He is a genuine man and has a passion for both the sport and the people he plays with. While he has markedly improved his skills over the years he continues to play with and support all of the friends that he originally started playing with. He stresses the importance of trying your best and playing hard it is not just about winning.
He is certainly not a loud man and never draws attention to himself.... he is a guy that works undercover. With a steady, approachable personality he supports teammates and opponents alike. At Nationals, he has been known to shake hands with opponents that have beaten his team, have conversations with and even support those opponents later in the tournament. We have seen opponents watch and cheer him on as a result of this.
He is truly a joy to play with and against, and I personally feel he is a wonderful, genuine man.
I am very please to present this yearıs male recipient of the Rick Pierce award:
BRIAN KANGAS
