Hall of Fame
Sam Koleduk - Saint Leo University, Soccer
Koleduk didn’t just play soccer at Saint Leo University, he left his mark on soccer at Saint Leo University. As many young student-athletes heading off to college, Koleduk was eager to make his mark on the Lions men’s soccer program as a freshman in 1990. Four years after arriving on campus from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, FL Koleduk didn’t just make his mark on Saint Leo. He etched it deep into the record book. Not just the Saint Leo record book, but the Sunshine State Conference record book, the NCAA Division II record book, and probably any other record book within his reach. While sporting the green and gold, Koleduk was simply the most prolific scorer in the history of Saint Leo soccer. He currently holds Saint Leo single season records with 34 goals, 77 points and 11 multiple-goal games, as well as Saint Leo career records with 77 goals, 187 points and 21 multiple-goal games. Additionally, Koleduk established NCAA Division II records with six goals and 13 points in a single game. Koleduk also ranks among the NCAA Division II top-ten single-season leaders in points (77), points per game (4.23), goals (34) and goals per game (1.89), The Saint Leo product is also ranked 11th in career points per game (2.67) among NCAA Division II players. Within the Sunshine State Conference, Koleduk is second all-time in career goals and third in career points. In terms of honors, Koleduk’s achievements were second to none. Koleduk earned recognition at the conference, regional and national levels. A four-time All-SSC selection, twice to the first team, Koleduk also earned All-South Region honors each of his four years at Saint Leo, including spots on the first team twice as well as the second team on two occasions. He capped off his collegiate career with a pair of All-America second team berths in his junior and senior seasons. Following his career at Saint Leo, Koleduk went on to compete professionally in four separate leagues, seeing action in the United States Soccer League, Independent Soccer League, National Professional Soccer League and the Eastern Indoor Soccer League. Upon completion of his playing career, Koleduk has spent a great amount of time coaching young soccer players in Pasco County and is currently the head soccer coach at his alma mater, Gulf High School. Koleduk was inducted into the Saint Leo University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000.