ROCHESTER, NY (607NewsNow) — Mack, Founder of the Prince Jakim & Dominique Summer Basketball Camp and the GIAC Firebirds girls’ basketball program, was given recognition and the keys to a new car on Thursday, November 5th, 2026.

Bob Johnson Mazda in Rochester hosted the celebration as Mack was joined by joined by his family, staff, and athletes and presented the new car, a Mazda CX-90. Mack is one of five coaches who have been honored nationwide through Mazda’s “Coaches Who Move Us” program, giving acknowledgment to volunteer and part-time coaches dedicate themselves to their teams and communities.

At the event, Coach Rahmel Mack said, “The responsibility of coaching is bigger than the sport. The sport is really just a vehicle to teach these kids they can achieve their aspirations.”

Photo showing Coach Rahmel Mack receiving the keys to his new vehicle, photo from Bob Johnson Mazda Dealership.

During the presentation of the vehicle Ian Love, General Manager, Bob Johnson Mazda said, “Sorry for getting emotional, it was just amazing to see how many people love and care about Rahmel by making the trip up from Ithaca.”