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MOUNT MICHAEL HONORS LOCAL YOUTH COACHES
AT THIRD ANNUAL SPORTS NIGHT
Slide Show - Omaha World Hearld
Elkhorn,
NE – The Third Annual Mount Michael Sports
Night, honored five local youth coaches for their
commitment to youth sports in the area with the Benedictine
Award. The five honorees are Darryle Todd, Bob Elliott, Wes
Rodgers, John Schroeder and Jim Elliston. Former Husker and
CSTV Commentator, Trev Alberts gave the keynote address.
The evening was hosted by another former Husker, Damon
Benning.
The Benedictine
Award was established to honor the contributions of volunteer
coaches of elementary/junior high sports programs
in the state of Nebraska. The award will be given in memory
of long time Mount Michael coach, Jim Kane. Individuals receiving
the “Benedictine Award” are individuals whose
lives reflect the values of St. Benedict – dedication
to Christian ideals and commitment to community. They have
served in a volunteer capacity at the elementary/junior high
level for a minimum of five years. They must have acted as
a volunteer and have received no compensation for their efforts.
In the spirit of Coach Kane, they must exhibit a love of
the game and the ability to encourage each child to make
the most of his or her God-given talents.
 Darryle
Todd has been involved with youth basketball and other
sports over the past 20 years, most recently with the
North Omaha Bears football program and the Unity Stars
basketball program. The Unity Stars are a unique organization,
accepting all young men and women who commit to their
organization, with a focus on developing highly competitive
basketball teams. Each year the Unity Stars are one
of the best programs in the very competitive Kellom
Basketball League and this year, Darryle coached the
sixth grade team to the Kellom League Championship. |
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1998, Bob Elliott has been devoting hundreds of hours
to running the Saint Vincent De Paul basketball program
for both boys and girls. He does all of the administrative
work, financial work, scheduling, and day to day operations.
Bob fills in for teams that need coaches on a regular
basis. Bob is also very active in the Parochial Athletic
League in Omaha. |
 Wes
Rodgers was instrumental in creating the Heartland
Premier and has remained active with the program
for the past nine years for youth in third through
eighth grades. Wes dedicates his time each year to
developing the skills of many basketball players
with many different levels of basketball fundamentals.
Wes is truly committed to the improvement of players
on and off the court.
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 John
Schroeder has been an active member of the athletic
committee at Mary Our Queen for over five years. He
has coached basketball and soccer for boys from the
fifth to seventh grade. John believes in the child
and encourages fundamentals first and treats every
child with respect, while encouraging the players to
achieve their very best. Goals for each child are set
with the capabilities of the child in mind. John shares
his love of the game with all of the players he coaches. |
 Jim
Elliston has coached for years in both the Suburban
and Keystone baseball leagues. In addition, he volunteers
for the St. Cecilia’s track program and has served
for two years as team manager for youth hockey programs.
Jim has also served as the president and coach for
the St. Cecilia’s soccer club for over five years.
He is the president of the boys’ booster club
for three years and has been an active member for ten
years. Jim lives a live of Christian values and commitment
to community, which he instills in the young people
he coaches. |
In February
2005, Mount Michael hosted the first annual Sports Night
on campus. Sports Night is an event that raises
money to support Mount Michael students. The event brings
nationally recognized sports celebrities to Elkhorn as keynote
speakers. The speaker in 2005 was Lee Corso from ESPN’s
College Gameday. In 2006, National College Football Hall
of Fame Coach, and former University of Nebraska Football
Coach and United States Congressman, Dr. Tom Osborne was
the feature speaker for Sports Night.
Mount Michael is proud to recognize Darryle Todd, Wes Rodgers,
John Schroeder, Bob Elliott and Jim Elliston with the 2007
Mount Michael Benedictine Awards.
The event is family-oriented and children are encouraged
to attend. Tickets to the event are $75 for adults and $50
for students.
If you have any questions, please call Bud Synhorst, Executive
Director of Development, at 402.289.2541 ext. 1202; bsynhorst@mountmichael.org
Thank you.
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