The Award

“He shepherded them with a pure heart and guided them with his skillful hands”

Psalm 78:7

The Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award was established in 2008 to honor Kay Yow, the former head women’s basketball coach at North Carolina State University. Kay was one of the most respected coaches in all of sport, having won on both the national and international scene with over 700 career wins and three Olympic gold medals. In addition, Kay coached a team to the Women’s Final Four, and was inducted into both the Naismith and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fames. More importantly, she consistently lived out her faith in front of her players by “trying to see them for who they can become, not just for who they are now."

FCA presents this award annually at the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Convention.

Previous Recipients