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When you think of youth sports in the city of Helena, Scott Verner’s name comes to mind as quick as anyone due to his service to the community.

The athletics supervisor for the city of Helena’s Parks and Rec Department, Verner is in charge of all athletics run by the city of Helena, meaning he handles the organization and work for youth sports in the city.

That includes a special fall season of football that included championship and runner-up finishes for several teams.

It is a position he does with joy and one he has been in for the past four years, while he has been with the city’s parks and rec department for a little more than 11 years.

“I am responsible for electing our volunteer coaches, working with other parks to create game schedules and coordinating officials for our park,” he said. “I enjoy helping create fun and competitive youth leagues to compete against the surrounding communities.”

Nearby residents for 31 years, Verner and his wife both attended and graduated from Homewood High School before eventually getting married in 1991. They now have been married 33 years and have three sons, two of which are married, while they also have two granddaughters.

Verner said he loves to help families have a competitive and fun time in Helena when it comes to youth sports, as he has dedicated his life to the matter for the majority of his career.