2021 United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division I Men’s All-America Team

Curtez Kellman, SO. Midfielder, Georgetown, Guyana

*First Falcon soccer player to become back-to-back All-American (20-21, 21)

Kellman on the honor, “It’s that feeling that you experience after hard work... it’s a great joy to make the selection once, but twice it’s just a major blessing, and I am grateful that my ability has been recognized by the highest authorities. I must say kudos to coach Bart and Joe who played a pivotal role in making me become a better individual not only on the pitch but off as well. Also my teammates who worked with me throughout the season and pushed me to work harder. At the end it actually did paid off. I always remind myself each day about a specific quote, “The more you sweat in peace time, the less you bleed in War time”.

Yutaro Tsukada, SO. Forward, Tokyo, Japan 

Tsukada on the honor, “I’m glad to be selected as an All American. However, I don’t attach much importance to it. I just wanted to win the national tournament. To my teammates and coaches who have shared great moments with me, I’m so proud of each and every one of you.

2021 NJCAA DI All-American Team

1^st Team

Yutrao Tsukada, SO. Forward, Tokyo, Japan

*First Falcon soccer player to be 1^st team in both NJCAA and USC

20 Goals tied for 4^th NJCAA Scoring

2^nd Team

Prince Nwabudike, SO. Defender, London, England

Nwabudike on the honor, “Being an all-American sounds easier said than done, you have no choice but to perform at the highest levels at any given moment. When you think you can rest because your satisfied, that’s, when you will miss the opportunity. There is always someone waiting to overtake you. This is seen in our league which I would say is one of the hardest in the state.”

Head Coach Bart Sasnett stated, “I’m so excited for these three guys!  These guys are certainly deserving and represent our program in the highest regards on and off the field.  It has been an honor to coach them, and we look forward to more great things to come in their soccer career’s.  To say I’m proud of them would be an understatement.” 

Junior College Division I Men All-East Region

Yutaro Tsukada, SO. Forward, Tokyo, Japan

Curtez Kellman, SO. Forward, Georgetown, Guyana

Region 8 All-Region Team

Defender

Prince Nwabudike

Schineider Mimy

Midfield

Curtez Kellman

Vander Rocha

Forward

Yutaro Tsukada

Kevin Kelly

Keeper (1)

Will Diaz 

Player of the Year: Yutaro Tsukada

Freshman of the Year: Kevin Kelly 

Goalkeeper of the Year:  Will Diaz 

Coach of the Year: Bart Sasnett

The Daytona State Men’s Soccer team (13-2-1) finished the year ranked 6^th in the United Soccer Coach’s poll and 8^th in the final NJCAA poll. The graduating sophomore class went undefeated (10-0) at home the last 2 seasons with a combined regular season record of 18-1-2, including 14 shutouts.  The sophomore group also excelled in the classroom with a 3.64 fall 2021 GPA.  The Falcons claimed the 2021 Region 8 title, with back-to-back Southeast District Championships (20-21, 21) and 2 trips to the NJCAA National Tournament.   “It has been an unbelievable run with this sophomore class.  This group is the absolute epitome of what we stand for at Daytona State.  Not only are they remarkable soccer players, but they also represent the soccer program with strong academics, and they are fantastic young men.  This group will truly be missed.  Thank you for your sacrifice and loyalty to Daytona State Soccer.”  Coach Bart