Siena Saints Celebrate Academic Excellence on the Soccer Field
The Siena College women's soccer team has added another chapter to its storied legacy, capturing the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 24th straight year in the 2025‑26 academic cycle. The men's program matched that feat with its tenth consecutive honor, underscoring a sustained commitment to scholarship as well as sport.
Both squads posted impressive classroom metrics, with the women averaging a 3.67 grade‑point average and the men a 3.38 GPA. Under the guidance of head coaches Steve Karbowski and Graciano Brito, the teams balanced rigorous academics with competitive play, a combination that resonated across the 777 programs recognized nationally.
The award, administered by United Soccer Coaches, celebrates institutions that maintain a collective GPA of at least 3.0. This year, 175 colleges and universities earned the distinction, reflecting a growing emphasis on academic integrity within collegiate soccer. The organization, a nonprofit founded in 1941 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, continues to champion the interests of coaches at every level of the game.
Siena's double recognition not only highlights the college's educational standards but also reinforces its reputation as a model for student‑athlete success. As the programs look ahead, the consistent academic accolades serve as a foundation for future athletic ambitions, suggesting that excellence off the field can complement triumphs on it.