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The 2nd Annual Double-Goal Coach® Awards At Yankee Stadium

06.29.2018


On Friday, May 25th, Positive Coaching Alliance – New York City hosted its second annual Double-Goal Coach Awards at Yankee Stadium. With the New York Yankee versus Los Angeles Angels game as the backdrop, PCA- New York City honored seven area coaches for their exemplary work with Tri-State area youth and high school student-athletes. These coaches embody the important principles of being a Double-Goal Coach: coaching to win while teaching valuable life lessons through sports.

The evening featured an on-field recognition ceremony before the game for these honorees:

  • Adelky Paulino, John Adams High School, Queens, NY
  • Danny Lee, CSI High School of International Studies, Staten Island, NY
  • Andrew Niebuhr, Del Val Junior Lacrosse, Milford, NJ
  • Kelly Simms, Sone Soccer Training Academy, Morris Plains, NJ
  • Stefan Snow, Health Opportunities High School, Bronx, NY
  • Darren Schmidt, Park East High School, New York, NY
  • Jermain Lloyd, Back2Basics Basketball, Bronx, NY
Coaches gather for the Awards panel Coaches gather for the Awards panel

The in-suite reception was attended by 80 coaches, student-athletes, partners and supporters. The evening was made possible by the generous support of MVP-Level sponsors: New York Yankees, Fortistar, Weil Gotshal.

Executive Director Darrrell Johnson takes the podium Executive Director Darrrell Johnson takes the podium
All coaches take the field at Yankee Stadium All coaches take the field at Yankee Stadium

Thank you to all who have joined us in transforming the youth sports landscape in our area into a Positive Development Zone® Culture!

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