KANSAS CITY, Mo. - United Soccer Coaches announced on Tuesday this year's Regional Staff of the Year winners for NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III men's soccer programs. The Air Force Men's Soccer coaching staff has been named West Region Div. I Staff of the Year.
The Air Force men's soccer coaching staff, led by Doug Hill and assisted by Chris Foster, Hank Lewis and Clint Moore, led the Falcons to a program-high 11-1 home record, 10 shutouts and a program-first WAC season title. Air Force also recorded a program-best eight players to All-WAC teams.
Each of the 24 coaching staffs receiving Regional Staff of the Year recognition will be honored at the College Coaches Awards Reception on January 18, 2018 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Independence Ballroom in conjunction with the 71st annual United Soccer Coaches Convention.
In addition, the Regional Staff of the Year recipients will be placed on the United Soccer Coaches ballot for National Staff of the Year consideration within their respective NCAA division. The ballot will also include the addition of coaching staffs from any schools which advance to the semifinals of their NCAA Championship.
Voting for National Staff of the Year will begin on December 5 and end on December 12. United Soccer Coaches will announce the Men's and Women's National Staff of the Year for all NCAA divisions on December 19.