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S1D Coach of the Year

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2026 S1D Coach of the Year Award Nominations Open!

We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 13th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, […]

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2025 S1D Coach of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA group of people stand in a semicircle around two instructors next to a small sailboat in a boatyard, listening attentively. Several other boats and equipment are visible in the background.

2025 S1D Coach of the Year Award Nominations Open!!

We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 12th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA smiling person wearing reflective sunglasses, a white cap, and a gray vest stands outdoors against a clear blue sky. Their sunglasses reflect a boat and people, and they appear to be enjoying a sunny day.

2024 S1D Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person stands at the helm of a gray inflatable motorboat on the water, with distant mountains and a sailboat visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

2024 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!!

We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 11th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person wearing sunglasses and a jacket stands at the control of a small inflatable boat on a body of water, with mountains and a sailboat visible in the background under a clear sky.

2023 S1D Coach of the Year Announced

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

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2023 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations OPEN!!

We are elated once again to announce that nominations for the 10th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, and […]

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2022 S1D Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA group of around 30 young adults in matching “Brown” athletic shirts stand smiling together on a dock in front of sailboats, posing for a team photo in sunny weather.

2022 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!

We are elated once again to announce that nominations for the 10th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out […]

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2021 S1D/Sailing Coach(es) of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA smiling man wearing a black baseball cap and black T-shirt stands in front of a brick wall. The cap has white and red text that reads 'Brown Sailing.

2021 Sailing Anarchy/S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!!

Greetings, sailing fans. As sailing revives and we see regattas slowly inch back to some version of normalcy, we are elated once again to announce that nominations for the S1D […]

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SailingAnarchy Interview with Coach of the Year John Mollicone

A few weeks ago S1D awarded our Sailing Anarchy/S1D Coach of the Year to Brown University Head Coach John Mollicone (see article below). Sailing Anarchy caught up with John and […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person wearing sunglasses and a hooded jacket stands at the controls of a gray inflatable boat on the water, with sailboats and American flags visible in the blurry background.

2020 Sailing Anarchy/S1D Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

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2019 S1D/GILL Coach of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing youth, high school, college, and […]

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2019 Gill/S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!

Greetings, sailing fans!!! We’re sending out our annual call this year for nominations for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award. In true grass-roots fashion, we pick the ultimate winner […]

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2018 S1D/Gill Coach of the Year Announced

17 June 2018, Annapolis, MD — Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in […]

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2018 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!

Greetings, sailing fans!!! We’re sending out our annual call this year for nominations for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award. In true grass-roots fashion, we pick the ultimate winner […]

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2017 S1D/Gill Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some really great moments over the years, mostly when we take part in recognizing youth, high school, college, and one-design sailors. Reading nomination […]

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S1D Coach of the Year Announced!

The 2016 winner of the S1D Coach of the Year, presented by Henri-Lloyd, is St. Mary’s Director of Sailing Bill Ward. This award is determined by you, our readers. We only choose from […]

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Frank Pizzo named the Henri-Lloyd S1D Coach of the Year!

This year’s winner of the S1D Coach of the Year, presented by Henri-Lloyd, is Bowdoin College Head Coach Frank Pizzo. This award is determined by you, our readers. We only […]

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