Rudy Awarded Missouri Recreational Soccer Coach of the Year

Michael Rudy, professor of political science and international relations, was awarded the Missouri Recreational Soccer Coach of the Year by Missouri Youth Soccer Association, Feb. 1. This includes coaches from St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and throughout Missouri. Rudy is a volunteer coach with Northern Missouri Football Club and coached three recreational teams, two travel teams and eight 3v3 tournament teams throughout the past year. Both of the travel teams won first in their league and six out of the eight 3v3 teams won medals. Kids on these team range from ages 6-14.