Hussein was a Finalist in the TTE national Pride of Table Tennis Award for Coach of the Year following his award of the regional award he won last month. At a dinner in Nottingham co-inciding with the National Championships, Hussein, roared on by two car-loads of supporters, was announced as the national runner-up from a shortlist of three. He received his certificate from Alan Ransome OBE, former Chair of the ETTA and MD of Tees Sport.