Florida Southern College's men's and women's soccer teams have both been awarded the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for their outstanding classroom performance in the 2025-26 academic year. The men's team achieved a GPA of 3.60, while the women's team earned a GPA of 3.57. This marks the 19th time the men's program has received this award and the 13th for the women's team. Both teams achieved significant recognition with multiple student-athletes named to the Academic All-District Team and the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

By the Numbers
  • Men's soccer team GPA: 3.60
  • Women's soccer team GPA: 3.57
  • Total soccer teams recognized for Team Academic Award: 777 (326 men, 451 women)
  • Total schools with both men's and women's programs recognized: 175
State of Play
  • Six men's student-athletes named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.
  • 28 total student-athletes from the women's team made the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.
What's Next

Future implications include both teams striving to maintain or improve their academic performance, which may foster a stronger athletic recruitment appeal and continued recognition in academics.

Bottom Line

The recognition reflects the dedication of Florida Southern's soccer programs to not only excel on the field but also prioritize academic success, fostering an environment that values education alongside athletics.