Diego Rodriguez, Austin College, Men's Soccer - Character & Community

Diego Rodriguez, Austin College, Men's Soccer - Character & Community

DIEGO RODRIGUEZ OF AUSTIN COLLEGE, a sophomore midfielder on the men's soccer team from Phoenix, Ariz., has been selected the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Character and Community Male Student Athlete of the Week for the week beginning March 29.

The SCAC Character & Community award honors the efforts of student-athletes who excel in the field of athletics, and also serve their campus and community.



Rodriguez has been active in the community since long before he arrived at Austin College, dating back to his high school days. Rodriguez, a sophomore on the ‘Roo men’s soccer team, has continued his efforts to become involved in service opportunities throughout his two seasons in Sherman, much of which have come through his time as a member of the Gamma Gamma Gamma fraternity.

He began his volunteer work with his school’s choir in high school, in addition to participating in service opportunities that have included donation collections for those in need during the winter months.

Since arriving at Austin College from Phoenix, Arizona, Rodriguez has participated in a number of service events across campus, including Austin College’s Giving Day event, as well as helping to organize and run a Crawfish Boil to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Rodriguez has been an active participant in canned food drives at Austin College, including collecting items for the Salvation Army, and has served at an event called Blocks for Bekah, a volleyball event named in memory of former ‘Roo standout Bekah Bowden, who passed away in 2018. That event was created to raise money that is then donated to the Denison Animal Shelter.

In addition to all of his efforts away from the field, Rodriguez has also been one of the top performers for the ‘Roos as a midfielder these past two seasons, scoring three goals and serving as a tremendous defensive presence and creator for the program. Rodriguez, whose older brother, Juan, was an All-SCAC performer as a goalie for the ‘Roos last season, has been a two-year starter for Austin College.

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