KANSAS CITY. MO. – The Coker College men's soccer team was named a 2015-16 College Team Academic Award winner, the National Soccer Coaches Association Of America announced today.

The Cobras finished the 2015-16 academic year with a team GPA of 3.15.

"I am so proud of this accomplishment," said head men's soccer coach Chris Williams. "This award is a direct reflection of the hard work these guys put in to being the best student-athlete and representative of Coker men's soccer and athletic department possible."

To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the entire academic year. The team GPA is determined by adding every player's GPA, then dividing by the number of players.

About the NSCAA

Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Mo., the National Soccer Coaches Association of America has grown into the world's largest soccer coaches' organization that serves members at every level of the game.

The NSCAA works every day to inspire coaches and ignite their passion for the game so they pass it on to players and others in the soccer community.

The mission of the NSCAA is to develop and to deliver educational programming and events that inspire members to improve and to enhance their involvement in soccer. The NSCAA will activate a network of coaches, and others, involved in the sport who will take responsibility for advancing soccer in the greater community.

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America will be a recognized and respected soccer coaching education organization that provides a wide range of programming, events, and membership support for all in the sport.