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2002 Hawai'i Lacrosse Invitational

Don Gladstone Award

The Don Gladstone Award was established in 1992 in memory of Don Gladstone. Between 1992 & 1999, the award was given to the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Since the year 2000, the award has been presented to individuals who have selflessly dedicated a great amount of their lives to the promotion and enjoyment of lacrosse. In the inaugural 1991 Hawai'i Lacrosse Invitational, Don played defense with the Haole Lacrosse Club from British Columbia, Canada. He was a stellar field and box lacrosse performer and an outstanding individual. He played on the Richmond Outlaws Junior A box lacrosse team at age 24, and twice went to the Canadian championships. Dan R. Coronel, Jr. Receiving the 2002 Don Gladstone Trophy from Tournament Director Mark Tarone. Photo: John Strohsacker Don died suddenly in the summer of 1992. The Hawai'i Lacrosse Club is extremely proud to carry on Don's spirit through the annual presentation of the Don Gladstone Award. Dan R. Coronel, Jr. is the recipient of the 2002 Don Gladstone Award. As a player, coach, league director and referee, Dan has always provided outstanding leadership to the sport of lacrosse. Simply put, Dan makes lacrosse happen throughout the world, with particular focus on the western United States and Pacific Rim. In recent years, Dan's efforts have focused on growing lacrosse in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Las Vegas by providing guidance to youth, high school, collegiate and post-collegiate programs in these areas. Part of his guidance includes organization and certification of referees for programs in these areas. While the amount of time that Dan donates to lacrosse is very impressive, the manner in which he conducts himself is equally as impressive. He brings wonderful humor and tremendous positive energy to all of his lacrosse endeavors. In doing so, he has brought Grand SMILES to the faces of countless lacrosse enthusiasts. Included in his long list of accomplishments are:  • Helped establish the Men's Lacrosse Team at Loyola Marymount University and served as Assistant Coach in 1989.  • Served as the Head Coach of University of Southern California Men's Lacrosse Team 1990-1992.  • Former President of the Los Angeles Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, Inc.  • Officiated youth & masters games at the 1994 World Games in Manchester, England.  • Elected District Ten NILOA (National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association) Representative & in that role helped arrange national insurance coverage for NILOA members; additionally, helped bring about the successful merger of NILOA and U.S. Lacrosse, Inc.  • Officiated masters games at the 1998 World Games in Baltimore, Maryland.  • Helped establish the Lax Vegas lacrosse tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.  • Officiated the 1999 European Championships and received a championship medallion from Lord Mayor of Manchester.  • Selected as the first alternate for officiating the 2002 World Games in Perth, Australia.  • Served as a lacrosse consultant for various TV shows & films, including "American Pie."  • Current Director of LA County & Santa Barbara County referee certification for collegiate & post-collegiate leagues.  • Current Chief Referee & Board of Director for Orange County Youth Lacrosse Association conducting training for middle school and high school programs. This association has grown to include 12 middle school programs & greater than 20 varsity programs, and the association is in position for significant future growth in the coming years.  • Head Men's Official for the Hawai'i Lacrosse Invitational 1993-Present and participated in the 1991 & 1992 Hawai'i tournaments as a player with the Southern California All-Stars. The Hawai'i Lacrosse Club is thrilled to recognize Dan Coronel's contributions to lacrosse by presenting him with the 2002 Don Gladstone Award. The Hawai'i Lacrosse Club bids a Big Mahalo Nui Loa to Dan for his tremendous support of the great game of lacrosse !!!

Don Gladstone Award Recipients
1992	Greg Gebhardt (G) of Upstate N.Y.
1993	Peter Smith (A) of Haole III Lacrosse Club
1994	Harry Jackson (A) of Hawai'i Lacrosse Club
1995	Howard Alperin (A) of Team California
1996	Gary Gait (M) of Geezers Lacrosse
1997	Gary Gait (M) of Team GB Lax
1998	Jake Bergey (M) of Marin Lacrosse Club
1999	Casey Powell (A) of Marin Lacrosse Club
2000	Founders of The Hawai'i Lacrosse Club Jay Bloom, Harry Jackson, & Jeff Kloetzel
2001	Kim Gray, East-West Lacrosse Ambassador
2002	Dan R. Coronel, Jr., Lacrosse Official & AmbassadorLas Vegas, Los Angeles, Hawai'i & Nearly Any Other Locale that Features a Top Notch Lacrosse Event.

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