Congratulations, Mark Brown, our latest Elite Sportswear Coach of the Week – and first of 2013.
Below is the email we received from Terri, telling us why Mark was so deserving of this award.
Jason,
I caught your show last week as my husband always leaves your station tuned in when he borrows my van for Hockey on the weekends…
When I heard you talking about nominating a Coach of the week I thought I just had to share his story…I warn you now he is a very modest person but I just feel with the amount of commitment he puts into the community it would be nice to see him receive some recognition:
I would like to nominate Mark Brown who currently coaches our initiation2 team…
Mark has been coaching for 20+ years in Minor Hockey between Ontario and Alberta…In addition to coaching Mark is currently the President of Millwood’s Hockey Association, and has been actively serving the board for 7 years.
For the last 2 seasons Mark has coached 2 teams each year but made a promise to our 5 year old Daughter Gracie that he would devote his coaching time to her this season. To give you an idea of Marks style Marks Rule before any of the kids leave the dressing room they must be smiling, and the commitment he makes to the parents is that they will come off the ice with a smile! Believe me he certainly holds up his end!
In addition to being the Coach Mark plays Santa for all the Kids every year for the team Christmas parties which he offers his time to not only his team but all others in the program. There is one more thing I would like to share which is that Mark is the Founder of “Shoot for Food” which is a foundation he started 3.5 years ago. Shoot for Food is an exhibition game that takes place in December at Millwood’s Arena which involves 2 teams Millwood’s VS (TBD this Year). Each player will do their best to get Monetary donations and as well Non-perishable foods to support the Edmonton Food bank! They have done extremely well every year!
The night of the game is an absolute blast as Mark gives the kids the big league experience by lining both teams up on the blue lines and plays Oh Canada, music between periods (Loud)…In the end the players get to be involved in something that they can take with them for the rest of their lives which every parent that has been involved believes is pretty special…(Helping those in need in your community)
Each player receives a Certificate recognizing theirs efforts from the EFB.
The Local News has been to the game 2 times which is always nice to also give the Foundation some air play! I know even if he wasn’t selected as Coach of the week Mark would be happy with just a plug for Shoot For Food being held at Millwood’s Arena Dec 17/2012.
So as you can see Mark is a pretty remarkable guy who goes above and beyond…He simply loves helping people!
Both My Daughters Kaitlynn and Gracie are very proud of him and love him very much…
Thanks for Taking the time to read my email…
Terri Brown
If you would like to recognize a deserving coach, email gregor@theteam1260.com
