Since 1959, Hutchinson Rotary Club has presented an annual trophy to the outstanding coach of The Tournament. This award is based on general sportsmanship by both the coach and his team as well as ability reflected by the perforance and success of his players. Performance prior to the The Tournament has no bearing on the selection.
| COACH OF THE TOURNAMENT AWARD | 1959-69 | |||
| COACH | COLLEGE | YEAR | |
| Sonny Hawes | Paducah (KY) | 1969 | |
| Howie Landa | Mercer County (NJ) | 1968 | |
| Cotton Fitzsimmons | Moberly Area (MO) | 1967 | |
| Cotton Fitzsimmons | Moberly Area (MO) | 1966 | |
| Allen L. Bradfield | Vincennes (IN) | 1965 | |
| Charles Brehm | Dodge City (KS) | 1964 | |
| Bob Sneller | Independence (KS) | 1963 | |
| Jack Hartman | Coffeyville (KS) | 1962 | |
| Harry Simmons | Pueblo (CO) | 1961 | |
| Floyd Wagstaff | Tyler (TX) | 1960 | |
| Bruce Larson | Weber (UT) | 1959 | |