Nominate Your Favorite Coach for the Woodridge Park District Coach of the Year

The Woodridge Park District is seeking nominations for the annual Coach of the Year award. The District recognizes the importance of volunteer coaches who display good sportsmanship, a positive attitude and self-discipline. Any coach who has coached a youth sports team in the 2017 calendar year is eligible to be nominated. This coach should have demonstrated at minimum the following qualities:

• Good sportsmanship: Are players encouraged to be respectful of opponents? Does the coach place the well-being of his/her players ahead of winning? Does the coach practice what he/she preaches?
• Player Development: Are players motivated to come to practice and learn? Does the coach create an environment that is fun and challenging for all players?
• Leadership: Does the coach promote a positive atmosphere among the team, fans and parents? Does the coach create an upbeat image of coaching and the role of the coach?

All nominations must be received by October 16, 2017. The winner will be chosen on November 1 and recognized at the Woodridge Park District volunteer reception. Nomination forms are available at www.woodridgeparks.org, the Woodridge Park District Community Center and Athletic Recreation Center.