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Published on: 7/4/2008
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Lieutenant Vince Pryce a day-shift watch commander for the Melbourne Police, working from 6 am to 6 pm overseeing more than 20 officer finds time to volunteer as a Jr. NBA/Jr.WNBA coach has been named Jr. NBA/Jr.WNBA Coach of the Year!He is one of 32 coaches from a group of nearly 75,000 Jr. NBA/Jr.WNBA coaches nationwide, according to a letter notifying him of the honor signed by Boston Celtics Head Coach Head Coach Doc Rivers and Minnesota Lynx head coach Suzir McConnell Serio.
Lt. Pryce is more than deserving of this award due to his tireless efforts for the youth of the Greater Melbourne area.Not only does he take the time to coach a winning basketball team for the Melbourne PAL program, but he also takes the time to pick kids up for practice, three times a wee and then take them home just so they will be able to participate.In addition, Lt.Pryce drives the Melbourne PAL bus to and from competitions basketball shoes for youth that need them to be able to play.And that is not all!Not only does Lt.Pryce coach, he is also a referee.He has taken the time to learn how to referee basketball games and is often found officiating games for PAL.Lt.Pryce will spend his entire Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm, coaching his own team and then staying to help officiate the other games.It is no secret that Lt.Pryce is dedicated to the youth of Melbourne.He has proven that he is willing to go above and beyond the call of being a youth basketball coach.
Congratualtions Lt.Pryce!
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