Handsworth football head coach Jay Prepchuk has been named one of 10 Canadian finalists for the 2014 NFL Youth Coach of the Year Award.
Along with leading the Royals, Prepchuk also runs numerous skills camps throughout the year and is the head coach of Football B.C.'s provincial U18 squad which will take part in the Tanoa Bowl in late December.
The award, now in its 16th year, is designed to recognize community or high school coaches across Canada who dedicate themselves to the development of young players both on and off the field. The award is not based on wins and losses.
The winning coach's program will receive $5,000 of new football equipment from the NFL as well as $5,000 in bursaries, supplied by BlackRock Canada, that will assist young players in the coach's community who are in financial need. Two runners-up will each get $2,000 worth of equipment for their programs.
The winning coach, selected by a panel of journalists from across Canada, will be announced this Tuesday.
