PCCA NEWSLETTER
WINTER 2010

Message from the President:
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Passaic County Coaches Association, we wish all our member schools, our student-athletes, our coaches and their administration a very Happy and Prosperous New Year…. Hopefully, everyone had an enjoyable Fall Season and is in the midst of an exciting Winter Season. The PCCA will continue to provide a championship venue for all of our student-athletes to compete and showcase themselves this winter. We encourage each of you to take in a game, meet, or match, and witness for yourself the many talents our student-athletes possess.  We are convinced you will walk away with a memorable experience. We wish each of you the best of luck and continued success this Winter Season.
Best Wishes,
Colleen M. Moyle
President

Fall Coaches of the Year
Congratulations to the following:
Cross-Country (Boys) Conan Ward, Wayne Valley
Cross-Country (Girls) Bob Holden, Wayne Hills
Field HockeyPatty Kebrdle, Lakeland
Football  Al Cappello, Passaic Valley
Gymnastics Judy D’Argenio, Clifton
Soccer (Boys) Mike Couden, Passaic Valley
Soccer (Girls) Maria Pollaro, Wayne Hills
Tennis (Girls) Donna Kerr, Lakeland
Volleyball  Russ Kniewel, Lakeland

Life Members
Four outstanding people were inducted as life members in December at the PCCA Annual Awards Night. Sam Ciervo, Pompton Lakes, Dr. Viktor Joganow, Passaic Valley, John Manning, Passaic County Tech and Dick Shutte, Lakeland are our newest members of this elite group.   If you have a nominee for this award, contact an executive committee member.

News from the Treasurer
All newly appointed coaches should contact their athletic director or county representative to become a member of the PCCA.  In order to seed the tournaments, nominate, and vote for all-county athletes, and be eligible for coach of the year, you must be a member. Remember the county card admits only you to all county games and should be carried with you at all times.  All correspondence to Bob Dondero should be sent to his home.

Coaches’ Directory
A copy of the directory has been sent to each school.  It is suggested that the directory be copied as needed and made available to all your coaches.

Update Information
Attention all Athletic Directors, County Representatives and Secretaries: Please update your email addresses, as necessary.

Service Awards
The following coaches received 2009-2010 Service Awards for twenty or more years of coaching in the county.
Lakeland  – Donna Kerr - Tennis
Passaic County Tech  - Sam Jones - Track
Passaic Valley – Deb Dross – Athletic Trainer
Wayne Hills – Lisa Bushman – Field Hockey
Wayne Hills - Margaret Douherty - Athletic Trainer
Wayne Hills - Walt Johnson - Football

Fall Sports Champions
Cross-Country (Boys) Wayne Valley HS
Cross-Country (Girls) Wayne Hills HS
Field Hockey  Passaic Valley HS
Gymnastics  Passaic Valley HS
Soccer (Boys)  Wayne Valley HS
Soccer (Girls)  Wayne Hills/Clifton HS (Co-Champions)
Tennis (Girls) Wayne Hills HS
Volleyball Wayne Valley HS

Upcoming Events
   Thursday, March 11th at the Brownstone - Beefsteak & Awards Night @ 7:30 PM
   Tuesday, June 8th at the Tides - Girls' All-County Awards Dinner @ 7:00 PM
   Thursday, June 10th at the Tides - Boys' All-County Awards Dinner @ 7:00 PM

Winter Tournament Dates
Boys’ Basketball  Saturday, Feb. 6th (Opening Round)
          Saturday, Feb. 13th at Kennedy (Quarter-Finals)
          Saturday, Feb. 20th at Kennedy (Semi-Finals)
          Saturday, Feb. 27th at Wayne Valley (Finals)
Girls’ Basketball Saturday, Feb. 6th (Opening Round)
          Saturday, Feb. 13th at Passaic County Tech (Quarter-Finals)
          Saturday, Feb. 20th at Passaic County Tech (Semi-Finals)
          Saturday, Feb. 27th at Wayne Valley (Finals)
Bowling Saturday, Jan. 16th at Wayne T-Bowl
Indoor Track  Wednesday, Jan. 20th at NYC Armory
Wrestling Saturday, Jan. 30th at West Milford
   Girls’ FencingFriday, Jan. 29th at Wayne Valley 
Ice HockeySaturday, Dec. 26th at Floyd Arena (Preliminary Game)
Monday, Dec. 28th at Floyd Arena (Semi-Finals)
Tuesday, Dec. 29th at Floyd Arena (Finals)
SwimmingSaturday, Jan. 9th at Passaic County Tech

Reminder
The next deadline for the newsletter is March 15th.  Send all information to Sharon Hughes, Passaic County Tech, 45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ  07470.



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