As any sports parent and too many youth athletes will tell you, it's not easy to find a great coach. That's part of the reason PCA exists: to help develop great youth sports coaches. We do that daily in our live and online workshops through instruction and interaction, and we do it annually through inspiration, finding coaches who are already great, honoring them with PCA's Double-Goal Coach Award® presented by Liberty Mutual, and holding those coaches up as examples for more coaches to emulate.
This year, we honor these 20, who embody Double-Goal Coaching, whose first goal is winning, and whose second, more-important goal is teaching life lessons through sports:
Roger Barta, Smith Center High School Football (Smith Center, KS)
Debby Colberg, 5 Starz Volleyball Club (Davis, CA)
Trey Cornelius, Will McDaniel, Bob McLamb, Scotty Zornes, West University Little League (Houston, TX)
Kim Everist, Campolindo High School Water Polo/USA Junior National Water Polo Team (Pleasant Hill, CA)
Rich Gonzalez, Brentwood Youth Activities Baseball (Bay Shore, NY)
Curtis Haggins, Roadrunner Sports Club/Mid-Peninsula High School Basketball (Menlo Park, CA)
Tom Jaeger, West Salem High School Soccer (Salem, OR)
Scott Kennedy, Mission High School Soccer/Athletic Director (San Francisco, CA)
Rob Kurtz, Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Soccer (Bethesda, MD)
Tom MacLean, St. Regis Raiders Football (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
Patrick McCrystle, Bellarmine College Prep Cross Country (San Jose, CA)
Linda Michele, Lady Roc Lacrosse (East Rochester, NY)
Mark Newton, Menlo School Football (Atherton, CA)
Steve Notarnicola, Chesapeake Knights Pop Warner Football (Chesapeake, VA)
Paul Peterson, Providence School Football and Weightlifting (Jacksonville, FL)
Freddan Riccard, Aspen Junior Hockey (Aspen, CO)
Jim Roberts, Upper Arlington High School Water Polo (Worthington, OH)
Monica Smith, Saddleback United Soccer Club (Mission Viejo, CA)
Jack Tierney, St. Philips Saints Lacrosse (Dallas, TX)
Bryan Yorke, Federal Way United Reign Soccer (Puyallup, WA)
Liberty Mutual Insurance is proud to support these men and women who commit their time and energy to ensuring that youth and high school athletes get all they can from sports -- on and off the field. Each of these award winners will receive a $250 cash prize and recognition in PCA publications and press releases.
We hope you will honor them further with a note of congratulations and any stories of how their coaching has inspired you by clicking on the Comments link below.
PCA's Double-Goal Coach Award presented by Liberty Mutual is part of the National Youth Sports Awards sponsored by Deloitte.
Posted by Emily Wyffels at 02/17/2010 10:47:02 AM |
Way to go Trey Cornelius!!! You are awesome!
Posted by: Pat Ford ( Email: ) at 2/17/2010 12:06 PM
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Thank you for your committment to youth coaching in whatever sport is your passion!! Your example and time is something that no amount of money can buy and I'm sure there are lessons taught to kids that will motivate them for their entire lives, and it's not always about the sport is it?
Posted by: Dr. John Y. Kwan ( Email: | Visit ) at 2/17/2010 12:10 PM
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I have known Curtis Haggins for over twenty years as a youth and adult. It is an honor and prvilege to be associated with such a fine young man. He serves an example and inspiration to our community. We are so proud of him. On behalf of the East Palo Alto and Menlo Park community,Curtis, I want to congratulate you on great award! May God continue to bless you and yours always.
Posted by: Aaron Johnson ( Email: ) at 2/17/2010 12:50 PM
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Congratulaions Coach Mac!!! You are an inspiration to us all -- Thanks for being the rock that you are! You're an anchor in our community, a leader for us all, and a really great friend. Thank you for all you do for our players, our families, and our faith. Way to show us all how to be "Built For Others!"
Posted by: Jay Beckley ( Email: | Visit ) at 2/17/2010 1:13 PM
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Congratulations to all winners! Your dedication and positive approach will surely have an influence on the next generation and the way they live their lives and raise their kids. From Hellen Keller: "I am only one, still I am one. I can not do everything, still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do"
Posted by: Joan Orr ( Email: | Visit ) at 2/17/2010 1:24 PM
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Congratulations to Roger Barta. After reading
about Roger's coaching philosopy in the book
"OUR BOYS"......Try to get a little bit better
each day......., I was inspired. What a great
but succinct philosopy. No wonder his players
want to play for him. It is something that any-
one can do. All you have to do is want to.
Thanks Roger Barta. Congatulations on all your
success.
Posted by: Jim Baker ( Email: ) at 2/17/2010 1:36 PM
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Congratulations, Bryan! Your positive coaching style and commitment to the athletes entrusted to you is deserving of this honor. Your commitment to the Reign team and all the girls has been a great experience for our daughter. We appreciate the positive manner in which you push the team to a new level. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your investment in our daughter's life.
Posted by: The Floyd Family ( Email: ) at 2/17/2010 4:13 PM
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Congratulations Coach Roger Barta!!
I am proud of my Grandson's (Matt and Kyler Atwood) accomplishments thanks to you!
Posted by: Ruth Lewellyn ( Email: ) at 2/17/2010 7:24 PM
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US Lacrosse congratulates coaches Linda Michele and Jack Tierney for their strong commitment to provide such a positive youth sports experience...and for being such wonderful representatives of our sport!
