Honest discussion about why coaches are some of the most important leaders in our society today, and how they can intentionally and effectively use sports to transform lives!
Jeff Sopha
KC Area Baseball
What was shared about Coach Sopha: Jeff Sopha loves baseball more than anything, and he wants to impact the lives of as many people he can with the sport of baseball. And he’s giving kids all over the metro opportunities to play and grow. He’s been instrumental in launching and growing baseball opportunities for high school-aged athletes who haven’t made their school teams — an important way to keep young people who love baseball a chance to stay in the game.
1 Apr 2026
Todd Lewis - Coach of the Year Candidate (2026)
Todd Lewis
Volleyball – MAVS
What was shared about Coach Lewis: Todd Lewis embodies the very essence of what Community for Coaches celebrates — he uses the game of volleyball not merely to teach sport, but to transform lives and build character in young people.
Todd consistently creates an environment where players feel seen and capable of growth. Rather than focusing solely on wins and losses, he emphasizes confidence, resilience, and self-belief as cornerstones of athletic and personal success. He encourages his athletes to take risks, learn from setbacks, and celebrate effort — reinforcing that confidence is formed through courage and commitment. Under his guidance, players who once doubted themselves are now approaching challenges with a strong, positive mindset that extends far beyond the volleyball court.
But Todd’s impact goes deeper: he cultivates leadership within his players. By giving them ownership of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making during games and practices, he teaches them how to lead with integrity, empathy, and accountability. He gives his captains permission to call a timeout in practice if the team has lost focus or needs a pep talk, and uses that time to reset. These young athletes learn what it means to encourage teammates, communicate with purpose, and make thoughtful choices under pressure — skills that prepare them for leadership in classrooms, families, their communities and future careers.
1 Apr 2026
Jeff Diskin - Coach of the Year (2026)
Jeff DiskinBaseball – Pembroke Hill School
What was shared about Coach Diskin: Jeff has served as the assistant athletic director and MS English teacher during his time at Pembroke Hill. As an administrator he modeled servant leadership, often 1-step ahead of his coaches who needed things done for their programs to run smoothly. He was an encourager and supporter when things were both up and down. I appreciated his bluntness as well, you always knew where you stood with Coach Diskin. As a teacher, all these years later, my own daughter has fond memories of class with Coach Diskin who took the time to teach his students authentically. Currently, as a co-head coach in the Raider Athletic Program he continues to be a resource for others, often young coaches who are finding their way. He’s a coach, teacher, and administrator of the highest caliber.
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