M e n ’s S o c c e r
2015-2016
Men’s Soccer
JOSH MARKS TUCKER STAS
2014 Quick Facts General
School Name.........................................Wittenberg University Location............................................. Springfield, Ohio 45501 Founded..........................................................................1845 Enrollment......................................................................1,900 Nickname......................................................................Tigers Home Field.......................................... Edwards-Maurer Field Capacity.........................................................................3,000 National Affiliation...................................... NCAA Division III Conference.......................... North Coast Athletic Conference President................................................ Laurie Joyner, Ph.D. Alma Mater.................Loyola University New Orleans, 1986 Athletics Director....................................... Dr. Gary Williams Alma Mater...................................................Carthage, 1996 Athletics Phone............................................. (937) 327-6458
Coaching Staff Interm Head Coach...................................... Brenton Dawson Alma Mater................................................Capital University E-mail........................................... dawsonb@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg........................................0-0-0 Career Overall Record ..................................................... Same Assistant Coach.............. Michael Lambeck (Wittenberg ‘12) Men’s Soccer Office...................................... (937) 327-6456 Athletic Trainer................................................. Ellen Crosbie Assistant Athletic Trainer.............................Greg Schneider Assistant Athletic Trainer............................... Molly Hopkins
Men’s Soccer History
First Year (Varsity)..........................................................1967 All-Time Record.........................................376-348-50 (.518) NCAA Tournament Appearances........................................5 Last NCAA Tournament Appearance............................2008 Result.................................... L, 2-3 vs. Carroll (First Round)
JOHN LONG
Team Information
2014 Overall Record.................................................... 7-10-1 2014 NCAC Record (Finish) .................................... 2-7 (8th) Letterwinners Returning....................................................16 Alen Valentic, Tucker Stas, Ross Cirincione, Zack Moore, Josh Marks, Patrick Szymczak, Samuel Archinal, John Long, Teddy Price, Alberto Gonzalez, Matthew Bayler, Cameron Ferguson, Josh McErlean, Andrew Yokum, Daniel Roberts
Letterwinners Lost.............................................................10 James Van Artsdalen, Reed Glosser, Andre Lorenz, Mitch Rudibaugh, Jack Mossman, Carter Desloge, Adam Pitchel, Alexandre Veuthey, Joe Poff, Brian Boutin, Robby Frye
Starters Returning................................................................8 Josh Marks, Patrick Szymczak, Zack Moore, Tucker Stas, John Long, Alberto Gonzalez, Matthew Bayler, Andrew Yokum
Starters Lost......................................................................3 James Van Artsdalen, Alexandre Veuthey, Brian Boutin
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ZACH MOORE
CREDITS: Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04.
Coaching Staff Interm Head Coach Brenton Dawson After two separate stints as an assistant
assistant coach, following two years on the staff from 2008 to 2009.
coach in Wittenberg University’s men’s
During that span, the Tigers achieved a top-five national ranking
soccer program, Brenton Dawson took the
and appeared in the NCAA Division III national tournament.
reins of the program as the interim head
In the interim, Dawson spent two seasons as an assistant coach
coach prior to the 2015 season. He assumed
at Heidelberg, where he earned a master’s degree while helping
the leadership mantle of the program when
the Student Princes to an undefeated season in the Ohio Athletic
his father, Steve Dawson, accepted an
Conference and the first OAC title in school history. Dawson also
academic sabbatical.
served as an assistant for one season at NCAA Division II Tiffin
A 2008 graduate of Capital University, where he earned a
University.
bachelor’s in communication studies, Dawson has two years
Dawson’s coaching experience also includes years of summer
of NCAA Division III playing experience from his time with the
camps and various age groups in Club Ohio FC and Blast FC. His
Crusaders. Dawson also played for a year at American University
licensing includes a USSF National “B” License and an NSCAA
in Rome, Italy.
