FCA awards presented to area coaches

By Lynsi Musselman

Fellowship of Christian Athletes recognizes coaches and players each year who exemplify the core values and Christian principles of the sports ministry.

 This year, Albany High School retired principal and golf coach Tommy Terrell received the first ever Tommy Terrell FCA Character Award.

Terrell is also well known at the Albany Golf Club for his work at the Albany course since he retired from education.

Big Country East FCA representative Paul Johnston said this award was originally going to be given in conjunction with the FCA All-Star golf tournament, but the event had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Johnston said Terrell will present the award next year to the first ever boy or girl recipient.

Coaches Award

Moran High School coaches Jo and Matthew Hise have also been recognized by the FCA.

Johnston said the couple was selected for the Big Country East FCA Huddle Coaches of the year for 2020. Although the award was announced earlier in the spring, the Hises were supposed to receive their plaque during the actual FCA Festival that was planned during June.

Since the games were cancelled, Johnston presented the Hises with their plaque over the weekend.

This award is selected from 30 coaches at the 13 middle schools, 28 high schools, and two colleges in the Big Country East area.