Vote for Herald-Tribune Girls Coach of the Year award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune has named Keith Jans, the Braden River High softball coach, as the 2026 Girls Coach of the Year. His team improved significantly, finishing with a 23-4 record after a previous season marked by a 4-19 record. Jans led the Pirates to district and regional titles and a trip to the Class 5A Final Four. Voting for the fans' choice continues until June 26, 2026, at 10 a.m., with results to be announced on Instagram.
- •Keith Jans led Braden River to a 23-4 record this season
- •Team advanced to the Class 5A Final Four
- •Voting for the award closes on June 26, 2026
- •Results will be shared on Instagram after voting ends
- •Jans coached a young team with seven freshmen
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Reader's choice: Vote for Herald-Tribune Girls Coach of the Year
"We selected Braden River's softball coach Keith Jans as the 2026 Girls Coach of the Year. Did we get it right? Now have your say and vote.
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