Premier Diploma. In addition, he holds a State Goalkeeping
In 2013, Dawson was named head coach of the semi-pro Zanesville Athletic FC, a member of the National Premier Soccer League. In the same year, he returned to Wittenberg as an
Diploma from the NSCAA. A native of Springfield, Dawson played four years for North High School. He currently resides in Columbus.
Assistant Coach Michael Lambeck Michael Lambeck returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach in 2013 following a standout career in the Red & White. A four-year letterwinner from 2008 to 2011, Lambeck was named team MVP in 2010 while garnering first-team All-North Coast Athletic Conference and All-Ohio recognition, and appeared again on the All-Ohio squad in 2011 on the third team. His career total of 315 saves ranks second in school history. Lambeck was the goalkeeper for the Zanesville Athletic FC, which celebrated its inaugural season as a member of the
National Professional Soccer League in 2013. Prior to returning to Wittenberg, Lambeck served as an assistant coach with the University of Akron’s women’s soccer team during the 2012 season, where his responsibilities included coaching the goalkeepers, recruiting and scouting. Lambeck has also coached goalkeepers with Akron’s men’s soccer team summer camps, Wittenberg’s Buckeye Soccer Camps, Team Ohio FC, Team Dayton. He is Currently the Director Of Goalkeeping With Club Ohio SC. His licensing includes a USSF National “D” License and he holds a USSF Level 1 Goalkeeping Diploma. Lambeck graduated from Wittenberg in 2012 with a bachelor of arts in sociology. He resides in Dublin, Ohio.
Head Coaching Ledger Name
Year(s)
1967 1968-69 1970-72 1973-75 1976-80 1981 1988 1982-87, 1989-2014 2015-Present
Seasons
1 2 3 3 5 1 1 32 1
Games
Wins
Losses
Ties
Win Pct.
Totals
1967-present
47
756
376
348
50
.521
Steve Farrar Bob Hamilton Bob Van Poppel Larry Hunter Steve Moore Ken Rabb Chris Brown Steve Dawson Brenton Dawson
9 20 33 32 61 14 18 587 0
3 7 12 11 29 8 9 297 0
6 12 20 20 27 6 6 251 0
0 1 1 1 5 0 3 39 0
.333 .375 .379 .359 .516 .571 .583 .518 0
2015-2016 MEN’S SOCCER
CAMPUS Wittenberg’s stunning 114-acre, rolling, wooded terrain is situated in the heart of Springfield, Ohio. An impressive blend of traditional European classicism and contemporary architecture is abundant amongst the 37 buildings throughout campus.
The University
ADMISSION Wittenberg consistently selects academically strong students. Of entering freshman, approximately 50 percent graduated in the top quarter of their high school classes. Each new class combines National Merit Scholars, Ohio Academic scholars and Lutheran Scholars. STUDENTS What strikes most people when they visit Wittenberg is the genuine friendliness and welcoming nature of the campus and its residents. There are approximately 1,900 full-time students currently enrolled, representing 38 states and 25 foreign countries; 45 percent of students are male, 55 percent are female. FACULTY Wittenberg’s 185 outstanding classroom instructors all consider students their top priority. With an average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Wittenberg faculty and students have numerous opportunities for meaningful interaction both in and out of the classroom. PROGRAMS OF STUDY Wittenberg has more than 80 majors, minors and special programs from which to choose. Among these majors are such outstanding interdisciplinary programs as East Asian Studies and environmental science, and new programs in nursing and exercise science.
MYERS HALL
OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES Wittenberg encourages off-campus opportunities that complement the classroom experience: pursuing an internship, studying abroad, and getting involved in the community through volunteer programs and community service. STUDENT LIFE More than 120 campus organizations offer opportunities not only to have fun, but to gain management and leadership experience while at Wittenberg. These include 11 national fraternities and sororities, the Outdoors Club, WUSO radio station, Rotaract Club, campus ministries, Student Senate, Pre-Health Professions Club and many more. ATHLETICS Wittenberg enjoys a long-standing reputation as an athletics powerhouse, fielding winning teams in many different sports. Wittenberg competes annually against the best competition that NCAA Division III has to offer. The athletics department offers 24 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women.
