Attorney Coach Award

Attorney Coach of the Year
2023 Recipient

Hon. Darrell Mavis
Polytechnic Middle School

The Mock Trial Attorney Coach of the Year Award was established in 1998 to honor the tremendous effort and support coaches share with their teams.

To be eligible for the Los Angeles County Attorney Coach of the Year, the nominee must meet the following criteria:

• Is an attorney volunteer who is not employed by the school
• Has a minimum of 3 years of Mock Trial involvement
• Demonstrates the ability to motivate a team without losing sight of the educational goals of the Mock Trial Program
• Helps each student reach her/his own potential
• Emphasizes the importance of legal ethics and good sportsmanship

To nominate an attorney coach. submit a completed Attorney Coach Nomination Form along with a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation from students, faculty, parents, judges, or anyone else involved in the Mock Trial Program by November 15, 2024. The award will be presented at the Los Angeles County Mock Trial Award Ceremony in December after the final rounds.