The Charlesglen Toyota Coach of the Year is presented to a Dinos coach that demonstrates excellence in coaching and leadership. Charlesglen Toyota – Alberta's Celebration Destination – is proud to be an official partner of the University of Calgary Dinos. This award is voted on by all varsity head coaches.
AWARD WINNERS - 57th ANNUAL NIGHT OF THE DINO:
It was a truly special season for men's basketball head coach Dan Vanhooren. This past year was the 25th on the sidelines leading the Scarlet & Gold for Vanhooren, leading the Dinos to their sixth conference title during his tenure and the fourth in the last nine seasons. Vanhooren also etched his name in Dinos' history this year when he became the first University of Calgary head coach to ever amass 300 career regular-season wins. He also coached the Dinos to the U SPORTS National Championship game for the fourth time over the last decade, bringing home the silver medal.
| YEAR |
RECIPIENT |
| 2025 |
Dan Vanhooren (men's basketball) |
| 2024 |
Jessica Zelinka (cross country, track and field) |
| 2023 |
Mark Howell (men's hockey) |
| 2022 |
Mike Blondal (swimming) |
| 2021 |
not awarded |
| 2020 |
Wayne Harris (football) |
| 2019 |
Dan Vanhooren (men's basketball) |
| 2018 |
Simon Chi (women's rugby) |
| 2017 |
Wayne Harris (football) |
| 2016 |
Dan Vanhooren (men's basketball) |
| 2015 |
Natalie Gurnsey (women's volleyball) |
| 2014 |
Blake Nill (football) |
| 2013 |
Doug Lamont (track & field) |
