University of Dallas' Kristina Corona recognized as 2012 SCAC Women's Soccer 'Coach of the Year'

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Kristina Corona, in her third-year as head coach at the University of Dallas, has been named the 2012 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Women's Soccer Coach-of-the-Year.

"I am very humbled and overjoyed by this experience," Corona said. "Moreover, I am thankful for being surrounded by such great coaches in the SCAC and for their overall support."

Corona led Dallas to their first-ever appearance in the SCAC Tournament and to the 2012 SCAC Championship game where they fell 1-0 to Trinity University.

She guided the Crusaders to a 4-3-1 SCAC record and a 12-8-1 overall mark in 2012.

The 4-3-1 SCAC record was a two-game improvement from a year ago, and the 12-8-1 overall record was an improvement upon last season's 11-7-2 season.

Corona has posted a 30-26-4 record (.533) in her three seasons at the helm of the women's soccer program at Dallas.

The SCAC Coach-of-the-Year award is the first one of her career. Corona received three votes from her peers in the voting process. Lance Key of Trinity received the remaining two votes.

About the SCAC: 

"The SCAC was formed to provide an association through which the member institutions may encourage organized competition in intercollegiate sports among teams representative of their respective student bodies. Members of this conference share a commitment to priority of the overall quality of academic standards and quality educational experiences." 

SCAC website: scacsports.com