Scott Garvis, Newton High activities director, is a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association national athletic director of the year award. Garvis was nominated by the Iowa Coaches Association and is a NHSACA regional award winner.
Eight finalists from across the nation will be honored during The National Coach of the Year Awards Banquet June 20 during the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s national convention at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester, Minn. The highlight of the banquet is the naming of the NHSACA national coach of the year in 19 recognized sports categories and the national athletic director of the year.
“It’s a nice honor to know people around you appreciate what you do. I’m so fortunate to have so many great people here in Newton who do some awesome things,” Garvis said. “It’s been a fun experience being here and working with people at the school and in the community.”
Garvis, who is an Iowa native, is in his third year as NHS activities director. He has been a football coach and activities director at the high school and college level in his 16-year career. Garvis has worked in Iowa, Minnesota and Washington.
“One of the best parts of my job is meeting so many great kids. You get to watch them excel in the classroom as well as in athletics,” Garvis said. “I want to thank the students, coaches, teachers, administration, boosters and community of Newton in winning this award.”
Selection for the award is based on longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championship years and winning percentage. The nominees and finalists are evaluated by experts in the field of coaching using a sport-specific rubrics to assign points in each category.
The National High School Athletic Coaches Association is the oldest coaches association in the nation formed by coaches, for coaches, and has been recognizing national coaches of the year since 1978.
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