CHICKASHA – Junior Scott Parkinson’s schedule will be a little busier than the traditional USAO students. In fact, it will be busier than the typical USAO student-athlete.

He was named this month as the head boy’s soccer coach at Chickasha High School.

“I’m really thankful for the opportunity,” Parkinson said. “It’s come earlier in my coaching career than I thought it would have but I appreciate the faith that...

CHICKASHA – For the 10th year in row, USAO soccer coaches are opening the university’s campus to a residential soccer camp designed to enhance individual and team soccer skills in a concentrated setting.

This year, the camp will focus more on high school athletes and teams. Past campers have gone on to compete in the NCAA and NAIA levels and earn national honors.

The camp will run from July 16-18 and includes training...

CHICKASHA – Reflecting back on a record-breaking season from both the men’s and women’s teams, Assistant Coach Alexis Vizarelis gives credit to the players and the rest of the coaching staff.

“Unbelievable. If you’d asked me at the start of the year if we would have had a season we did, it would have been hard pushed to say we would have on,” he said. “I think that they showed what we’re capable, what we demand from them every year...

CHICKASHA – After two stellar runs in the Sooner Athletic Conference and national tournament appearances on both the women’s and men’s side, three USAO soccer players were named NAIA All-Americans this week.

Earning All-America Third Team honors were mid-fielder Niall Crick and defender Scott Parkinson. Calli Cooper earned All-America Honorable Mention.

Crick and Parkinson are two of only three Sooner Athletic...