The Central Maine Community College athletic department is pleased to announce Head Women's Soccer Coach, Heather Sturks, has been named Yankee Small College Conference Coach of the Year.  Sturks, a first year coach from Poland Regional High School led the mustangs to a 2-4-2 season.   This award is particularly satisfying because the recipient selected by his/her peers.

She graduated from Central Maine Community College in January of 2012 (General Studies) and graduated with President's Honors in May of 2013.  While a CMCC student, Sturks served as the President for Alpha Phi Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (National Honors Society); was a member of both the outdoor and veterans club; played on the softball team; maintained a GPA of 3.8-3.9; was selected to attended the State of Maine Community College Legislative Address; and volunteered for several college events such as: transfer fairs, students activities week, and open house.  Sturks received elite awards while at CM which include: 2013 Student Veteran of the Year; was a nominee for 2013 Student of the Year; YSCC Academic All-Conference Team member; and a USCAA Academic All-American.