Coaching Awards
Helmer was placed in the Southwestern College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991 and was elected to the NAIA Coach's Hall of Fame in 2001. He has also been recognized 82 "Coach of the Year" awards at the conference, regional, adistrict, and area levels. While coach of the Moundbuilder men’s track and cross country program at Southwestern, Helmer been given the following coaching awards:
- KCAC Cross Country Coach of the Year 26 times
- KCAC Men’s Track Coach of the Year 1983 through 2007
- NAIA District 10 Cross Country Coach of the Year 1984-1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, and 1993
- NAIA District 10 Track Coach of the Year 1983-1991, 1993, and 1994
- NAIA Area Three Track Coach of the Year 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987
- NAIA Area Three cross country in 1992 and 1993.
- NAIA Great Plains Region Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1994
- NAIA Region IV Coach of the Year in 2000,2005, and 2007
- NAIA Region IV Indoor Track Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007
- NAIA Region IV Outdoor Track Coach of the Year in 2007
In addition to his accomplishments as a coach, Helmer is the past President of the NAIA Track Coach Association and NAIA Cross Country Coaches Association.
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