Four Hinsdale Central Coaches Receive State, National Recognition
Hinsdale Township High School District 86 today is proud to announce that four Hinsdale Central coaches have received state or national recognition for their talents in coaching.
"We are really proud of all of our coaches for the great job they do guiding our student athletes," said Hinsdale Central Athletic Director Dan Jones. "2014 has been one heck of a year for our athletic programs, so while we are humbled by our success, we aren't surprised to have so many coaches honored. We extend our congratulations to all of them and thank each of them for their efforts."
John Naisbitt - Boys Tennis
The IHSA has nominated Coach Naisbitt to receive the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Boys Tennis Coach of the Year. NHFS annually honors a Coach of the Year in the top 10 boys' and top 10 girls' sports. Each state honoree is eligible for consideration for the national honor. Mr. Naisbitt coached his team to its third straight State title this past spring. Additionally, Mr. Naisbitt coached the team to back-to-back wins at The National Deco Turf High School Tennis Team Championship against numerous other state champions.
CJ Johnson - Boys Gymnastics Coach
Assistant Boys Gymnastics Coach CJ Johnson has been awarded the 2015 Frank Cumiskey Service Award. This prestigious award named after 24-time U.S. national gymnastics champion Frank Cumiskey. The award is given to one recipient nationally each year as an honor to an individual for his or her thoughtful and unselfish service of the US Gymnastics Junior Boys Program. Mr. Johnson will be honored at the 2015 Junior Olympic National Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla., in May.
Jim Westphal - Boys Cross Country
Head boys cross country coach Jim Westphal was named the 2014-15 Illinois Cross Country Association Coach of the Year. Mr. Westphal will receive his award as well as be a featured speaker at the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association event in this January. Mr. Westphal led the cross country team to win the State championship this past fall. In addition, Jim Kupres and Noah Lawrence earned the Dave Pasquini Assistant Coaches of the Year Award through the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Robin Kramer - Girls Tennis Coach
Coming off of back-to-back State wins, Robin Kramer is a finalist for the Illinois Tennis Coaches Association Coach of the Year. The winner will be announced later this winter.