Since 1984, the United States Sports Academy has recognized outstanding athletes in all sports through its Awards of Sport program. These awards have expanded and evolved over the years, especially those pertaining to athletic performance, to honor the top athletes of the year. Listed below are a number of categories and honors that are no longer given by the Academy.
Outstanding Team of the Year Coaching Award
Male and female listed respectively.
- 2010
- Spain’ Football (Soccer) Team
- Canada’s National Hockey Team
- 2009
- New York Yankees
- University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team
- 2008
- U.S. Men’s Basketball Team
- Auburn Swimming Team
- 2007
- Iraqi National Soccer Team
- U.S. Women’s Soccer
- 2006
- Italy Men’s Soccer
- University of North Carolina Soccer
- 2005
- Chicago White Sox
- Baylor University Women’s Basketball
- 2004
- Boston Red Sox
- U.S. Women’s National Softball
- 2003
- England Rugby Team
- Germany Women’s Soccer
- 2002
- Yugoslavian Men’s Basketball
- University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball
- 2001
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- University of Maryland Lacrosse
- 2000
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- University of Maryland Lacrosse
- 1999
- USA Men’s Basketball
- Norwegian Women’s Soccer
- 1998
- New York Yankees
- U.S. Women’s National Soccer
- 1997
- New York Yankees
- University of Tennessee Basketball
- 1996
- Florida Marlins
- University of Tennessee Basketball
Sportsman of the Year
- 1984
- Greg Louganis
Sportswoman of the Year
- 1984
- Tracy Caulkins
Amateur Sportsman of the Year
- 1996
- Tiger Woods
- 1995
- Michael Johnson
- 1994
- Steve McNair
- 1993
- Charlie Ward
- 1992
- Dan O’Brien
- 1991
- Mike Powell
- 1990
- Ty Detmer
- 1989
- Andre Ware
- 1988
- Al Oerter
- 1987
- Ensign Dave Robinson
- 1986
- Vinny Testaverde
- 1985
- Bo Jackson
Amateur Sportswoman of the Year
- 1996
- Amy Van Dyken
- 1995
- Bonnie Blair
- 1994
- Bonnie Blair
- 1993
- Gail Devers
- 1992
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- 1991
- Kim Zmeskal
- 1990
- Janet Evans
- 1989
- Janet Evans
- 1988
- Pat McCormick
- 1987
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- 1986
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- 1985
- Cheryl Miller
Male Contributor to Sport
- 1987
- Billy Mills
- 1986
- Bowie Kuhn
Female Contributor to Sport
- 1987
- Patty Berg
- 1986
- William Rudolph
Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-khalifa Asia Athlete of the Year Award
- 1987
- Nural Huda Abdullah
- 1986
- P.T. Usha
Professional Sportsman of the Year
- 1996
- Michael Jordan
- 1995
- Gregg Maddux
- 1994
- Jerry Rice
- 1993
- Charles Barkley
- 1992
- Dennis Eckersley
- 1991
- Nolan Ryan
- 1990
- Nolan Ryan
- 1989
- Greg LeMond
- 1988
- Tom McMillen
- 1987
- Dennis Conner
- 1986
- Larry Bird
- 1985
- Walter Payton
Professional Sportswoman of the Year
- 1996
- Steffi Graf
- 1995
- Monica Seles
- 1994
- Beth Daniel
- 1993
- Steffi Graf
- 1992
- Monica Seles
- 1991
- Monica Seles
- 1990
- Susan Butcher
- 1989
- Staffi Graf
- 1988
- Julie Krone
- 1987
- Susan Butcher
- 1986
- Martina Navratilova
- 1985
- Nancy Lopez
Alabama Athlete of the Year
- Davey Allison – NASCAR Driver
- Shaun Alexander – NFL running back, Seattle Seahawks
- Willie Anderson – NFL Offensive Lineman, Cincinnati Bengals
- Jay Barker – Quarterback, University of Alabama
- Charles Barkley – NBA Forward, Phoenix Suns
- Cornelius Bennett – Linebacker, University of Alabama
- Vonetta Flowers – U.S. Olympic Bobsledder
- Penny Hauschild – Gymnast, University of Alabama
- Gary Hollingsworth – Quarterback, University of Alabama
- Evander Holyfield – Heavyweight Boxer
- Robert Horry – NBA Forward, Houston Rockets
- Tim Hudson – MLB Pitcher, Oakland Athletics
- Bobby Humphrey – Running Back, University of Alabama
- Collyn Loper – U.S. Olympic Trap Shooter
- Tracy Rocker – Defensive Lineman, Auburn University
- Patrick White – West Virginia University Quarterback
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