Compeer Rochester recognizes the importance of coaches and teachers who mentor young people in schools. Every year they choose one coach who exemplifies the principles of mentorship, sportsmanship and commitment to students and community, on and off the field of play. This year, Churchville-Chili’s Varsity Cross Country and Indoor Track coach Paul Glor was named the Democrat and Chronicle’s Compeer Rochester Section V Coach of the Year for 2014.
“I feel very honored to be recognized for coaching and working with students here at Churchville-Chili,” says Glor. “I enjoy coming to school every day and having the chance to be a positive role model for others. It isn’t ‘work’ when you get a chance to do something you love, and I truly love teaching and coaching.”
The award was presented by D & C Sports Editor Steve Bradley and Syracuse University Orange legendary head men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim at the 25th annual Ben R. Giambrone/Compeer Rochester Sports Luncheon, which was attended by 500-plus local sports professionals, educators, community supporters and local dignitaries.
Glor was nominated by Churchville-Chili’s Athletics Director Mike Murray, who says, “Paul is an outstanding role model and highly respected by students. He’s extremely organized, always positive; a one-of-a-kind person deserving of this and many other awards.”
In addition to his coaching duties, Glor is advisor to the National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring Advisor, serves as a Mentor Teacher, runs intramurals, chaperones athletic events, is on a great number of committees, and goes above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis. He serves as an instructor for First Aid, CPR and AED trainings; organizes and directs the James Francis/Andrea Kofahl 5K race; is involved in the Ogden Community Beginner’s 5K Training Program and is a Race Assistant for the Set Free 5K at Roberts Wesleyan College, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor.
“It was a great experience getting to meet Coach Boeheim and to be a part of the Compeer luncheon,” says Glor. “Their organization does a really nice job helping students and adults in the community find positive mentors. There are many positive things happening here at Churchville-Chili related to mentoring and I am happy to help be a part of some of them.”
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