The Pacific Masters Coach of the Year award is given to a coach who has demonstrated outstanding coaching qualities.
 

The criteria for the Coach of the Year award are measured by the following competitive and non-competitive factors:

• Club and individual performance at sanctioned events that reflect the coach's skill and inspiration
• Club vigor, size, and growth, club participation and volunteering, and hosting well-run events
• Outstanding service to Pacific Masters, to USMS, and to other community organizations
• Outstanding professional contributions, such as participation in clinics and published works

Nominations may be made by any Pacific Masters club. A nominating letter and a maximum of four supporting letters from registered swimmers must be submitted to the selection committee by the February meeting of Pacific Masters Swimming. More details can be found in Section 101.8.7 of the Administrative Handbook.