Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Coaches Recognized with NJCAA Legacy Award Honors

March 14, 2025

Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced its inaugural honorees for the prestigious Coaches Legacy Awards, presented by Nufabrx. The award recognizes the all-time winningest coaches in NJCAA history, marking a historic moment in the nearly 90-year history of the Association. The honorees, including influential coaches from the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC), will be celebrated for their monumental contributions to NJCAA athletics.

The following coaches from the ICCAC have been honored with the NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award:

John Lewis, Kirkwood - Baseball
Mike Marquis, Indian Hills – Men's Basketball
Kim Muhl, Kirkwood – Women's Basketball
Matt Svehla, Northeast – Women's Basketball
Dee Brown, Iowa Central – Women's Cross Country
Mike Hagen, Indian Hills – Men's Golf
Terry Gamble, Iowa Western – Women's Volleyball
Patty Harrison, DMACC, Iowa Central – Women's Volleyball
Luke Moffitt, Iowa Central – Men's Wrestling

Nearly 200 coaches from 28 different sports were nominated by the member colleges at which they coached, with these exceptional individuals being recognized for their remarkable careers and lasting impact on their respective sports and the NJCAA community.

"We are incredibly proud to see these exceptional coaches from the ICCAC being recognized for their dedication and success," said Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President and CEO. "The Coaches Legacy Award is a powerful way to honor those who have not only achieved greatness on the court and field but have also shaped the future of junior college athletics. We look forward to celebrating their extraordinary accomplishments this June."

The NJCAA will honor all award recipients at a special luncheon on Tuesday, June 17 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Click HERE for a full list honorees and the NJCAA college(s) at which they coached.