NACDA Directors Cup news

Stanford Captures 2007-08 Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:45:08 PST

The Cardinal of Stanford took home its 14th straight United States Sports Academy Directors' Cup, tallying 1461.00 points. The Directors' Cup is presented annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), United States Sports Academy and USA Today to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III and the NAIA.

U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Winners Announced at Awards Luncheon

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:48:30 PST

It's a three-peat in the U. S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup, as the same institutions in Division I, II and III, and also the NAIA will take home at least their third consecutive Directors' Cup. The winners were honored at the Directors' Cup Awards Luncheon sponsored by Collegiate Images on June 11 in conjunction with the 43rd annual NACDA Convention in Dallas.

Stanford and Azusa Pacific (Calif.) in Control in the First Spring U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 29 May 2008 07:37:01 PST

On the strength of four top-25 finishes in the most recent spring championships, Stanford has expanded its lead in the first spring Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings. The Cardinal now have a total of 1348.00 points after notching a third place finish in the national collegiate sport of women's water polo and a fifth place finish in women's tennis. Stanford also placed 17th in men's tennis and 25th in women's golf for a total of 266.00 points this spring.

Grand Valley State (Mich.) and Williams (Mass.) Lead First Spring Division II and Division III U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:42:50 PST

After leading throughout the winter Cup standings, Grand Valley State (Mich.) remains atop the first spring U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Lakers scored in four out of six spring championships to date, bringing their total points to 965.75.

Stanford Controls the Top Spot in the Final Winter Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:35:38 PST

After leading all winter, Stanford remains in control of the top spot in the final winter Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Cardinal now have a total of 1082.00 points after recently notching second and third place finishes in men's and women's gymnastics, respectively. Earlier this winter, Stanford finished runner-up in women's basketball, captured third in men's swimming and women's swimming, fifth in women's indoor track and field, seventh in men's indoor track and field, eighth in fencing, ninth in men's basketball and 19th in wrestling, to lead all teams with 767.00 points scored this season.

Stanford Extends Lead in Second Winter Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:30:04 PST

Following a runner-up performance in women's basketball, as well as a third place finish in men's swimming and a ninth place finish in men's basketball, Stanford extended its lead in the second installment of the winter Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Cardinal have scored a total of 907.00 points to lead all teams by more than 220.00 points.

Grand Valley State (Mich.) and Washington (Mo.) Lead Final Winter Division II and Division III U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:41:45 PST

After tallying three top-10 finishes this season, Grand Valley State (Mich.) is atop the final winter U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Lakers have a total of 719.25 points with 315.25 coming this winter.

Stanford and Azusa Pacific (Calif.) Lead U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:30:04 PST

On the Strength of four top-10 finishes, Stanford regained the lead in the first winter Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Cardinal, who previously led after the second fall standings, have scored a total of 668 points, including 353 with the completion of eight winter championships.

Grand Valley State (Mich.) and Williams (Mass.) Lead First Winter U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:06 PST

For the third time this season, Grand Valley State (Mich) is atop the U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Lakers scored in four out of five winter championships to date, bringing their total points to 646.25.

Their highest finish this winter was in men's indoor track and field, where they placed fourth. The Lakers also placed sixth in women's indoor track and field, 16th in women's swimming and 21st in men's swimming. In total, the Lakers have scored 242.25 points this winter, the second most of any institution.

Simon Fraser Leads First Winter NAIA U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:30:03 PST

Cleveland, Ohio - On the strength of three top-five finishes, Simon Fraser (B.C.) took over the lead in the first winter NAIA U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings. The Clan, who finished the fall in second place, have scored a total of 618 points, including 317¬.50 with the finish of five winter NAIA championships.

California Remains the Leader in the Final Fall Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:07 PST

After taking over the top-spot in the previous standings, the University of California remains in the lead in the final U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings. The Bears added 45 points to their score after placing 26th in the FBS bowl season, bringing their fall total to 370. California previously scored in men's water polo (1st), women's volleyball (3rd), men's cross country (16th) men's soccer (17th) and women's soccer (17th).

Third Installment of Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings, as well as the Final Releases for Division II, III and NAIA

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:47:00 PST

Third Installment of Division I U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings, as well as the Final Releases for Division II, III, and NAIA.

Stanford and Azusa Pacific Lead Second Installment of the Fall U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:00:03 PST

With five NCAA championships completed, 13-time U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup champion Stanford has taken the lead in the second set of Division I fall standings. The Cardinal, who were second in the first standings, now lead all institutions with 225 total points after placing ninth in women's soccer.

Grand Valley State (Mich.) and Washington (Mo.) Take Top Spots in the Second Fall Division II and III U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:16:04 PST

Grand Valley State (Mich.) and Washington (Mo.) take top spots in the second fall Division II and III U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings.

Oregon and Azusa Pacific Open Fall Season Atop the DI and NAIA U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:51:11 PST

Oregon leads the first Division I fall U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup standings, while defending NAIA champion, Azusa Pacific, picks up where it left off in the 2006-07 standings, the lead.