- Sports Awards
The Sports Award is given to those students who have made an outstanding contribution to JCU Sports and Recreation. It is awarded to students who have exceeded in all areas of athletics: administration work, volunteering, practicing sports as well as demonstrating commitment and sportsmanship at all times.
Nicholas Modlin – 2022

Flaminia Giacomi – 2021

The 2021 Sports Award is a recognition of a great 3-year student-athlete career and its outstanding contribution to JCU Sports and Recreation. Flaminia has been an important leader on the court as the Volleyball Team Captain, representing JCU in Rome and Europe. Additionally, she has been a professional and reliable employee while working for the JCU Athletics office. She truly deserves this award for her dedication, commitment, and willingness to be involved in our Department.
Veronica Rusich – 2019

Marco Fortuna – 2018

The Sport Award 2018 goes to Marco Fortuna, a student that brought to JCU Athletics nothing but excellence. He started to work with us during the Fall 2014 semester and little by little, he became the leader of our student assistant crew and took a strategic role during our orientation weeks. He was not only the student worker that every supervisor would only hope to have, but he consistently gave a lot of energy and dedication while representing JCU in the University of Rome tournaments. Playing at first on the 11 vs 11 soccer team, he eventually became the captain of our 5 vs 5 team, elevating our JCU colors to a more advanced level each year. He is a good midfielder, inside and outside the field, always ready to tackle and smart enough to provide good passes to his teammates.
Valeria Muzzin – 2017

Valeria has been on women’s soccer team since her very first semester. She won the first JCU soccer championship three years ago and since last year she is our team captain. She took this big responsibility, as we had to completely renew the team from zero. She was able to be on top of this difficult situation and, thanks to her leadership and dedication, she helped us greatly in creating a fantastic group, which is actually now leading the University championship. Valeria was not just a great captain, but also one of the best student workers that the Athletics Department ever had.
Thanks to her daily commitment and her professionalism, Valeria represents a point of reference for her colleagues and a trustworthy presence for her supervisors. Valeria loves Athletics, and her passion had a big influence on her school-mates and in the growth of the Gladiator Spirit.
Lucio D’Alessandro – 2016

Lucio D’Alessandro is a guy with a pleasant smile, genial and sometimes also a bit crazy! He worked hard for the Athletics department but, despite the excellent graphics and social media skills he learned at JCU, his most important values are his positive attitude and spirit. He brought many ideas and developed many project, from the Hip-Hop classes to the Flash Mobs of the student life parties, from being the 2015′ Volleyball MVP to being the Athletics Social Media coordinator.
Davide Menci – 2015

Davide Menci has been a member of the “Dream Team” which won John Cabot’s first ever sports championship. Not only was he a champion on the field, but also in the office. For years, Davide was a key member in orientation and during the semesters, involving both degree-seeking and study-abroad students in all offered activities and programs. Thanks to his marketing studies, he also helped us revolutionize the departmental communication. He truly embodies the Gladiator Spirit!
Fares Moussa – 2014

Fares, a Lebanese national Muay Thai champion, was an influential member of John Cabot community. During his time at JCU, Fares participated in many sports and worked hard for the Athletics Department. Fares also founded the “JCU Martial Arts Club”, which won several competitions in Italy.
Victoria Di Castro Horn – 2014

All around athlete, Victoria is a regional Hammer Throw champion. In 2013 and 2014, Victoria ranked in the top 10 for hammer throwing, making it to Nationals both years. Victoria was also a member of the Lady Gladiators Soccer Team, and worked at the JCU Athletics Department for four years.
Luke Norian – 2013

Luke Norian of the class of 2013 actively participated in the activities offered in the athletics department. Not only was he a participant, but he also taught courses and conducted the running club as well. Luke’s presence has become a reference for all in creating a stimulating environment in the John Cabot community.
Players of the Year – 2022/2023
Since 2013, the Athletics Department of John Cabot University has honored the best player of each team with an award called Player of the Year.
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Antonia Gomez Class of 2023 Volleyball | Kirsten Mauer Study Abroad Student Women’s Soccer |
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David Davitaia Class of 2024 Basketball | Gabriele Lanzafame Class of 2023 Men’s Soccer |
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Caroline Miller Class of 2023 Cheerleading | Edoardo Biagini Class of 2023 Men’s Futsal |
Players of the Year – 2021/2022
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Mara Peruzzi Study Abroad Student Volleyball | Valentina Gozzi Class of 2023 Women’s Soccer |
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Noah Salah Study Abroad Student Basketball | David Maehle Class of 2024 Men’s Soccer |
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Jasmine Schwaller Study Abroad Student Cheerleading | Erick Valencia Class of 2024 Men’s Futsal |
Players of the Year – 2019/2020
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Flaminia Giacomi Class of 2020 Volleyball | Rose Stackhouse Study Abroad Student Women’s Soccer |
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Claudio Buratti Class of 2023 Basketball | Jose Pablo Ortega Class of 2020 Men’s Soccer |
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Caroline Miller Class of 2023 Cheerleading | Edoardo Prosperi Class of 2022 Men’s Futsal |
Players of the Year – 2018/2019
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Flaminia Giacomi Class of 2020 Volleyball | Shanna Keil Study Abroad Student – Willamette University Women’s Soccer |
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Luke Morrisroe Study Abroad Student – University of Southern California Basketball | Giorgio Castellani Class of 2020 Men’s Soccer |
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Kennedy Lightbourne Class of 2021 Cheerleading | Fernando Royuela Class of 2022 Men’s Futsal |
Players of the Year – 2017/2018
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Flaminia Giacomi Class of 2020 Communication Major Volleyball | Maria Vittoria Albezzano Class of 2018 Communication Major Women’s Soccer |
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Giggs Kgonamotse Kgole Class of 2020 Art History Major Basketball | Jose Pablo Ortega Class of 2019 International Business Major Men’s Soccer |
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Caroline Liquit Class of 2020 International Business Cheerleading | Ricardo Solano Class of 2019 International Business Major Men’s Futsal |
Players of the Year – 2016/2017
Players of the Year – 2015/2016