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Coach Toms 30 years spotlighted
Family, friends, players surprise soccer coach
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FPCA soccer players Clark Sukaratana and Ricky Gilliard present a photo of the 2014 girls and boys team to coach Tom Sukaratana, Clarks father, on May 16. - photo by Patty Leon
Tom Sukaratana was recognized by his peers and soccer players on May 16 during a surprise recognition party honoring his more than 30 years of dedication to the sport here.Sukaratana has coached for the Hinesville Soccer Association, entering its 31st season and is also the head coach at First Presbyterian Christian Academy.“I am normally a good Sherlock Holmes, but this time I was totally caught off guard. I didn’t know nothing about it. I thought we were going to a ceremony for my wife,” Sukaratana said.
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