RIVERDALE, N.Y. - The Manhattan College women's soccer team recently was recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for its performance in the classroom.
The Jaspers earned a national team academic award after achieving a 3.49 grade point average as a team during the 2012-13 academic year. The Team Academic Award is presented to collegiate teams with a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or greater.
Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Kansas, 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.
