My Name: Gary Powers
Team: 14 Bronze
Coaching Experience:
2003-2006 4 Years Greely JV Coach
2007-2014 8 Years Falmouth Varsity and JV Coach – started the program there. 2013 State Champions
2019-Present. Starting Program at GNG
14 Years on and off 14/16 Coach Maine Juniors
Playing Experience:
Played on various Men’s and Co-Ed teams in Boston and Maine
Played in Regional and National Men’s Tournaments
Played in local Men’s and Co-Ed leagues in Portland and Lewiston
Played in local sand court leagues in Portland and Gray
Coaches Outlook:
After filling in as a substitute coach the last two seasons, I am looking forward to a full season of coaching and working with the kids. Making sure they have fun, learn, and get better are my goals.
Why I Love Coaching:
I love working with the kids, being a positive role model, and giving them the confidence they can use in all aspects of their life. Seeing the kids get better, have fun, and enjoy their time on the court and knowing you had a small part in that, is a feeling that never gets old. I love joking with the kids and putting them at ease, so they are more relaxed on the court.
My Day Job:
I work for the US Postal Service at the Processing Center in Scarborough. I program machines that sort the mail, dealing with packages and flats/magazines. I oversee 8 different areas of processing, automated, mechanized, and manual sortation. I,be been with the Post Office for 34 years and hoping to retire in the next couple of years.
Hometown:
Bergenfield, New Jersey
Favorite Food:
Italian and Chinese food.
