
Men’s Soccer Hands Out Postseason Accolades
11/15/2017 11:39:00 AM | Men's Soccer
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson men's soccer team recently handed out their postseason hardware with Matt Reinikka earning Most Valuable Player, Cort Coxhead the Champion Award, Drew Krueger the Citizen Award and Hunter Howard the Charlie Slagle Coaches' Award.
The players vote the Most Valuable Player, Champion Award and Citizen Awards, while the coaching staff determines the Coaches' Award.
Matt Reinikka
Most Valuable Player
Co-Captain… Co-Scoring leader this season with 3 goals… Led team again this season 1,451 minutes played… Appeared in 68 career contests, including 65 starts.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Matt has been a major ingredient of this team's stronger culture and improved success, including doubling our win total from the previous season."
Cort Coxhead
Champion Award - Highlights the player that most epitomizes team mantras like Brotherhood, All In, Toughness and Excellence.
Co-Captain… A three-year starter… Finished his career with 4 goals, 4 assists and 12 total points… Selected to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Cort epitomizes striver qualities such as competitiveness, challenging teammates, communication and problem-solving."
Drew Krueger
Citizen Award - Highlights dedication and impact beyond just soccer.
Carries the highest GPA on the team… Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee… Also serves as a the leader in team's community service efforts.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Drew sets the standard for excellence and impact in academics, service and beyond."
Hunter Howard
Charlie Slagle Coaches' Award - The Charlie Slagle Coaches Award highlights a player that makes important, indelible contributions on and off the field.
Played in 68 career contests, including 45 starts the last three seasons… Finished career with five assists.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Hunter is a good soldier, a loyal teammate and an extension to the coaches to strongly fulfill any role required."
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson men's soccer team recently handed out their postseason hardware with Matt Reinikka earning Most Valuable Player, Cort Coxhead the Champion Award, Drew Krueger the Citizen Award and Hunter Howard the Charlie Slagle Coaches' Award.
The players vote the Most Valuable Player, Champion Award and Citizen Awards, while the coaching staff determines the Coaches' Award.
Matt Reinikka
Most Valuable Player
Co-Captain… Co-Scoring leader this season with 3 goals… Led team again this season 1,451 minutes played… Appeared in 68 career contests, including 65 starts.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Matt has been a major ingredient of this team's stronger culture and improved success, including doubling our win total from the previous season."
Cort Coxhead
Champion Award - Highlights the player that most epitomizes team mantras like Brotherhood, All In, Toughness and Excellence.
Co-Captain… A three-year starter… Finished his career with 4 goals, 4 assists and 12 total points… Selected to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Cort epitomizes striver qualities such as competitiveness, challenging teammates, communication and problem-solving."
Drew Krueger
Citizen Award - Highlights dedication and impact beyond just soccer.
Carries the highest GPA on the team… Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee… Also serves as a the leader in team's community service efforts.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Drew sets the standard for excellence and impact in academics, service and beyond."
Hunter Howard
Charlie Slagle Coaches' Award - The Charlie Slagle Coaches Award highlights a player that makes important, indelible contributions on and off the field.
Played in 68 career contests, including 45 starts the last three seasons… Finished career with five assists.
Comments from Coach Spear
"Hunter is a good soldier, a loyal teammate and an extension to the coaches to strongly fulfill any role required."
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