--- title: Ryan Shaw National HS Coaches of year named in Missouri description: Ryan Shaw National HS Coaches of year named in Missouri image: https://mo.nhsbca.org/hubfs/Ryan%20Shaw%20National%20HS%20Coaches%20of%20year%20named%20in%20Missouri.jpg --- [![MBCA - Missouri](https://mo.nhsbca.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSBCA/NHSBCA_Missouri/MBCA%20-%20Missouri_White%20Fill-1.png?width=150&height=150&name=MBCA%20-%20Missouri_White%20Fill-1.png) ![MBCA - Missouri_No Fill](https://mo.nhsbca.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSBCA/NHSBCA_Missouri/MBCA%20-%20Missouri_No%20Fill.png?width=150&height=150&name=MBCA%20-%20Missouri_No%20Fill.png)](http://www.mobca.org) - About - [Membership List](http://www.mobca.org/about-member-list) - [Mentor/Mentee Program](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePB7k0qfSPwLVSoJqrttvZvg0i75C2VITf-GI4WBPpT_szfQ/viewform?usp=header) - [News](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news) - [Newsletters](http://www.mobca.org/mabc-newsletters) - [About Us](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-about) - History - [Past Presidents](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-past-presidents) - [MBCA Wins Club](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-wins-club) - [Directory](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-team) - [MBCA Regions](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-regions) - [Forms](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-forms) - [MBCA Constitution](https://mo.nhsbca.org/hubfs/NHSBCA/NHSBCA_Missouri/File%20Downloads/MBCAConstitution.pdf) - Events - [MBCA 2024 Coaching Clinic](http://www.mobca.org/events/2024-clinic) - [Clinic Information](http://www.mobca.org/events/2024-clinic) - [Clinic Schedule](https://mo.nhsbca.org/events/2024-clinic#schedule) - [Clinic Registration](http://www.mobca.org/events/2024-clinic/payment) - [Vendor Registration](http://www.mobca.org/events/2024-clinic/vendor) - [Hall of Fame Banquet](http://www.mobca.org/events/2025-hof) - [Norm Stewart Classic](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-norm-stewart-classic) - [Summer/Coaching Events](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-summer-events) - Honors - [Academic All-State](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-academic-all-state) - [All District/All-State](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-all-state) - Coaching Awards - [Richard Fairchild Coach of the Year Award](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-coaching-awards-0) - [Gary Filbert Award](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-gary-filbert-award) - [John Wooden Legacy Award](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-coaching-awards-2) - [Kevin "Cub" Martin Assistant Coach of the Year Award](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-coaching-awards-1) - [Curtis Kerr Award](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-curtis-kerr-award) - [Hall of Fame Inductees](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-hall-of-fame) - [MBCA Polls](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-polls) - [Mr & Miss Show-Me](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-mr-miss-show-me) - [Players of the Year](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-player-of-the-year) - [Filbert Scholarship](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-filbert-scholarship) - [Midwest Basketball Showcase](http://www.mobca.org/midwest-showcase-information) - [Boys](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1236z9l0bGCtr7ANCGR0yJXJmSN41nizZIkvDDVfbSeg/edit?usp=sharing) - [Girls](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bg--D2ZLndng2XjB85q5nSiW44-VlYeW2WRtgQWQ5k0/edit?usp=sharing) - [Payments](http://www.mobca.org/midwest-showcase/payment) - [Become a Member](http://www.mobca.org/mbca-membership) ###### 1 min read # [Ryan Shaw National HS Coaches of year named in Missouri](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/ryan-shaw-national-hs-coaches-of-year-named-in-missouri) Apr 24, 2018 7:17:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Since 2012, the National High School Basketball Coaches association honors coaches for service to their state and efforts toward upholding the MBCA mission, "to promote basketball in Missouri".  In 2016, the award was renamed to honor longtime MBCA board member Ryan Shaw.  Promoting basketball was a passion for Coach Shaw, his first elementary camp had five athletes show up, and four years later his elementary camp had over 100 athletes. Coach Shaw was involved in the MBCA for nearly two decades serving as Vice President, President, and Past President.  He encouraged many of the board members to get involved and expanded participation during his tenure.  He was also a huge contributor to expanding the MBCA clinic in the fall and instigating and developing the Missouri Challenge Event. Coach Shaw left behind a legacy of passion for basketball. His players and coaches that worked with him will always be inspired by his energy for basketball and life.   A winners in 2018 include boys coaches Matt Thomas from Community R-6 and Trevyor Fisher, Republic High School.  Girls coaches earning the Ryan Shaw honor include Jason Merkel, Sullivan and Brett Goodwin of Benton (St. Joseph) High School.  PAST WINNERS INCLUDE: 2020  Chris Nimmo, Warrensburg            Keri Nichols, Springfield Parkview 2019  Jay Blossom, Webster Groves          Brittany Matlock, Waynesville 2018  Matt Thomas, Community R-6           Trevyor Fisher, Republic           Brett Goodwin, Benton           Jason Merkel, Sullivan 2017  Cori Elms, East Buchanan           Gary Belcher, Benton  2016 Ryan Shaw, Fulton          Brad Conway, Jefferson City 2015 Nick Kemerling, Savannah          Scott Womack, West Plains 2014  Jeni Hopkins, Hillcrest 2013  Bill Gunn, Kirkwood 2012   Shane Matzen, Marquette ###### Topics: [News](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/topic/news) ![MBCA - Missouri Basketball Coaches Association](https://via.placeholder.com/100x100.jpg/e0e7ee) #### Written by [MBCA - Missouri Basketball Coaches Association](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/author/mbca-missouri-basketball-coaches-association) ###### [Previous Post](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/morris-named-miss-show-me-basketball) [![](https://via.placeholder.com/300x150.jpg/e0e7ee)](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/morris-named-miss-show-me-basketball) ###### [Morris named Miss Show-Me Basketball](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/morris-named-miss-show-me-basketball) ###### [Next Post](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/get-your-message-to-over-1000-missouri-coaches) [![](https://via.placeholder.com/300x150.jpg/e0e7ee)](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/get-your-message-to-over-1000-missouri-coaches) ###### [Get your message to over 1,000 Missouri coaches](https://mo.nhsbca.org/news/get-your-message-to-over-1000-missouri-coaches) ### Featured [![MBCA - Missouri_White Fill-1](https://mo.nhsbca.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSBCA/NHSBCA_Missouri/MBCA%20-%20Missouri_White%20Fill-1.png?width=65&height=65&name=MBCA%20-%20Missouri_White%20Fill-1.png "MBCA - Missouri_White Fill-1")](https://mo.nhsbca.org) Copyright © 2021 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, Inc. - [Fulfillment Policy](http://www.mobca.org/policies)