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2024-2025 Homer Thompson “eight, which make a difference” Awards “

Chapel Hill, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHAA) in cooperation with North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Companyis proud to recognize eight outstanding high school coaches with the 2024-2025 Homer Thompson “Eight, which makes a difference” Award. This annual award honors coach in the whole state who illustrate extraordinary sporting deficiencies and serve as inspiring models for student athletes.

In honor of called Trainer Homer ThompsonThe price, a long-time coach and a respected athlete of the Winston-Salem Parkland High School, underlines the important role of trainers who lead to and outside the field with character, respect and integrity. These trainers come from the eight regions of each NCHAA and are recognized at the NCHAA annual conference.

Each recipient was nominated by his colleagues and communities for his leadership and his positive effects on single -sized education. The Nchsaa welcomes these individuals to the fact that it “embodies” the spirit of the “embodied”Benching bad behaviorInitiative and promotion of respect in high school sports.

2024-2025 Homer Thompson “Eight, who makes a difference” price winner:

Region 1: Kampbell Belangia
Currituck County High School -Heads -Wrestling Trainer for Women
Trainer Kampbell Belangia, a former state qualification and recruited athlete, brought her knowledge, discipline and her competitive spirit to the wrestling program for women in Currituck. As a manager and role model, she promoted sportiness, teamwork and respect. Your team received the Sportsmanship Award from the prestigious Wral Invitational, an honor coordinated by her colleagues. As a proud recruitment of the US coast guard, she authorized her athletes on both the mat and in life.
Region 2: Laura Eakins
Pender High School – Cross Country, Indoor Athletics, Athletics Outdoor and Field
Trainer Eakins has been inspired by athletes of all skills for over 15 years to grow character and performance. In 2020 she was appointed coach of the year by Pender High and continued to head one of the school’s largest sports programs. Her selflessness went far beyond the trainer – when one of her athletes, Kaleek Beatty, needed a kidney transplant, Laura gave a kidney to a stranger to carry Kaleek up the donor list. It embodies everything that stands for this award: compassion, humility and others in the first place.
Region 3: Phyllis Neville
Weldon Stem high school – volleyball and softball
Coach Neville is a steady presence at Weldon and acts as a trainer, mentor and Wioa coordinator for career academies. Their leadership extends far beyond the court: it sews uniforms, organizes civil service efforts and supports the players who face challenges – including the fight and overcoming cancer itself. Your “pink out” games sharpen awareness and give hope. Trainer Neville, a statistician, mentor and lawyer for every student you have met, represents the heart of the single -based athletics.
Region 4: Kevin Spivey
Central Carolina Academy – Wrestling
When his school needed a wrestling trainer at short notice, the long -time school resource representative Kevin Spivey increased -despite no prior wrestling experience. Trainer Spivey quickly became a manager for his athletes and conveyed the values ​​of dedication and belief. Thanks to his leadership, 11 out of 13 wrestlers qualified for regionals, with one qualified for states. He is more than a trainer and he is a mentor whose words and actions have a lasting influence on his team.
Region 5: Charles Byrd
Seaforth High School – Women’s Basketball coach for women
Trainer Byrd built a successful and resilient basketball program during the first four years of the existence of Seaforth. Despite several seasons with a few or without seniors, his leadership led the team to an NCHSAA State Championship appearance and two second-placed people in Eastern regionally. Trainer emphasizes the philosophy of the “family”, coach Byrd promotes deep connections to his players and teaches lessons that go beyond basketball. Through every hard loss, he promotes growth and reminds his team of “growing 1% every day”. His focus on character and sportiness has shaped the foundation of the Seaforth program
Region 6: Ty Johnson
Community School of Davidson – Junge Basketball
In his first season, coach Ty Johnson converted the culture of the basketball program and combined the broader school community. Although he works outside the campus, he regularly visits classrooms, checks academics and asks his players to live “over the line” in all areas of life. Its effect has extended beyond the court and brought teachers, families and students together to support each other and proudly.
Region 7: Darrin Haywood
Wrestling and men and women golf coaches of the East Surry High School
Coach Haywood won his 300th career wrestling victory, proof of his many years of commitment to excellence. Under his guidance, the golf teams have secured several conference championships that reflect their ability to inspire and lead several sports.
Region 8: Matt Bradley
Sports director and football coachFranklin High School
Trainer Bradley is known for his deep investment in the life of his student athletes and his entire school community. As a trustworthy guide and committed mentor, he helps the students to exploit their full potential in the field and in the classroom. His commitment to the management of servants has left a lasting impression on the culture of Franklin High School, and his instructions can be felt in all sporting programs.

These eight recipients embody the values ​​of Sportiness, leadership and excellence, Definition of the mission of the Nchsaa and the Homer Thompson erben.

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