Dedication, loyalty, hard work, putting others first and community over self. In other words, the foundation stands for what personifies Kenneth T. Le Grice, “Coach Ken”. 

To understand this organization, appreciating the man who inspired it is key. The values mentioned above are just a few that come to mind. 

What does the name Ken Le Grice mean to people? To some a loving husband, a father, a brother, a grandfather, a confidant, and a coach. These words may seem simple but, to the people in Ken's life, those words were and continue to be, so much more. 

To me, he was first and foremost a father, a confidant, and then a coach. Those are the roles he played in my life. He was the most exceptional man I have ever known. I realize coming from me that may seem a bit biased, but let me describe to you what he meant to others. 

Ken Le Grice was a 38-year Police Veteran, 35 of those were with the Brockton Police Department, proudly serving his community. The majority of his career was in the Detective Unit where he was undercover then working his way up to Chief of Detectives.

 His service to the community did not stop at the Police Department. In his spare time he got the name “Coach”. Coach Ken began his softball journey with Little League and he then went on to coach high school, finishing his coaching career at Stonehill College.

Throughout his journey, he made sure no child who wanted to play softball was left behind. He would pick up those kids who didn’t have rides; he would help with the costs associated with the sport if families were unable to afford it and he would make sure they were the best player and person they could be. He never once boasted or even mentioned what he did for families. It was not until he passed and the foundation began that I started to learn of how he helped so many others over his years of coaching.

Softball created a bond between him and his daughters, a bond that was needed for all of them in this busy life. It allowed him to continue doing what he loved - helping the community. He was an amazing Coach, Police Officer, Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Confidant. This is what made him Coach Ken.

Katie (Le Grice) Egan