FAIRFAX COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

FAIRFAX COUNTY FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM

DATE

/ 12/7/2007

PLAYER NOMINEE

/ Marcus Denham /

WEIGHT CLASS

& DIVISION

/

75 American

MAILING

ADDRESS

/ 10910 Clara Barton Court
Fairfax, VA 22032 / PLAYER’S
PHONE NO. / 703 426-4181

CLUB

/ Braddock Road Youth Club / TEAM NAME / Rams

SCHOOL

/ Bonnie Brae Elementary School / GRADE / 5

SCHOOL CONTACT

/ Ms. Michele Carlson / CONTACT’S
PHONE NO. / 703-321-3900/3939

HEAD COACH

/ Bob Fitzpatrick / COACH’S
PHONE NO. / 703 266-1016

FOOTBALL POSITIONS PLAYED:

/ Quarterback, Wingback, Strong Safety

LEADERSHIP:

(ON & OFF THE FIELD) / Always wanting to learn and do more, Marcus was the offensive leader and was as productive on defense. Because of his hard work he gained the respect and admiration of all the team and parents. On the field he is in command. He would adjust a player who was out of position or remind them of the play before continuing the snap. He would remind players of changes that had been made in the offense or defense during practice. Marcus knows where every player is supposed to be on every down. Off the field, he displays his leadership in at school with superior academics. In addition, Marcus’ parents are both in the Army and know what it takes to make a good soldier and a good citizen, taking on many responsibilities and chores at home, especially since his mother is currently deployed in Iraq. He is a very conscientious and a very intelligent young man.

SEASON STATISTICS:

/ Scored 6 of the 11 rushing touchdowns and threw for a score as well. Although other offensive and defensive statistics were not kept, Marcus would be at the top in yardage gained and near or at the top in tackles. Defenses would make significant adjustments to stop him on offense.

SPORTSMANSHIP:

(ON & OFF THE FIELD) / Marcus is very competitive; however, he is as gracious in defeat as he is in celebrating a victory. He keeps his head up when things are not going well and maintains a level disposition when things are going well, setting an example for the other players.

OTHER SPORT ACTIVITIES:

/ Track and Field; Member of Fairfax Police Youth Club Track Club.
Currently holds 7 team records (50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 1,600m). Voted male MVP (2007) of team (160 team members).
BRYC basketball (house and select) 3 seasons
BRYC soccer(house and select) 3 seasons

EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

/ According to Ms. Michele Carlson, Marcus’ teacher, he is one of the top students academically and is a leader in class. He is well-liked by his classmates, conscientious, and polite. One of the notable things Marcus does is to act as a mentor to students with special needs. He assists them with note-taking and other classroom activities and assignments, helping them to keep up in their work.

COMMUNITY AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES:

/ Attends Ft. Belvoir Church


In the box below, provide one or a maximum two paragraphs describing why the nominated player should be chosen Player of the Year:

My reason for nominating Marcus Denham, as player of the year, is not only his athletic skills but his leadership on and off the field. He has demonstrated a high proficiency of skill level in football, as well as in soccer and track. His leadership abilities are just as important in the success of his teams, going beyond his excellent athletic capabilities. In his school activities, Marcus is also a leader academically and through his conduct and character. Additionally, he provides support and assistance for classmates with special needs, helping them to succeed in the classroom as well. Despite the hardship of having his mother deployed to Iraq, he has helped his dad and sisters with many responsibilities at home, while also finding the time to enjoy sports and other activities as any youngster should. Marcus is a very talented young man with a bright future ahead of him.

SUBMITTED BY:

/ Bob Fitzpatrick / PHONE NO. / 703 266 1016

POSITION:

/ Head Coach / eMAIL: /

CLUB COMMISSIONER ENDORSEMENT:

I have prepared and/or reviewed the preceding nomination and believe to the best of my knowledge that it is a true and fair representation of the named player. I endorse the candidate and request the selection committee consider the player for Player of the Year honors.

CLUB COMMISSIONER:

/ Bob Fitzpatrick, Commissioner
Braddock Road Youth Club Football / PHONE NO. / 703-266-1016

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