Rock Hill, S.C. – Michael Smith and
Andreas Jackson were honored by the United Soccer Coaches as both were named recipients of the 2020-21 College Player Award of Distinction.
The new College Player Award of Distinction was established this spring for its member head coaches to submit deserving player based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Player has achieved quality performance on the field;
- Represented the highest ideals of team leadership;
- Exhibited quality character attributes including sportsmanship and respect for teammates, opponents, officials and the game in general;
- Made other significant contributions to the benefit of the program and the community.
"A tremendous honor to be recognized for your contributions to your community off the field," said Winthrop head men's soccer coach
Daniel Ridenhour. "Both Mike and Dre embody servant leadership and through their actions have been able to impact their respective communities. They have both been wonderful ambassadors of Winthrop. The United Soccer Coaches 'Award of Distinction' is a thank you to them both for being at the heart of things great young men."
Smith and Jackson were among 60 NCAA Division I men's soccer players who received the recognition and 184 men's players combined with all levels of the NCAA and NAIA combined.
2020-21 College Player Award of Distinction
NCAA DI: Men |
Women
NCAA DII: Men |
Women
NCAA DIII: Men |
Women
NAIA and NCCAA: Men |
Women
Junior College: Men |
Women