Posted by: Steve Stenersen ( Email: | Visit ) at 2/18/2010 6:05 AM
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Congrats Coach Jack, You are a great role model to the Saints LeCrosse team. Thank you for bringing a sport to the inner-city that most of these young men have never thought of let alone even played! I wish you the best on this season. I look forward to continuing to work with you in this capacity. Enjoy it Coach again you deserve it.
Please let me know how I can become part of this organization.
Posted by: Marcus Molden ( Email: ) at 2/18/2010 7:23 AM
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Tom, We have always known you are a TRUE hero, one whose voice and heart aligns with his actions. This combination ignites the spirit within,the driving force behind the RAIDERS. Today, when star athletes are falling from the sky, it renews our faith to know that you have been acknowledged for the impact you have had on all your players and their families. God Bless, The McInerney Family
Posted by: The McInerney Family ( Email: ) at 2/18/2010 9:12 AM
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Proud of those West U boys that coached those West U boys! Proud of you Scotty!
Posted by: Scott Zornes ( Email: ) at 2/18/2010 12:06 PM
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Congratulations to all of the 2009 Winners of the Double Gold Positive Coaches' Award. It was indeed a pleasure fo me being counted among the honorees of 2008. Today, more than ever, our student athletes deserve the opportunity to participate on teams lead by positive coaches. We will be forever fraternally connected as members of this prestigious award. We must continue to support the Positive Coaching Alliance as they continue to shine the light on positive coaches like yourself!
Posted by: Ted Gustus ( Email: ) at 2/18/2010 12:07 PM
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Congratulations Rob Kurtz! Alix has learned so much from you as a player, and I've learned just as much as a parent. Thank you!
Posted by: Alysa Emden ( Email: ) at 2/18/2010 5:33 PM
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Congratulations to Coach Barta, who is not only a great coach, but an awesome Dad! We are so proud of you!
Posted by: Carrie Gawith ( Email: ) at 2/18/2010 6:07 PM
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Congratulations BOB KURTZ. You are always clear, direct and exact when you coach the girls in soccer, and it always works. I am priviledged that Julia has you for a coach.
Posted by: Ursula Poetzschke/Julia Cosmos ( Email: ) at 2/20/2010 10:46 AM
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Congrats to the coaches from West University Little League. Your commitment to our children is greatly appreciated. Your leadership and coaching style is a bright light in youth sports. My son looks up to each of you and I am proud that he calls you his role models.
We are a better sports community with PCA values and all of your dedication.
Posted by: A Proud West University Little League Parent ( Email: | Visit ) at 2/21/2010 10:43 AM
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Coach Mac - You teach our young men on the fields of friendly strife but your words and actions do far more. You coach our awesome Regis Raiders to be "Built for Others", on the football field, in their families and in their community. We are saddened Liam closed his final chapter as a member of the Raider Nation! It's been an awesome four years and a triumphant ending to the eigth grader's final season - CYO Champions! We will miss our time in Red & White but cherish all the wonderful memories with you and all the Raider players and families. The entire Lynch family holds you in the highest regard and wish you continued success in your coaching career! Thank you for setting the bar so high and being such a wonderful coach to Liam!
Kate Lynch, grateful football Mom!!!
Posted by: Kate Lynch ( Email: ) at 2/24/2010 10:44 AM
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Congratulations Coach MacLean!! It couldn't have happened to a better coach! The lessons you have taught the boys on and off the field will serve them well in their growing years. Your dedication to the sport, as well as the boy's personal development, is so appreciated. We are glad we found Regis Football when we moved to the area 4 years ago! We are saddened to think we only have one more year left, but have wonderful memories from winning last year's CYO Championship Game! The picture is proudly framed on Matthew's wall! Thanks so much for all you have done for our boys!
Congratulations and we'll see you in August!
Posted by: Walter, Lori, Matthew and Justin Rothschild ( Email: ) at 3/9/2010 8:06 AM
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Congratulations coach MacLean!
We and the community are so proud of you. You are always encouraging the players to be the best person that they can be. You are an inspiration to me and everyone who knows you.
God bless you!
Posted by: Virginia Beckley ( Email: ) at 3/12/2010 5:57 PM
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Congratulation Coach Rob!
Without a doubt, a much deserved award! Thanks for all of your support and guidance over the last three years. Every moment, win and lose, has gone toward building a wonderful foundation for a strong future of the B-CC girls soccer tradition. I am proud that my family had a chance to participate in such a rich legacy. Thanks.
Posted by: Chauncey Manson, III ( Email: ) at 3/15/2010 10:02 AM
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Congratulations to Mark Newton of Menlo School on receiving this honor. Mark is a great example of positive coaching and mentorship, and his dedication to enriching the lives of his student-athletes both on and off the field is an amazing example of what this award represents...well done, Mark!
Posted by: Lori Okimura ( Email: ) at 3/16/2010 6:54 PM
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Congratulations, Coach Jack Tierney, and all the winners of this
wonderful award. We thank you Coach Jack for your years of patience, persistence and positivity in bringing the fantastic sport of lacrosse to a part of Dallas where it has never been played. You are truly transforming young lives through your dedication, encouragement and commitment.
Posted by: Edie Lycke ( Email: | Visit ) at 4/2/2010 3:14 PM
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I am proud and excited to be working with you, Curtis. Thank you for your support and for your work on behalf of the Mid-Pen community.
Douglas C. Thompson, PhS
Head of School
Mid-Peninsula High School
Posted by: Doug ( Email: | Visit ) at 4/16/2010 8:04 PM
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