Coach Sue Award and Wall of Honor

The “Coach Sue Award” is a tribute to Susan’s incomparable four decades of service to the Pine Hill Youth Association.

“Coach Sue” volunteered as a team scorekeeper, coach, and manager through her years, in addition to serving on the organization’s Executive Board as Treasurer and Vice President. She coached both girls and boys in softball, baseball, and soccer. Susan worked tirelessly to help with organizing parades, hosting tournaments, and chairing successful fundraising efforts for the association, including craft shows, fairs, and local business sponsorships.

Susan’s unprecedented dedication and service inspired others to give back to the association every day, in every way. After her passing, the “Coach Sue Award” was a first-of-its kind tribute, which was created to honor the dedicated group of coaches who support the Pine Hill Youth Association.

The award reads:

“The recipient of this award is a person with longevity, dedication, admiration, and love for the Pine Hill Youth Association. Through the eyes of “Coach Sue,” you did everything and anything for the children and the program.”

Recipients receive a plaque on “Opening Day” and their names are placed on the “Coach Sue Wall,” which serves as a constant reminder that they each upheld the commitment of “Coach Sue.”

Coach Sue Monument

In honor of 4 decades of unparalleled volunteerism and service to the Pine Hill Youth Association, “Coach Sue” received eternal recognition at her second home, the Joey Green Complex.

Dedicated in April 2011 on “Opening Day,” the PHYA Executive Board unveiled the “Coach Sue Monument” in loving memory of Susan to her family and friends. This monument commemorates her unwavering positivity and focus on developing local youth to excel at sportsmanship and teamwork.

Thanks to this wonderful gesture, Susan will never miss another “Opening Day,” as she will always be at Joey Green in spirit, with a front row seat along the fence.

Susan’s passion for coaching the youth of her town blossomed into a 39-year involvement with the Pine Hill Youth Association, first as a scorekeeper then a team manager. A pillar in the community and affectionately known to all as “Coach Sue,” she has touched the lives of hundreds of girls and boys in the sports of softball, soccer, and baseball. Susan also held multiple leadership positions throughout the years with the PHYA organization, most recently as Vice President.

In honor of 4 decades of unparalleled volunteerism and service to the Pine Hill Youth Association, “Coach Sue” received eternal recognition at her second home, the Joey Green Complex.

Dedicated in April 2011 on “Opening Day,” the PHYA Executive Board unveiled the “Coach Sue Monument” in loving memory of Susan to her family and friends. This monument commemorates her unwavering positivity and focus on developing local youth to excel at sportsmanship and teamwork.

Thanks to this wonderful gesture, Susan will never miss another “Opening Day,” as she will always be at Joey Green in spirit, with a front row seat along the fence.

Susan’s passion for coaching the youth of her town blossomed into a 39-year involvement with the Pine Hill Youth Association, first as a scorekeeper then a team manager. A pillar in the community and affectionately known to all as “Coach Sue,” she has touched the lives of hundreds of girls and boys in the sports of softball, soccer, and baseball. Susan also held multiple leadership positions throughout the years with the PHYA organization, most recently as Vice President.

The monument reads:

“COACH SUE”

You freely gave of your time and talent
to teach us how to play.

With patience and encouragement,
you guided us each day.

You said, “Winning is not everything –
above all else have fun.”

Whether win or lose, as our coach,
you will always be #1.