U.S. under-15 girls national team coach Tad Bobak of the So Cal Blues girls program is among the regional winners of the U.S. Youth Soccer Competitive Coach of the Year award. The award goes to a competitive coach for his or her coaching activities, sportsmanship, player development, personal coaching development and citizenship. The national winners will be announced at the U.S. Youth Soccer Awards Gala on March 6 as part of the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop in San Jose, Calif.
 
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year Regional Award Winners:
Region I - Michael Crocco, Stamford, Conn., Youth Soccer League
Region II - Miriam Hickey, Vardar East girls coaching director
Region III - Pete Sadin, Triangle Futbol Club 89 Navy
Region IV - Tad Bobak, So Cal Blues
 
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year Regional Award Winners:
Region I - Richard J. Frongillo, Franklin (Mass.) Youth Soccer Association
Region II - Isang Jacob, Indy Burn 90 Premier Eagles
Region III - Patrick Zoete, Wellington, Fla., Wellington Wave Premier
Region IV - Emerson Robbins, Shoreline, Wash., International