Montgomery resident Ann Aman named Girls on the Run Remarkable Coach of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ann Aman has been named as a Remarkable Coach of the Year for Girls on the Run for South Central Alabama. She was presented with this honor on Tuesday, August 30. Ann has worked with program since its beginnings. Ann is an alum of Saint James School, graduating in 2001. She has coached girls at Saint James School grades 3 – 5. The girls meet and practice on the Saint James campus in the afternoons.
According to Girls on the Run South Central Alabama executive director Jenny Roth, “In 2022, Girls on the Run International recognized outstanding volunteers nationally through the Girls on the Run Remarkable Volunteer Awards. Ann Aman was one of the volunteers from across the country honored for her commitment to serve girls and help them build essential life skills. Ann has volunteered to coach a team of girls at Saint James School every school year since Girls on the Run South Central Alabama began in 2015. She has impacted so many girls’ lives and we are beyond grateful for her.”
When asked what this program and this award mean to her, Ann stated, “Being a Girls on the Run coach is one of the most worthwhile things I’ve ever done. It is a bright spot in my week to be able to meet with the girls, watch them learn, gain confidence and get stronger. The lessons learned and connections made have impacted me over the years. I am truly honored to be recognized by such an outstanding organization. However, this award doesn’t belong to just me. It belongs to the many hands and hearts that have helped me coach each season! Girls on the Run is so much FUN!”
The mission of Girls on the Run is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using running as part of an experience-based curriculum.
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