LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisiana Christian University softball program hit the textbooks nearly as well as the neon-colored orb as 14 Wildcats among Head Coach Barry Roberts' crew were dubbed as Academic All-Americans by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
The student-athletes recognized include:
"With most individual awards there is a team behind them. A pitcher throws a perfect game, someone played good defense behind them, a hitter gets an RBI award, there were people on-base to make it happen," Coach Roberts stated. "These awards are truly individual awards and are a testament to their individual dedication and hard work. We are always extra proud of these prestigious awards".
The requirement set by the NFCA is that the player must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher.
According to their website, "Established in 1983, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) is the professional growth organization for fastpitch softball coaches from all competitive levels of play. Although collegiate coaches comprised the majority of the organization's membership in the early days, today they are joined by high school, travel ball, professional and international coaches, along with umpires, clubs, companies and fans of fastpitch softball. Growing from 40 members in 1983 to over 7,000 today, the NFCA boasts members from all 50 states and several international countries.
There are many services offered to the membership, highlighted by education, events, awards and networking opportunities. All-America teams, scholar-athlete accolades, coaching achievements, off-the-field contributions and scholarships make up a robust awards program. An annual National Convention, eight regional Coaches Clinics, in-person seminars (NFCCs), tournaments and camps contribute to the Association's continued event presence.
In addition to all of the above, education remains the top priority. Featuring a grassroots Coaching Tools package compiled of practice plans, drills and evaluation forms, the NFCA also disseminates podcasts, forums, a Digital Education Library, Virtual Coaches Clinics, webinars, a mentoring program, publications, a Drills Database, legal counsel and accurate and credible information surrounding the sport."
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