Table INTRO Table of Contents.................................................................. 1 Media Information/Quick Facts......................................... 2 2009 Season Preview........................................................... 3 ETSU Soccer Camps............................................................. 4 COACHING STAFF Head Coach Scott Calabrese............................................. 6 Assistant Coach Ian Luya..................................................... 8 Support Staff.......................................................................... 9 MEET THE BUCS Roster Breakdown............................................................... 12 Player Profiles...................................................................... 13
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REVIEW 2008 Final Statistics............................................................22 2008 A-Sun Year in Review .............................................23 OPPONENTS 2009 Opponents................................................................24 THIS IS ETSU Summers-Taylor Stadium...................................................26 Athletic Training...................................................................28 Strength and Conditioning................................................29 Academic Support..............................................................30 Facilities................................................................................. 31 Championships are Blue....................................................32 Winning the Right Way......................................................34 Johnson City.........................................................................36 Tennessee.............................................................................37 East Tennessee State University.......................................38
Credits
The 2009 East Tennessee State men’s soccer media guide is a production of the ETSU Athletic Media Relations Office. It was designed and written by Jeff Schneider. Editing by the ETSU Athletic Media Relations Office. Designed by Jeanette Henry. Photos provided by ETSU University Relations photographers Larry Smith and Jim Sledge.
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Quick Facts/ETSU Info 2009 ETSU Quick Facts Preferred Name:................................................................................................ ETSU Nickname:..................................................................................Buccaneers (Bucs) Location:.................................................................................. Johnson City, Tenn. Founded:..............................................................................................................1911 Enrollment:...................................................................................................... 13,389 President:............................................................................. Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. Athletic Director:...............................................................................Dave Mullins SWA:.............................................................................................. Barbie Breedlove School Colors: ...................................................................Navy Blue & Old Gold Conference:.......................................................................................... Atlantic Sun Athletic Dept. Phone:...................................................................(423) 439-4343 Ticket Office Phone:.....................................................................(423) 439-BUCS Athletics Web site:..............................................................www.ETSUBucs.com 2009 Team Info Home Stadium:......................................................... Summers-Taylor Stadium Head Coach:...................................................................................Scott Calabrese Alma Mater:.............................................................................. Bryant College ‘95 Record at ETSU:......................................................................... 6-10-1 (2nd year) Career Record:........................................................................... 6-10-1 (2nd year) Assistant Coach:.....................................................................Ian Luya (2nd year) Soccer Office Phone: ...................................................................(423) 439-8438 Head Trainer:...................................................................................Brian Johnston Soccer Trainer:...........................................................................Andrew Swanson Strength/Conditioning Coach:.......................................................Lee Morrow Equipment Manager:...............................................................Roger Hammons ETSU Media Relations Men’s Soccer Contact:.................................................................. Jeff Schneider Schneider’s Phone:........................................................................(423) 439-5612 Schneider’s E-Mail:................................................................schneidj@etsu.edu Asst. AD for MR:............................................................................... Michael White White’s Phone: ...............................................................................(423) 439-4220 Asst. Director:...................................................................................... Kevin Brown Brown’s’ Phone:...............................................................................(423) 439-5263 Graduate Asst.:...................................................................................Clayton Felts Felts’ Phone:.....................................................................................(423) 439-8212 Interviews with Head Coach Scott Calabrese Coach Calabrese is available for phone interviews on weekday mornings (9 a.m. -Noon) during the season. Please coordinate all requests for personal interviews with Coach Calabrese through the ETSU Athletic Media Relations office. Appointments and interviews may be arranged through Jeff Schneider at (423) 439-5612. Coach Calabrese will talk to reporters approximately 10 minutes after the end of a game on the field. Player Interviews Media members are invited to attend ETSU men’s soccer practice sessions. Players are available for interviews before each practice at approximately 15 minutes before practice at either Summers-Taylor Stadium or the ETSU Mini-Dome. Requests for live player interviews on the field prior to a game should be made through Jeff Schneider in the Athletic Media Relations office. Post-game player interviews are conducted in front of the ETSU bench at the conclusion of a brief team meeting on the field.
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Mailing Address Athletic Media Relations P.O. Box 70641 Johnson City, TN 37614 Overnight Mail Address Memorial Center, 146-W Corner of State of Franklin and J.R. Bell Drive Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone Directory Press Box: 423-461-4865 Media Relations: 423-439-5612 Fax: 423-439-6138 Men’s Soccer Office: 423-439-8438 Fax: 423-439-6138 On the Internet Updated results, statistics and schedules are available at www. ETSUBucs.com. Media can request high resolution images by emailing requests to schneidj@etsu.edu. The Bucs games will be broadcast on A-Sun TV throughout the season. For more information visit ASun.TV. Telephones and Internet The press box is equipped with a limited number of phone lines and Internet ports which are available to working media. Please contact Jeff Schneider at least one day in advance of each match if you will need the use of either. Visiting radio crews should call Assistant Director for Media Relations/Broadcast Operations Jay Sandos at (423) 439-4233 for more information. Press Credentials Press credentials will be issued to members of the working media only. Requests for credentials should be made to Jeff Schneider in the ETSU Athletic Media Relations office at least one day in advance of each match. Credentials will be left at the ticket booth at the main gate or may be picked up at the Athletic Media Relations office one day in advance.
Season Preview Season Preview –
Coming off a strong inaugural season that saw the Bucs finish 6-10-1 last season, head coach Scott Calabrese can’t wait to get on the field in 2009. The men’s soccer team defeated many seasoned Division I teams in 2008 including victories over Wofford, VMI, Elon, High Point, USC Upstate and Radford. As a team, the players gained experience that was crucial to the development of the program. The inaugural season brought the Buccaneers both victories and heartbreaking losses, but win or lose they were competitive in every game. This year the team looks to improve upon its Atlantic Sun record and make its first postseason appearance in only the program’s second year. This season the men’s soccer program returns a group of talented young players as at least two thirds of the squad are freshmen and sophomores. Of the 11 starters from last season nine were freshmen. Their experience and character have established a strong foundation for the program’s future. After having seen the players mature and develop over the past year, the coaching staff is pleased to see the improvement of the returning players coming into the season. The Buccaneers have also brought in an impressive 2009 recruiting class. Calabrese expects that the incoming players will make an immediate impact on the team and challenge for starting spots right away.
Goalkeeping
James Holt had an impressive freshman campaign as he was named to the 2008 Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team as well as being named Team MVP by his peers. Holt has tremendous physical attributes that make him a player with a promising future. Scott Rosman joins the ETSU squad as a transfer from Clemson. As a 5th year senior, Rosman brings tremendous experience and leadership to the Bucs. While at Clemson, Rosman competed at the highest level of college soccer, participating in both the Final Four and Final 16 at the NCAA Tournament.
