The Female Coach of the Year Award from 1976-1979 was open to all levels of competition.

Year	Coach	School/Team	Sport(s)
1979	Bruce Anderson	Minot High School	Basketball
1978	Pat Hatlestad	Williston High School	Basketball
1977	Jim Simle	Fargo South High School	Gymnastics
1976	Pat Hatlestad	Williston High School	Basketball