By Gary Jaramillo
Well, it’s as if what Margaret Stanley has done is just no big deal, a least to her.
She’s won three state titles as Socorro High Girls Golf Coach, but before those title wins were even a thought in the back of her mind, she was winning three Socorro High Girls Golf titles as a student and player on her dad’s team in the 80’s.
Her family has been THE golf family of Socorro for many years now.
She says her dad has four championships and often kids her about only having three so far. So far – are the key words here. She’s got a long way to go in her position as coach, and it’s obvious just standing there with her on the course that she loves golf, her girls and just being there.
It’s just too easy to see it in her eyes and smile. There’s no doubt there are more championships right around the corner. They’re just won there first tournament last weekend quite easily, and Margaret says she has some very talented young ladies coming up really soon. When I asked if she believes they’ll win state this year, she smiled at me and said “I’m not allowed to speak about that.”
But I’ve got a feeling that she’s got a feeling that might be the case.
That being said, it was no surprise to anyone in golfing circles when they heard that Margaret had been named Region Eight Coach of the Year for Golf.
Her competition includes men and women who coach in every city and school in the Region. To be picked among all of those talented men and women coaches is a true accomplishment and testament to constant hard work and knowledge on the course with her student players.
It’s very obvious the girls who play for Margaret love her and are willing to do whatever it takes to bring home individual and team championships at each tournament.
The 2010 National Convention where Margaret will be acknowledged will be in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from June 19th to June 23rd at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center.
Margaret says that she was asked to give a presentation at the event and will do her presentation on making golf fun when you’re out there playing. For those of you who don’t know Margaret, she’s a bit of a free spirit and her personality is one that immediately makes you her friend. She’s one of those bright spots in life that makes visiting with her a special occasion.
It’s hard to say when she’ll have more championships under her belt than “Doc” (her daddy), but when the time comes I’m sure they’ll celebrate together and enjoy every minute of it. How much better can something like that get? Not much.
Congratulations to you Margaret, make us proud in South Dakota as you have done here, and have some fun along the way. We’ll be following the team and covering your progress along the way.
We hope all of the Socorro Warrior Lady Golfers have a great year in the sun.
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