Berkeley
College is proud to announce that Stavros Zomopoulos of Manhattan, NY, has been
named Coach of the Year for the 2013 season by the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference (HVIAC). Coach Zomopoulos led the Berkeley College Men’s
Soccer Team, New York, to its best record in program history, as the Knights
posted an impressive overall record of 16-5, including an unblemished 7-0 mark
in HVIAC action.
“This
proud honor is a testament to the dedication of Coach Zomopoulos,” said Andy
DeStephano, Berkeley College Director of Athletics. “Under his guidance, the
New York Men’s Soccer team has become one of the most respected programs, both
on regional and national platforms.”
It is
the first time Coach Zomopoulos has been selected as Coach of the Year and the fourth time
he has guided the Berkeley College Knights to the HVIAC championship game.
The HVIAC Coach of the
Year is selected by the conference’s coaches.
“I am honored to be named
Coach of the Year by my peers,” said Coach Zomopoulos. “This accolade is a
reflection of the diligent efforts of the student-athletes this season. This
group exemplified the word ‘team’ in every aspect, as their unity and
togetherness translated to success on the field.”
Five members of the
Berkeley College Men’s Soccer Team, New York, were named to the 2013 All-HVIAC
Men’s Soccer Team.
Before joining Berkeley
College in 2008,
Coach Zomopoulos served as Head Coach of the John Jay College of Criminal
Justice Men’s Soccer Team and as Assistant Coach of the Borough of Manhattan
Community College Men’s Soccer Team. He attended Columbia University, where he
played Division I soccer and won three Ivy League championships.
