Atlantic 10 Recognition Day: Chase Brooks Named Coach of the Year, Sam Coss Crowned GK of the Year highlight major A-10 Honors for Duquesne

Two major awards, six Dukes honored in voting for 2026 all-conference awards

Matchday on the Bluff just got a whole lot sweeter. Hours before top-seeded Duquesne kicks off its A-10 Semifinal match against Fordham, the Atlantic 10 Conference announced its annual postseason awards, and the regular-season champions cleaned up across the board!

Headlining the massive haul, head coach Chase Brooks was named A-10 Coach of the Year, while star redshirt senior goalkeeper Sam Coss earned A-10 Goalkeeper of the Year honors following a stellar, record-setting regular season.

In total, the Dukes earned staggering representation across the All-Conference teams, All-Rookie squad, and All-Academic team.

DUQUESNE’S 2026 A-10 POSTSEASON HONORS

• Coach of the Year: Chase Brooks

• Goalkeeper of the Year: Sam Coss

First-Team All-Conference

• Midfielder: Jameson Michel (Mechanicsburg, Pa.)

• Defender: Blaize Hardy (Queen Creek, Ariz.)

• Goalkeeper: Sam Coss (Bowie, Md.)

Second-Team All-Conference

• Forward: Cody Da (Rockville, Md.)

All-Rookie Team

• Defender: Steel Bayer (Mechanicsburg, Pa.)

All-Academic Team

• Forward/Midfielder/Staff: Jaxon Ervin (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

• Defender: Blaize Hardy (Queen Creek, Ariz.)

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).