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Carlos Somoano Named to 2018 SSC Hall Of Fame
February 13, 2018 | Men's Soccer
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Sunshine State Conference announced today that head coach Carlos Somoano will be one of nine new members inducted into the SSC Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 3rd during the SSC Hall of Fame Brunch and Celebration in Lakeland on the campus of Florida Southern College.
The nine inductees are: Grace Slone Collins (Barry, softball), Carlos Somoano (Eckerd, soccer), Cris Allen (Florida Southern, baseball), Daniela Iacobelli (Florida Tech, golf), Christina Rolla (Lynn, softball), Sandra Changkija (Nova Southeastern, golf), Gregg Smyth (Rollins, baseball), Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. (Saint Leo, President), and Shannon Aitken (Tampa, soccer).
Somoano has led the Tar Heel program as head coach since the 2011 season, where he led Carolina to its second national championship, becoming only second rookie head coach in NCAA Men's Soccer history to do so and was named the Soccer America and ACC Coach of the Year. Over the past seven seasons, he has an overall record of 107-26-21 and is the current active leader in winning percentage (.638) among all NCAA DI Men's Soccer Coaches. He has led the Tar Heels to three College Cups and seven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances while 21 players have signed professional contracts during his tenure.
The Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame was founded in 1991 to honor those persons who have made outstanding contributions to the league. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who brought distinction, honor, and excellence to the SSC.
The charter class was inducted in 1992 with 21 individuals honored. This year's class brings the number of SSC Hall of Fame inductees to 205 individuals from 23 classes.
Tickets are available for the SSC Hall of Fame Brunch and Celebration, which will be held March 3rd at 9:30 am ET at Florida Southern College. Contact Maryanne Simkulak, Sunshine State Conference Assistant Commissioner at 321-972-1803 for more information. Space is limited, and tickets must be purchased no later than February 20, 2018.
For the complete Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame, Click Here.
The nine inductees are: Grace Slone Collins (Barry, softball), Carlos Somoano (Eckerd, soccer), Cris Allen (Florida Southern, baseball), Daniela Iacobelli (Florida Tech, golf), Christina Rolla (Lynn, softball), Sandra Changkija (Nova Southeastern, golf), Gregg Smyth (Rollins, baseball), Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. (Saint Leo, President), and Shannon Aitken (Tampa, soccer).
Somoano has led the Tar Heel program as head coach since the 2011 season, where he led Carolina to its second national championship, becoming only second rookie head coach in NCAA Men's Soccer history to do so and was named the Soccer America and ACC Coach of the Year. Over the past seven seasons, he has an overall record of 107-26-21 and is the current active leader in winning percentage (.638) among all NCAA DI Men's Soccer Coaches. He has led the Tar Heels to three College Cups and seven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances while 21 players have signed professional contracts during his tenure.
The Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame was founded in 1991 to honor those persons who have made outstanding contributions to the league. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who brought distinction, honor, and excellence to the SSC.
The charter class was inducted in 1992 with 21 individuals honored. This year's class brings the number of SSC Hall of Fame inductees to 205 individuals from 23 classes.
Tickets are available for the SSC Hall of Fame Brunch and Celebration, which will be held March 3rd at 9:30 am ET at Florida Southern College. Contact Maryanne Simkulak, Sunshine State Conference Assistant Commissioner at 321-972-1803 for more information. Space is limited, and tickets must be purchased no later than February 20, 2018.
For the complete Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame, Click Here.
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