Coaches and teams recognizes for passion, perseverance and positive attitudes
Posted on 10 January, 2020The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is pleased to announce the 2019 Fall Youth Sportsmanship Awards. Awards were given to five neighborhood park sports teams and their coaches at the Jan. 9, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. Teams were recognized for their players’ outstanding display of positive attitudes, commitment, dedication, persistence and overcoming adversity. Coaches were recognized for being positive role models, emphasizing teamwork, demonstrating strong work ethic and passion, and engaging players and parents to have fun.
The awarded teams were chosen from 226 flag football, soccer, tackle football and volleyball youth sports teams for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship throughout the winter season. Overall, a total of 453 volunteer coaches dedicated an estimated 31,710 hours to their teams throughout the fall. Congratulations to everyone involved in another successful sports season in Minneapolis Parks!
Tackle Football
12U North Commons Bulldogs
Coach Steve Johnson
Flag Football
13U Keewaydin Monarchs
Coach Stephon Frimpong
Volleyball
18U Open Linden Hills Swagons
Coach Scott Litman
Soccer
11U Girls Stewart Fire Ants
Coach Marcello Sanchez
11U Open Sibley Gold
Coach Lock
