Chris G Chachis Award.....awarded to an individual who best exemplifies the spirit of Soccer in our servicing area.
The individual chosen should be one has contributed unselfishly to the sport of Soccer at any level. The recipient can be a
school official (coach, trainer, scorekeeper etc.);supporter, contributor at all levels( youth, adult etc.); in other words
covering the broad spectrum of the sport in a positive manner."
Chris G Chachis (Bio)
> Founding Father of the Orange County Soccer Officials Association
> One of the original 10 faculty members on staff for OCCC when founded in 1950
> Started OCCC soccer program as coach in 1951
> Career coaching record of 104-37-14 (.716 winning percentage)
> Reached the National Junior College Championship Game 5 successive years (1958-1962)
> Won three straight national titles (1958-1960)
> OCCC Athletic Director for 17 years
> Inducted (1967) into the Helms Foundation Hall of Fame for College Athletic Directors
> City of Middletown "Sportsman pf the Year" in 1967
> Inducted into Colt Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2012
> SUNY Orange soccer field dedicated in his honor on September 23, 1984
> Credited for building the popularity of soccer in southern New York |
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List of Chris Chachis Award Winners (Partial)
> Tony Cavaliere, Middletown Boys & Burke Girls HS Soccer Coach
> Tony Martelli, Washingtonville Boys HS Soccer Coach, Section 9 Soccer
> Madeline Napolitano, Tuxedo Score Keeper/Timer
> Jay Anthony, Town of Wallkill Soccer Club
> Joe Melder, Sugar Loaf Soccer
> Ernie Pettine, Valley Central Girls Soccer Coach & OCSOA Member
> John O'Brien/Bill Brockett, OCSOA Members
> Sean Cunningham, Minisink Youth Soccer, Minisink JV Girls Coach, OCSOA Member
> Tom Barrett/Lisa Ferrier, Minisink Youth Soccer
> Tom Lorgan, Warwick Boys HS Soccer Coach
> Cliff Wilson, Goshen Boys HS Soccer Coach
> Marty & Tina Bast, Goshen Youth Soccer
> James Osborne. OCIAA, Orange-Ulster BOCES, Section IX Soccer
> John Shepherd, Washingtonville HS Girls Soccer Coach
> Bill Englehart, Sr, OCSOA Member
> Skip Geiger, Valley Central Boys Soccer Coach
> Bill Bartko, Pine Bush JV & Youth Soccer Coach
> Chris Brinkerhoff, Middletown Youth Soccer |
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