Defenders
ETSU had solid performances in the back from Conrad McCue, Jaron Westbrook, Matt Reed, Blake Pelton and Mohsen Pourmorteza in 2008, and they are all expected to continue to compete for playing time in 2009. Andrew Brown’s move to the outside back position promises to make the Bucs dangerous attacking out of the back. The addition of University of Alabama-Huntsville transfer Guilherme Reis will also add the experience and leadership to the ETSU back line, which will enhance its success this season. With the added experience the Bucs should look to make fewer mistakes in the back and be able to play an exciting attacking style.
Midfielders
The Bucs return a very talented midfield group in 2009 as Tyler Hoek, Sean Hoek, Tony Nunes, and Tim Nixon all have a year of D-1 experience under their belt. The Hoek brothers, Nunes and Nixon should all compete for starting roles this fall, led by Sean Hoek. Hoek was a 2008 Atlantic Sun All-freshman selection, and his ability to work from box
to box makes him a catalyst in the midfield for the Bucs. Nunes has proven to be the Buccaneers’ steadiest player, and has the vision and ability to dictate the game’s tempo. Tyler Hoek played a number of roles for the Bucs in 2008, and his intelligent play along with his strong work ethic make him a player that the coaches can utilize in a number of positions, while Nixon emerged in the spring and showed great potential for the future. The addition of Alesi Osorio will make the midfield of ETSU’s team even stronger. Osorio is a player with a great passing ability as he can control and change the tempo of the game, and will be a great asset to the team. The Bucs wide midfield group consists of David Haba and Kat McElroy. Haba’s return from injury will give the Bucs additional options in the wide areas for the 2009 season, as the coaches are confident he will be a major threat for ETSU. McElroy helped spark the team on a number of occasions last season, while providing energy and valuable minutes.
Forwards
Having players with a talent for scoring goals was a priority for 2009. Newcomer Theo Yang brings a legitimate threat and creativity to the final third. Aaron Schoenfeld, showed tremendous ability throughout the inaugural season. His outstanding work rate and physical presence will create many chances for the Bucs. Schoenfeld will be used in a variety of ways though, as his versatility may be utilized in the back depending on the needs of the team. Kyle Franklin brings both experience and maturity to the ETSU roster. Franklin is a technical player who can score goals and create chances. In his final year, the coaches will be looking for him to emerge as a player that makes an impact in every game. Yang is a very quick and technical player from Atlanta, Ga., who will add a much-needed vision to the attack.
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Soccer Camp
The highly-talented ETSU coaching staff holds day and residential camps each year in June and July for soccer players ages 5-18. The day camp is perfect for beginners and for those who want to improve upon their technical skills. The Buccaneer Soccer Academy is directed by ETSU head coach Scott Calabrese and assistant coach Ian Luya.
Residential Campers Residential camp is a competitive and fun environment that provides the ultimate soccer experience for players of all levels and positions. Curriculum will focus on technical and functional training, and provide the serious soccer player with an opportunity to improve his present skills and to effectively apply his abilities in match situations. Day Camp Day camp is designed to instruct players in individual skills and tactics in an enjoyable learning environment. Camp curriculum is tailored to the age and skill level of each camper, with a great mix of learning and FUN! Goalkeeper Training Specialized goalkeeping sessions will be available at all camps. Tuition is the same as corresponding camp session. Training will focus on the goalkeeping fundamentals and tactics, while providing an opportunity to put into practice what they learn during their specialized training. Contact Information Questions: Scott Calabrese – (423) 439-8438 Email: campinfo@bucsoccer.com Register online at: www.bucsoccer.com Instructors Scott Calabrese – Camp Director - NSCAA certified goalkeeping instructor - U.S.S.F. “A” Coaching license - Coached in two NCAA College Cups - Coached at the highest collegiate level and on the professional level Ian Luya - Helped Stetson win the 2006 A-Sun Championship as an assistant - Played professional soccer for four years
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Coaches
Scott Calabrese Head Coach Second Season Bryant College, 1995
The Vision East Tennessee State University will construct a program that dominates men’s soccer in the Atlantic Sun conference. Each year, we will compete for a chance to contend in the NCAA tournament and, with hard work and determination, we will gain a level of regional and national success.
The Philosophy The ETSU soccer family is based upon trust and respect. We recruit student-athletes who are intelligent, hardworking and team oriented. They combine individual talent with a passion for competition. Together we will battle against the highest level of collegiate soccer. We will be disciplined in thought and action. These values will be critical to our success now and in the future.
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cott Calabrese enters his second season as the Buccaneer men’s soccer head coach after leading the Bucs to a 6-10-1 overall record, and a 1-7-1 conference record in the program’s inaugural season. Calabrese’s first career victory as a head coach came on Aug. 31 with a 2-0 victory over Wofford.
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Coaches Calabrese spent four years as an assistant at Clemson, helping guide the Tigers to the top of the national rankings, including a trip to the NCAA Final Four in 2005 and a No. 1 national ranking midway through the season. With duties that range from recruiting to player development to general internal operations, Calabrese also directed the Clemson Soccer Academy, which plays host to over 1,800 children each summer. Prior to his time at Clemson, Calabrese coached on the college level at the University of North Carolina from 2000-2001, helping the Tar Heels to an Atlantic Coast Conference championship and Elite Eight appearance in 2000, and then to a national championship in 2001. He also spent two seasons in the Atlantic Sun Conference, assisting at Stetson University from 1998-99. At the collegiate level, Calabrese has a career record of 89-33-10 including two 20-win seasons. On the professional level, Calabrese was an assistant coach for the Carolina Courage of the WUSA, working to advance that franchise from “worst to first” and winning a 2002 WUSA title. He played professionally for the Rhode Island Sting Rays from 1995 to 1997, as well as the South Carolina Shamrocks in 1998. Calabrese also helps with youth soccer development, coaching several Olympic Developmental teams. He was a member of the 2006 Region III coaching staff as well as the goalkeepers coach for the USA Women’s national team. Calabrese has an “A” coaching license, and is a Level I and II certified goalkeeping instructor with the NSCAA. Calabrese, a native of Newton, Conn., graduated from Bryant College in 1995 with a B.S. in business administration. He is married to Farrell Finstad of Yuba City, Calif.
