Nyce presented with Coach of the Year award at 2022 LEAFYS
The Goshen College Athletic Department hosted the annual LEAFYS awards on Sunday, September 11 in the Umble Center. The LEAFYS is a yearly award show designed to recognize Goshen student-athletes in several categories, ranging from Team Service Award to Maple Leaf Character Award. The athletic department head coaches and administration nominate individuals for these categories and then vote for winners among the nominees. Student-athletes dressed to the nines, took photos and enjoyed desserts at the Hunsberger Commons before making their way over to Umble for the main show.
Former Goshen head coach and current supporter John Ingold attended to present the Coach of the Year award. Ingold announced Rustin Nyce as the 2021-22 Coach of the Year winner. Nyce currently has the men’s cross country program ranked #23 in the NAIA after placing 24th at the National Championship. Nelson Kemboi was named All-American in cross country, and four members of the women’s indoor track and field team were All-Americans. Annika Fisher received recognition in two events.
Nyce has served as the head men’s and women’s cross country coach since 2015, and his men’s teams have never finished lower than sixth in the Crossroads League. “Coach Nyce is dedicated to the development of our student-athletes,” said director of athletics Dr. Erica Albertin. “More importantly than that is how he cares about his student-athletes. He strives for excellence and makes our department better!”
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