KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced the 2014-15 recipients of the College Team Academic Award Wednesday and Colorado College was recognized.
A total of 859 soccer teams (305 men, 554 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, earning them the honor.
The Tigers earned the honor for the ninth year in a row, recording a team grade point average of 3.45. This is the 15th time that Colorado College has earned the honor, dating back to 1998.
CC is the only men’s soccer team in the SCAC to earn the honor this year.
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, from professional to grassroots. The membership also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members opportunities to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction and networking opportunities, and membership benefits.