Yael Averbuch Tapped As NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year Posted Dec 24, 2008 Yael Averbuch of the UNC women's soccer team and a native of Upper Montclair, N.J. has earned the distinction of being named the 2008 National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas Women’s Collegiate Scholar Athlete of the Year. Averbuch was joined on the 13-member first team by two Tar Heel teammates -- senior goalkeeper Anna Rodenbough and junior defender Whitney Engen. (Tar Heel Blue)