Coach of the Year Finalists

The following coaches exemplify all the positive aspects of sport and have made a positive impact on the Richmond community in 2025.

  • Rally Axselle – Atlee High School Boys Basketball
    Led Atlee to First State Title in Program and Hanover County History
  • Cornell Core – James River High School Girls Track
    Led Rapids to Second Straight State Championship
  • Jeremy Pruitt – Armstrong High School Football
    School Record 12 Wins, Led Wildcats to Region 2A Title Game
  • Aaron Roussell – University of Richmond Women’s Basketball
    A-10 Coach of the Year, Led Spiders to First-Ever NCAA Tournament Win

The Coach of the Year Award is sponsored by Brown Distributing.

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