Third annual Clarksville Sports Legends Award Nomination period extended through February 5th

February 1, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The nomination period for the third Clarksville Sports Legends Awards has been extended through February 5th!

The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will once again honor both current and past coaches who are or have made a unique difference and solid contribution to sports and athletics in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.

A ticket is required to attend and can be reserved at the City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation main office or online at www.cityofclarksville.com/legends. Because of space limitations, there are only 120 tickets available. Last day to pick up a ticket is February 22nd.

The Legends Awards consists of two categories: Coach of the Year and Legends Old School Coach. Nominated coaches will be judged according to a narrative including the following criteria:

• Contribution - Discuss how the coach clearly goes the extra mile.
• Effectiveness – Discuss how the coach has used their skills to steadily improve the performance of the athletes and team and thereby identify success through awards, championships or titles.
• Development – Discuss how coach helped to build character and life skills among the athletes. Also, how the coach has furthered his own skills through various training, certificates, etc to foster teamwork.
• Leadership – Discuss examples of coach’s high ideals of ethics, sportsmanship and display of positivity to athletes, parents and fans.
• Commitment – Discuss how coach’s number of years dedicated to coaching had an impact on the athletes and community.

All Coach of the Year nominees must reside or coach in Clarksville-Montgomery County and have coached a sport to completion during the 2012 calendar year. One coach who has made a notable contribution to a sport in the local community will be recognized and will take home top honors, the Coach of the Year Award.

Nomination forms are available to pick up at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office, downloaded or completed online at www.cityofclarksville.com/legends. All nomination forms must be received by 4:30pm, February 5th.

For more details on the Clarksville Sports Legends Awards, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 931.645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.

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