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USOC Developmental Coach of the Year for Racquetball

We are proud to announce that Dan Whitley (one of our very own) has been named the 2012 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year for Racquetball! Every year the US Olympic Committee chooses just one coach from each sport as it's Coach of the Year!

Dan is the National High School Racquetball Director, in addition to Director of our local High School League. His Cor Jesu girls finished 2nd in the Nation this year (to go along with 4 National Championships since he has coached there.)

When asked about this honor (our ever so humble) Dan responded...

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"I am honored to have received consideration for the award and to receive it based on the folks who have been my role models receiving it in the past ... that blows me away."

Congratulations Dan- well deserved! So PROUD to have you on our team!

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