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Herkimer College Athletic Program Ranks Second in the Nation by NATYCAA

NATYCAA 2018
Pictured is Dr. Chris Parker, Executive Director of the National Junior College Athletic Association and Donald Dutcher, Director of Athletics for Herkimer College, at the NACDA & Affiliates 54th Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida.

The Herkimer Generals athletic program has placed second, among two-year college non-scholarship athletic programs, for the 2017-18 National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Cup award. The NATYCAA Cup program recognizes excellence in two-year colleges, based on athletic success in championship competition.

Rowan College of Gloucester County claimed top honors with 153 points to upend the Herkimer County Community College, the defending champion. Herkimer’s 136 points earned the Generals the second place spot, while Suffolk County Community College came in third with 130.5 points.

Teams that contributed to the award included:

  • Softball - 2nd place finish at Nationals
  • Men’s Soccer – 3rd place finish at Nationals
  • Men’s Basketball – 4th place finish at Nationals
  • Women’s Bowling – 11th place finish at Nationals
  • Men’s Bowling – 6th place finish at Nationals
  • Men’s Track & Field – 20th place finish at Nationals
  • Women’s Cross Country – 6th place finish at Nationals
  • Women’s Swimming & Diving – 12th place finish at Nationals
  • Men’s Swimming & Diving – 11th place finish at Nationals
  • Men’s Cross Country – 14th place finish at Nationals
  • Women’s Track & Field – 13th place finish at Nationals
  • Baseball –7th place finish at Nationals

Herkimer has won first place in the NATYCAA Cup three times, and has placed in the top three every year since the award’s inception, except 2009 when the program finished in fourth place.

“I am extremely proud of our student-athletes and coaches for another outstanding year in the classroom, community and on the playing fields,” said Athletic Director Donald Dutcher. “We strive to achieve excellence in those three areas each and every day, and that’s why we continue to rank among the best.”

President Cathleen McColgin said, “I commend Don Dutcher and the entire athletic department for their commitment and efforts to sustain an outstanding nationally-recognized athletic program. I am also very proud of our student-athletes who dedicate so much time and effort to excel in their respective sports as well their academic programs of study.”

NATYCAA is the professional organization of two year college athletic administrators dedicated to the continuing growth and development of two-year college athletics and the individuals involved through an exchange of information, monitoring of legislation, promotion of academic excellence, increasing communication between organizations, and encouraging a high degree of integrity in all endeavors.

Herkimer College’s athletic program has amassed 59 national, 122 regional and 162 conference championships, as well as 30 National Academic Team of the Year Awards. For more information about the Herkimer Generals, visit www.HerkimerGenerals.com.