ROBERT W. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL LONG-TERM SERVICE AWARD

The Robert W. Robinson Award recognizes long-term service to United Soccer Coaches and high school soccer. It is presented annually to a person who has raised interscholastic soccer to new heights through their long-term service to the association and dedication to the game.

The award is named for the Philadelphia-area high school coach who touched virtually every aspect of the association. A member of the United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame, Robinson is a Past President of the organization and received its Honor Award in 1999. 

Past Recipients

2023 – Rudy Zimmermann, Gar-Field High School (VA)
2022 – Gary Montalto, Arlington High School (NY)/Cape Henlopen High School (DE)
2021 – Norm Hillner, Lake Park High School (IL)
2020 – Reid Wiecks, Lewis-Palmer High School (CO)
2019 – Diane Davey, Plano Senior High School (TX)
2018 – Marti Coan, Neenah High School (WI)
2017 – Jay Engeln, Palmer High School (CO)
2016 – Greg Mauch, Canterbury School (IN)
2015 – Larry Waters, La Cueva High School (NM)
2014 – Don Brock, Needham High School (MA)
2013 – Gary Avedikian, Centerville High School (OH)
2012 – Jeff Farnsworth, Spencerport High School (NY)
2011 – Joe Borrosh, Pittsford-Mendon High School (NY)
2010 – Steve Malone, Andover High School (MD)
2009 – Mario Gerhardt, Chagrin Falls High School (OH)
2008 – Bob Barry, Iolani School (HI)
2006 – Bill Holleman, Peachtree Ridge High School (GA)
2005 – Ray Buss, Fleetwood Area High School (PA)
2004 – Al Ellis, Rocky Point High School (NY)
2003 – Paul Heenahan, Ramapo High School (NJ)
2002 – Vic Garcia, Monument High School (CO)
2001 – Bob Dollaske, Maine East High School (IL)
2000 – Ron Broadbent, Spencerport High School (NY)
1999 – Gene Chyzowych, Columbia High School (NJ)
1998 – Robert Robinson, Lower Merion High School (PA)
1997 – Robert Sims, The Westminster Schools (GA)
1996 – Miller Bugliari, The Pingry School (NJ)