The Scott Calabrese File Personal Information
Full Name: Louis Scott Calabrese Birth date: June 21, 1972 in New Haven, Conn. Wife: Farrell Finstad of Yuba City, Calif. Education: Bryant College, B.S. Business, 1995
Playing and Coaching Experience 1990-94..................Player..............................Bryant College 1995........................Assistant Coach...............Western Conn. State 1995-97..................Player..............................Rhode Island Sting Rays 1997-98..................Assistant Coach...............Southern Wesleyan 1998........................Player..............................South Carolina Shamrocks 1998-99..................Assistant Coach...............Stetson 2000-01..................Assistant Coach...............UNC-Chapel Hill 2002-03..................Assistant Coach...............Carolina Courage 2003-06..................Assistant Coach...............Clemson 2007-Present...........Head Coach.....................ETSU 2009 ETSU Men’s Soccer • 7
Coaches
Ian Luya
Assistant Coach Second Season IPFW, 2004
Ian Luya enters his second season as an assistant coach for the ETSU men’s soccer team. Luya will help with all facets of the program and will also be the recruiting coordinator for the Bucs. Prior to arriving at ETSU, Luya worked for two years as the assistant men’s soccer coach at Atlantic Sun rival Stetson. Luya helped to guide the Hatters to their firstever post-season conference championship and NCAA tournament appearance in 2005. Luya was part of a Stetson program that became the first team in 11 years to go undefeated in conference play on its way to the Atlantic Sun regular season conference title in 2006. In addition to coaching at Stetson, Luya also spent two years as the assistant men’s soccer coach at Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, IPFW, from 2003-2005. In 2005 he
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became one of the nation’s youngest head coaches of a professional developmental team, PDL, franchise when he took charge of the Kalamazoo Kingdom. As a player Luya led IPFW to a No. 5 national ranking in 1999, the program’s highest ranking in its existence. He was also an integral part of the team that advanced to the Division II NCAA Quarterfinal. Luya was a team captain in 2001 and 2002, and was also named team MVP in 2002. He finished his career at IPFW with 28 goals and 9 assists as a midfielder. Luya also played professionally for the Kalamazoo Kingdom PDL franchise from 2001-2004 where he was the captain of the team in 2003 and 2004. Luya was named to the national team of the week twice while playing with Kalamazoo. Prior to attending IPFW, Luya played for the Manchester Schoolboys in England. Luya also has playing experience with both Liverpool and the Bolton Wanderers. Luya, a native of Greater Manchester, England, graduated from IPFW in 2004 with a B.A. in History.
Support Staff
Jeff Schneider
Sports Information Assistant
Jeff enters his third year as an assistant in the ETSU media relations department. The Louisiana native is the primary contact for men’s soccer, volleyball and baseball, and assists with game-day operations for all of ETSU’s athletic programs. Schneider is a 2007 graduate of LSU, where he earned a B.A. in Public Relations. While attending LSU, Schneider worked as a student intern in the LSU Sports Information department helping with releases and events. Schneider was the women’s soccer contact for LSU from 2004-05 and the assistant track and field contact from 2002-06. Schneider helped with the production of multiple media guides and postseason guides while at LSU.
Schneider assisted with the 2004 NCAA Women’s Basketball First and Second Round, 2004 NCAA Mideast Regional Track and Field Championships, 2003, 2004 and 2005 NCAA Baseball Baton Rouge Regionals and the 2003 and 2004 NCAA Baseball Baton Rouge Super Regionals, all hosted by LSU. In his time with LSU, Schneider also assisted with the 2005 Capital One Bowl and 2003 SEC Baseball Tournament. Other major events covered include the 2004 and 2005 Texas Relays, 2004 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships, 2005 New Balance Armory Collegiate Invitational and the 2005 Millrose Games.
Brian Johnston Director of Athletic Medicine
interim Clinic Director for the Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center. Brian is entering his sixth year as Director of Athletic Medicine after serving three years as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for ETSU. As a former graduate of the NATA-approved Athletic Training Curriculum, Brian has been associated with East Tennessee State University for over ten years.
Brian serves as the primary athletic trainer for baseball while overseeing the entire Sport Medicine program. He also has responsibilities for men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s golf, and women’s golf.
After graduating from ETSU in 1998, Brian worked with Southeastern Sports Medicine in Asheville, N.C., and then at Greenwood High School where he taught Anatomy and Physiology and oversaw the school’s athletic training needs. Brian rejoined the ETSU Athletic Training Staff in 2001 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football where he oversaw the Buccaneer Football team for three years. During that time, he assisted the sports medicine staff with the Pittsburgh Steelers in mini-camp sessions. In 2003, Brian became the interim head athletic trainer and
The Knoxville, TN, native received his Master in Sport Science degree from the United States Sports Academy in 2002 and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training in 1998. He is a certified instructor for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association, and Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society. Brian currently resides in Johnson City and is married to the former Sherri Saltys (ETSU ‘98) and has two children, Derek and Isaac.
Andrew Swanson G.A. Athletic Trainer
Kevin Bostian Marketing Director
Jay Sandos “Voice” of the Bucs
Allen Haney Equipment Manager
Sara Hacker Marketing and Promotions Coordinator
Lee Morrow Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hanna Johnson Promotions G.A.
