BOWLING GREEN, MO – Today, U.S. Cellular announced the Final 15 coaches in its Most Valuable Coach program, which includes Coach Matt Chance of Bowling Green R1 High School in Bowling Green, Mo. Each of the Final 15 coaches will receive a $5,000 donation for their school, be honored at a local event and have a short video created and posted with their story on TheMostValuableCoach.com.
Beginning today until 11:59 a.m. CT on Nov. 13, the public can vote for their favorite of the Final 15 coaches by visiting TheMostValuableCoach.com. The final three winning coaches will receive a donation of $50,000, $20,000 and $10,000, respectively, to help their school. The first place coach will also be awarded with a Samsung tech prize package, valued at $30,000, for their school. The winning coaches will be announced at noon CT on Nov. 20.
“All of these men and women have tremendous stories of inspiring their players and the importance of being leaders in their communities,” said Nakeita Stewart, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Missouri. “We encourage all of Bowling Green and surrounding communities to go vote for Coach Matt Chance of Bowling Green R1 High School to honor and celebrate his work.”
U.S. Cellular’s Most Valuable Coach program began on Aug. 21 and gave people the opportunity to honor current coaches of K-12 school-affiliated sports teams who connect to the good in all of us by inspiring their players through true leadership and community involvement. Below are the Final 15 coaches and the school and city they represent:
- Matt Chance, Bowling Green R1 High School, Bowling Green, Mo.
- Tim Chase, Beaver Dam High School, Beaver Dam, Wis.
- Brian Fletcher, William Horlick High School, Racine, Wis.
- Steve Jones, Kimberly High School, Kimberly, Wis.
- Kevin Klueger, Dodgeland High School, Juneau, Wis.
- Tom McDermott, North Tama County Community School, Traer, Iowa
- Chris Metzger, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines, N.C.
- Mark Meyer, Verdigris High School, Claremore, Okla.
- Ron Quick, Smith River Elementary School, Smith River, Calif.
- Steve Roth, Washington Community School, Washington, Iowa
- Aaron Simmons, East Wilkes High School, Ronda, N.C.
- Julie Westercamp, Wahlert Catholic High School, Dubuque, Iowa
- Sarah Williams, Hodgdon Middle High School, Hodgdon, Maine
- Travis White, Tipton High School, Tipton, Okla.
- Duane Wilken, Bloomfield Community Schools, Bloomfield, Neb.
A panel of judges featuring Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Randall Cobb, and WNBA All-Star, Maya Moore, along with online voting will help determine the three winning coaches based on the positive impact they have on their players, school and city, as well as their leadership qualities.
For more information, to vote for your favorite of the Final 15 coaches and to view the official program rules, please visit TheMostValuableCoach.com.
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