NEW ORLEANS, La.- William Woods University Track & Field teams earned six individuals receiving USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete honors while both the men's and women's teams were selected as All-Academic Teams.
Blaine Brodersen,
Oshawi Burgher and
Ian Schwierjohn were recognized for their efforts in indoor track while
Jenson Starr was honored for outdoor. On the women's side,
Mekayla Gibson and
Anna Hart were recognized for their efforts in the outdoor season.
In order to qualify for the All-Academic distinction, a student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.25 and qualify for the NAIA National Championships.
For the teams to qualify, the team must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0.
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The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a non-profit professional organization representing cross country and track & field coaches of all levels. The organization represents thousands of coaching members encompassing NCAA track & field programs (DI, DII, and DIII) and includes members representing the NAIA and NJCAA, as well as a number of state high school coaches associations. The USTFCCCA serves as an advocate for cross country and track & field coaches, providing a leadership structure to assist the needs of a diverse membership, serving as a lobbyist for coaches' interests, and working as a liaison between the various stakeholders in the sports of cross country and track & field.