It's a well known fact, teams grow stronger together when it's led by a great coach. Thanks to their endless passion and commitment, we see our athletes gaining self-esteem, learning to stand for each other and ultimately becoming better humans. It matters to celebrate them, a simple act of kindness goes a long way. So, we asked you to nominate your coach and tell us what makes them stand out, and... you didn't disappoint! We received hundreds of stories about how your coach has changed your team for the good and why they are deserving to be FlipGive's Coach of the Year.
Coach Tricia F.
" Coach Tricia Fletcher exemplifies what it means to no only be an outstanding coach to our team , but also exemplifies what it means to be a leader and exudes confidence in all that she does on and off the softball field. She knows when to push our girls and when to show compassion as they are young ladies that are everchanging at the tender ages of 11 and 12. Her passion on the field and lovefor the game has not only driven our team to be better softball players, buthas made them grow into confident young ladies in their own right in large partto Coach Fletchers ability to instill these traits in every girl on our team. Her drive, energy , leadership and positivity and strengththat she shows on the field has been contagious to our girls. Through these traits she has built a team of young ladies who are leaders, have great self esteem, believe in and have faith in themselves on and off the field.She has built thefoundation for them to become great women in their own. Her drive and energy has been infectious to our teamand is second to none. Not only will these girls succeed on the field due to Coach Fletcher , but they will succeed in life.These are a few of the reasons why she should be recognized as coach of the year. Coach Tricia Fletcher exemplifies what it means to no only be an outstanding coach to our team , but also exemplifies what it means to be a leader and exudes confidence in all that she does on and off the softball field. She knows when to push our girls and when to show compassion as they are young ladies that are ever changing at the tender ages of 11 and 12. Her passion on the field and lovefor the game has not only driven our team to be better softball players, buthas made them grow into confident young ladies in their own right in large partto Coach Fletchers ability to instill these traits in every girl on our team. Herdrive , energy , leadership and positivity and strengththat she shows on the fieldhas been contagious to our girls. Through these traits she has built a team of young ladies who are leaders, have great self esteem, believe in and have faith in themselves on and off the field.She has built thefoundation for them to become great women in their own. Her drive and energy has been infectious to our teamand is second to none. Not only will these girls succeed on the field due to Coach Fletcher , but they will succeed in life.These are a few of the reasons why she should be recognized as coach of the year."
Coach Paula S.
"Paula has been in business for 50 years.She is always at her studio, always available via text or email.She truly gives her all into the children she teaches.She is a dance studio in Beaver County and has been recognized as a top studio in Beaver County PA countless times.She handpicks music and costumes for the girls.She choreographs, makes schedules, is at every competition from days begin to days end (sometimes 8 Am-12 AM). She keeps the girls organized, centered and competing at their finest level.She also is compassionate feelings/accomplishments and failures."
Coach Bryce F.
"I have never seen Coach Bryce without a smile on his face.The dude radiates with positivity! He is always happy, smiling, laughing, and interacting with our youth in the most positive and uplifting ways.It is obvious he enjoys what he does, as he has been doing it for many years for both boys and girls soccer. He not only provides a positive learning environment, but the kids truly listen and learn from him. He is well respected from the itty-bitty 3 year olds, on up to the opinionated teenagers!He coached a girls travel team for many years, and as 8th graders this year, several of them made varsity at their respective high schools and the rest are on the JV squads. He helped those young ladies soak in and truly understand the game. Him and his wife are always organizing fundraisers and setting up donations for other families who may be in need within our community.He has 5 children of his own (whom all play soccer) and you would think he would be exhausted and want to be left alone, but he is always on the go, mostly found on a soccer field! Just recently their house caught fire, and coach Bryce was at practice the very next day, despite his own loss, having a smile on his face still doing what he does best - toting in a wagon full of soccer balls, cones, and pennies- getting ready to coach! Coach Bryce is an amazing role model for our youth and we are extremely lucky to have him and his wife in our community- because they are AWESOME!"
Congratulations to our three FlipGive Coaches of the Year for winning $1,000!
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
FlipGive and Cammi Granato would like to thank our official supporters Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken, LA Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Hawerchuk Strong, Jackson Events, Canlan and other donors for helping support future legends as part of the Cammi Granato Girls Hockey Grant.
ABOUT CAMMI GRANATO:
Cammi Granato is a former captain of the United States women's national ice hockey team, Olympic gold medalist and one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010. She currently works as a scout for the NHL’s Seattle Kraken organization.
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