Meaning & History. Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK.A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).ince the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).
American Council on Exercise. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit fitness certification, education and training provider with more than 60,000 certified professionals who hold more than 67,000 ACE certifications.
Updated 12 -06 -09. ACE Certification â Information and Benefits ! The ACE (Achieve, Certify, Educate) Coaching Certification Program is a program, developed. and designed to provide softball coaches of all levels â from beginning coaches to experienced. veterans â an opportunity to certify as a coach with a nat ional softball organization.