2008 Benedictine Award Winners Announced

     Mount Michael Benedictine is proud to announce this years four outstanding recipients of the “Benedictine Award” as Mike Beacom, George Heaston, Greg McHale, and Dave LaFave. This award is given in memory of Mount Michael Benedictine's Coach Jim Kane. The award is given to recipients whose ives reflect the values of St. Benedict: dedication to Christian ideals and commitment to community.

     Mike Beacom has been a volunteer in the Cedar Bluffs community sports program for twenty years. As a coach he instilled in his players the love of the game while emphasizing teamwork and good sportsmanship. He coached the Cedar Bluffs baseball program from 1973-1987. He also coached the softball program in the 1980’s & 90’s. Rounding out his service he has been a volunteer umpire for 20 years and PA announcer for Cedar Bluffs Football for 20 years.

     George Heaston started the St. Thomas Moore Football Program in 1993 and has coach every year since. He has overseen fundraising, equipment management and the annual sign-up. He is noted as a great leader & motivator who is dedicated to his team, church and family. He never puts an emphasis on winning but wants the kids to learn the fundamentals of the game while having fun. He puts special stress on the fact that school work and grades come first.

      Greg McHale has been the soccer coordinator & coach at St. Stephen the Martyr School for 15 years. He was responsible for the construction of the soccer field at the school and its maintenance. The program supports 24 teams and a micro-soccer program at St. Stephen’s. The program serves over 500 children. He insists that all of his players participate equally regardless of their abilities.

     Dave LaFave has coached and managed the KWAA Buccaneer Football program for the past seven years and been the general manager the past four years. He is noted for his hard work, loyalty, and sincerity. He coordinates fundraisers and manages all the equipment. He makes sure that no one is left out and that all players are having fun while molding them into better football players and fine young men.

The award winners will be honored at a Mount Michael Benedictine's Sports Night to be held on Saturday February 9, 2008 at Mount Michael. UNO football Coach Pat Behrns will be the featured speaker.

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