NEW HAVEN, Conn. (October 16, 2026) – Georgian Court University men’s soccer player Gijs van Eif (HICE von IFE) has been named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Student-Athlete of the Month for September 2026, CACC Commissioner Dan Mara announced today. Van Eif earned the award for demonstrating success on the field during the month, while also being a standout in the classroom and giving back to his community.

Van Eif, a senior forward from Kortenhoef, Netherlands, led the CACC in scoring through September, collecting seven goals and seven assists in eleven August/September games. He was named the CACC Player of the Week on Sept. 8.

Van Eif is a two-time First-Team All-CACC selection. In 2024, he was voted into the D2 CCA All-East Region Second Team. He owns 34 goals and 12 assists during his Georgian Court career.

Academically, van Eif maintains a 3.83 cumulative grade-point average as a business administration major. He is a multiple-time honoree on both the CACC Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team and the conference’s Academic Honor Roll.

Van Eif is a part of a partnership between the GCU men’s soccer team and St. Vincent’s church. He primarily assists with moving furniture from donations and helping organize with church leaders.

Van Eif is the first monthly honoree for the 2026-27 academic year. The CACC Student-Athlete of the Month Award is handed out from September to May and recognizes one student-athlete from any sport active during that month.

 

2026-27 CACC STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
September: Gijs van Eif, Georgian Court University Men’s Soccer

 

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 21 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 18 sports – seven for men, 10 for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.