Bob Baker Director of Academic Services
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Roster NUMERICAL NO. NAME 0 Scott Rosman 1 James Holt 2 Blake Pelton 3 Aaron Schoenfeld 4 Nathaniel McElroy 5 Guilherme Reis 6 Mohammed Bowers 7 Tony Nunes 8 Conrad McCue 9 Andrew Brown 10 David Haba 12 Matt Reed 14 Tyler Hoek 15 Mohsen Pourmorteza 16 Kyle Franklin 17 Sean Hoek 18 Theo Yang 19 Jaron Westbrook 21 Tim Nixon 23 Alesi Osorio 24 Jonny Campbell
ALPHABETICAL
POS. GK GK D F M/D D M/D M D M/F M/F D M/D M/F M M M/F D M M/F F
HT. 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-1 5-8 5-9 6-0 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-9 5-8 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-0 5-10 5-9 5-9
WT. 185 220 190 190 170 175 155 160 180 160 170 165 170 160 175 175 155 165 165 145 155
COACHES ASSISTANT COACH Ian Luya (IPFW, 2004)
BUCS BY CLASS
SOPHOMORES – 12 David Haba Sean Hoek James Holt Conrad McCue Nathaniel McElroy Tim Nixon Tony Nunes Blake Pelton Mohsen Pourmorteza Matt Reed Aaron Schoenfeld Jaron Westbrook
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Kenner, La./Clemson Murfreesboro, Tenn./Riverdale HS Chattanooga, Tenn./Notre Dame HS Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS Knoxville, Tenn./West HS Belo Horizonte, Brazil/UAH Knoxville, Tenn./Karns HS Concord, N.C./Jay M. Robinson HS Round Rock, Texas/Stony Point HS Montego Bay, Jamaica/Monroe CC Germantown, Tenn./Houston HS Murfreesboro, Tenn./Blackman HS Newburgh, Ind./ Univ. of Evansville Johnson City, Tenn./Science Hill HS Maryville, Tenn./Univ. of Memphis Newburgh, Ind./Castle HS Lilburn, Ga./Brookwood HS Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock HS Alpharetta, Ga./South Forsyth HS Austin, Texas/Lyndon B. Johnson HS Johnson City/Science Hill HS
NO. NAME 6 Mohammed Bowers 9 Andrew Brown 24 Jonny Campbell 16 Kyle Franklin 10 David Haba 17 Sean Hoek 14 Tyler Hoek 1 James Holt 8 Conrad McCue 4 Nathaniel McElroy 21 Tim Nixon 7 Tony Nunes 23 Alesi Osorio 2 Blake Pelton 15 Mohsen Pourmorteza 12 Matt Reed 5 Guilherme Reis 0 Scott Rosman 3 Aaron Schoenfeld 19 Jaron Westbrook 18 Theo Yang
POS. M/D M/F F M M/F M M/D GK D M/D M M M/F D M/F D D GK F D M/F
HT. 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-4 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-9 6-2 5-8 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-0 5-8
WT. 155 160 155 175 170 175 170 220 180 170 165 160 145 190 160 165 175 185 190 165 155
CL. Fr. Jr. Fr. R-Sr. So. So. Sr. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. R-So. R-So. So. Jr. R-Sr. So. So. Fr.
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Knoxville, Tenn./Karns HS Montego Bay, Jamaica/Monroe CC Johnson City/Science Hill HS Maryville, Tenn./Univ. of Memphis Germantown, Tenn./Houston HS Newburgh, Ind./Castle HS Newburgh, Ind./ Univ. of Evansville Murfreesboro, Tenn./Riverdale HS Round Rock, Texas/Stony Point HS Knoxville, Tenn./West HS Alpharetta, Ga./South Forsyth HS Concord, N.C./Jay M. Robinson HS Austin, Texas/Lyndon B. Johnson HS Chattanooga, Tenn./Notre Dame HS Johnson City, Tenn./Science Hill HS Murfreesboro, Tenn./Blackman HS Belo Horizonte, Brazil/UAH Kenner, La./Clemson Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock HS Lilburn, Ga./Brookwood HS
BUCS BY STATE
HEAD COACH Scott Calabrese (Bryant College, 1995)
FRESHMEN – 4 Mohammed Bowers Jonny Campbell Alesi Osorio Theo Yang
CL. R-Sr. So. R-So. So. So. Jr. Fr. So. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. R-So. R-Sr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr.
JUNIORS – 2 Andrew Brown Guilherme Reis SENIORS – 3 Kyle Franklin Tyler Hoek Scott Rosman
BUCS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Andrew Brown – Montego Bay, Jamaica Guilherme Reis – Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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GEORGIA – 2 Tim Nixon – Alpharetta Theo Yang – Lilburn INDIANA – 2 Sean Hoek – Newburgh Tyler Hoek – Newburgh LOUISIANA – 1 Scott Rosman – Kenner NORTH CAROLINA – 1 Tony Nunes – Concord
TENNESSEE – 10 Mohammed Bowers – Knoxville Jonny Campbell – Johnson City Kyle Franklin – Maryville David Haba – Germantown James Holt – Murfreesboro Nathaniel McElroy – Knoxville Blake Pelton – Chattanooga Mohsen Pourmorteza – Johnson City Matt Reed – Murfreesboro Aaron Schoenfeld – Knoxville
TEXAS – 3 Conrad McCue – Round Rock Alesi Osorio – Austin Jaron Westbrook – Round Rock
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 5 7 10 14 15
Guilherme Reis...........................................Gee Heys Tony Nunes................................................New-nez David Haba.................................................. Hah-ba Tyler Hoek........................................................Hook Mohsen.................................MO-sin Por-more-teza
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Sean Hoek .......................................................Hook Alesi Osorio.............................................. O-sore-eo Ian Luya......................................................LOU-yah Scott Calabrese........................................Cala-Brees
Players
9 Andrew Brown
5-11 • 160 Midfielder/Forward • Junior Montego Bay, Jamaica • Monroe CC
2008 Season: After transferring from Monroe CC, Brown started in all 17 games for the Bucs ... Scored his only goal of the season against High Point on Sept. 20 ... Led the team in assists with four, and was second on the team in points with six ... Hooked up with Sean Hoek for the school’s firstever game-winning goal against Wofford on Aug. 31. Prior to ETSU: Brown played in ten games in 2007 for Monroe College ... In 2007-08 Brown was a member of the U20 Jamaican national soccer team ... Brown played for Cornwall College in Montego, Jamaica, from 1998-2005. Personal: Son of Clive Brown and Dawn-Marie Rowe ... Born on June 8, 1986 ... Majoring in accounting.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 17-17 1 4 6 20 .050 0
16 Kyle Franklin 6-0 • 175 Midfielder • Senior Maryville, Tenn. • University of Memphis
2008 Season: Came to ETSU from Memphis and saw action in 15 games including five starts ... Scored the first goal in the program’s history against Appalachian State on Aug. 29 ... Had a goal against Lipsomb on Oct. 10 ... Recorded 12 shots with ten coming on goal. Prior to ETSU: Transferred to Memphis from the University of South Carolina … Saw action in 14 of the team’s 17 regular season games ... Came off the bench in each of the first five games of the season ... Put his only shot of the regular season on goal … Appeared in eight games as a freshman for the 2005 Conference USA Tournament Champions Gamecocks … Lettered in soccer all four years at Maryville High School in Maryville, Tenn. ... Garnered all-district honors each of his first three years and claimed all-region honors his sophomore and junior seasons ... As a junior, he was selected to the all-state team and named district Forward of the Year ... Region II ODP player and All-Southeast Forward of the Year. Personal: Son of Kelly and Kumiko Franklin ... Born on Feb. 18, 1987 ... Majoring in business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 15-5 2 0 4 12 .167 0
10 David Haba
