Mike Soucy is much more than a softball coach to his community in Irma, Alberta (pop. 457). Mike has been coaching softball for over 15 years sharing his passion for the game and helping to grow the game at all levels. Irma consistently sends teams in most age categories to Provincial Championships in large part due to Mike’s efforts as a coach, manager, fundraiser, groundskeeper, community doer and most of all as an ambassador of the game.

As a coach, Mike fully develops all of his athletes. He has taught them the importance of being a good teammate and a good person. He has taught them to always believe in themselves. These are qualities that will assist his players in all aspects of life. This year, seven players coached by Mike competed for a place on the Junior Men’s National Team with six players making the team. Quite an accomplishment! The 2012 season was capped off with Mike leading his Irma Tigers to the gold medal at the U18 Men’s Canadian Championship but there were many team successes prior to this at various Provincial Championships, Alberta Summer Games and Western Canadian Championships over the years.

Mike exemplifies the qualities of an excellent coach by making the game fun and developing all his players to be great people and outstanding athletes. His passion and dedication in growing the game is unwavering! Softball Canada is very pleased to recognize Mike Soucy as the 2012 Home Run Sports Coach of the Year.