Awards & Achievements
Public Honors
Senator Richard Lugar Award
"Indiana Fitness Award" (2007)
Westside Civitan
"Citizen of the Year" (2001)
Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Society
"Spirit Award" (2001)
Independent Colleges of Indiana
"Realizing the Dream Award" (1994)
Fulbright US Scholar Committee
"Scholarship Winner" (1982)
Football
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Indiana Football Coaches Hall of Fame, 2023
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National Federation of High Schools “National Coach of the Year”, 2022-23
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Spirit Brands “National Coach of the Year” 2022 Season
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IFCA Indiana Coach of the Year, 2000 and 2022
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NFHS Section 4 Coach of the Year (Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan)
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Multiple City and Metro Coach of the Year Awards
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State Championships (2) |State Runner Up (4) | Semi-State (6) | Regional (10) | Sectional (17) | SIAC (7)
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Evansville City Titles (9); Winningest Coach in SIAC History
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Currently #6 in Victories for Active Football Coaches (all divisions)
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Currently #6 in Winning Percentage for Active Football Coaches (all divisions 15+ years)
Wrestling
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Indiana Coaches Hall of Fame, 1987
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National Coach of the Year, 2003 – National Wrestling Coaches Association
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National Coach of the Year, 1999 – National Federation High Schools
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Most State Championships in Indiana History
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Highest National Record Winning Percentage
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IHSAA State Championships (12) | Semi-State (22) | Regional (29) | Sectional (29) | SIAC (27) | Evansville City (29)
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Coached 21 Individual State Champions
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Hold 24 IHSAA Coaching Records
National Coach of the Year Acceptance
