It is a bit disappointing that the Marist coach got this award. For comparison, I know that the Oswego HS varsity team (currently 36-2 and going to state in 4A) has 2 of their former players who after playing college ball, came back into the program and coached varsity the last 2 years. While the older male is listed as the "head coach" (who is retiring after this season), in reality these two 23 / 24 year olds who really guided the Oswego team to their state births these last 2 years. They do the majority of the field strategy, call pitches, and talk to and mentor the players. This a a really good story for these former players coming back to their community high school, using their college experiences, and guiding their players to a very successful season. And I know that these 2 players also asked another former Oswego HS player and D1 player to come and help coach next year. And, the JV and Freshman teams also have former Oswego HS players as coaches who played and excelled in college and come back into the HS program (same age 23 & 24). Personally, I think that is pretty awesome story.