6-2 • 170 Midfielder/Forward • Sophomore Germantown, Tenn. • Houston HS
2008 Season: Saw action in nine games, including five starts, before suffering a season-ending injury ... Had seven shots with six of them on goal ... Earned Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: Haba helped the Houston High School Mustangs to three state championship quarterfinal appearances and garnered All-District honors in both his sophomore and junior years ... Haba has also been a Tennessee ODP Team selection for five years, and plays club soccer for Memphis FC under Richard Bute ... Haba was the Region III Premier League points leader in 2004, and finished third in points while leading the league in assists in 2007 ... Haba also serves as a team captain for Memphis FC. Personal: Son of David and Darlyne Haba ... Born on August 8, 1989 ... Undecided on major.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 9-5 0 0 0 7 .000 0
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Players
17 Sean Hoek 6-1 • 175 Midfielder • Sophomore Newburgh, Ind. • Castle HS
2008 Season: Had an outstanding freshman campaign, starting all 17 games for the Bucs ... Was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team ... Led the team with three goals and seven points ... Scored the gamewinning goal in the program’s first victory against Wofford on Aug. 31 ... Had game-winning goals against Elon (Sept. 14) and High Point (Sept. 20) ... Recorded an assist on the Aaron Schoenfeld game-winner against USC Upstate on Oct. 19 ... Tabbed 50 shots with 19 coming on goal. Prior to ETSU: Hoek comes to ETSU after an outstanding high school career where he attended Castle High School in Indiana ... At Castle, Hoek was a three-time All-State selection, a two-time All-Region selection and was a High School All-America selection in 2008 ... At the club level, Hoek plays for Concorde Fire Elite in Georgia which is the third-ranked team in America ... Hoek has also represented Georgia at the ODP level in 2004 and 2005, and was a Region III team member ... After moving to Indiana, Hoek was also was named as an Indiana ODP team player and a Region II team member in 2006. Personal: Son of Mark and Kathleen Hoek ... Born on September 4, 1989 ... Undecided on major.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 17-17 3 1 7 50 .060 3
14 Tyler Hoek
5-9 • 170 Midfielder/Defender • Senior Newburgh, Ind. • University of Evansville 2008 Season: In his first season with the Bucs, Hoek saw action in all 17 games, making 14 starts ... Scored an unassisted goal against Mercer on Oct. 23 ... Was credited with an assist on game-winning goals against High Point on Sept. 20 and Radford on Nov. 8 ... Had an assist against Stetson on Nov. 2 ... was named to the Dean’s List and received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: A transfer from the University of Evansville, Hoek played in 20 games including six starts for the Purple Aces with an assist his sophomore season ... Hoek grew up in the Atlanta area and then moved with his family to Newburgh, Ind., in the summer of 2005 ... Played for the Georgia Futbol Club, Atlanta United Soccer Association and was part of the Georgia ODP program before joining the Evansville Elite club program last year ... Helped lead Brookwood (Ga.) to the state title in 2004, and to second place in 2005 ... All-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference selection at Castle in 2005-06. Personal: Son of Mark and Kathleen Hoek ... Born on March 17, 1988 ...Majoring in business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 17-14 1 3 5 16 .062 0
1 James Holt
6-4 • 220 Goalkeeper • Sophomore Murfreesboro, Tenn. • Riverdale HS 2008 Season: Made 16 starts in goal for the Bucs ... Finished second in the conference with 88 saves ... Was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team ... Recorded shutouts against Wofford (Aug. 31), Elon (Sept. 14) and High Point (Sept. 20) ... Finished the season with a 6-8-1 record ... Received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: Holt helped lead Riverdale to district, regional and state tournament appearances, as well as amassing 34 shutouts and a .59 goals against average ... Holt was also a Tennessee State ODP player from 2005-2007 ... His club soccer team was ranked 22nd nationally and won the 2007 Tennessee state championship, as well as Region III premier league champions in 2006 and 2007 ... His senior year Holt garnered 7AAA First-Team All-District and 7AAA Defender of the Year honors as well as being named to the Tennessee All-Mid State Third-Team and the 2008 Boy’s Soccer Athlete of the Year by The Daily News Journal. Personal: Son of Gary and Gail Holt ... Born on April 2, 1990 ... Plans to major in physical therapy.
Year GP-GS Min. GA GAA Saves Pct. SO 2008 16-16 1408 31 1.98 88 .739 3
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Players
8 Conrad McCue 6-0 • 180 Defender • Sophomore Round Rock, Texas • Stony Point HS
2008 Season: Started in 16 games for the Bucs as a defender ... Played a big role in all four of ETSU’s shutouts ... Recorded seven shots with two of them on goal. Prior to ETSU: McCue attended Stony Point High School in Round Rock, Texas, where he was the mainstay of his high school team for the past four years ... In 2007, McCue was an All-Region Central Texas selection, as well as being named first team All-District, District MVP and Offensive Player of the Year ... McCue was also an All-District selection in football for three years as a wide receiver, kicker and free safety ... At the club level, McCue plays for Lonestar SC and has also been a member of the South Texas ODP team for four years. Personal: Son of Brian and Morira McCue ... Born on September 25, 1989 ... Plans to major in sports management.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 16-16 0 0 0 7 .000 0
4 Nathaniel McElroy 5-10 • 170 Midfielder/Defender • Sophomore Knoxville, Tenn. • West HS
2008 Season: Played valuable minutes in ten games, starting five as a defender ... Had an assist against on the game-winner against High Point on Sept. 20. Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterwinner at West High School in Knoxville, ‘Kat’ McElroy was instrumental in helping his high school to the district finals the past two years, as well as the district championship in 2007 ... He was also named All-District, All-Region and District Midfielder of the Year in 2007 ... McElroy plays club soccer for KFC Arsenal under Kyle McCoy, and has played an important role in their successes in the Region III Premier League, as well as the team’s two state championships in 2005 and 2007. Personal: Son of Jack and Debra McElroy ... Born on September 27, 1989 ... Plans to major in business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 10-5 0 1 1 0 .000 0
21 Tim Nixon 5-10 • 165 Midfielder • Sophomore Alpharetta, Ga. • South Forsyth HS
