IDCA Coaches Awards
2026 Coach of the Year - Dr. Michael Greenstein, Glenbrook North High School
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award - Wayne Tang, Northside College Preparatory High School
2026 Outstanding Service Award - Dave Weston, New Trier High School
2026 Rising Star - Victoria Yonter, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center
2026 Assistant Coach of the Year Award - Tim Freehan, New Trier High School
In 2024-2025 school year, the IDCA Board established several coaches awards to honor the dedicated educational professionals serving our students and the debate community writ large. For a history of our coaches awards, click the button below.