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The St. Johns County School District athletic community recently gathered at Pedro Menendez High School for an annual coaches' meeting, where they participated in professional development, heard an inspiring keynote on servant leadership from former SJCSD Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner, and celebrated this year's Dr. Joseph Joyner Legacy Award and Jeff Holt Coach of the Year Award recipients.
The Dr. Joseph Joyner Legacy Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional servant leadership and a lasting commitment to the Character Counts! pillars, making a positive impact on student-athletes, schools, and the community.
The 2026 Dr. Joseph Joyner Legacy Award recipients are:
🏅 David Simpkins, Retired SJCSD Director of School Services
🏅 Fred Hallett, Head Soccer Coach, Nease High School
The Jeff Holt Coach of the Year Award honors coaches who embody the spirit of Pursuing Victory with Honor by prioritizing mentorship, character development, and life lessons alongside athletic success.
The 2025–2026 Jeff Holt Coach of the Year recipients are:
🏅 Jeremiah Teuscher – Bartram Trail High School
🏅 Pete Duffy – Beachside High School
🏅 Rich Barrett – Creekside High School
🏅 Sean Schoeneman – Nease High School
🏅 Tony Cullings – Pedro Menendez High School
🏅 Chris Polanski – Ponte Vedra High School
🏅 Kelli Stephenson – St. Augustine High School
🏅 Samantha Cassano – Tocoi Creek High School
Congratulations to all of our recipients, and thank you to every coach who inspires, mentors, and helps shape the lives of our student-athletes each day. Your leadership, dedication, and commitment make a lasting difference both on and off the field.
#SJCSD #CharacterCounts #PursuingVictoryWithHonor
ALT Group of diverse individuals standing on stage holding plaques under a screen reading 'Excellence in Athletics!'
ALT Two men stand on stage during the 2026 Legacy Award Presentation, one holding a trophy and smiling.
ALT Dr. Joseph Joyner stands on stage holding a microphone, presenting Leadership Essentials with a slide behind him.
ALT Three men standing in front of a screen displaying '2026 Legacy Award Presentation' and the name David Simpkins.
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Some Monday ’28 Standouts:
•Seth Cummings, LSM, @sweetlax_triad
•Hudson Hauseman, M, @Sweetlax_Fla
•Maverick MacPherson, A, @3dNewEngland
•Awaab Mousa, FO, @nhtomahawks
•Ben Neal, M, @team91lacrosse MD
•Vincent Riccio, D/SSDM, @Sweetlax_Fla
•Greg Walsh, M, @LXCMinutemen
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Not so long ago, Baylor Vu was facing the biggest injury battle of his young career.
Now, he's a @PVSHARKSsports state champion, and the All-First Coast boys lacrosse player of the year, via @jaxdotcom: jacksonville.com/story/sport…
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St. Andrew's (Fla.) was an offensive juggernaut all spring — and its offensive leader is the USA Lacrosse High School Boys’ South Region Player of the Year 😤
Nick Testa was a one-man wrecking crew this spring and will take his talents to @jhumenslacrosse in the fall.
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Congratulations, Coach Auld‼️
Coach Auld led the Celtics to 2 State Championships, 4 State Runner-Ups and an overall record of 181-47. He also coached countless All-State and All-American players during his time at Dublin Jerome.
A well-deserved honor for an incredible coach.
I’m incredibly humbled and grateful to be inducted into the Ohio High School Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by extraordinary people throughout my lacrosse journey. I share this honor with the coaches who were true partners, players who trusted us, families who supported the process, trainers, administrators, and the many mentors who shaped my journey along the way.
To the incredible coaches who stood beside me throughout my years at Jerome, Titanium, and Under Armour - thank you. None of this would have been possible without your friendship, loyalty, hard work, humor, and time invested in our players.
The best reward of my lacrosse journey has been seeing so many former players thrive beyond the field.
Thank you to everyone who was part of the ride. I’m deeply appreciative of all of you and incredibly thankful for the impact you’ve had on my life.
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@PVSHARKSsports Chris Polanski and Kara Koolage of state champion Sharks LAX teams earn top coaching honors. What a season at PV.
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Let’s go!!! 💍💍
Plus, @PVSHARKSsports sweeps the state lacrosse coach of the year honors with Chris Polanski (boys) and Kara Koolage (girls) after Ponte Vedra achieved Florida's first-ever lacrosse double.
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Thank you, sponsors for your incredible support this season! 🙌
We appreciate your generosity and commitment to our team. #AIOGH
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Officially South’s best. 🥇
Ponte Vedra is now ranked No. 1 in the South by @usalacrosse following the 2026 @fhsaa State Championship.
usalacrosse.com/magazine/usa…
#AIOGH #FAMILY
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The Ponte Vedra Sharks are the No. 1 team in South!
#PVLaxNation 👀🦈💪🏼
Regional Top 10 Updates: usalacrosse.com/magazine/hig…
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A championship season returns @PVSHARKSsports boys to the top of Florida, via @jaxdotcom:
jacksonville.com/story/sport…
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Congrats to the PV Girls and Boys teams for becoming the first school in Florida to win State Championships in the same season. We run this state!Both have world class coaches, players,AND culture! Local kids who grew up in our small community#DevelopedHere @PVSHARKSsports
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Ponte Vedra did it! Just second boys LAX state title for an area team. Sharks also won in 2019.
2026 Florida High School Lacrosse State Championships 🥍🏆
Class 2A Boys Title Game
#PonteVedra @PVSHARKSsports @PVSharksLax1 claim State Championship 🥇 in thrilling 9-8 down to the wire victory over @AquinasRaiders
📸@mahi_mediainc
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3️⃣ new schools — Downington West, Shawnee and Chatham — check into this week’s USA Lacrosse Public High School Boys’ National Top 25, presented by @CwenchHydration
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Final Four Gameday
Ponte Vedra vs Winter Park
7:30 PM Paradise Coast Sports Complex
📺 Where to watch: nfhsnetwork.com/events/fhsaa…
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