OHSAA recognizes coaches with ethics, sportsmanship and integrity awards

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Throughout the 2025-26 school year, the coaches associations of the sports sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association selected one of their own for an OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award. Individuals selected reflect the values of sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity through their professional responsibilities and are role models for student-athletes and others.

 The OHSAA congratulates the award winners and thanks all coaches for their outstanding service to Ohio’s student-athletes.

 

The OHSAA is proud to recognize the following coaches who received OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Awards during the 2025-26 school year:

 

2025-26 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award Winners

 

Girls Sports

Golf: Cindy Fesemyer, Ravenna Southeast

Cross Country: Corey Culbertson, Beaver Eastern

Volleyball: Meladee Hopkins, Worthington Kilbourne

Soccer: Trevor Tolley, Columbus Tree of Life Christian

Field Hockey: Bridget Ryan, Columbus Bishop Hartley

Swimming and Diving: Hillary Paulsen, Granville

Bowling: Jay Gibson, St. Mary's Memorial

Gymnastics: John Good, Miamisburg

Wrestling: Mark Matt, Jamestown Greeneview

Basketball: Mark Gregory, Convoy Crestview

Tennis: Fredrik Nyborg, Solon

Track and Field: Chelsey Copley, Oberlin Firelands

Softball: Darrin Young, Cadiz Harrison Central

Lacrosse: Holly Pope, Wooster

 

Boys Sports

Golf: Rick Rettig, Perrysburg

Cross Country: Chris Ickes, Chagrin Falls Kenston

Soccer: Andy Cousens, Columbus Tree of Life Christian

Football: Chad Grandstaff, Zanesville Foxfire

Swimming and Diving: Brent Ransom, Toledo St. Francis de Sales

Bowling: Matt Hott, Cincinnati St. Xavier

Ice Hockey: Michael Berg, Pepper Pike Orange

Wrestling: Jordan Cramer, London Madison-Plains

Basketball: Terry Rowe, Sugarcreek Garaway

Tennis: Matt Rutherford, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange

Track and Field: John DePietro, Youngstown Boardman

Baseball: Chris Veidt, Mowrystown Whiteoak

Volleyball: Sean Tierney, Cincinnati Elder

Lacrosse: TBA

**Recepitants selected by coaches associations during the 2025-2026 school year**