NCCAA Scholar-Athletes Announced for Men's Soccer

Kissimmee, FL – Kentucky Christian University's men's soccer team has had six team members honored as 2021 NCCAA Scholar-Athletes. The six honorees are Josh Brand (SR/Grayson, KY), Ethan Combs (JR/Hixson, TN), Jonathan Cosenza (JR/Beavercreek, OH), Jason Gay (JR/Xenia, OH), Zachary Gomez (SR/Comfort, TX), and Seth Walker (JR/Grayson, KY). While they have been recognized for their accomplishments on the pitch, this award points directly to their efforts in the classroom as well.

The purpose of the Scholar-Athlete Award is to recognize outstanding scholar-athletes among NCCAA member institutions, emphasize the place of academics in our national organization, and publicize and promote the NCCAA by recognizing institutions individually and collectively through this medium.

The criteria for nomination is as follows:

a. Be of junior, senior, or graduate student academic standing making normal progress toward a degree.

b. Have completed at least one term (semester or quarter) at the nominating institution.

c. Be a competing student-athlete in the sport for which nominated.

d. Have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale at the nominating institution. Transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale based on all grades at all institutions attended, regardless of whether a course grade is accepted at the nominating institution. GPA cannot be rounded up.

The selection process is overseen by the National Office who shall compile and announce a list of recipients during the annual National Championship tournament. All student-athletes who are nominated and who meet all the criteria shall be granted this award.

The KCU family congratulates Ethan, Jason, Jonathan, Josh, Seth, and Zachary on their academic excellence!