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2009 MEDIA GUIDE FROM THE PRESIDENT Soccer is a great game, and Cornish Field is one of the most beautiful places to watch the game I have ever seen. When you are between the rows of pine trees watching our men play soccer, you’ll enjoy every minute of the experience. We are excited to be playing another season of soccer with high expectations for our well-respected program. This promises to be a strong year for the Tigers under Head Coach Jose Alonzo. Although the media guide gives facts and figures about the men who play and coach, we also hope that you’ll be able to see their hearts as they play the game. We hope you’ll notice their character as well as their competitive drive. And we hope that you know they are as committed to academic pursuits as they are to winning on the field. At East Texas Baptist University our student athletes are student athletes. These men are not playing for a scholarship, but for the love of the game. And, we play soccer because we believe it contributes to the educational mission of the University. These students are learning not just in the classrooms, but in team meetings, through diligent practice, by lifting weights and conditioning their bodies, in one-on-one conversations with coaches and fellow players, and on the field. As a University, we’re also committed to the truth found in Scripture that reminds us, “physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” 1 Timothy 4:3. This soccer team is being fit for success in this life and the life to come. That, to me, is a good reason to cheer them on. GO TIGERS!
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Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver President, East Texas Baptist University
GENERAL INFORMATION Name: East Texas Baptist University Location: Marshall, Texas Chartered: 1912, Baptist General Convention of Texas Enrollment: 1,210 (Fall 2008) President: Dr. Dub Oliver Director of Athletics: Kent Reeves Faculty Representative: Dr. Will Walker Sports Information Director: David Weaver Nickname: Tigers Colors: Navy and Old Gold Stadium: Cornish Field (cap. 500) Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA Division III First Year of Men’s Soccer: 1995 All-Time Record: 161-90-6 Conference Playoff Appearances: 1 (1999)
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Player Pos. Stephen Ayers GK Zane Barnes GK David Batalla GK Ryan Collins D Cody Hopson F Chris Dier MF Seth Walker D Juan Cabrera MF Carlos Ortega MF/F Richard Andrews F Justin Bailey MF Carlos German MF/F Carlos Nieto MF Leland Knight D Hugo Gonzalez D Chad Cox D Austin Walker GK David Fincher D Stuart Renfro MF Barrett Jones GK Alex Zaragoza D John Salazar D Grey Acuna MF Brando Cervantes MF Erik Flores MF Michael Wagner D Aaron Camarillo GK
Ht. 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-2 5-8 6-0 5-4 5-7 5-8 5-7 5-10 5-8 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-9 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-5 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-4 5-9 5-9
Wt. 215 155 165 185 145 155 165 145 155 170 135 170 150 161 170 185 150 161 160 200 155 165 165 150 130 135 200
Cls. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Hometown Bastrop, La. Lufkin Waller Tyler Goodrich Chalmette, La. Tyler New Orleans, La. N. Richland Hills Deer Park Duncanville Houston Port Isabel Rosanky Chicago, Ill. Palestine Forney Longview Carrollton Alexandria, La. Spring Livingston Marshall Henderson Farmers Branch Robinson El Paso
CREDITS Editing and Design: David Weaver Editorial Assistance: Mike Midkiff, Lea Hall Photography: Jason Cowart, Jeff Stapleton, David Mauldin Photography, Mike Midkiff, David Weaver Printing: Hudson Printing, Longview, Texas Cover Design: David Weaver Special Thanks: Tim Shaughnessy, Julie Denton, Celia Taylor, Susan Skinner, Mark Dimmitt, Jason Cowart, Jeff Stapleton, ETBU Athletics staff and administration, men’s soccer head coach Jose Alonzo, staff and players