The goal of the ambitious student-athlete is always two-fold: exceed expectations on both the field and in the classroom.
For the second consecutive year, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America has recognized the Alabama State women’s soccer team as high achievers on the academic front.
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 864 soccer teams (281 men and 583 women) posted a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 2013-14 academic year.
“This is an award that any coach would be proud to receive,” said Lady Hornets head coach Jodie Smith.
“We’re doing all that we need to do in the classroom. This is always a big part of the equation when it comes to recruiting players who would like to play at Alabama State.”
The Alabama State soccer team collectively earned a 3.21 grade-point average as a team and have now been awarded this academic award three times (2010, 2013 and 2014).
The award runs one school year behind. This season’s (2014-15) will be announced next November.
