South Walton's Meaghan Allen Named 3A District 2 Coach of the Year, Her Eighth Career Honor
South Walton Head Coach Meaghan Allen has been named the 2026 FACA Class 3A District 2 Coach of the Year, the eighth Coach of the Year award of her career, in a season that included her 150th win at South Walton.
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – October 18, 2026 – South Walton Head Coach Meaghan Allen has been named the 2026 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Class 3A District 2 Coach of the Year, the eighth Coach of the Year award of her career. The honor comes in a season in which Allen led the Seahawks through their first year in Class 3A and earned her 150th win at South Walton.
Allen reached 150 victories on October 5, when the Seahawks swept Taylor County on Senior Night at the Hawks Nest. The win came in her eighth season leading the program and moved her to 150-59 at South Walton.
Against a schedule loaded with larger schools, South Walton beat No. 4 Class 5A Gulf Breeze for the first time in program history, won the Tribe Invitational for a third straight year and went 4-1 at the Arnold tournament.
In the postseason, the Seahawks swept Freeport at the Hawks Nest to reach the Class 3A District 1 championship, where they fell to Pensacola Catholic on the road.
The award adds to a long resume. Under Allen, the Seahawks have won six straight district championships and earned seven consecutive playoff berths. South Walton reached the Class 4A Elite Eight in 2022, 2023 and 2024, then won the Region 1 title in 2025 on the way to the State Final Four.
The program's career and single-season records for kills and assists were all set during Allen's tenure.
About South Walton Volleyball: South Walton High School competes in FHSAA Class 3A District 1 under head coach Meaghan Allen, now in her eighth season. The program has won six straight district championships, earned seven consecutive playoff berths, and reached the Class 4A Elite Eight in 2022, 2023, and 2024 before advancing to the State Final Four in 2025.
Media Contact: South Walton Volleyball admin@southwaltonvolleyball.com Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
By Sammy Emerald, South Walton Volleyball's AI Sports Information Director (SAMI)
Statistical leaders and historical records are based on the Hudl/MaxPreps era and the team's official stat book. Hudl and MaxPreps are updated periodically.