THE HOLLOW
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Wittenberg students live on campus in residence halls their first two years. Upperclassmen may choose to stay in the residence halls or move into Wittenberg’s campus housing, which includes apartments, houses and fraternity and sorority houses. FINANCIAL AID More than 98 percent of students are awarded financial aid at Wittenberg, thanks to the generosity and loyal support of more than 29,000 living alumni.
WEAVER CHAPEL
Athletics Facilities
ROSENCRANS FITNESS CENTER
EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD
Wittenberg Athletics Facilities Wittenberg’s athletics facilities are a unique blend of old and new, providing opportunities for a wide variety of recreational and fitness activities. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) is the centerpiece of the complex and hub of activity throughout the year. The main unit can be converted to three full-sized basketball courts or three volleyball courts. It seats 3,000 spectators for intercollegiate athletic events, and 4,300 for concerts and other public events. A second unit houses four racquetball courts with an upper balcony for instruction and two golf practice rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Wittenberg’s Natatorium features a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards and a spectator viewing area. The Kremchek Family Athletic Training Room was completed in 2012 and includes more than 2,000 square feet of space and the latest in training equipment. The HPERC also includes the historic Wittenberg Field House, home to Tiger teams since 1929, the Heinzen Strength Center, and the Bob Rosencrans Hall of Honor Fitness Center, which was built in 2005. The strength center and the fitness center house the latest in training equipment to accommodate the wide range of needs of the entire campus. Edwards-Maurer Field and Earl F. Morris Track were renovated in 2005. EdwardsMaurer Field features an artificial playing surface and Earl F. Morris Track is a 400-meter
track outfitted with a cutting-edge surface. The entire complex is lighted and serves as home to the Tiger football, track, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The David and Georgiana Albright Tennis Complex was completed in 1997. It houses 12 tennis courts that were re-surfaced in 2012. Six of the courts are lighted, including two sunken center courts with space for seating. Situated a few blocks from campus are Bill Edwards Field, which offers playing and practice fields, and Betty Dillahunt Field, home of the Tiger softball team. Less than two miles from campus is Carleton Davidson Stadium, which opened in 2004 and is the home of Tiger baseball. Owned and maintained by the City of Springfield, Carleton Davidson Stadium has seating capacity of 1,061, nearly half of which is under cover, a media center, locker rooms with showers and secured storage. The Tigers share the facility with the Champion City Kings, a collegiate summer baseball franchise that started play in the Prospect League in 2014. In 2014, Wittenberg embarked on an upgrade of its athletics facilities, with the commitment to build a new indoor multipurpose athletics and recreation facility. Once completed, the facility will provide year-round opportunities that will benefit the entire campus community, including varsity athletic teams, club teams and intramural sports.
PAM EVANS SMITH ARENA
HPER CENTER NATATORIUM
CARLETON DAVIDSON STADIUM
2015-2016 MEN’S SOCCER
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
8/29 THOMAS MORE 9/2 WILMINGTON (OH) 9/5 at Heidelberg 9/7 at Otterbein 9/10 OHIO NORTHERN 9/16 MOUNT ST. JOSEPH 9/19 vs. Defiance^ 9/20 vs. Earlham^ 9/23 at Bluffton 9/27 at Oberlin* 10/4 OHIO WESLEYAN* 10/11 at Denison* 10/15 at DePauw* 10/18 HIRAM* 10/21 WABASH* 10/25 at Wooster* 10/29 KENYON* 11/1 at Allegheny* * NCAC Match ^ & Wilmington Kiwanis Classic
POSTSEASON AWARDS
L, 2-0 W, 2-1 T, 2-2 W, 2-0 L, 6-1 W, 3-0 W, 2-0 W, 4-0 L, 2-1 L, 2-1 L, 4-0 L, 2-1 L, 2-1 L, 1-0 L, 2-1 W, 3-1 L, 5-0 W, 2-1
All-NCAC: Honorable Mention – Brian Boutin, Alexandre Veuthey Academic All-Ohio: Second Team - Josh Marks Third Team – Zack Moore
