Strathmore Scorpions tactician bags January's SJAK coach of the month gong

Meshack Senge, the man behind the success of Scorpions ladies’ hockey team at Strathmore University, is the StarTimes Sports Journalist Association of Kenya Coach of the Month of January.

Senge, a former Kenya international men’s hockey team player, is the third coach to win the coveted award after trailblazing Dennis Mwanja of the Kenya Lioness Rugby team and NCPB's Brian Mathews in November and December respectively.

Scorpions have also qualified as Kenya’s representatives for the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC).

Speaking during the presentation, Senge noted: “It hasn’t sunk in yet, I mean, winning the title with the team for the first time since I took over in 2009 is an amazing feeling, such a great feeling I must admit.

The unprecedented victory coupled with this StarTimes award, will go a long way towards elevating our confidence levels for future achievements,” said Senge. 

On his part, Mike Okinyi, chairman of the award committee and SJAK secretary, thanked StarTimes Kenya for their continued support towards development of sports in the country.

“Coaches are truly the unsung heroes of sport given that most of the credit for success goes to players,” Okinyi added.

With the recognition, Senge walked home with Ksh. 100,000 prize money, a 55-inch StarTimes Smart television set and a glittering trophy engraved with his name.