Riddell High School Coach of the Year Award

In honour of Jeff Hale

presented annually at the wildman awards Dinner

To qualify for consideration, the nominee must be a current High School Football coach in the Province of Ontario. In addition, the nominee should exhibit:

• Knowledge of the game (rules, systems, coaching philosophy)

• Ability to teach players how to play football

• Earned respect from his/her team

• Ability to build character

• Team image (team conduct, style of play, performance)

• Conduct on the field (positive behaviour)

• A passion for personal professional development (clinics, camps, conventions)

• Community involvement (leagues, banquets, fundraising)

• Rapport with other coaches, officials, school administration and media (cooperative, considerate)

• A successful coaching record

Notes:

• Candidates may be re-nominated for up to five consecutive years

• Past recipients are not eligible

• A complete nomination package must be received by December 12

• All nomination packages will be kept confidential

Nomination package MUST include:

• Completed nomination form

• Covering letter providing an overall statement of recommendation

• Additional supporting documentation you deem appropriate

Award Presentation:

• The recipient will be recognized at the Gryphon Football Wildman Awards Dinner held in January of each year

• The recipient will be honoured with a plaque, and have his name engraved on the Coach of the Year trophy that is kept at Alumni Stadium

• The recipient will receive a $2,000 credit to purchase Riddell equipment

Past Recipients

2022 - mark marini, bishop tonnos titans

2021 - Pat gregory, John Abbott college

2019 - Claudio Silvestri, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

2018 - Greg White, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

2017 - Claudio Silvestri, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

2016 - Mike Stenning, South C.I.

2015 - Neil Majoros and Jon Beresfod, St. Roch Catholic Secondary School