Around The USCAA is a bi-weekly article that highlights current happenings, key match-ups, and relevant news stories from across the association. If you have a relevant news piece that you would like considered for inclusion, please e-mail it to, events@theuscaa.com.
This past week, student-athletes from West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) connected with the YMCA of Southern West Virginia recreational soccer league to conduct a one day mini-camp in Beckley, West Virginia.
On the day, eighteen student-athletes worked with more than 250 YMCA children ages 8-12 as they participated in drills and games at the Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex, which is home to eight full-size soccer fields.
The student-athletes thought that this was a great opportunity they couldn’t pass up to share their passion with the children of the community.
“Being able to coach young players was a great opportunity. Practicing with them and seeing how much fun they have makes me remember how much fun I have playing soccer and why I love it so much.” Said sophomore women’s soccer player, Sydney Schaeffer.
"Our players look forward to getting out on the field and sharing the skills they have worked so hard to perfect," said WVU Tech women's soccer coach, Stephanie Kot. "It's a great way to connect with the fundamentals that got them excited about the sport in the first place."
The YMCA recreational soccer season kicked off in early April and will run until mid-June, which will give young players a chance to play in a friendly and cooperative environment.
*Story courtesy of the WVU Tech Athletic Department
Key Match-ups
Baseball:
4/24/14 – Bluefield State College vs. WVU Tech 1:00pm
4/25/14 – St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn) vs. Yeshiva University 1:00 pm
4/26/14 – Briarcliffe College vs. Fisher College 3:00 pm
Softball:
4/24/14 – Penn State Mont Alto vs. Penn State New Kensington 2:00 pm
4/25/14 – Midway College vs. Carlow University
4/26/14 – Penn State Hazleton vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny 12:00 pm