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National Football Foundation honors Mustang Commissioner Mike Stackpole
The NFF was created in 1947 to promote amateur football and honor those individuals who serve the game. On a local level, there are 120 chapters of the NFF throughout the country with over 15,000 members; all of who are volunteers and participate because they believe in the positive role athletics can play in the development of our youth. The Nassau and Suffolk Chapters of the NFF have been in existence since 1995 and in that time have awarded $200,000 to local high school students and $15,000 to groups that support amateur football. Stackpole joined the Massapequa Mustang organization in 1994 and since then he has served in a variety of capacities including coach, board member, executive officer and finally commissioner, a position he was elected to two years ago. "Mike is an amazing individual. He oversees one of the largest individual youth football organizations in the tri-state area with over 800 boys and 500 girls (participating in the cheerleading program) and handles himself with class and always manages to put the best interests of the kids at the forefront" according to NFF President Leonard Genova. Stackpole has emphasized fundamental football development, coaching education and sportsmanship since taking over. "I've had the privilege of coaching in the organization under Mike's leadership and I can tell you first hand he manages to treat all the players, parents and coaches with respect and makes the kids the focal point," said Genova. Stackpole's coaching career is varied. He has coached at the youth level - five years with the Brooklyn Hurricanes and 11 with the Mustangs, the scholastic level when he was a defensive assistant to legendary high school coach Vinnie O'Connor at St. Francis Prep and for 20 years has been affiliated with the New York City Fire Department football team, spending the last five years as its head coach. NFF Vice President Frank Luisi said that "the Mustang organization is truly blessed to have someone like Mike Stackpole at the helm. He's dedicated, professional and has a real understanding of the game and never sacrifices sportsmanship for winning. He is a real role model and represents all that is right about youth football and I am proud to present him with the 2007 award."
For more information about the NFF contact their offices at 541-4710 or e-mail the organization at nffli@optonline.net
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