"Promoting a positive sports experience that will teach lifelong lessons through personal growth and healthy competition.”

The Coach nominated must demonstrate a commitment to our mission and

• show RESPECT for the rules, opponents, officials, teammates, one’s self
• acknowledge that making mistakes and losing are a part of life and use these as opportunities for learning
• represent our community in a positive manner
• place the needs of players first
• be a positive role model
• respect each player as an individual
• provide a safe, fun, and healthy environment
• prepare organized practices that are skill enhancing

The coach’s contributions should have been made in the year of the award. Previous work and a history of accomplishments may also be included, with an emphasis on recent actions.

The coach’s contributions must have come from coaching in one of the following eligible organizations: ADL, EMS, EHS, Essex Junction Recreation and Parks, Essex Parks and Recreation, Essex Junction Little League, Essex Town Little League and Softball, Essex Youth Lacrosse, Essex Youth Hockey Association, Essex Youth Football, Essex Mini Metro Basketball, The Learning Pool, and/or Essex United Soccer Club.

Nominations for the 2011 Coach of the Year will be accepted in January/February 2012.

Click here to nominate a 2011 Coach of the Year!

For the nomination, in 500-words or less, you will need to describe how this coach has demonstrated a commitment to the criteria and mission above during 2011. Please be specific to the criteria. Players, coaches, parents, spectators, officials, organizational leaders, or anyone may submit a nomination. Submissions must be made online. No addendums or additional materials please.

Past Recipients:

• 2010 - Amanda Eldridge, Essex High School
• 2009 - Ed DeMulder, Essex United Soccer
• 2008 - Dean Corkum, Essex High School