The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has proudly announced the recipients of its annual Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Awards for the 2024-25 school year.
Selected by their respective coaches associations, these honorees exemplify the core values of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and integrity in high school athletics.
Each award winner was chosen for consistently upholding high standards in their professional responsibilities and serving as role models for student-athletes across the state of Ohio.
“The OHSAA congratulates these outstanding individuals and extends sincere thanks to all coaches who dedicate their time and passion to Ohio’s student-athletes,” the association stated in a release.
2024-25 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award Winners
Girls Sports
- Golf: Mike Marshall, Wauseon
- Cross Country: Nick Flynn, Eaton
- Volleyball: Bill Orwig, Monroeville
- Soccer: Dan Fry, Johnstown Monroe
- Field Hockey: Sarah Zink, Dublin Scioto
- Swimming and Diving: Christi Holmes, Dresden Tri-Valley
- Bowling: Kurt Scott, Urbana
- Gymnastics: Traci Dunn, Findlay
- Wrestling: Trent Ramsey, Marion Harding
- Basketball: Rick Isaly, Hannibal River
- Tennis: Bill Stanforth, Beavercreek
- Track and Field: John Waple, Loveland
- Softball: Larry Peck, Columbus Whetstone
- Lacrosse: Steve Beebe, Mason
Boys Sports
- Golf: Steve Schill, Pickerington North
- Cross Country: Tom Rapp, Mason
- Soccer: John Garber, Twinsburg
- Football: Andy Shafer, Columbus Grove
- Swimming and Diving: Cindy Dial, Akron Firestone
- Bowling: Jim Viets, Cleveland St. Ignatius
- Ice Hockey: Bob Kehres, Cleveland Benedictine
- Wrestling: Brian Brison, Logan
- Basketball: Jason Vermillion, Arlington
- Tennis: Jim Wassmuth, Columbus Franklin Heights
- Track and Field: Jeff Magill, Chillicothe Huntington
- Baseball: Tim Gerken, Toledo St. Francis de Sales
- Volleyball: Chad Sivewright, Mount Vernon
- Lacrosse: Kyle Figy, Bay Village Bay
The OHSAA’s recognition highlights the vital role coaches play not only in competitive success but in shaping character and leadership in youth sports.
These award recipients have demonstrated that winning with integrity is the true measure of success in high school athletics.
