The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has entered into an agreement with HendrickCars.com -- a division of Hendrick Automotive Group -- that makes the growing online pre-owned vehicle website the title sponsor of the NSCAA’s extensive national rankings program for all levels of men’s and women’s intercollegiate play. The program will be known as the NSCAA/HendrickCars.com National Rankings.

In addition, HendrickCars.com will be featured on the NSCAA website, as part of the NSCAA College Game of the Week on Fox Soccer Channel, in the NSCAA’s official publication, Soccer Journal, and at the annual NSCAA Convention.

“The addition of HendrickCars.com to our constantly growing list of partners is an exciting development for the NSCAA,” said NSCAA Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Joe Cummings. “The NSCAA’s ranking program is held in the highest regard in the intercollegiate soccer community, and we’re pleased to have an equally respected partner in Hendrick Automotive Group join us in this venture.”

Each week during the intercollegiate soccer season, the NSCAA publishes regional and national rankings for NCAA Divisions I, II and III and national rankings for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and two divisions of junior colleges. Teams included in the final national ranking for each level of play receive a special recognition plaque from the NSCAA and, now, HendrickCars.com.

HendrickCars.com is the fastest way to buy a pre-owned vehicle. The website provides access to more than $100 million in pre-owned inventory and fast, easy financing. The site features more than 5,000 vehicles and 100,000 photos and videos. Hendrick Automotive Group operates dealerships selling nine new vehicle brands in the Kansas City market under the Superior name (Superior Lexus North, Superior Acura, Superior Volvo, Superior Buick Cadillac, Superior Lexus, Superior Toyota Scion and Superior Chevrolet Hummer). While the sponsorship of the NSCAA is national, Hendrick Automotive Group is proud to sponsor an organization based in one of its local markets.

“Soccer is the largest participatory youth sport in the United States, and interest is at an all-time high thanks to events like the World Cup,” said Chris Little, Director of Variable Operations for Hendrick Automotive Group. “Associating ourselves with the most respected soccer rankings program in the nation presents a terrific opportunity for HendrickCars.com to connect with an avid and growing fan base. At the same time, it allows us to support the NSCAA’s recognition programs, which positively impact its coaches, the next generation of U.S. players and the entire soccer community. The relationship is exciting on many levels and fits extremely well with the goals and ideals of Hendrick Automotive Group.”

About HendrickCars.com:

The best and quickest way to purchase a car online, HendrickCars.com features more than $100 million in used-car inventory and the largest selection of manufacturer-certified vehicles in the nation. Customers can browse from up to 5,000 cars of all makes and models from the 82 Hendrick Automotive Group franchises nationwide. Visit www.HendrickCars.com for more information.

About the National Soccer Coaches Association of America:

Based in Kansas City, Kan., the NSCAA is the largest soccer coaches' organization in the world.  Since its founding in 1941, it has grown to include more than 30,000 members who coach both genders at all levels of the sport.  In addition to a national rankings program for colleges and high schools, NSCAA offers an extensive recognition program that presents nearly 10,000 individual awards every year.  It fulfills its mission of coaching education through a nationwide program of clinics and week-long courses, teaching more than 6,000 soccer coaches each year.

Editor’s Note:

Effective immediately, during all electronic/print/web and on-air mentions, all 2010 Rankings must be referred to as the NSCAA/HendrickCars.com National Rankings.

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