Dr. Parker Leap ’15 has been hired as associate athletics director for sport psychology and mental wellness at Appalachian State University. A former Royals soccer forward, Leap earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
Men’s Soccer

Former ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ soccer player uses near-death experience to inspire others
After a car crash last year derailed his playing career and nearly took his life, Joel Spalding is sharing his story to spread God’s love Last September, Joel Spalding woke ... read more about Former ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ soccer player uses near-death experience to inspire others

Royals close out fall season with individual honors
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s fall athletes ended their seasons with more than 20 individual honors. ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s field hockey team finished 10-7 overall, notching its best overall record since 2011. Defender Brandy ... read more about Royals close out fall season with individual honors

All-American Justin Carey to lead ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ men’s soccer
Justin Carey has been named the new head coach of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ men’s soccer team. He started his new duties Jan. 3. “I am delighted to have Justin ... read more about All-American Justin Carey to lead ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ men’s soccer

Soccer coach and 31-year veteran Roger Mast set to retire after 2021 season
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ head men’s soccer coach Roger Mast has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Currently in his 31st season with the Royals, Mast is ... read more about Soccer coach and 31-year veteran Roger Mast set to retire after 2021 season

Six Royals named VaSID Academic All-State
Six ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ student-athletes have been named to the Academic All-State Team by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). A total of 220 student-athletes representing 37 colleges and universities across the ... read more about Six Royals named VaSID Academic All-State

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare
This spring, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Athletics has been celebrating alumni-athletes working in the health care professions. “It has been so exciting to reconnect with former Royals for this special social media campaign ... read more about ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Athletics shares ‘Royal Dose of Gratitude’ to alumni working in healthcare

Soccer coach Roger Mast prepares for season #30
This article was published June 21, 2020, in the Daily News-Record. Roger Mast, like most sports-minded boys his age, grew up playing baseball, basketball, and flag football in Rockingham County ... read more about Soccer coach Roger Mast prepares for season #30

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s first engineering grads head to work, grad school and service
One master codebreaker and Appalachian Trail hiker, one supercomputer builder and high school soccer coach, one student organization leader headed to doctoral studies, one environmental designer bound for data analysis, ... read more about ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s first engineering grads head to work, grad school and service

Royals celebrate 2018 fall semester academic and athletic achievements
Congratulations to all who were recognized today for Fall Semester achievements and accomplishments during a special gathering in Lehman Auditorium. Jasmine Wilson and Anna Hunter Nickols were recognized for outstanding ... read more about Royals celebrate 2018 fall semester academic and athletic achievements