In 2001 the C.I. Most Valuable Player Award was created in honor of Ed Prohofsky for his groundbreaking initiatives in the development of the Minnesota Adapted Athletics Association (M.A.A.A.).
Ed Prohofsky, as an adapted physical education teacher, listened to the voices of his students who requested the same opportunity to participate in high school sports as regular athletes. As its “Founding Father”, Ed provided the leadership in the establishment of the athletic conference, the Minnesota Association for Adapted Athletics which offered season and state tournament play. Because of Mr. Prohofsky’s vision and leadership, the Minnesota State High School League adopted this unique, “one of a kind” interscholastic high school athletic program.
One student from the C.I. division will be awarded this top honor each year.
Criteria:
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- The athlete needs to have competed in at least 2 of the 3 adapted team sports.
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- The athlete needs to have competed at a high level.
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- The athlete needs to have demonstrated play that was vital to the success of his/her team’s success.
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- The athlete needs to have demonstrated good sportsmanship.
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- The athlete needs to have demonstrated positive leadership.
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- Consideration will be given to positive school contributions.
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- The athlete needs to be a senior.
Tony LeBahn (P.I.) & Ed Prohofsky (C.I.) MVP Awards Nomination Form (Google Docs)