December 2, 2013
Seven SUNYAC Soccer Teams Score NSCAA Academic Awards
Seven State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) men's and women's soccer teams were recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as All-Academic Team Award winners. Â
The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their work on the field.
A total of 862 college soccer teams (269 men, 593 women) posted a team grade point average (gpa) of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 2012-13 academic year.
Of that total, 182 schools had both their men's and women's programs recognized. One men's team and six women's teams represented the SUNYAC.
Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Kan., NSCAA is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate coaches, encourage excellence and serve the soccer community.
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The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their work on the field.
A total of 862 college soccer teams (269 men, 593 women) posted a team grade point average (gpa) of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 2012-13 academic year.
Of that total, 182 schools had both their men's and women's programs recognized. One men's team and six women's teams represented the SUNYAC.
| All-Time Men's Academic Team Award Winner | ||
| Team | Coach | GPA |
| Geneseo | Dominic Oliveri | 3.05 |
| All-Time Women's Academic Team Award Winner | ||
| Team | Coach | GPA |
| Geneseo | Nathan Wiley | 3.42 |
| New Paltz | Colleen Bruley | 3.29 |
| Buffalo State | Nicholas DeMarsh | 3.21 |
| Oneonta | Liz McGrail | 3.21 |
| Plattsburgh | Karen Waterbury | 3.21 |
| Brockport | Joan Schockow | 3.10 |
The NSCAA is the world's largest soccer coaches' organization with members at every level of the game. The membership is primarily made up of coaches, but also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members ways to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction and networking opportunities, and membership benefits.
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