AUGUSTA — The Maine Principals’ Association and National Federation of State High School Associations are pleased to recognize and congratulate the following individuals for receiving the 2021-2022 Maine NFHS Coach of the Year award and/or 2021-22 Section I Coach of the Year Award.

Dan Curtis, Ellsworth High School – Baseball Coach of the Year

Kevin Millington, South Portland High School – Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year AND Section 1 Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year

Lin White, Orono High School – Boys’ Cross Country Coach of the Year

Kevin Kezal, Thornton Academy – Boys’ 11-Play Football Coach of the Year

A.J. Simokaitis, Falmouth High School – Boys’ Golf Coach of the Year

Mike Hagery, Yarmouth High School – Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year AND Section 1 Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year

Dave Ploch, Old Town High School – Boys’ Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year

Paul Gaylord, Kennebunk High School – Boys’ Tennis Coach of the Year AND Section 1 Boys’ Tennis Coach of the Year

Ken Nadeau, Winslow High School – Boys’ Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year

Matt Lindsay, Mattanawcook Academy – Boys’ Wrestling Coach of the Year

Dean Plante, Old Orchard Beach High School – Boys’ 8-Player Football Coach of the Year

Mike Misner, Brunswick High School – Boys’ Ice Hockey Coach of the Year

Ben Raymond, Cape Elizabeth High School – Boys’ Lacrosse Coach of the Year

Jeff Hawksley, Rangeley Lakes Regional School – Boys’ Alpine Skiing Coach of the Year

Joel Hinshaw, Freeport High School – Boys’ Nordic (Cross Country) Skiing Coach of the Year

Derek Veilleux, Scarborough High School – Boys’ Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year

Mike LeBlanc, Skowhegan Area High School – Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year

Desiree Sirois, Mount Desert Island High School – Girls’ Cross Country Coach of the Year

Annie Barker, Kennebunk High School – Girls’ Lacrosse Coach of the Year

Travis Magnussoon, Maranacook Community High School – Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year AND Section 1 Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year

Steve Acedo, Hall-Dale Middle/High School – Girls’ Softball (Fast Pitch) Coach of the Year

Cynthia Howard, Bangor High School – Girls’ Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year

Melissa Burroughs, Lincoln Academy – Girls’ Tennis Coach of the Year

Alan Mosca, Bangor High School – Girls’ Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year

Kim Stoddard, Scarborough High School – Girls’ Volleyball Coach of the Year

Wanda Ward-MacLean, Leavitt Area High School – Girls’ Field Hockey Coach of the Year AND Section 1 Girls’ Field Hockey Coach of the Year

Emmy Held, Mt. Blue High School – Girls’ Alpine Skiing Coach of the Year

Rich Luciano, Marshwood High School – Girls’ Nordic (Cross Country) Coach of the Year

David Dowling, Greely High School – Girls’ Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year

Heather Simmons, Medomak Valley – Girls’ Cheering Coach of the Year