John Lynch Foundation

JLF Receives Funding from NFL Charities

4/1/2011 12:30:00 PM

The John Lynch Foundation received notification that it will be receiving a $22,500 grant from the NFL Charities Player Foundation Grant Program. These grants are given to current and former players to assist with the work they do in their communities.

The 2010 NFLC Grant will provide funding for the Star of the Month, the Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships and the Salute the Stars programs. The John Lynch Foundation has received funding from NFL Charities on an annual basis since it was founded in 2000.

"We are thrilled to receive this grant through NFL Charities," said John Lynch. "The funds from this grant has assisted us in recognizing hundreds of student-athletes through the years and it is great to know you have the support of such a fine organization as the NFL. Their belief in the John Lynch Foundation and our programs allows us to continue to develop young leaders and make a profound impact in the lives of many youth."

Coach of the Month

The Coach of the Month recognizes youth coaches who make a profound impact in the lives of their athletes and are chosen based on:

• Coaching accomplishments

• Inspirational and motivational attributes

Youth coaches (18 and under) can be nominated by parents or athletes. Awards are presented October – April and nominations can be filled out each month by clicking on the link below. In May a Coach of the Year will be selected out of all of the monthly winners. The Coach of the Year award winner will be announced at the Salute the Stars awards luncheon.

Coaches of the Month will Receive

• $100 Sports Authority gift card

• Autographed John Lynch football

• Personalized jersey of their choice from Sports Authority

• Recognition on JLF website

• Recognition at Star of the Month program at Dove Valley

• Sports Authority Coach’s Kits and coupons

• Invitation to Salute the Starts event – May 2012

The Coach of the Year Will Receive

• $500 Sports Authority gift card

• $1,000 donation back to the coaches organization

• Recognition on JLF website

• Recognition at the Salute the Starts event – May 2012

The monthly deadlines are as follows:

Nominations for	are due on:
October	October 3rd
November	October 24th
December	December 5th
January	January 2nd
February	February 6th
March	February 27th
April	March 19th

Nominate a Coach