KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Utah Valley University's men's and women's soccer programs have been honored once again with the prestigious United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award for the 2023-24 academic year. This recognition highlights their exceptional academic performance and commitment to excellence.

United Soccer Coaches announced the College Team Academic Award winners, recognizing exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year. A total of 405 soccer teams (168 men, 237 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, with Utah Valley University among the 102 schools to have both their men's and women's programs recognized. The women's team achieved an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.62, while the men's team earned a GPA of 3.28. This is the ninth time both programs have earned this recognition.

"We talk about how we do anything is how we do everything," said Utah Valley women's head coach Chris Lemay. "Achieving the United Soccer Coaches Academic Award yet again is reflective of what our program strives to be. We take our soccer serious and work hard to be the best we can be on the field, we also take great pride in our academics. It is a great honor to be rewarded for our academic performance."

The United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award is presented annually to college soccer programs that achieve a team GPA of 3.0 or higher, underscoring the importance of academic success in collegiate athletics.