Award season is underway and with it comes our National Team of The Year. Today, we'll announce part one of the ten finalists vying for the coveted title. National Team of The Year encompasses more than just winning. It's about the story of the program's success, proof that they can compete on the national stage as well as at the state level, and the top level talent that they cultivate. Below are five teams, all ticking many if not all of the boxes that qualify them as a candidate for this prestigious award.