2008 Season: Saw action in 12 games playing valuable minutes ... Was a key reserve for the Bucs ... Received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterman at South Forsyth High School in Cummings, Ga., Nixon was a member of the Georgia ODP Team in 2002 and 2003 ... Nixon plays club soccer for the prestigious Concorde Fire Elite Team where he is the starting center midfielder along with Sean Hoek. Nixon has played a pivotal role is helping Concorde to a No. 3 national ranking, while winning the Disney Showcase, Raleigh Shootout, Regional Championship ... Nixon’s club team was also a national finalist. Personal: Son of Gary and Di Nixon ... Born on July 23, 1990 ... Plans to major in business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 12-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0
2009 ETSU Men’s Soccer • 15
Players
7 Tony Nunes
5-9 • 160 Midfielder • Sophomore Concord, N.C. • Jay M. Robinson HS 2008 Season: Started in all 17 games for the Buccaneers as a midfielder ... Scored goals against USC Upstate on Oct. 19 and Mercer on Oct. 23 ... Had an assist at VMI on Sept. 6 ... Tallied 29 shots with seven coming on goal ... Received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors Prior to ETSU: Nunes is the first player to be named to the North Carolina All-State, All-Conference, and All-Region teams at Jay M. Robinson High School ... The NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete has also been a member of the North Carolina ODP 90’s age group for the past eight years and plays his club soccer for Charlotte Soccer Club where he helped the team to a Disney Showcase Championship in 2004 and North Carolina State Championship in 2002 ... His club team also won the Score at the Shore and Jefferson Cup championships in 2007. Personal: Son of Antonio Sr. and Perla Nunes ... Born on May 9, 1990 ... Plans to major in criminology or business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 17-17 2 1 5 29 .069 0
2 Blake Pelton 6-2 • 190 Defender • Sophomore Chattanooga, Tenn. • Notre Dame HS
2008 Season: Made 16 starts for the Bucs as a defender ... Scored a goal against Stetson on Nov. 2 ... Took two shots with both coming on goal ... Was a key contributer in the four shutouts. Prior to ETSU: Pelton went to Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he was the team MVP in 2006 and 2007 … His senior year, Pelton was named All-State and Best of Preps … Pelton played club soccer for the Chattanooga FC and TNFC … Was a member of the ETSU club soccer team in 2007. Personal: Son of Eric and Melody Pelton ... Born on June 1, 1989 ... Plans to major in business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. G 2008 16-16 1 0 2 2 .500 0
15 Mohsen Pourmorteza 5-8 • 160 Midfielder/Forward • Sophomore Johnson City, Tenn. • Science Hill HS
2008 Season: Played valuable minutes in seven games ... Scored the game-winning goal in overtime on his only shot of the season against Radford on Nov. 8 ... Was named to the Dean’s List, and received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: Pourmorteza played for Science Hill High School his senior year after transferring from S.V. Burgaltendorf in Germany ... While at S.V. Burgaltendorf Pourmorteza helped to win three state championships and two indoor soccer state championships … Was a member of the ETSU club soccer team in 2007. Personal: Son of Ali Pourmorteza and Nahid Mirhashemi ... Born on February 13, 1988 ... Plans to major in chemistry.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 7-0 1 0 2 1 1.000 1
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12 Matt Reed
5-11 • 165 Defender • Sophomore Murfreesboro, Tenn. • Blackman HS 2008 Season: Saw action in 12 games, making four starts for the Bucs ... Took one shot on the season ... Received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: Reed helped Blackman High School to two district championships, two regional championships and two state semifinal appearances ... During that time, Reed was named to the AllArea team and All-District teams. Reed, the District MVP in 2007, was also an all-state selection in the same year ... The Murfreesboro native plays club soccer for TNFC, a team that boasts five state championships with the most recent coming in 2008 ... The team is also nationally ranked at No. 22 and regionally No. 9. Personal: Son of Ron and Kathy Reed ... Born on July 10, 1990 ... Plans to major in pre-medicine.
Year 2008
GP-GS G 12-4 0
A 0
P Shots Pct. GW 0 1 .000 0
3 Aaron Schoenfeld
6-4 • 190 Forward • Sophomore Knoxville, Tenn. • Bearden HS
2008 Season: Played in 12 matches, including eight starts after missing the start of the season due to illness ... Had the game-winning goal in overtime against USC Upstate on Oct. 19 ... Totalled 13 shots with six on goal ... Received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: Schoenfeld, a student from Bearden High School, had an outstanding career which was highlighted by a state championship and a state championship final appearance ... Schoenfeld was named an All-KIL, All-District, All-Region, All-State and MVP selection. A seven-year Tennessee ODP player, Schoenfeld helped Tennessee win the Region III Championship as well as playing a pivotal role in his club team KFC winning two state championships at the club level. Personal: Son of Robert and Sherry Schoenfeld ... Born on April 17, 1990 ...Plans to major in business.
Year 2008
GP-GS G 12-8 1
A 1
P Shots Pct. 3 13 .077
G 1
19 Jaron Westbrook 6-0 • 165 Defender • Sophomore Round Rock, Texas • Round Rock HS
2008 Season: Saw action in 14 games, making four starts ... Scored a goal against UNC Greensboro on Sept. 12 ... Took six shots with five on goal ... received Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors. Prior to ETSU: A standout player at Round Rock High School, Westbrook has been a team captain and was named the team’s offensive MVP and an all-district selection ... On the club scene, Westbrook plays for the Lonestar Soccer Club and has been a four-year South Texas ODP selection ... As a team captain, he also played a pivotal role in helping his team to win the South Texas State Championship, progress to the quarterfinals of the Region III Championships and go undefeated in the highly competitive Western District Championships in 2007. Personal: Son of Guy and Anita Westbrook ... Born on August 26, 1990 ... Plans to major in business.
Year GP-GS G A P Shots Pct. GW 2008 14-4 1 0 2 6 .167 0
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Players
6 Mohammed Bowers
5-8 • 155 Midfielder/Defender • Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. • Karns HS
Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterwinner from Karns High School in Knoxville, Tenn., Bowers garnered the honor of Rookie of the Year in 2006 ... He was also named All-District in 2007 and team MVP in 2008 ... Bowers played club soccer for FC Alliance, and helped guide his team to back-to-back state championships as well as winning the prestigious Disney Showcase in 2008 ... He was also a member of the Tennessee 91 ODP Team. Personal: Son of Rick Bowers and Khadija Mahdoudou ... born on August 1, 1991 ... plans to major in pre-medicine.
24 Jonny Campbell
6-0 • 162 Midfielder/Defender • Freshman Johnson City, Tenn. • Science Hill HS
Prior to ETSU: A three-year letterwinner from Science Hill High School … Campbell was a member of the U17 FC Alliance club team that won the Division I State Tournament as well as the Atlanta Cup and the Disney Soccer Showcase. Personal: Son of David Campbell … born on September 24, 1991 … is undecided on a major.
