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Message: [QUOTE="azfan, post: 5319239, member: 7748"] With just under 5 weeks remaining in the season, and with apologies to the million dollar coach, the three candidates for COY in what I expect to be a very close ballot Cheryl Reeve (presumptive) Karl Smesko ( a close second) Natalie Nakase The WNBA Coach of the Year (COY) award is given annually to the league's top coach, selected at the end of the regular season. The award winner is chosen by a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from the United States. Voting process [LIST] [*]Each voter casts a ballot for their top three choices. [*]Points are awarded as follows: [LIST] [*]First-place vote: 5 points [*]Second-place vote: 3 points [*]Third-place vote: 1 point [/LIST] [*]The coach with the highest point total wins the award, regardless of the number of first-place votes received. [/LIST] Criteria and considerations While there are no explicitly stated formal criteria for the award, coaches who win the award often exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: [LIST] [*][B]Leading a team to a dominant or league-leading record:[/B] This is a common factor, as evidenced by past winners like Becky Hammon, who guided the Las Vegas Aces to the best record in 2022. [*][B]Significantly improving a team's performance from the previous year:[/B] Coaches who take a team with low expectations and lead them to a strong record or playoff berth are often recognized. [*][B]Effectively managing player development and team chemistry:[/B] The ability to cultivate a healthy team culture, overcome adversities like injuries or roster changes, and make successful in-game adjustments are all important considerations for voters. [*][B]Demonstrating strong leadership and motivational skills:[/B] Coaches who can inspire and get the most out of their players are highly valued. [/LIST] For example, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNBA_Coach_of_the_Year']Cheryl Reeve, a four-time winner[/URL], led the Minnesota Lynx to a franchise-record 30-10 season and the second-best record in the league in 2024, leading to her being named Coach of the Year. [/QUOTE]

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