It should come as no surprise that this year’s recipient encompasses and embodies, to its fullest, the traits that this award represents on-and-off the football field. He is dedicated, considerate, hard-working and sincere. He’s a motivator, comrade and leader; but most of all, he is humble, respected, and loved by his peers.
This player’s love for the game of football is as obvious to anyone as is his very existence. He is strong…not only physically, but strong-willed; he knows no boundaries and his loyalty to his teammates and coaches is unparalleled.
Injuries don’t stop this player or slow him down either. It took head surgery to keep him off the playing field last year, but it proved to be just another force he would have to overpower and defeat. During the few times that he was unable to take the field, that didn’t keep him away from the game or his teammates. Instead, he seized the opportunity to contribute by coaching and offering advice to his defensive teammates from the sidelines.
Although this award does not consider as part of its criteria a player’s skill or talent, to not mention his achievements and successes at this time would undermine his commitment over the years. This player joined the North Edmonton Minor Football Association in 2004 at the Peewee level and has been an unwavering Seahawk since. His commitment and dedication to this sport is evidenced by the 6 awards he has amassed over that time period with the Seahawks: ‘MVP’, ‘Top Rookie’, and 4-time ‘Best Defensive Player’. This player also participates in high school football with the Archbishop O’Leary Spartans, where in 2008 he was awarded ‘Rookie of the Year’ and just a few weeks ago was the recipient of the ‘Spartan Attitude’ award.
I am proud and it has been my privilege, to speak of and describe to you such a respectable, reputable and deserving young man.
This year’s recipient of the Craig Fey Memorial Award is…Jonathan Maddalena.
Mirella Horner
Director
N.E.M.F.A.
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