Emile Joseph "Jace" Lacoste IV was the older brother and hero of Paul Lacoste, and according to Paul, is the driving force behind his unyielding determination to succeed. On August 30, 1995, while on his way to Starkville to see Paul make his first start at middle linebacker for the Bulldogs, Jace was involved in a car accident and died shortly thereafter. He was 28. Jace was well known for his many accomplishments on and off the athletic field. A 1990 cum laude graduate of Mississippi State, Jace was an All-SEC decathlete, president of the M-club and member of the MSU Hall of Fame. He was also a student senator, an All-SEC Scholar-Athlete, and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key Honor Societies. Jace went on to receive his Masters degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College in 1993 and was preparing to enroll in the University of Mississippi Physical Therapy program at the time of his death. Although very accomplished in his short 28 years, Jace is most remembered by those who loved him for his infectious smile, his larger-than-life personality and his ability to live life to the fullest. Jace was blessed not only with God-given talent, he also had something even better to go along with it - he had heart. When Jace did something, he put every ounce of dedication he had into it - whether it was studying, throwing a discus, or letting his family and friends know how much he loved them. Jace was not just a hero to Paul, he was a hero to most who knew him. That is why the Jace Lacoste Athlete of the Year award is given to our most highly regarded athlete. Only one that possesses these characteristics is deemed worthy of what is Paul Lacoste Sports' most prestigious award.

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The legend award is given out each year to an adult athlete in the fitness training program who has had outstanding results accomplishing their goals and in return have made it possible for many others to obtain theirs. Their constant determination and commitment make them a legend to many that have trained with them as well as the PLS coaching staff.

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Individuals who are named Athletes of Mass Destruction are truely unique. These athletes not only possess outstanding dedication and work ethic, but they also possess incredible athletic ability and leadership skills that allow them to take control of entire games. These are the athletes that opposing coaches and players always want to keep an eye on. Losing track of them during a game, even for a split second, can destroy an entire game plan.

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The Team Victor award is given throughout the year to athletes who have demonstrated the highest levels of dedication, commitment, and intensity through the entire training cycle. These are the type athletes a coach wants as the foundation of his or her team. Get enough of these athletes together and wins are going to pile up quick.

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