Ohio Galaxies FC is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Vincent J. Kohen Memorial Scholarships. This year’s winners are Tanya Hennen and Josh Kellner.
The Vincent J. Kohen Memorial Scholarship Fund was set up to honor Mr. Kohen and recognize graduating seniors who show qualities similar to those exhibited by Mr. Kohen: leadership; hard work; and the determination to achieve their best both on and off the soccer field.
Tanya Hennen
Tanya Hennen is a 2012 graduate of Bellbrook High School. Tanya played for Ohio Galaxies FC from 2007-2012 and was coached in the OGFC program by Tom Robey and Courtney Sirmans. Tanya played on the Bellbrook varsity team for 3 years, serving as the team captain her junior and senior year. Her soccer accomplishments include first team Division I all area and first team SWBL. Tanya was significantly involved in her school and community as demonstrated by her commitment to student government, National Honor Society, youth soccer and a variety of school and community based organizations. Tanya will be attending Wright State University this fall where she plans to major in middle childhood education and play club soccer.
Josh Kellner
Josh Kellner is a 2012 graduate of Springboro High School. Josh played for Ohio Galaxies FC from 2007-2012 and was coaching in the OGFC program by Neil Daniels, Todd Beall and Damion Blackburn. Josh played on the Springboro varsity team for 3 years. He was first team all conference, second team all region, varsity captain his junior and senior year and a member of the Ohio South 2009 and 2010 state teams. Josh’s school and community involvement included student council, Southwest Church youth group, Make a Difference Club, Kick-off Mentors, and Upward soccer to name a few. Josh will be attending Otterbein University and playing soccer for the NCAA Division III Cardinals.
Vince Kohen was a pioneer in the early days of soccer in the Dayton area, and his vision and leadership helped this region become one of the most successful youth soccer areas in the country. Vince Kohen will long be remembered for his passion for helping kids, through the game of soccer, and for building the foundation for Dayton area club soccer. His legacy continues with his players who have moved into the coaching ranks and now pass these same traits on to the youth players of this generation. Vince Kohen passed away September 17th, 2010.
