Dean Kennedy was named a Capital News鈥� Community Leader of the Year in the coach category at the , held at Okanagan College, Oct. 23, 2017. The Community Leader Awards are given to local members of the community who demonstrate exceptional commitment and leadership.
A self-proclaimed Saskatchewan Roughriders fan who 鈥渂leeds green,鈥� there鈥檚 nowhere Dean Kennedy would rather be than at the football field.
Working tirelessly for the 琉璃神社 Minor Football Association鈥攍argely behind the scenes鈥擪ennedy鈥檚 passion has been invaluable in promoting and growing the game at the grass roots level in the Central Okanagan.
鈥淚 just love the game,鈥� said Kennedy. 鈥淚鈥檓 speechless, excited to be nominated. For me it鈥檚 more about the game, and watching the kids get out there and have fun.鈥�
Whether he鈥檚 coordinating referees, looking after scheduling, organizing clinics or coaching on the field, KMFA president Mike Saini said Dean鈥檚 contributions are immeasurable.
鈥淲hile many other volunteers are more easily recognized for their roles, Dean works tirelessly in the background,鈥� Mike said. 鈥淲ithout Dean, KMFA simply could not operate as it does.
鈥淢ost of our membership doesn鈥檛 know what Dean does, they show up on Sunday for the game with grins on their faces and a lot of it is because of him.鈥�
Since joining the KMFA as a volunteer in 2009, Kennedy鈥檚 efforts have helped to nearly double enrolment in the flag football program, from 180 to 350 players.
Kennedy was also instrumental in the implementation of the association鈥檚 concussion protocol and awareness program.
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