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Town Celebrates Chaminade Coach Is Finalist For Jr. Knicks Coach Of The Year Chaminade Coach Is Finalist For Jr. Knicks Coach Of The Year “Tree City USA” Distinction
Chaminade High School boys’ basketball head coach Dan Feeney has been named a finalist for this year’s Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
Chaminade High School boys’ basketball head coach Dan Feeney has been named a finalist for this year’s Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
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The Town of North Hempstead was once again recognized as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation. This marks the 11th year that the Town has received the title of “Tree City USA.” This designation is given out to towns and cities that have a viable tree management plan and program. To be eligible to be recognized as a “Tree City USA” community, certain requirements must be met, such as having a Tree Board or Department, a Tree Care Ordinance, a Community Forestry Program and the observance of Arbor Day.
On December 6th, 2022, Coach Feeney had to go above and beyond his normal duties when a student athlete suddenly collapsed during practice and began seizing before going into cardiac arrest and stopped breathing. Coach Feeney quickly called 911 and helped administer CPR along with one of the team’s assistant coaches. The coaches and team trainer were able to regain the student athlete’s heartbeat before administering two shocks from the AED. The student athlete ultimately received treatment at the hospital before returning to the court just six weeks later.
On December 6th, 2022, Coach Feeney had to go above and beyond his normal duties when a student athlete suddenly collapsed during practice and began seizing before going into cardiac arrest and stopped breathing. Coach Feeney quickly called 911 and helped administer CPR along with one of the team’s assistant coaches. The coaches and team trainer were able to regain the student athlete’s heartbeat before administering two shocks from the AED. The student athlete ultimately received treatment at the hospital before returning to the court just six weeks later.
The “Tree City USA” program was created
Each year, the Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by HSS celebrates coaches making a positive impact on and off the court in each of their respective communities. Those recognized are
Each year, the Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by HSS celebrates coaches making a positive impact on and off the court in each of their respective communities. Those recognized are celebrated for their demonstrated qualities of commitment, dedication, integrity, character, mentorship and participation within community service initiatives. celebrated for their demonstrated qualities of commitment, dedication, integrity, character, mentorship and participation within community service initiatives. by the Arbor Day Foundation, which is the nation’s leading community forestry program that provides a foundation for effective and well-organized community tree care. It is also facilitated in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. This program provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 93 million Americans call home.
The Jr. Knicks Coach of The Year program, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery, celebrates coaches who embody the values that make a positive impact on young basketball players, both on the court and in the community. The Knicks and HSS will choose six nominees, five finalists will each win $2,000 and the Coach of the Year will be awarded $20,000 and be entered as the Knicks representative in the Jr. NBA’s National Coach of the Year Program.
The Jr. Knicks Coach of The Year program, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery, celebrates coaches who embody the values that make a positive impact on young basketball players, both on the court and in the community. The Knicks and HSS will choose six nominees, five finalists will each win $2,000 and the Coach of the Year will be awarded $20,000 and be entered as the Knicks representative in the Jr. NBA’s National Coach of the Year Program.
—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
HSS will also provide all finalists and the winner with access to the HSS “Move Better Play Better” package for one year that includes workshops, webinars and classes to teach coaches, parents and athletes various lessons on health and fitness.
HSS will also provide all finalists and the winner with access to the HSS “Move Better Play Better” package for one year that includes workshops, webinars and classes to teach coaches, parents and athletes various lessons on health and fitness.
— Submitted by the Hospital for Special Surgery
— Submitted by the Hospital for Special Surgery