2014 Season
PATRICK SZYMCZAK
ALBERTO GONZALEZ
In 2014-2015, the Wittenberg Tigers... • Won 5 North Coast Athletic Conference regular-season championships in football, volleyball, women’s lacrosse and women’s & men’s golf. • Finished in the top 5 in the final North Coast Athletic Conference standings in 16 of 23 sports • Finished 4th in the final standings for the NCAC Dennis Collins Memorial All-Sports Trophy • Earned 10 NCAC Player / Performer of the Year trophies • Earned 3 NCAC Coach of the Year trophies • Placed 100 student-athletes on All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams • Placed 20 student-athletes on All-Region teams and 9 on All-America teams • Earned 1 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America awards • Finished 48th in the NACDA Director’s Cup (NCAA Division III all-sports comparison) thanks to postseason appearances by 5 teams
2015 Season 2015 Men’s Soccer Schedule
9/1 at Thomas More
2:30 PM
9/4 HEIDELBERG
7:30 PM
9/6 OTTERBEIN
1:00 PM
9/9 at Ohio Northern
7:00 PM
9/12 vs. Berea &
5:30 PM
9/13 at Wilmington (OH) &
3:30 PM
9/16 at Mount St. Joseph
7:00 PM
9/19 vs Wisc-Whitewater ^
4:00 PM
9/20 at Carthage ^
4:00 PM
9/22 BLUFFTON
7:00 PM
9/26 at Kenyon*
3:30 PM
10/3 ALLEGHENY*
7:30 PM
10/10 at Ohio Wesleyan*
7:00 PM
10/14 DEPAUW*
7:00 PM
10/17 OBERLIN*
3:00 PM
10/20 at Wabash*
4:00 PM
10/24 at Hiram*
7:30 PM
10/28 DENISON*
7:00 PM
10/31 WOOSTER*
7:30 PM
MATTHEW BAYLER
11/5-8 NCAC TOURNAMENT * NCAC Match & Wilmington Kiwanis Classic ^ Carthage “Battle On The Border” To schedule a home game visit, contact Coach Dawson at dawsonb@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6456
ANDREW YOKUM
WITTENBERG MEN’S SOCCER
2015-2016 MEN’S SOCCER
Statement of Responsibility for Balance Between Academics & Athletics
Wittenberg Athletics Philosophy
Student-athletes are primarily responsible for balancing academics and athletics. However, recognizing the pressure that studentathletes face from competing time demands placed upon them by both professors and coaches, we establish the following statement of responsibility. The statement assumes that the student’s primary responsibility is to academic coursework and that practice sessions are always subordinate to class attendance. Students should work with advisers to schedule courses so that practices and contests are not in conflict with academic courses. Student-athletes are expected to contact professors in advance in order to resolve conflicts between class attendance and participation in athletic contests. It is recommended that student-athletes miss not more than four sessions of any class in a semester for regular season athletic contests. Permission of a Faculty Athletic Representative is required before additional excused absences will be permitted. Coaches will, as necessary, establish and maintain communications with the professors of team athletes regarding academic progress. Professors should feel free to contact coaches regarding the academic responsibilities of student-athletes.
The Wittenberg Athletic Department is an integral part of the university that strives to achieve the same standards of excellence that exist within various academic disciplines at the university. Further, the athletic department embraces the concept that the student-athletes are first and foremost students, possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body. Wittenberg University is committed to the principles and practices of amateurism, student-athlete welfare, gender equity, sportsmanship and fair play, cultural diversity and overall athletics excellence, and this commitment shall reflect in every aspect of the athletics departmental operations.
The North Coast Athletic Conference and Wittenberg University work together to encourage good sportsmanship on the court, on the field and in the stands. The Wittenberg Athletics Department expects all competitors and spectators to help maintain an open, accepting and competitive environment in order to promote positive, enjoyable experiences for all involved with Division III athletics.