{"id":13510,"date":"2026-05-19T10:13:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=13510"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:19:20","slug":"2026-blue-kc-coaches-with-character-honoree-aaron-davidson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/community-and-culture\/sports-partnerships-community-and-culture\/2026-blue-kc-coaches-with-character-honoree-aaron-davidson\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Blue KC Coaches With Character Honoree Aaron Davidson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blue Valley West High School Cross Country and Track Coach featured the month of May<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and the \u201cC\u201d You in the Major Leagues (CYITML) Foundation have announced Blue Valley West High School cross country and track coach, Aaron Davidson, as the Blue KC Coaches with Character honoree for the month of May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a high school coach for nearly two decades, Davidson has taken his passion for coaching to new heights during his most recent tenure at Blue Valley West High School. He began his coaching career, after graduating in 2008, at Shawnee Mission North High School where he spent 15 years coaching cross country, basketball, and track. Now for the past three years, he\u2019s shifted his attention to his head coaching position for both the Blue Valley West cross country and track & field teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe work with a supportive staff, student-athletes, and parents,\u201d said Davidson. \u201cWe have a great community of coaches and families that make every season enjoyable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an illustrious career full of accolades and accomplishments, Davidson cherishes each moment on the track as an opportunity to create a lifelong memory for any one of his student-athletes. This dedication and commitment to his role as a head coach has placed him in the upper echelon of well-known and well-respective coaches within the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy most proud coaching moments are seeing athletes celebrate their own successes,\u201d said Davidson. \u201cIt\u2019s great to see their hard work pay off whether it\u2019s personal records, winning championships, or earning scholarships for the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A strong support system allows Davidson to pursue his dreams and motivates him to bring his best each and every day for the student-athletes he\u2019s fortunate enough to coach. With 19 years of coaching experience, he\u2019s learned many valuable lessons along the way that he happily passes down to those on his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best advice I\u2019ve received is \u2018don\u2019t let the hard day win\u2019,\u201d said Davidson. \u201cIt\u2019s a simple reminder that there are high and lows along the way, and the importance of rising above the tough days and always finding things to be thankful for in spite of the challenges life deals you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to pouring into coaching, Davidson\u2019s family plays a crucial part in his life. His wife, Ashlee, daughter Brooklyn, and deceased son Nolan give him the courage, strength, and motivation to prioritize his daily tasks and to ensure he\u2019s giving he complete and undivided attention to his student-athletes at both practices and meets for cross country and track & field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want kids to understand that there is more to their athletic experience than the wins and losses,\u201d said Davidson. \u201cAs much as I want them to succeed, I also want them to have a valuable experience that also has a positive impact on their life. I want them to take a serious approach to what they are doing and do things the right way so they can reach their potential and also appreciate it later on in life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running has always been near-and-dear to the Davidson family. His wife is the founder and director of the HERD Running program, a youth running program in Kansas City that is designated to empower and build character through running. The values, principles and objectives of the program are also evident in Davidson\u2019s coaching philosophy. He focuses on the basics and pushes his student-athletes to do more than they thought they were capable of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSetting standards helps build consistency, accountability, and team culture,\u201d said Davidson. \u201cI think it\u2019s important to have all those things in place to create an environment where kids can maximize their potential.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Davidson is also the co-founder of The Nolan Davidson Foundation, a Kansas City-area non-profit organization created in honor of his son, Nolan, who tragically passed away in a drunk driving accident in 2023. The foundation’s mission is to carry forward Nolan’s love for sports and his compassionate nature, providing opportunities for children who might not otherwise have access to them. The foundation also provides toys for children in the hospital and supports community initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAaron has molded the minds and spirits of young athletes, instilling in them the values of hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship,\u201d said Davidson\u2019s nominator, Joe Allison. \u201cThrough his work as a coach, educator, and co-founder of The Nolan Davidson Foundation, Aaron not only keeps his son\u2019s memory alive but also brings hope and opportunity to countless children and families in the Kansas City area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAaron\u2019s journey, both professionally and personally, is inspiring, admirable, and influential,\u201d said Jenny Housley, Blue KC President. \u201cTo balance the complexities and challenges life throws at you, while also maintaining professionalism, expertise, and commitment to student-athletes at the high school level, is remarkable. It\u2019s an honor to highlight Aaron\u2019s successes to date, and know the future remains bright for he and the rest of the Davidson family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue KC Coaches with Character recipients are honored monthly at Kauffman Stadium during Kansas City Royals home games, and fans are encouraged to nominate high school coaches who are making a positive impact on their schools and communities by using the form online at https:\/\/www.BlueKC.com\/NominateCoachesWithCharacter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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