Kerry O'Brien Coaches Award

The U.S. Masters Swimming Coaches Committee initiated a new award in 2008 with the goal of recognizing USMS coaches who are building our membership in communities throughout our country. Originally named the Grassroots Coaching Award, it has been renamed to honor Coach Kerry O'Brien of Walnut Creek Masters, who embodies the passion, dedication, and heart that these coaches bring to the pool deck. It is with the efforts of individuals like these that U.S. Masters Swimming will most certainly move to a greater level.

Please direct any questions about the USMS Coach of the Year award to the Chair of the Coaches Committee.

Award Recipients
2026 Nomination Form - The nomination form will be available by May 2026. Please note that the form is year specific and may include updated questions, as determined by the committee. We encourage nominators to check back in the spring for the latest version of the form and submission details.

Nominations are due by July 1