Glen Cove Graduate Honored

Submitted by Glen Cove School District

The College Sports Information Directors of America have selected Glen Cove High School Class of 2010 graduate Dan Belfiore for the Capital One Academic All-District Division II Football team.

This designation recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Belfiore, who currently attends Long Island University Post, is a senior defensive lineman with a 3.78 grade-point average in Accounting and will now be added to the national ballot for the chance to earn Academic All-America notice.

“I was really surprised,” Belfiore said. “This is an amazing honor.”

Belfiore and his LIU Post teammates captured the Northeast-10 Conference Championship for the first time in nine years. The team’s victory led to an appearance in the NCCA Division II Championship, where the team unfortunately fell to Virginia State.

Prior to playing at LIU Post, Belfiore played three seasons at Glen Cove High School, leading the Knights to the playoffs in 2007 and 2008. He was also named All-County, second team All-Long Island and third team All-New York. Additionally, he received the Kava award in 2009, given to someone who encompasses commitment, team spirit, integrity and discipline. According to Glen Cove Football Coach Pete Kopeky, Belfiore was the “hardest working student” he ever coached.

Belfiore also wrestled and competed in track and field at Glen Cove, earning All-County as a shot putter.

Photo: Glen Cove graduate Dan Belfiore is pictured with his dad Rocco.

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