The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), in conjunction with the New Jersey Scholastic Coach's Association (NJSCA) recognizes coaches for the promotion of their sport at the state, sectional and national levels. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 State Coach of the Year recipients, who will be recognized at the NJSCA Hall of Fame/Awards Luncheon on January 12, 2025.
2023-2024 State Coach of the Year Honorees
- Max Newill, Bridgewater-Raritan HS - Baseball
- Ben DiBaise, Freehold Borough HS - Boys Basketball
- Christopher Tafelski, Westfield HS – Boys Cross Country
- Sal Marchese, Delsea Regional HS – Football
- Mike Butler, Ranney School – Boys Golf
- Piotr Sala, Garfield HS – Boys Soccer
- Breanna Brennan, Holmdel HS – Boys Swimming & Diving
- Dave Burchell, Hopewell Valley HS – Boys Tennis
- Mike Barrett, Toms River HS North – Boys Track & Field
- Greg Sawyer, Delsea Regional HS – Boys Wrestling
- David Brothers, Bernards HS – Boys Lacrosse
- Scott Arnauer, Cherry Hill HS West – Boys Volleyball
- Jim Soules, Kinnelon HS – Boys Bowling
- Matt Inzerillo, Manalapan HS – Ice Hockey
- Scott Benson, Mainland Regional HS – Girls Basketball
- Steve Opremcak, Ridgewood HS – Girls Cross Country
- Sean McAnally, Pingry School – Girls Golf
- Beth Larkin, Glen Ridge HS – Girls Lacrosse
- Chris Petit, Princeton Day School – Girls Soccer
- Megan Mason, Gloucester City HS – Softball
- Lia Kunnapas, Immaculate Heart Academy – Girls Swimming & Diving
- Chad Griffiths, Ridge HS – Girls Tennis
- Shawnika Brown, Winslow Township HS – Girls Track & Field
- Patty Manhart, Princeton HS – Girls Volleyball
- Joe Lemke, Jackson Memorial HS – Girls Wrestling
- Courtney Stetson, West Deptford HS – Field Hockey
- Tori Boughton, Brick Memorial HS – Girls Bowling
- Alexa Perez, Hunterdon Central HS – Gymnastics
- Patrick Curran, Academy of the Holy Angels – Fencing
