Men's Soccer Announces Team Awards, 2010 Captains

5/10/2010 2:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer

By: Dartmouth

HANOVER, N.H. - The Dartmouth men's soccer team held its annual team banquet on April 30, honoring individual players and recognizing the team's third straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

Though their season ends in the fall, the Dartmouth men traditionally hold their banquet in May marking the end of the spring season.

Dartmouth, which ranked in the top-25 throughout the season, finished the 2009 campaign with a record of 10-7-1, 4-3 Ivy. The Big Green earned its third straight NCAA Tournament appearance and fifth in the last six years, ultimately falling to Boston College in overtime in the first round.

The Big Green won a host of awards throughout the season including five players named All-Ivy, three named NSCAA All-Region and NSCAA All-America honors for Daniel Keat (Wellington, New Zealand), the second straight season in which Dartmouth produced an All-America performer. Dartmouth was also rewarded for its success in the classroom, named an NSCAA Team Academic Award winner. Individually, Craig Henderson and Bryan Giudicelli were named to the NSCAA Scholar All-East first and third teams, respectively. Henderson was also an NSCAA Scholar All-America and CoSIDA Academic All-America choice.

2009 Dartmouth Men's Soccer Team Awards

Most Valuable Player:
Craig Henderson (Wellington, New Zealand), Senior midfield
Henderson was a repeat selection as Dartmouth's Most Valuable Player after an impressive senior season. His impact was perhaps felt the greatest, however, after being cut down by injury after nine games. He did return to play in the final two games of the season, including a valiant double-overtime effort at Boston College in just his second game back. Despite missing time, he tallied 12 points on four goals and four assists and was named second team All-Ivy and second team NSCAA All-Region.

Will Shue Award (Rookie of the Year):
Kevin Dzierzawski (Oakland Twp., Mich.), Freshman midfield
Dzierzawski did a solid job in midfield for his first collegiate season, as one of just four players and the only freshman to play in all 18 games, making 12 starts. He tallied one goal and three assists and was an integral link between the Big Green's defense and offense. He earned Ivy Rookie of the Week honors once during the season.

Most Improved Player, In Memory of Chris Colasanti '90
Nick Pappas (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Sophomore defense
Pappas emerged as a top defensive player for Dartmouth this fall, playing in 16 games with 13 starts. His dedication to improving his game resulted in the jump in playing time from his freshman year, during which he saw action in seven contests. Pappas also scored his first collegiate goal in Dartmouth's season-opening win over St. Peter's.

Norman Grant Clark Trophy:
Derek Stenquist (Hudson, Mass.), Senior midfield
Presented for contributions to Dartmouth soccer both on and off the field. Stenquist exemplified the term student-athlete throughout his career and as a senior, battled back from off-season surgery to play in 13 games with seven starts. Off the field, he was the 2009 recipient of Dartmouth's Class of 1948 Award for the top scholar athlete in the junior class and is active in numerous community service organizations.

Lastly, Dartmouth announced the two men that will don the captain's armband this fall to lead the Big Green. Daniel Keat (Wellington, New Zealand), a fifth-year senior, returns for his second season as captain for Dartmouth. The only player to start all 18 games, Keat returned from a 2008 injury to earn NSCAA All-America honors after leading the team with eight goals and six assists. Fellow rising senior Andrew Olsen (Norwell, Mass.) will join him as a captain this fall. A starter since his freshman year, Olsen has been a constant for his three seasons in Hanover, earning All-Ivy second team honors in 2008 and honorable mention in 2009. This past season he tallied three goals and two assists.


Craig Henderson Most Valuable Player	Kevin Dzierzawski Rookie of the Year	Nick Pappas Most Improved

Derek Stenquist Norman Grant Clark Trophy	Daniel Keat 2010 Captain	Andrew Olsen 2010 Captain