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Dale Stoltzfus named Coach of the Year

The Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association (PSCA) recently announced Lancaster Mennonite High School girls soccer coach Dale Stoltzfus as the recipient of the 2009 W. Gene Davis Memorial Award as Coach of the Year in the AA Girls classification. Stoltzfus is a 1979 LMH graduate.

According to the PSCA, the coach must have demonstrated knowledge of the game through the understanding of the rules and must have developed a sound coaching philosophy. The coach also must have established good rapport with the team, officials, and other coaches; exhibited involvement outside their high school program; and been recognized by fellow coaches. His/her conduct, as well as the conduct of the team, must represent the highest ideals of the game.

Stoltzfus led the LMH girls to a state championship in 2008.  The team was state runner-up in 2009.

The award was presented on January 30 at the PSCA dinner in Harrisburg.