Central District Baseball Coaches Association

2016-2017 Frank Cozze Senior Scholarship Application Information

Frank Cozze taught and coached baseball at Thomas Worthington High School from 1968 until his retirement in 1994. Over the years, his teams compiled a record of 427-292, 12 OCC Championships, 4 District Championships, and one State Title in 1981. Coach Cozze was a member of the Ohio State 1966 NCAA National Championship Baseball Team and was inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, as well as the Central District Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He will be remembered for his love of teaching and coaching, and his passion for America’s greatest pastime, baseball.

Guidelines for Applicants

1.) Graduating Senior with acceptance to an accredited college or technical school.

2.) High School GPA of 3.25 minimum on a 4.00 scale.

3.) Respected by his/her peers and teachers as making a positive contribution to the school and community. (Two recommendation letters required: Guidance Counselor and Principal)

4.) A member of any varsity sport for a minimum of two years with preference given to a baseball or softball player.

5.) Any CDBCA Head Coach can nominate one senior student-player, IF there are no coaches sons or daughters graduating in a given year or that does not meet the application requirements.

6.) Preference will be given to the son/daughter of a head coach or an assistant coach who has been a member of the CDBCA for five consecutive years leading up to the graduation date.

7.) There will be one annual scholarship given, but no more than two scholarships awarded. The CDBCA Executive Board will determine the recipient(s).

8.) Deadline Date: March 15, 2017

Applications must be sent to:

CDBCA Secretary

Drew Kirby

Elgin High School

1150 Keener Rd. South

Marion, OH 43302

Documents will also be accepted electronically - Submit to:

9.) The recipient(s) will receive a $200.00 - $500.00 (depending on the number of applicants each year) check, which will be presented at the CDBCA All-Star Game in May at Olentangy Liberty High School.

CDBCA is associated with the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association, serving Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union Counties.