BSUK’s second annual Coach Summit, that took place at Birmingham City University in late January, was a truly memorable day devoted to baseball. In addition to discussions and training lessons award ceremony was also hold.

YOUNG COACH OF THE YEAR

This award was for the coach under the age of 18 deemed to have made the biggest contribution to coaching, managing and supporting baseball in the UK in 2016.

WINNER:  Callum Vinall
Callum has excelled in coaching at the BSUK Academy, Northants Baseball Club and newly-formed Northampton University Baseball, and has also umpired this past year at the National University Baseball Championships. Joint Young coach of the year award also was taken to Jared Hendrickson and Robin Banerjee. Jared and Robin have put a huge amount of energy, dedication and determination into building a new youth team from the ground up at Brighton Baseball Club.

PARTICIPATION COACH OF THE YEAR

This award was for the coach who has engaged new participants, not in a traditional club setting but within BSUK national programs and/or participation projects.

WINNER:  Linni Mitchell
Linni has worked in the North West and beyond since April 2013 to increase participation in baseball and softball.

COACH OF THE YEAR

This award was made to the individual who best personifies what it means to be a baseball or softball coach: someone who understands their sport and can use the lessons learned on the field to motivate and engage others.

WINNER:  Liam Carroll
Liam has transformed the Great Britain Baseball National Team program and taken it to a place it has never been before.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This award was for a volunteer in a non-coaching role who has given up a substantial amount of time to support their local club, team or league and who has made a significant impact on the development of our sports.

WINNER:  David Jones
David Jones is a true Renaissance Man of volunteering.  On the Guildford Mavericks Board, he serves as the Child Protection Officer, Umpire Coordinator and Kit Manager.  But his service doesn’t stop there: David has extended his passion into umpiring and coaching for the club, and in 2016 took on the responsibility of successfully steering the Guildford through Clubmark accreditation.

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