Boise State Receives 2024-25 PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award
8/5/2025 11:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State men's golf is a recipient of the 2024-25 PLATFORM Golf Team Academic Award, it was announced on Tuesday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
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"I'm extremely proud of the effort and success we had in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year," said head coach David Trainor. "Our guys take their academics very seriously, and as their coach, I'm thankful to have the right student-athletes representing Boise State."
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Across six divisions in college athletics, 292 schools earned a PLATFORMÂ Golf Team Academic Award, setting a GCAA record. Among the recipients, 167 NCAA Division I institutions posted a 3.0 or higher cumulative team GPA last year and were recognized on the Presidents Special Recognition list (3.5+ GPA) or as an All-Academic Team selection (3.0+ GPA).
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Collectively, the Broncos notched a 3.418 GPA, with seven of nine student-athletes posting a 3.0 or higher. Luke Cushman led the team with a 3.949, while Jake Slocum recorded a 3.9.
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The Mountain West had representation from nine of its 11 members. San Jose State and Wyoming made the Presidents Special Recognition list, while seven schools were an All-Academic Team selection.
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About GCAA
Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors. For more information, please visit www.collegiategolf.com.
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"I'm extremely proud of the effort and success we had in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year," said head coach David Trainor. "Our guys take their academics very seriously, and as their coach, I'm thankful to have the right student-athletes representing Boise State."
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Across six divisions in college athletics, 292 schools earned a PLATFORMÂ Golf Team Academic Award, setting a GCAA record. Among the recipients, 167 NCAA Division I institutions posted a 3.0 or higher cumulative team GPA last year and were recognized on the Presidents Special Recognition list (3.5+ GPA) or as an All-Academic Team selection (3.0+ GPA).
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Collectively, the Broncos notched a 3.418 GPA, with seven of nine student-athletes posting a 3.0 or higher. Luke Cushman led the team with a 3.949, while Jake Slocum recorded a 3.9.
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The Mountain West had representation from nine of its 11 members. San Jose State and Wyoming made the Presidents Special Recognition list, while seven schools were an All-Academic Team selection.
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About GCAA
Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors. For more information, please visit www.collegiategolf.com.
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