This award was established to enhance the Christian purpose of athletics, excellence in Christian athletic competition, and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith in the NCCAA institutions across the nation.  It is presented to the outstanding Division I & II NCCAA Christian men’s soccer players of the nation, who meet the established criteria, during the National Men’s Soccer I & II Championships. 

Kyle Rote, Jr. simply excelled in every area of life. He played every available sport but soccer grabbed his allegiance in his teen years and he was an All-American selection during his days at the University of the South.  He rose to worldwide fame as the first US professional player to be viewed as a superstar during the days of the North American Soccer League.  Throughout his career in sports, and today as a representative for professional athletes, Kyle Rote, Jr. simply let his faith in Christ drive him to be excellent as a husband, father and community leader. 


Division I Recipients  |  Division II Recipients


 

DI MEN'S SOCCER
YEAR	RECIPIENT	INSTITUTION
2019	Doran Battermann	Columbia International University
2018	Omar Salgado	Central Christian College of Kansas
2017	Ian Billin	Bethel College
2016	Jesse Toth	Houghton College
2015	Lukas Muszong	Bethel College
2014	Connor Gilmour	Cedarville University
2013	Paul Seddon	Houghton College
2012	Steve Ellis	Cedarville University
2011	Corey Burke	Judson University
2010	Mitch Lobdell	Indiana Wesleyan University
2009	Cheyne Roberts	Palm Beach Atlantic University
2008	Zach Patterson	Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
2007	Steve Moldenhauer	Judson University
2006	Daniel Seiffert	Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
2005	Phil Ellis	Cedarville University
2004	Seth Huber	Greenville College
2003	Russell Courtney	Bryan College
2002	Joe Phiri	Union University
2001	Pedro Figueirdo	Judson College (IL)
2000	Rick Collins	Mt. Vernon Nazarene College
1999	Jason Rollins	Nyack College
1998	Donald Laing	Hope International University
1997	Shawn Tatham	Lee University
1996	Jonathan Lenarz	Trinity Christian College
1995	Marcelo Galvao	Judson College (IL)
1994	Paul Roehrenbeck	Malone College
1993	Brian Lee	Bartlesville Wesleyan College
1992	Jason Acres	Judson College (IL)
1991	Ralph Garofano	Lee College
1990	Dan La Veine	George Fox College
1989	Sowerby Gomes	Bartlesville Wesleyan College
1988	Richard Adolph	Grand Rapids Baptist College
1987	Tom Ensign	Judson College
DII MEN'S SOCCER
YEAR	RECIPIENT	INSTITUTION
2019	Asa St. Lawrence	Maranatha Baptist University
2018	Karl Walker	Bob Jones University
2017	Ryan Walker	Kentucky Christian University
2016	Wira Wama	Maranatha Baptist University
2015	Taylor Hunt	Ozark Christian College
2014	Joshua Persson	Moody Bible Institute
2013	Chris Thompson	Grace Bible College
2012	Ethan Montesinos	Moody Bible Institute
2011	TJ Pearce	Moody Bible Institute