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Honor Coach Katherine Stackel

Official title

“Congratulating Katherine Stackel on being named a 2016 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Katherine Stackel for being named a 2016 National Coach of the Year by the NFHS.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significant impact a coach can have on student-athletes. the resolution not only recognizes athletic achievement but also underscores the importance of character-building, sportsmanship, and mentorship in youth sports.

  2. Emphasizes the value of long-term dedication to community and youth development. Stackel’s nearly three decades of coaching and her return to her alma mater illustrate the positive influence of sustained commitment to a local school and its students.

  3. Celebrates the broader community benefits of athletic success. Stackel’s leadership helped her team win a state championship, fostering community pride and reinforcing the role of school sports in bringing people together.

  4. Sets a public example of excellence in education and coaching. by formally honoring Stackel, the resolution signals to other educators and coaches that exceptional commitment and positive leadership are valued and recognized at the state level.

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Honor Coach Katherine Stackel

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 738 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Katherine Stackel upon the occasion of being named a 2016 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 738 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Katherine Stackel upon the occasion of being named a 2016 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those individuals of outstanding character within the State of New York who are dedicated to developing character and sportsmanship in our collegiate athletes; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Katherine Stackel upon the occasion of being named a 2016 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS); and WHEREAS, Katherine Stackel was selected as one of just 22 National Coaches of the Year by the NFHS, which has been honoring coaches since

1982; and WHEREAS, Every year, the NFHS selects the top boys and girls varsity coaches in 10 high school sports; and WHEREAS, Katherine Stackel was the NFHS selection for Girls Soccer National Coach of the Year for her accomplishments during the 2015-16… Show all

1982; and WHEREAS, Every year, the NFHS selects the top boys and girls varsity coaches in 10 high school sports; and WHEREAS, Katherine Stackel was the NFHS selection for Girls Soccer National Coach of the Year for her accomplishments during the 2015-16 school year; and WHEREAS, Katherine Stackel has been a girls soccer coach for 29 years, beginning her career in 1988 as an Assistant Coach at Copenhagen High School, her alma mater; and WHEREAS, She also served as Copenhagen Girls Varsity Soccer Coach for 12 years before moving to Carthage High School to serve as Head Coach of the boys soccer team for six years; and WHEREAS, In 2012, Katherine Stackel returned to Copenhagen to once again serve as the Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, subsequently leading the Copenhagen Golden Knights to the New York State Class D Championship in

2015, the program's first championship since 1993; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Katherine Stackel and her outstanding athletes have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which… Show all

2015, the program's first championship since 1993; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Katherine Stackel and her outstanding athletes have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; and WHEREAS, Katherine Stackel's positive demeanor, selfless commitment, and caring concern have contributed to her enduring success as a coach and mentor, earning her the respect and admiration of her community, her peers, and the athletes she has so ably coached; and WHEREAS, With her unremitting commitment to the Copenhagen High School Girls Soccer Team, Katherine Stackel justly deserves her selection as National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Katherine Stackel upon the occasion of being named a 2016 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Katherine Stackel.

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