Soccer America senior editor Scott French won the 2003 NSCAA Writing Contest award for best college story. His article, ''Clive Charles: 'I Owe This Game Everything''' appeared in the Jan. 20, 2003 issue of Soccer America Magazine.
''[Scott French's] interview with Portland coaching legend Clive Charles stood out in the College division,'' according to the contest's judges. ''French tackled the challenging Q&A reporting style with skill and finesse, creating a captivating piece that would be revisited by many readers when news spread of Charles' passing.''
Charles died on Aug. 26, 2003 after a three-year battle with cancer.
French's honor marked the 10th time that Soccer America has been an NSCAA Writing Contest winner. Dan Woog and Mike Woitalla were previous recipients.
NSCAA WRITING CONTEST WINNERS 2003:
Column: Phil Goble Jr., Wilson (N.C.) Daily Times, ''Seagle Showed the World Determination, Heart and Resolve to Play''
Non-Deadline/Feature: Bob Luder, Kansas City Star, ''One for the Aged''
Deadline/Game Story: Michael Lewis, New York Daily News, ''U.S. Sub is a Cool Cat in Victory''
College: Scott French, Soccer America, ''Clive Charles: 'I Owe This Game Everything'''