awards. These awards celebrate coaches who exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and integrity in their professional roles, serving as role models for student-athletes and the broader community. Throughout the 2023-24 school year, coaches associations of various sports sanctioned by the OHSAA selected one of their own for these prestigious awards. The selected individuals have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting positive values in high school sports. Executive Director Doug Ute expressed his congratulations to the award winners and extended gratitude to all coaches for their exceptional service to Ohio’s student-athletes. "These coaches embody the core values that we strive to instill in our student-athletes. Their dedication to sportsmanship and ethical behavior is truly commendable," Ute stated. 2023-24 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award Winners Girls Sports Golf: Tom Stedman, Lancaster Cross Country: Emily Long, Geneva Volleyball: Diana Kramer, New Bremen Soccer: Rick Polinari, Canfield South Range Field Hockey: Macy McHale, Oxford Talawanda Swimming and Diving: Denise Humphrey, The Plains Athens Bowling: Rod Dever, Troy Gymnastics: Teresa Principi, North Olmsted Wrestling: Brandon Oliver, Jackson Basketball: Walt DeShields, Beloit West Branch Tennis: Gerri Bolin, Hamilton Ross Track and Field: Glen Mabry, Eaton Softball: Kevin Moody, Hilliard Bradley Lacrosse: Kendall Horner, Thomas Worthington Boys Sports Golf: Alex Kepley, Cincinnati St. Xavier Cross Country: Jeff Koksal, Lancaster Soccer: Steve Knapp, Hudson Football: Ted Ginn Sr., Cleveland Glenville Swimming and Diving: Carlo Codon, Boardman Bowling: Rick Hartings, Coldwater Ice Hockey: Steve Morris, Amherst Steele Wrestling: Joe Caniglia, Hudson Basketball: Steve Mehalik, Brecksville-Broadview Heights Tennis: Chris Mayer, Marietta Track and Field: Kenneth Kellner, Sidney Baseball: Rich Corvin, Crown City South Gallia Volleyball: Carol Bysak, Beavercreek Lacrosse: TBA The OHSAA extends its heartfelt congratulations to these dedicated coaches for their exemplary contributions to high school sports. Their commitment to fostering a positive and ethical sports environment is invaluable. For more information, visit the OHSAA website or follow OHSAA on Twitter and Facebook .