Berry's Men's Soccer Team Continues Academic Excellence

Strategic Insights -

Berry's men's soccer team has made a habit of winning the academic excellence award, recognizing students with high GPAs. The team's coach, Richard Vardy, attributes their success to a combination of factors, including mentorship from upperclassmen, high expectations, and a set routine that allows players to prioritize academics. Vardy's approach to balancing academics and athletics has resulted in the team setting GPA records and earning recognition for their academic achievements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Berry men's soccer team has received the academic excellence award multiple times, with the team's coach, Richard Vardy, citing high GPAs as a key factor in their success.
  • Vardy seeks out students with high GPAs to join the team, particularly those with a history of staying on top of school work and keeping focused.
  • The team's upperclassmen set a positive precedent for freshmen, encouraging them to excel in both academics and athletics.
  • Vardy's approach to balancing academics and athletics involves allowing players to opt out of study hall if they are meeting academic expectations, and checking in with students during the off-season to provide encouragement and support.
  • The team's set routine, including a fixed schedule for classes, work, and practice, allows players to prioritize academics and find room to study.
  • Vardy is confident in the team's ability to continue their academic excellence, despite the addition of new players, and expects a strong showing from the team in the upcoming season.

Statistics:

  • The Berry men's soccer team has received the academic excellence award multiple times, with last year's team earning a winning average in both the classroom and on the field.
  • The team's average GPA is higher than that of other teams, with Vardy citing the team's academic excellence award as evidence of this.
  • The team has set GPA records in recent years, with Vardy confident that GPAs will continue to improve in the upcoming season.

Sources:

  • Ward Sutlive, Campus Carrier asst. sports editor
  • Katelynn Singleton | CAMPUS CARRIER