SACRAMENTO, Calif.– The St. Francis soccer team was recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) with the 2015-16 High School Team Academic Award. The team had a 3.63 combined grade point average last spring.

The NSCAA annually recognizes high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their performance on the field. It is the second consecutive season the program has been honored with the distinguished award under the guidance of Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson.

The St. Francis soccer team was one of 389 teams (138 boys, 251 girls) nationwide recognized for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2015-16 academic year. Among these programs are 48 schools receiving honors for both their boys’ and girls’ teams. 

A total of 389 soccer teams (138 boys, 251 girls) from throughout the United States have earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2015-16 academic year. Among these programs are 48 schools receiving honors for both their boys and girls teams.

To qualify for this award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year. The team GPA is determined by adding every player’s GPA, then dividing by the number of players.

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America  (NSCAA) administers an extensive high school awards and recognition program which includes Coach of the Year, All-America, long-term service, and special recognition awards designed to recognize excellence in soccer, academics, and service to the game. In all, nearly 11,000 awards are presented by the NSCAA each year for high school, college and youth soccer programs. These awards and recognition are available only to NSCAA member coaches and their players.

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, 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.

For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit NSCAA.com.