Soccer Claims NSCAA Team Academic Award
11/24/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Southern Miss soccer program was recognized for its work in the classroom on Monday, Nov. 24, as the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) announced its annual Team Academic Award winners.
Criteria for NSCAA Team Academic Award includes a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The Golden Eagles' program was among 861 soccer teams (279 men, 582 women) that qualified for the award during the 2013-14 academic year.
Southern Miss boasted an overall team GPA of 3.23.
* Note: This award runs one school year behind. This season's (2014-15) will be announced next November. *
About the NSCAA
Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Mo., the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate coaches, encourage excellence and serve the soccer community.
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.
For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit the NSCAA website at NSCAA.com.