The award recognizes an assistant coach whose leadership, preparation, and commitment elevate their program’s performance and positively impact the student-athlete experience.
Taylor Riggs is in his fifth season as an assistant with the women’s golf program, having been promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2023-24 season. During his five seasons in Ames, Riggs has helped the Cyclones to five-straight NCAA Regional appearances and a trip to the NCAA Championships in 2025. In addition to the postseason appearances, the Cyclones have set numerous school and NCAA records in his time in Ames. Last week, the Cyclones won the Big 12 Championship for the first time in program history.
Golf Pride WGCA Assistant Coach of the Year Watch List
- Ellen Secor, University of Central Florida
- Erynne Yoo, University of California, Los Angeles
- Francesco Guarneri, University of Missouri
- Maddie Luitwieler, Baylor University
- Brooke Riley, Stanford University
- Ryan Potter, Wake Forest University
- Katie Rudolph, Columbia University
- Manuela Carbajo Re, Kent State University
- Kim Hall, Auburn University
- Ashley Sease, University of Florida
- Anna Newell, University of Tennessee
- Caterina Don, Eastern Michigan University
- Ryan Heisey, Arizona State University
- Taylor Riggs, Iowa State University
- Linley Ooi, California State University – Fullerton
