3F 1st Tier Manager of the Season

The 3F 1st Tier Manager of the Season, formerly known as the 3F League Manager of the Season, is a fictional, annual association football award presented to managers in the United States. It recognises the most outstanding manager in the 3F 1st Tier each season. The recipient is chosen by the 3F Board of Directors and is announced in the weeks following the end of the season in April. The award was established in the 2014/15 Season.

In 2015, the inaugural Manager of the Season award was given to Pink Nightmare manager Yuri Zarus for finishing 3rd place in the League, seven places higher than the previous season's finish. The current holder of the award is Alexander Fosstentraitor, his first success.

The most number of awards won by a single manager is tied at one between Yuri Zarus and Alexander Fosstentraitor from 2014 to 2016. Only Yuri Zarus has won the award without winning the 3F 1st Tier trophy in the same season, reflecting the weight of his achievements.

History
The award was first conceived by 3F Commissioner Millard Fosstentraitor at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season, to acknowledge the achievements of a given manager who had an outstanding season.