2025 USATKD END OF YEAR AWARDS
USATKD MALE & FEMALE COACH OF THE YEAR AND USATKD CLUBS OF THE YEAR
2025 COACHES OF THE YEAR
The application window for the 2025 USATKD Male and Female Coaches of the Year awards is officially open! This is your chance to nominate outstanding coaches who exemplify excellence, leadership, and dedication to the sport of Taekwondo.
Success in Taekwondo takes many forms. Whether you’ve built inclusive programs, championed diversity, nurtured grassroots talent, guided elite athletes, or empowered Para competitors across Sparring, Poomsae, Breaking, or Demonstration Teams — your leadership matters. This award honors ONE Male and ONE Female coach who elevate the sport, uplift their communities, and embody the spirit of Taekwondo in every discipline.
🏅 Taekwondo Club of Excellence Award Nomination
This honor recognizes individuals who exemplify 🏆 exceptional leadership and mentorship, 💪 unwavering dedication to athlete development and sportsmanship, and 🌟 a lasting impact on the Taekwondo community.
Nomination Criteria:
- Show consistent respect for all athletes, parents, and officials
- Display genuine passion and enthusiasm for the sport
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to helping athletes of all abilities reach their potential
- Foster a fun, positive, and motivating environment where enjoyment of the sport drives all they do
- Maintain a current USA Taekwondo membership in good standing
Nominees are champions both on and off the mat—guiding with integrity, inspiring through action, and shaping the future of Taekwondo one athlete at a time.
Award Application Process:
CLICK HERE: To submit a coach nomination, complete the application form and email it directly to the program administrator, Sarah Ross.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Questions? Contact Sarah Ross @ sross@usaktd.org
Club of Excellence Winners
🌟 USA Taekwondo is Honored to recognize and celebrate those coaches who elevate our sport through leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact.The winners of each of the Club of Excellence awards will be announced on DECEMBER 1, 2025.
🏆 Winners will receive a custom plaque featuring the award title and year of achievement.
📣 They will also be highlighted on the USA Taekwondo website and social media channels—celebrated by the community they inspire.
2024 USATKD COACHES OF THE YEAR
2024 USATKD FEMALE COACH OF THE YEAR | MASTER EUNA LEE FROM INFINITE TAEKWONDO
2024 USATKD MALE COACH OF THE YEAR | TERRY NGO FROM LEGACY SPORT TAEKWONDO
2024 USATKD CLUBS OF THE YEAR
2024 USA TAEKWONDO CLUB WITH THE MOST USATKD MEMBERS | CW TAEKWONDO AT BOSTON
2024 USA TAEKWONDO CLUB WITH THE MOST SPARRING MEDALS | VILLA'S TAEKWONDO
2024 USA TAEKWONDO CLUB WITH THE MOST POOMSAE MEDALS | APEX TIGERS MARTIAL ARTS TAEKWONDO (ATMA)