She has not played as much of late, due in part to her numerous coaching commitments. She currently coaches a high school girls team; and for many years was assistant coach for high school boys, before taking on the head coaching position. She has coached at the Bay State Games and for a Junior Olympic Boys team for years, as well as serving as the club’s director.
This year’s female recipient always goes above and beyond when help is needed. She was instrumental in getting her JO’s to out-of-state tournaments. This involved coordinating with high school coaches to allow players to participate during their high school season. With little support, she would rent vans, get airline tickets, confirm hotel reservations and even feed the team three times a day!
One of her former players said, “She was the most dedicated and sportsman-like person I have ever played for or with. She taught me the rules of the game and the proper etiquette. She brought her knowledge, passion and competitive ethics to every team she ever coached.”
Parents of a former player said, “She was both a teacher and a friend. She had immeasurable energy and patience. Her interest in her players extended to their careers long after they left her teams.”
All you have to tell her is there’s someone out there that can’t play volleyball because there’s no one to coach them or to organize things and off she goes. She is now secretary for the New England Collegiate Volleyball League. Once again she answered a call for help!
We salute her boundless energy and compassion. Please help us thank and congratulate this year’s female Rick Pierce Award recipient who exemplifies sportsmanship and dedication to the sport of volleyball:
JANE CURTY
