David Newman, from Bountiful, UT, is the head coach of an Under-15 Boys team with the Utah Rush and is also one of the competitive Program coordinators. He also conducts coaches' training for Under-8 division. Newman is not only a coach but also a mentor to his players. He teaches and demonstrates good sportsmanship by frequently cheering for the opposing team when they make good plays. He believes in his players and helps them believe in themselves.

The Competitive Coach of the Year is awarded to a coach for both a boy's team and a girl's team for his or her coaching activities, sportsmanship, player development, personal coaching development and citizenship.

The national Boys and Girls Competitive Coaches of the Year will be announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala on Friday, February 8 as part of the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop in Pittsburgh.