Men’s Soccer Announces End of the Year Awards

PISCATAWAY, N.J. –  With the end of academic year and the spring season, the Rutgers men’s soccer team has announced its End of the Year Awards.  

The Scarlet Knights hand out eight awards annually including honors for Sportsmanship, Top Senior, Top Scorer, Most Inspirational, Most Valuable, Top Freshman, Most Improved and Best Training Player.  

Rutgers Men’s Soccer 2022 End of the Year Awards

 

George Dochat Sportsmanship Award – Chris Tiao

George Dochat is credited with being the “Father of Rutgers Soccer.” An outstanding educator and coach, Dochat was a former Physical Education Department Head. He originated the soccer program in 1938 and remained head coach for 30 years. Over that span, he amassed an excellent 141-116-21 record. It is in the memory of this great man that the Rutgers men’s soccer Sportsmanship Award is given. This annual award is bestowed upon the player whose character, both on and off the field, best exemplifies the virtues of courage, honor and fair play.  

“Chris has had a fantastic career so far,” head coach Jim McElderry said. “He plays the game hard and with a high level of athleticism. But he also always plays in the right spirit. Chris is a fantastic teammate and has been a wonderful representative of Rutgers men’s soccer.” 

 

Alfred B. Sasser Top Senior Award – Hugo Le Guennec

Alfred Sasser Jr. was a soccer and lacrosse player at Rutgers from 1945-49. His father felt that his son gained so much from participating in these two sports that he wished to establish trophies in his son’s name to encourage others’ involvement. The Alfred Sasser Soccer Trophy is awarded annually to that member of the senior class who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, initiative, team spirit, and loyalty, and who participated as a member of the Rutgers men’s soccer team for three years. 

“Hugo is one of several high-level seniors from this past year’s team,” McElderry added. “Hugo has been incredibly consistent throughout his career, but especially this past season. He always seemed to play his best games when we needed him the most, culminating in his Defensive Player of the Big Ten Tournament award to go along with the conference title win. Hugo is a great person and will be missed next season here at Rutgers men’s soccer.” 

 

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