The South Dakota Cross Country & Track & Field Coaches Association (SDCCTFCA) has announced its 2026 Cross Country Coaches of the Year, honoring top high school leaders from across the state.
The selections, made by fellow coaches and colleagues, recognize exceptional leadership, dedication, and contributions to South Dakota high school cross country.
In Area 1 Class A, the Coach of the Year award resulted in a tie between Brian Tvedt of Deuel and Taylor Thorson of Aberdeen Roncalli.
Todd Thorson of Ipswich earned the Class B Area 1 Coach of the Year honors.
Rounding out the regional honors, Pam Olson of Deubrook Area was named the Area 2/East Coach of the Year.
See the full selections by clicking the link below.
SDCCTFCA Area Cross Country Coaches of the Year (Google Doc)
