This week's weplay Coach of the Week is passionate about coaching girls softball and basketball, and appreciates each and every player for her individual talents. Coach Marc Sirkin is from Trumbull, Connecticut where he coaches the Trumbull Little League Team, the Trumbull Racers.

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Coach Sirkin has been a youth coach for several years now. He has been coaching his daughter, currently in the minor leagues, for four. One of his favorite things about being a coach is being able to watch his players grow and improve from season to season. In fact, his main goal is to keep practices and games fun so that the girls continue to play season after season and eventually realize their potential.

Sirkin is also a remarkable coach for his ability to treat his players equally, despite their various levels of skill and dedication. When he was a child, he explained, he wasn't the best baseball player, but had tremendous passion for the sport. Then one game, when several starters on his team were absent, Sirkin finally got to show off his talent as a hitter, even earning compliments from coaches of the opposing team. Ever since that experience, he has learned to value each and every player, no matter what number she hits in the in the lineup .

"Thanks for picking me for Coach of the Week," Sirkin said. "It's an honor to have the opportunity to coach my girls about how to play softball, how to work hard and how to have fun. Our team this year worked incredibly hard and grew every time we hit the field."

Coach Sirkin believes in emphasizing fundamentals, self-esteem and fun, all of which are necessary for a successful team. And it seems to be working.

Be sure to check in on Coach Sirkin's blog for team updates as well as his profile for new media throughout the seasons.

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