23 Alesi Osorio
5-8 • 145 Midfielder/Forward • Freshman Austin, Texas • Lyndon B. Johnson HS
Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterwinner at Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Austin, Texas ... During his time at LBJ High School, Osorio helped the team amass a 45-14 record, earning the district title in 2008 ... He was also named First-Team All-District in 2008 ... He played club soccer for the Lonestar U18 Academy team under coach Bruce Talbot in the USSF Academy League ... Osorio has also been a member of the 91 Region III Team as well as the South Texas 91 ODP Team. Personal: Son of Fernando Osorio and Griselda Bautista ... Born on April 18, 1991 ... Plans to major in engineering technology.
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5 Guilherme Reis
6-1 • 175 Defender • Junior Belo Horizonte, Brazil • University of Alabama-Hunstville Prior to ETSU: Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at the University of Alabama-Huntsville where he saw action in 36 games for the Chargers ... In 2008, Reis also played for the Baton Rouge Capitals of the PDL (Premier Development League) where he started every game at center back ... Prior to coming to the United States, Reis played at various levels in Brazil including CruzeIro’s youth teams and Club Atletico Mineiro ... Reis was named All-State in 1999 and 2000. Personal: Son of Octacilio and Maria Angela Moreira Reis ... Born on September 27, 1986 ... Majoring in business management.
0 Scott Rosman 6-2 • 195 Goalkeeper • Senior Kenner, La. • Jesuit HS
Prior to ETSU: Saw action in one match his junior season recording a save ... Played in one match during his sophomore season in which he recorded five saves ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 ... Red-shirted the 2005 season ... Attended Jesuit High School... named All-District and All-New Orleans MVP... Named All-Metro MVP...named All-District MVP... Led his team to the 2004 State Championship finishing 30-0-2 his senior season. Personal: Son of Kevin and Susie Mangum... Born on May 9, 1987... Majoring in health sciences.
18 Theo Yang 5-8 • 155 Midfielder/Forward • Freshman Lilburn, Ga. • Brookwood HS
Prior to ETSU: A four-year lettterman from Brookwood High School in Atlanta where he helped the Broncos to the state semi-finals in 2008 ... Was named to the prestigious Gwinnett Daily Post ‘Super 6’ which lists Atlanta’s top 6 college-bound high school soccer players ... At the club level, Yang played for the Concorde Fire U18 Academy Team ... Yang has also competed for the Georgia 91 ODP Team as well as being a member of the Region I Pool in 2004/5 and Region III Pool in 2007. Personal: Son of Ge and Victoria Yang ... Born on January 18, 1991 ... Plans on majoring in accounting.
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Players
2009 soccer team
Front Row (l-r): Brian Johnston (Head Athletic Trainer), Tyler Hoek, Ryan Campbell, Theo Yang, Scott Rosman, James Holt, Sam Bryan, Alesi Osorio, Tony Nunes Middle Row (l-r): Bob Baker (Director of Academic Services), Kyle Franklin, Jaron Westbrook, David Haba, Aaron Schoenfeld, Balek Pelton, Guilherme Ries, Conrad McCue, Andy Swanson (Athletic Trainer) Back Row (l-r): Ian Luya (Assistant Coach), Andrew Brown, Matt Reed, Jonny Campbell, Sean Hoek, Tim Nixon, Nathaniel McElroy, Mohsen Pourmorteza, Scott Calabrese (Head Coach)
Preseason Poll
School.........................Pts......................... 1st
Jacksonville................. 92...........................6
Campbell.................... 85...........................2
Lipscomb.................... 78...........................1
Stetson......................... 72...........................1
Belmont....................... 60
FGCU.......................... 55
ETSU............................ 36
UNF............................. 33
Mercer......................... 22
USC Upstate.............. 17 Tournament Champ: Jacksonville
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Preseason All-Conference Team Pos............................... Player............................School GK........................ Joey Sanchez.........................JU GK..........................Adam Glick....................... FGCU D...........................Robert Hodge......................STET D......................... Eddie Munnelly.......................JU D............................... Kezi Lara............................ LIP MF....................... Vince Petrasso..................... CAM unanimous choice MF..................... Strefan Runeman......................JU MF.......................Fredrik Brustad......................STET F...........................Miguel DaSilva....................... LIP F.............................Jason Keever....................... CAM F............................. Garret Pettis......................... LIP Preseason Player of the Year: Miguel DaSilva, Lipscomb
Season Review 2008 Individual Statistics Sean Hoek Tony Nunes Andrew Brown Tyler Hoek Aaron Schoenfeld Kyle Franklin Tom Webster Aliyu Sugri David Haba Conrad McCue Jaron Westbrook Russell Thompson Austin Kennedy Blake Pelton Mike Fuller Mohsen Pourmorteza Matt Reed Tim Nixon Nathaniel McElroy James Holt Brennan Scott Cade Jones Total Opponents
GP-GS 17-17 17-17 17-17 17-14 12-8 15-5 17-6 16-1 9-5 16-16 14-4 14-10 17-16 16-16 9-8 7-0 12-4 12-0 10-5 16-16 2-0 3-1 17 17
G 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 35
Goalkeeping Statistics Goalkeeper James Holt Cade Jones TEAM Total Opponents
GP-GS 16-16 3-1 - 17 17
MINS 1408:07 156:40 - 1564:47 1564:47
2008 Team Statistics OT 2 0
OT2 0 1
Total 17 35
Shots by Period 1st 2nd ETSU 99 90 Opponents 119 133
OT 6 1
OT2 2 4
Total 197 257
Saves by Period 1st ETSU 48 Opponents 33
OT 1 3
OT2 1 1
Total 99 71
Corner Kicks by Period 1st 2nd OT ETSU 30 27 3 Opponents 41 47 1
OT2 0 0
Total 60 89
Fouls by Period 1st ETSU 100 Opponents 78
OT2 1 1
Total 205 181
2nd 101 99
OT 3 3
