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Posted on March 22, 2013
THSLL District Coach of the Year & Assistant Coach of the Year
These awards honor those coaches who exemplify the ideals of the game within the THSLL. These awards are intended to recognize the individuals overall coaching performance and contribution, not just coaching wins — although they may be considered.

Each District (Central, North, San Antonio and South) shall select an honoree during their respective District THSLL Awards Selection Meeting at the conclusion of the THSLL season. These honorees will automatically be candidates for the Texas Area US Lacrosse Coach of the Year & Assistant Coach of the Year to be voted on by the Texas Area All-American Selection Committee.

1. This award is only available to Varsity Head Coaches and Varsity Assistant Coaches;
2. The winner must be a member in good standing with US Lacrosse;
3. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field at all times;
4. Nominees must demonstrate excellent rapport with officials, other coaches and his own players at all times;
5. Nominee did the most with what he had;
6. Co-Varsity coaches from an Area will not be recognized

THSLL District Persons of the Year
Each District (Central, North, San Antonio and South) shall select a THSLL District Person of the Year award honoree whose individual whose dedication, commitment, and support of lacrosse and its ideals extends beyond his/her specific Member Team. These honorees will automatically be candidates for the Texas Area US Lacrosse Man of the Year (though it could be a woman) to be voted on by the THSLL Executive Committee. Nominees shall meet the following criteria:

1. Nominees can be active coaches, but overall contribution to lacrosse beyond his/her Program is the primary criteria for selection.
2. Nominations should include a biographical sketch, including years of lacrosse involvement and his/her contributions to the game.

THSLL Commissioner’s Awards

These awards honor THSLL players who exemplify the ideals of sportsmanship, competition and character both on and off the field, and shall be selected by the THSLL Commissioner. Any senior player in the THSLL is eligible. These awards are strictly a THSLL awards and are not affiliated with US Lacrosse.

The THSLL Drew Webb and Earl Bill Commissioner Awards are given at the discretion of the Commissioner and are not necessarily annual awards.

Eligibility Guidelines:
Coach of the Year & Assistant Coach of the Year
1. This award is only available to Varsity Head Coaches and Varsity Assistant Coaches;
2. The winner must be a member in good standing with US Lacrosse;
3. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field at all times;
4. Nominees must demonstrate excellent rapport with officials, other coaches and his own players at all times;
5. Nominees did the most with what he had;
6. Co-Varsity coaches from an Area will not be recognized.

Person of the Year
1. Nominees can be active coaches, but overall contribution to lacrosse beyond his/her Program is the primary criteria for selection;
2. Nominations should include a biographical sketch, including years of lacrosse involvement and his/her contributions to the game.

Voting Process
1. Nominations for each of the District level awards are submitted to the League Administrator per the timeline- • Nominations and supporting documentation due April 15, 2013 for Coach of the Year, Asst. Coach of the Year, Person of the Year, Academic All American
2. League Administrator submits to each District Coordinator the nominations for their District;
3. Nominations are presented to the District Coordinators for each Division per the timeline;
4. The District Coordinators meet and select the awardees;
5. Any tie-breaker necessary within a District would be broken by the District Coordinator;

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