SGTC’S JAMES FREY NAMED 2021 USMC/WBCA TWO-YEAR COLLEGE NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

ATLANTA (April 27, 2021) — South Georgia Technical College head coach James Frey has been named the 2021 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced today.

Frey will receive the Pat Summitt Trophy, named for the late legendary University of Tennessee coach and awarded annually to the national coaches of the year in each of the WBCA's six membership divisions.

"The WBCA is proud to announce James Frey as the 2021 recipient of the Pat Summitt Trophy presented to the United States Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle M. Donehew. "We also congratulate the other head coaches who were selected by their peers as finalists for this prestigious award.

"James was chosen for this honor after leading his team to an exceptional season. The WBCA recognizes and applauds his leadership example that can be seen in his student-athletes, institution and community." Coach Frey's acceptence can be viewed here: https://twitter.com/WBCA1981/status/1387060975635886082 

In his ninth season as head coach of the Lady Jets, Frey directed South Georgia Tech to a 22-4 record, the NJCAA Region XVII Championship, the NJCAA Southeast District Championship. The Lady Jets ended their season with an opening-round loss in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament. Frey was named head coach at South Georgia Tech in June 2012. He took the position with 20 years of coaching experience, serving as a recruiter and assistant coach at College of Coastal Georgia.  

"The United States Marines Corps extends its congratulations to the 2021 winners of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year Awards," said Colonel Heather J. Cotoia (Commanding Officer, 4th Marine Corps District). "This award is a testament to your dedication and commitment to your profession and the young Americans under your charge. Again, congratulations on your achievements this season, and on your selection as the WBCA National Coaches of the Year."