Tri-State Coach Award

Tri-State Coach of the Year

The Maxwell Football Club inaugurated this award to honor a high school or college coach who has not only produced great football teams, but has also motivated their players to do their very best at the next level, whether it be football or the business world.

The winner of the 14th Annual Tri-State Award for the Tri-State Coach of the Year is Jim Clements, Delaware Valley College.

The three-time reigning Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Coach of the Year, Clements has posted a 51-17 record with four conference championships, one Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) South Atlantic Bowl title and three trips to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs in his six years as head coach. Clements led the Aggies to an 11-1 record and a fourth consecutive (MAC) Conference championship during the 2011 campaign.

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Past Winners

Award Year
2011 Jim Clements Delaware Valley College
2009 Al Golden Temple University
2008 Andy Talley Villanova University
2007 K.C. Keeler University of Delaware
2006 Gamp Pellegrini Malvern Prep
2005 Jay Accorsi Rowan University
2004 G.A. Mangus Delaware Valley College
2003 K.C. Keeler University of Delaware
2002 Al Bagnoli University of Pennsylvania
2001 Bill Zwaan Widener University
2000 Harold "Tubby" Raymond University of Delaware
1999 Mike Pettine Central Bucks West H.S., Doylestown
1998 Frank Girardi Lycoming College