Community Football Coach of the Year Tom Zwinnen (foreground) with his children and the Ngatapa Hurricanes team he coached this year. They are, back (from left): Jessica Arthur (manager) and Laura Gavin (junior football rep). Middle: Reuben Zwinnen, Kopara Te Rauna, Olivia Bayley, Jack Faram and Rawera Marks. Front: Toby Zwinnen, Sophie Zwinnen, Piripi Heeney, Tihi Carlson Kingi, Ruarakai Manuel and Te Arahi Clarke. Absent: Angus Redpath, Indie Kelleher and Pippa Tomlinson. Picture by Paul Rickard
Tom Zwinnen grew up in Belgium, home to some of the world’s best footballers, but he had to come to Gisborne for his talent as a junior football coach to be recognised.
This month Zwinnen, 47, was named the McDonald’s Community Football Coach of the Year.
New Zealand Football announced he was selected from the shortlist of regional finalists, who were chosen for showing dedication, commitmen...
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