The https://nhsca.com/ (NHSCA) was founded in 1989 and operates as a 501c3 non-profit organization under the IRS laws. The national office is located in Easton, Pennsylvania.

The mission statement of the NHSCA is to provide leadership and support to coaches and administrators and their programs.

The NHSCA Hall of Fame celebrates the very best coaches and athletes in high school sports from across the country.  This website recognizes the top high school senior athletes and coaches representing 22 sports.

In addition, the NHSCA Hall of Achievement celebrates incredible Americans who attribute their professional career successes to their high school athletic experience.

Many of our inducted athletes have moved on to become Olympians, professional athletes and outstanding citizens since their high school days.  The coaches have not only had incredible coaching career accomplishments, but also have been able to impact thousands of high school athletes over the course of their tenure.

Competing in high school athletics has shaped the character and personality of millions of Americans to be strong, determined and successful. This website is intended to be a celebration of high school athletics.

The NHSCA Hall of Fame is proud to be a part of the "High School Hall of Fame Network."  The High School Hall of Fame Network allows each individual high school to celebrate their outstanding teachers, administrators, students, and alumni that have stood out amongst their peers and have positively impacted the lives of those within their own communities.

Tim Cleland has set the bar and continues to raise it. He boasts 1,197 career wins entering his 64th season in the fall of 2024. He is one of three Indiana coaches that have reached the 1,000 win club; he is the only one actively coaching. He holds an 84% winning percentage.

Cleland has coached the boys team for 34 years and 28 years as the girls coach. His teams have won 43 IHSAA regional titles. His Eagles teams have participated in the State Finals five times while the girls have seen action in six.

He has coached at least one All-State Singles, All-State Doubles or Academic All-State player from 1990 through 2024.In 2008, Cleland was inducted into the Indiana Tennis Hall of Fame.

Aside from coaching, Coach Cleland has also helped raise money to "Smash Cancer"!  The annual event has raised $90,000+ since 2012 to help those in the Delta, Delaware County, community fight cancer!

Learn more about the SmashCancer event here - https://www.smashcancer.org/

Personal Honors

• 2013 Flame of Leadership Award from Greater Muncie Council on Youth Leadership
• 2021 Ed Yarbrough Community Service Award for Indiana HS Tennis

Professional Achievements

• 2008 Indiana Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee

Records

• Career record of 1197-220 entering fall of 2024