Last updated: 06/18/04
 
The Virginia College Sports Information Directors (VaSID) web site is moving to a new location. Click on the following link: http://www.ferrum.edu/athletics/vasid to see the new format and design. The new site is still currently under construction, but should be available by the end of the summer. For the latest news releases and all-state teams, be sure to visit the new site.
 
Virginia Wesleyan Captures First VaSID College All-Sports Survey
Virginia Wesleyan College won nearly 68 percent of its athletic contests in 2003-04 to capture the annual Virginia Sports Information Directors Association College Division All-Sports Survey.  This marks the first year that the Marlins have won the award for the highest overall winning percentage among Virginia’s Division II and III schools.



Full Impact Network Seeks to Provide News on Division I-AA, II, III, NAIA and USCAA
The Full Impact Network (FIN) has been created to provide national coverage for everyone except Major College Sports.  You can go everywhere and find out what’s happening on the Major College scene, but today  www.fullimpactnetwork.com is live and running as your national web site for news on Division I-AA football and all sports in Division II & III, NAIA and the USCAA.

Feenstra, Hendrickson Garner Top VaSID University Division Women's Basketball Awards

Liberty junior Katie Feenstra has been selected as the 2003-04 VaSID Division I Women’s Basketball Player of the Year, voted by the sports information directors from around the state.  Bonnie Hendrickson, head coach of Virginia Tech, was selected as the Coach of the Year.

Silva, McElwee Earn VaSID College Division Women's Basketball Honors
Randolph-Macon College sophomore Megan Silva has been selected as Player of the Year, and Eastern Mennonite University head coach Richard McElwee is the Coach of the Year, in voting by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association for the 2004 College Division All-State Women’s Basketball Team.

Call, Robbins Headline VaSID Headline College Division Men's Basketball All-State Team
Emory & Henry College All-American Justin Call has been selected as Player of the Year, and Virginia Union University head coach Dave Robbins is the Coach of the Year, in voting by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) for the 2004 College Division All-State Men's Basketball Team.

Matthews, Capel Top VaSID All-State Men's Basketball Team
Virginia Tech senior Bryant Matthews was selected as the State Player of the Year and Virginia Commonwealth head coach Jeff Capel garnered his second straight Coach of the Year award to headline the 2003-04 University Division Virginia All-State Men’s Basketball Team, as voted by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID).

 

 
Hammond, Swanson Receive Top VaSID University Division Women's Soccer Awards
Virginia sophomore Kelly Hammond and coach Steve Swanson Monday (April 26) received the top awards for the 2003 Virginia Sports Information Directors Association University Division All-State Women’s Soccer Team.  Hammond, a midfielder, was named the state player of the year and Swanson the state coach of the year.
 
Delicate, Weiss Headline VaSID University Division All-State Men's Soccer Team
VCU senior forward Matthew Delicate was named Virginia University Division Men's Soccer Player of the Year, while Virginia Tech second-year head coach Oliver Weiss was named Coach of the Year, as voted on by Virginia Sports Information Directors.
 
Longwood University Athletics Featured on Pepsi Cans
Longwood University's upcoming move to NCAA Division I status in athletics is currently featured on a Pepsi can. The new limited Lancer/Pepsi can was scheduled to be available in most major grocery outlets from Roanoke eastward to Amelia, including Farmville, after January 15.
 
Hampton-Sydney's Ricca, Bridgewater's Clark Named College Division Football Player and Coach of the Year
Hampden-Sydney sophomore quarterback JD Ricca was named the 2003 Virginia College Division Football Player of the Year, while Bridgewater Head Coach Mike Clark was named the 2003 Coach of the Year in voting conducted by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association.




Jones, Groh Receive Top VaSID University Division Football Honors
Virginia Tech junior Kevin Jones and the University of Virginia’s Al Groh Wednesday (Dec. 17) received the top awards for the 2003 Virginia Sports Information Directors Association Division I All-State Football Team.  Jones, a junior running back, was named the state player of the year and Groh the state coach of the year.
 
Ferrum Names Naff Director of Athletics; Holden Promoted to Assistant AD
Head Baseball Coach Abe Naff has been named Director of Athletics at Ferrum College, President Jennifer L. Braaten announced January 12. The College also announced the promotion of Gary Holden to Assistant Athletic Director.  Holden will continue to serve as Sports Information Director and Men’s Tennis Coach.
 
Pereira, Aldrich Sheldon Highlight VaSID University All-State Volleyball Team
George Mason senior outside hitter Aline Pereira and Virginia head coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton were named the 2003 VaSID University Division Player and Coach of the Year, respectively, highlighting this year’s team which was announced today.
 
ODU's Loy, Richmond's Bradley Headline VaSID All-State University Field Hockey Team
Old Dominion senior midfielder Angie Loy was selected as the 2003 Virginia Field Hockey Player of the Year in voting by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association, while Richmond head coach Ange Bradley was named the State’s Coach of the Year.

EMU's Lind, VWC's Green and Bowers Highlight All-State College Women's Soccer Team
Eastern Mennonite University forward Ellie Lind and Virginia Wesleyan College defender Julie Green were named the 2003 College Division Women’s Soccer Co-Players of the Year, as voted upon by the Virginia Sports Information Directors. Virginia Wesleyan Head Coach Jeff Bowers was honored as Coach of the Year.

VWC's Murray, Travis Sweep VaSID All-State College Soccer Honors
Virginia Wesleyan College sophomore forward Kelvin Murray was named Virginia College Division Men’s Soccer Player of the Year, while Marlin head coach Sonny Travis was named Coach of the Year, as voted by the Virginia Sports Information Directors.

Eastern Mennonite's Kristin Moyer Repeats as VaSID College Division Field Hockey Player of the Year
Eastern Mennonite University senior attack Kristin Moyer was named Player of the Year for the second-straight season as the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division Field Hockey Team was released Tuesday. Virginia Wesleyan College’s Kim-Michael Mertes earned Coach of the Year honors.

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