On behalf of the coaches and players of the Nassau County Champion Big Red football team, I would like to extend a very big thank you to all of the people of Glen Cove for your support during our championship season! This year, the team dared to "dream big," and with the support of the community, those dreams came true!

From our first game at Roslyn, to the last at Hofstra, our team was cheered on by the best fans on Long Island. Your inspiration given to the team during our last drive in the Long Island championship, and the pride and praise given to them during the parade and rally after the game, was just overwhelming!

I would be remiss, if I did not thank the following people: the parents of the players, and the spouses of the coaches for all the time they have given to the football team; the Booster Club for their unending support; the Glen Cove Jr. Football Association for being the building block; Mayor Tom Suozzi and the City Council for the ceremony and rally held for the team; the Glen Cove Fire Department for the ride into the city; and the local newspapers for all the publicity the team has received; Valley Sports for the championship shirts we will wear so proudly!

Once again, I thank you and appreciate everything Glen Cove has done for its champions!

Peter Kopecky

Head Coach