Tony Lalonde — NWIC
Coach Lalonde guided NWIC through an elite schedule to an impressive 23–12 record. His team proved battle-tested all season, competing at a high level against top competition and finishing on top as the 2026 AIHEC National Champions and 2026 TCBN National Champions.
Willis Zephier — Oglala Lakota College (OLC)
Coach Zephier delivered one of the most remarkable coaching performances of the year. Despite not starting the season until February, OLC surged all the way to the AIHEC National Championship game, finishing as runner-up and earning the #3 spot in the final TCBN rankings—an incredible testament to resilience and leadership.
Adam Strom — Haskell
Coach Strom continues to build one of the most consistent programs in the country. For the second straight season, Haskell won the Continental Athletic Conference Championship and marking back-to-back NAIA national tournament appearances.