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Jim Casada organized and developed the Winthrop men’s soccer program and served as the first head coach for 12 years. He compiled a 133-110-10 record and was chosen NAIA District 6 Coach of the Year three times (1979, 1982, and 1984). In 1979, he was also selected the Southeastern Coach of the Year. In 1984, Casada led the Eagles to a school-record 18 victories. He also coached five NAIA All-Americans and had 22 NAIA All-District 6 selections. In addition to establishing the Winthrop men’s soccer program, He played a key role in the introduction of youth soccer programs to York County. After retiring in 1995, he has continued to be active as a full-time outdoors freelance writer and author. Casada has been the recipient of more than 150 regional and national writing awards for contributions to outdoor literature. Among his top awards are the Ham Brown Memorial Award from the Outdoor Writers of America and the Tom Rollins Award from the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association. Jim and his wife, Ann, are the parents of a daughter, Natasha Getway, and they have one granddaughter, Ashlyn Getway.
Casada's acceptance speech:
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