Bill Peterson
2024 Coach of the Year!
Bill Peterson |
Coaches are the heart and soul of every chess community. When adult players look back on time spent learning and growing with the game, at the center of those memories stands the coach. Who are chess coaches? What qualities define these extraordinary and generous people? It is first a love of the players. Coaches watch their young players learn and grow and make the game their own. They mentor sportsmanship, goal setting, forward thinking and confidence – as well as the ability and desire to compete. They offer reassurance and support in place of criticism. They offer hope and encouragement. The finest coaches improve not only their players’ chess, but improve opportunities for chess in their communities, and improve the game itself. Minnesota enjoys many wonderful coaches who create an outstanding environment for young chess players in our State. From among this field it is our honor to recognize Bill Peterson, who exceed all our criteria for a great coach, as the School Chess Association 2024 Coach of the Year.
Congratulations Bill, from everyone at
the School Chess Association. |
Previous Coach of the Year Winners
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2024 | Bill Peterson |
2023 | Rachael Theis |
2022 | Bill Heinemann |
2021 | Harold Golden |
2020 | COVID-19 |
2019 | Jason Kellen |
2018 | Bill Heinemann |
2017 | Colleen Fontanella |
2017 | David Bluhm |
2016 | Don Picard |
2016 | Dana Litman |
2015 | Pete Munene |
2015 | Jeff Harrison |
2014 | Matthew Foli |
2014 | Nancy Meyer |
2014 | Richard Lassard |
2013 | Richard Weber |
2013 | John & Sarah Thomson |
2012 | Tom Nelson |
2012 | Robin Altman |
2011 | Stan Kegel |
2011 | Barry Thorvilson |
2010 | Michael Klein |
2010 | Igor Rybakov |
2009 | Jiten Patel |
2008 | Daa Mahowald |
2007 | Beth Proctor |
2006 | Kevin Landman |
2006 | Jeremy White |
2005 | Mike Macken |
2005 | Luke Bearth |
2004 | Joan Pipp |
2004 | Pat Lavone |
2003 | Alex Adams |
2002 | Paul Morley |
2002 | Barbara Vandenberg |
2001 | Joel Harmon |
2000 | Jack Mangan |
1999 | Glenn Dowd |
1999 | Bill Heinemann |
1998 | Sandy Mullaney |
1997 | Lou McCoy |
1996 | David Bluhm |
1995 | |
1994 | Mary Jo Knutson |
1993 | Robin Altman |
1992 | |
1991 | Eduard Zelkind |
1990 | Tonie Meiners |
1989 | Russ Erickson |
1988 | |
1987 | Brian Ribnick |
1986 | Brian Ribnick |
1985 |