Team News - Coach Zwaan to be Honored by PSWA

Former West Chester head football coach Bill Zwaan will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Philly Sports Writers Association. The award will be presented at the 119th PSWA Banquet on Wednesday, January 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Under Zwaan, West Chester captured the PSAC East championship outright six times (2004, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2017, 2018) and the shared title in 2013. Additionally, in 2018, West Chester captured the overall PSAC championship for the first time since 1971. He led the Golden Rams into the NCAA Division II playoffs ten times, advancing to the national semifinals in both 2004 and 2013. He was named PSAC East Coach of the Year five times (2004, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2018).

Others to be honored at the event include:

• Jaron Ennis - 2023 Pro Athlete of the Year
• Aaron Nola - Humanitarian of the Year
• Jeremiah Trotter Jr - Amateur Athlete of the Year
• Media (PA) Little League - 2023 Team of the Year
• Vince Papale - Living Legend Award

Coach Zwaan tips his cap one last time (Photo Ron Hockman)

The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association - Former West Chester, Widener football coach Bill Zwaan recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award from Philly Sports Writers Association

Delco Times - PSWA Banquet: Bill Zwaan’s award a chance to look back at lifetime on the sidelines