Sunshine Coast’s best coach: Kenny Greenway from Caloundra Sharks wins vote

The votes are in after a mammoth poll of fans, clubs, parents, players and more and the Sunshine Coast’s best coach has been crowned. READ HIS REACTION HERE

After only taking on the role a few years ago, top-tier sports lover Kenny Greenway has been crowned the Sunshine Coast’s best coach.

The Daily compiled a list of 70 finalists to find out which Sunshine Coast sports coach was the most regarded star by clubs, fans, players, parents and the wider sporting community.

Caloundra Sharks under 18s rugby league coach Kenny Greenway took out the title, polling 13 per cent of the votes.

Greenway’s triumph was a remarkable feat after the 40 year old only took up coaching in 2015.

“It's really quite surprising to be honest but it’s definitely nice to have been recognised,” Greenway said.

“It’s cool to have people voting for you as it means you’re doing the right things for the kids and to know I have that support of the players and parents is great.

“In my team I’ve got a really good bunch of parents who believe in the kids and believe in what us as coaches are doing.”

Head coach Kenny Greenway giving order to his under 18s Caloundra Sharks rugby league team.

Greenway said he became a coach to stay involved in club and community sport.

“Growing up I played a range of sports so I’m absolutely hooked on that team aspect that comes with it,” he said.

“I’m a bit older now so not being able to play but to still be involved is a big thing.

“I’ve built up a really good relationship with the boys so it’s good to see them do well and they really are a great group of young men.”

Head coach Kenny Greenway and his under 18s Caloundra Sharks rugby league team celebrate winning the Sunshine Coast 9s tournament.

The Sharks under 18s team were able to take out the Sunshine Coast 9s tournament before finishing in fourth position in the regular season.

Greenway said it had been a great achievement for the team and the club as a whole.

“We were knocked out in the second round of the semi finals but I’ve coached a fair few of the boys that I’m with now from juniors and majority of them had never played finals footy before,” he said.

“For us to have the season that we had after the under 18s last year didn't win a game is a real win for us and the club moving forward.”

Originally published as Sunshine Coast’s best coach: Kenny Greenway from Caloundra Sharks wins vote