Dear Rotarians:
The University of Akron is honoring our own Stu Parry on September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at First Energy Stadium.
Stu is a long-time Akron Rotarian (63 years). If Club members would like to attend the Recognition Reception, please see the RSVP information below.
There is no charge for attending the event.
The University is encouraging Rotarians to donate to the Stu Parry Recognition Wall. See the link included below.
The University of Akron Athletics and the Men's Soccer Program are proud to host the Stu Parry Recognition Weekend,
The University of Akron Athletics and the Men's Soccer Program are proud to host the Stu Parry Recognition Weekend,
In 1954, Stu founded Zips Soccer as a club sport at the University of Akron. One year later, thanks to his undeniable energy, enthusiasm and passion for the sport, soccer became the 11th intercollegiate sport on campus. As a volunteer coach from 1954-1969, Coach Parry compiled an enviable record of 118 wins, 43 losses and 4 ties, including 9 Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association Championships. He developed 10 All-American soccer players.
During his 15 seasons at the helm, Akron consistently played the top teams in the country as well as those in Ohio. 1961, the Zips received their first ever NCAA post-season tournament bid.
On five more occasions, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1968, Akron earned NCAA Invitations. In 1966 and 1968, Parry's fellow coaches honored him by voting him Ohio Soccer Coach of the Year.
On five more occasions, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1968, Akron earned NCAA Invitations. In 1966 and 1968, Parry's fellow coaches honored him by voting him Ohio Soccer Coach of the Year.
Long active in the National Soccer Coaches Association, Parry served as the organization's president in 1968 and was a member of the rules committee for six years. In 1975, Coach Parry was inducted into the Zips Hall of Fame.
Stu's legacy has been continued by the coaches that have followed him.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the legacy and contributions "The Father of Akron Soccer" Coach Parry made to the Akron Men's Soccer Program.
We do ask that Rotarians make a donation to the Stu Parry Recognition Wall. The link is below.
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/QXOKvw?vid=t1qyx
Please RSVP to Saturday's Recognition Reception by sending an email to cstockton@uakron.edu
CAMDEN STOCKTON
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
Department of Athletics
The University of Akron
Office: (330) 972-8255
Cell: (417) 825-2657
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
Department of Athletics
The University of Akron
Office: (330) 972-8255
Cell: (417) 825-2657
Terry Dalton
Club Secretary
