Coach of the Month : April 2007

Red Ducharme
Basketball -- Winnipeg

The 'Coach of the Month' is featured the last Monday of every month in 'News Final' at 11:00 on Global Winnipeg.

Coaching Manitoba is pleased to provide you with March's recipient of the

Coach of the Month Awards program.

Red Ducharme - Basketball - Winnipeg

Red Ducharme, community basketball coach, has developed athletes new to the WMBA program, and still competes in the highest level in their age group. He fair plays all players, as his philosophy with his athletes' is that players need to touch the ball to develop their skills. Dribbling, passing, shooting, and incorporating plays are all fundamental skills that his players have learned and utilize effectively on the court.

As well, Red has mentored other coaches to successfully develop their teams, including instruction on developing practices and skills.

His quick and easy smile, his genuine love for the game and the respect he shows his players makes him a great coach with his athletes and their parents.

Congratulations Red, on receiving a Coaching Manitoba Clipboard and T-shirt, Global Sports Merchandise and a Robin's Gift Package!

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