Frank Archer Quotes

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Mr. George Allen, a prominent Elmvale citizen,  worked with Frank until 1986.
“Frank was instrumental in providing the ideas and leadership to create an atmosphere that captured the will of others." "Frank would get the ball rolling and because people believed in Frank and his ability to get things done would come out of the woodwork to help." 

John Trace:  (Team member 1974-75 Juvenile Champions)
“Frank had the respect of all the team members and was a very good teacher of skills and motivator of both the team and individuals…Minor hockey coaches and executives should be judged by the number of positive impacts they have on the young people in their programs. With this as the measuring stick Frank would be near the top of the list.”

Mike Townes  (from his written testimonial re his support for Frank as a Builder Inductee)
“Frank was one of the main people keeping Elmvale Minor Hockey going during my playing years in the organization. He held almost every position in the Elmvale minor hockey system. He was the glue that held things together and was one of the best organizers I have ever known. He found coaches, ran fundraisers, booked ice time, found sponsors for equipment and sweaters and solved problems when needed… Frank was one of the leading forces bringing artificial ice to the Elmvale arena. It allowed us to get on the ice sooner and stay playing later … There are few people that I know that gave more to Elmvale Minor Hockey and in the public school sports department than Frank Archer.”

Tommy Van Natter (SSHHoF  Athlete Inductee 2018) in his written testimonial re his support for Frank as a Builder Inductee
“Frank Archer was a positive and pivotal role model and influence in my life… Frank Archer Principal, Coach and Mentor was vital in the success of many Elmvale citizens and instilled in us the principles of responsibility, commitment and hard work…

 

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