Two Harms up for national awards
Lawrence and Diane Harms, pictured here during a ceremony for Diane’s 1,000th career win as head coach, are finalists for national awards from the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. (Jake Ryder photo)
Dike-New Hartford volleyball head coach Diane Harms and assistant coach Lawrence Harms are both finalists for National Coach of the Year awards from the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA), according to a press release issued yesterday.
Diane Harms is one of eight finalists for the Volleyball Coach of the Year, while Lawrence Harms is one of eight finalists for the Girls’ Assistant Coach of the Year.
Diane and Lawrence have coached the Wolverines for 20 years, with Diane leading the program to eight state championships with Lawrence at her side. This season, D-NH ended as Class 2A state runners-up, their third-consecutive season in the championship game after winning the 2020 and 2021 state titles.
“We are incredibly proud of Diane and Lawrence for being nominated for these incredible national honors,” said Cody Eichmeier, DNH Activities Director. “To be nominated for National Coach of the Year honors is an achievement in itself, and both coaches are well deserving. I want to congratulate them both for this outstanding recognition.”
The NHSACA is the oldest association in the nation formed by coaches. Each year, the NHSACA recognizes high school coaches and athletic directors across 16 total sports areas nationwide. For more information about the NHSACA, visit https://nhsaca.org.
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