Boys varsity soccer coach Dave Greene was named the 2018 MACS Richard Bartos Memorial Boys Coach of the Year—an honor given to the best coach in Maryland each year— Feb. 5. Green was presented with the award at the MACS All State Banquet. After 40 years of coaching and 10 state championships, this was just Greene’s first time receiving this honor.

While Greene was proud to personally receive the award, he believes it belongs to the entire team.

“I’m thrilled that our entire group received this recognition,” Greene said. “On a more personal note, there are many wonderful coaches and to be selected amongst those is humbling to say the least.”

The team won another state championship this year under Greene’s leadership, and it came as no surprise to his players that he received the award. Captain Natan Rosen was excited that Greene’s extra work has been recognized on a larger scale. Rosen attended the event along with the three other team members who received all state recognition.

“It’s amazing to see that all the hard work that he put in with individual players and the entire team has paid off,” Rosen said. “I’m glad I was able to be a part of what ended up being an award-filled year for him and the team.”

For Greene, the award has inspired him to become an even better coach for his players.

“Coaching is always about the players and how you guide them, inspire them, and direct them to perform at their very best,” Greene said. “I believe our players want to repeat the same feeling they had at the end of the past season. It’s hard to do, but that’s the goal.”

At the banquet, Rosen received first team all state honors, midfielders Ian Poe and Ryan Jones received second team honors, and midfielder Thomas Mande was an honorable mention. Girls goalkeeper Katie Stender-Moore and defender Morgan Wiese also both made first team all state.