Michael Lewis, a New York-based reporter who currently writes for TropiGol.com, has recorded the first “double-double” in the history of the NSCAA Writing Contest with the announcement of the 2011 winners.

Lewis picks up two awards in one year for the second time, becoming the first writer to so. His first double was in 2006, and he earns his second on the strength of being the reporter who broke the news about Jürgen Klinsmann’s signing as the coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Lewis took honors in the Deadline/Game Story and College categories this year.

It marks the ninth and 10th awards for Lewis since the contest began in 1995, when Lewis won his first award. His 10 plaques lead all entrants through the years. Soccer America’s Mike Woitalla claimed the award in the Column category, where he has won four of his eight awards since the contest’s inception.

The remaining two categories also saw repeat winners: Chris Miller of the Jacksonville (N.C.) Daily News won in the Feature category for the second consecutive year, while Jeff Kassouf did the same in the Student category, writing for EqualizerSoccer.com.

2011 NSCAA Writing Contest Winners

Deadline/Game Story: Michael Lewis, TropiGol.com, “Source: Klinsmann to be Named U.S. Coach”
Non-Deadline/Feature: Chris Miller, Jacksonville (N.C.) Daily News, “Home At Last”
Column: Mike Woitalla, SoccerAmerica.com, “If MLS Wants Kids to Watch...”
College: Michael Lewis, NCAA Women’s College Cup Program, “Quite a Comeback”
Student: Jeff Kassouf, EqualizerSoccer.com, “Unique Culture Helps Messiah Soccer Dominate”

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