Dec. 10, 2001
For immediate release
Contact: Bob Lowe, SID
336-272-7102, x279

Glen Collins, a senior defender for the Greensboro College men's soccer team, was named first team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches's Association of America.

Collins, from Christchurch, N.Z., helped The Pride to an 18-3-1 record in 2001. GC advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight, before losing to Ohio Weselyan, 1-0.

Used prinarily in the sweeper position for The Pride, Collins was named Dixie Conference Player-of-the-Year in 2001. He was an All South Region first team pick in 1999, 2000 and 2001 and earned Dixie Conference first team honors in all four seasons at GC.

"Glen is a very deserving recipient of the this honor," said Greensboro College Head Soccer Coach Rusty Scarborough. "He was our team captain and team leader. Glen played with poise, skill and good sportsmanship."

A member of the U-23 Kiwi National team in 2000, Collins was a part of GC teams that compiled a 58-15-4 record in the past four years. Additionally, Collins received the Fred Joseph Awards--the highest athletic achievement for a Pride athlete--earlier this year.

Collins is the third Pride men's soccer player to earn first team All-America status. Dan Collins and Richard Ronemus won the honor in 1997 and 1998 respectively.

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