Bryce Woods has been named Northern Inland Football's Newcastle Permanent Community Coach of the Year for 2020.
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Woods was nominated by Inverell FC for his commitment over the duration of his service to the club.
Bryce has been a coach with Inverell FC since his 11-year-old boy started playing football.
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His daughter also played in the under-9s and Bryce was actively involved with both teams.
As a coach he has focussed on giving every child the opportunity to play and formed a great connection with the players who responded well to his coaching.
"Bryce is all about fair play and creating a fun and inclusive environment that encouraged kids to have fun and want to come back every week," Inverell FC president James Sweeney said.
Bryce is all about fair play and creating a fun and inclusive environment that encouraged kids to have fun and want to come back every week.
- Inverell FC president James Sweeney
As well as coaching every week Bryce is also the club groundsman and has assisted in ensuring a group of volunteers arrive each week to set up and assist on match days.
His focus on skill development with each player, no matter their skill level or ability, has received compliments from parents of players who have not played football before about the way he encourages and supports the kids to develop their football skills.
Northern NSW Football Head of Football Development Peter Haynes said NNSWF were delighted to be able to recognise Woods' contribution.
"Coaching is one of the most important factors in the football experience had by our players," Haynes said.
"It is important that coaches like Bryce continue the great work they are doing at Inverell FC so that their players develop a love for the game and continue to have the best football experience possible."
Newcastle Permanent Tamworth Branch Manager Julie Callander congratulated Woods on becoming the recipient of the Newcastle Permanent Community Coach of the Year award for Northern Inland Football.
"Coaches are integral in nurturing and developing the skills of young players to reach their full potential," Callander said.
"Newcastle Permanent is committed to supporting community football across northern NSW and recognising those coaches who demonstrate a passion and dedication to developing their teams."
As the winner of their Zone's Community Coach of the Year award, Woods is now a nominee for Northern NSW Football's Annual Newcastle Permanent Community Coach of the Year award to be announced next week.