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PTS 7 5 6 5 3 4 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 47 98
SH 50 29 20 16 13 12 12 10 7 7 6 6 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 197 257
SHOT% .060 .069 .050 .062 .077 .167 .083 .200 .000 .000 .167 .167 .000 .500 .000 1.000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .086 .136
GA 31 4 - 35 17
AVG 1.93 1.33 - 2.06 1.00
SAVES 88 8 3 99 71
PCT .739 .667 1.000 .739 .807
ETSU Firsts
Goals by Period 1st 2nd ETSU 6 9 Opponents 13 21
2nd 49 34
A 1 1 4 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13 28
First Goal Kyle Franklin vs. ASU (Aug. 29) First Game-Winning Goal Sean Hoek vs. Wofford (Aug. 31) First Overtime Goal Aaron Schoenfeld vs. USC Upstate (Oct. 19) First Assist Andrew Brown vs. Wofford (Aug. 31) First Save James Holt vs. ASU (Aug. 29) First Shutout James Holt vs. Wofford (Aug. 31) First Multipoint Game Aaron Schoenfeld vs. USC Upstate (Oct. 19) First Win vs. Wofford (Aug. 31) First Tie vs. Mercer (Oct. 23) First Conference Win vs. USC Upstate (Oct. 19) Largest Crowd 1,311 vs. ASU (Aug. 29)
GW 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 10 W 6 0 0 6 10
L 9 1 0 10 6
T 1 0 0 1 1
SHO 3 0 1 4 5
2008 Miscellaneous Statistics Home Record...................................................2-4-1 Away Record...................................................4-5-0 Neutral Record................................................0-1-0 Record when leading at half...........................1-0-1 Record when trailing at half............................0-5-0 Record when tied at half.................................5-5-0 Record in overtime..........................................2-1-1 Home Attendance...........................................2,823 Home Average....................................................403 Road Attendance.............................................3,046 Road Average.....................................................338 Total Attendance.............................................5,869 Total Average.....................................................345
Season Review 2008 Results
Overall Record: 6-10-1 A-Sun Record: 1-7-1 (Ninth) Date Opponent Site W/L Score Aug. 29 Appalachian State Johnson City, Tenn. L 3-1 Aug. 31 Wofford Spartanburg, S.C. W 2-0 Sept. 6 VMI Lexington, Va. W 2-1 Sept. 12 UNC Greensboro Elon, N.C. L 3-1 Sept. 14 Elon Elon, N.C. W 1-0 Sept. 20 High Point Johnson City, Tenn. W 2-0 Sept. 27 North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. L 8-0 Oct. 3 North Florida Johnson City, Tenn. L 2-1 (2 OT) Oct. 5 Jacksonville Johnson City, Tenn. L 1-0 Oct. 10 Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. L 2-1 Oct. 12 Belmont Nashville, Tenn. L 4-0 Oct. 19 USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. W 2-1 (OT) Oct. 23 Mercer Johnson City, Tenn. T 2-2 (2 OT) Oct. 25 Campbell Johnson City, Tenn. L 1-0 Oct. 31 FGCU Fort Myers, Fla. L 3-0 Nov. 2 Stetson DeLand, Fla. L 4-1 Nov. 8 Radford Johnson City, Tenn. W 1-0 (OT) 2008 Final Standings A-SUN Campbell 9-0-0 Jacksonville 7-2-0 Lipscomb 5-3-1 Stetson 5-3-1 Belmont 4-3-2 North Florida 4-5-0 FGCU 3-5-1 Mercer 1-5-3 ETSU 1-7-1 USC Upstate 1-7-1
PTS. 27 21 16 16 14 12 10 6 4 4
OVERALL 14-6-0 12-9-1 10-8-3 8-7-2 11-8-2 9-10-0 6-10-2 2-11-5 6-10-1 2-15-1
PCT. .700 .568 .548 .529 .571 .474 .389 .250 .382 .139
Atlantic Sun Tournament Champs Year Champion A-Sun Record Overall Record Tournament Site 2008 Jacksonville 7-2-0 12-9-1 Buies Creek, N.C. 2007 Campbell 5-2-2 13-6-3 DeLand, Fla. 2006 Gardner-Webb 5-1-1 9-8-4 DeLand, Fla. 2005 Stetson 5-2-1 9-11-1 Macon, Ga. 2004 Central Florida 7-2-0 11-7-2 Macon, Ga. 2003 Central Florida 6-2-1 12-6-3 Macon, Ga. 2002 Central Florida 5-2-1 11-7-3 Boca Raton, Fla. 2001 Mercer 5-2-0 13-8-0 Macon, Ga. 2000 Georgia State 4-2-0 12-9-0 Buies Creek, N.C. 1999 Mercer 4-2-0 12-7-2 Jacksonville, Fla. 1998 Jacksonville 6-1-0 19-5-0 Jacksonville, Fla. 1997 Georgia State 4-3-1 9-11-1 Jacksonville, Fla. 1996 Col. of Charleston 5-2-1 11-10-1 Charleston, S.C. 1995 Col. of Charleston 6-2-0 14-7-1 Miami, Fla. 1994 Col. of Charleston 8-0-0 19-7-0 Charleston, S.C.
All-Conference Teams First Team Year Ramak Niakan Safi Sr. Vince Petrasso Jr. Akil DeFreitas So. Miguel DaSilva So. Josue Soto So. Stefan Runeman Jr. Richard Jata Sr. Stephen Oyuga Sr. Bolade Ogunmade Sr. Robert Hodge Jr. Aaron Johnson Sr.
Position F F F F MF MF MF D D D GK
School Jacksonville Campbell North Florida Campbell Campbell Jacksonville Campbell Campbell Mercer Stetson Campbell
Second Team Year Tony Taylor So. Garret Pettis Fr. Jason Keever Jr. T.J. Williams Sr. Adam O’Neill So. Kirk Labusch Sr. Eddie Munnelly Jr. Phillipp Meyner Sr. Kezi Lara Jr. Nurdin Hrustic Fr. Joey Sanchez Jr.
Position F F F MF MF MF D D D D GK
School Jacksonville Lipscomb Campbell Lipscomb North Florida Stetson Jacksonville Jacksonville Lipscomb Jacksonville Jacksonville
All-Freshman Team Garret Pettis Will Moorad Dan Meacock Kristian Lassen Sean Hoek Scott Harrison Francesco DiStefano Gonzalo de Mujica Fredrick Brustad Kevin Orozco Nurdin Hrustic James Holt
Position F F F F/MF MF MF MF MF MF D D GK
School Lipscomb Belmont Belmont Jacksonville ETSU FGCU FGCU Stetson Stetson Campbell Jacksonville ETSU
Coach of the year Doug Hess, Campbell Player of the Year Richard Jata, Campbell Freshman of the Year Garret Pettis, Lipscomb Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Johnson, Campbell
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Opponents BELMONT
LIPSCOMB
USC UPSTATE
CAMPBELL
MERCER
STETSON
ELON
NORTH CAROLINA
VIRGINIA TECH
FLORIDA GULF COAST
UNC ASHEVILLE
VMI
HIGH POINT
North Florida
WOFFORD
JACKSONVILLE
RADFORD
Location: Nashville, Tenn. Colors: Navy, Red and White Home Field: Whitten Soccer Complex Capacity: 500 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Earle Davidson Alma Mater/Year: Vanderbilt/1989 Career Record: 69-132-13 2008 Record: 11-8-2 2008 Conference Record: 4-3-2 (5th, A-Sun)
Location: Buies Creek, N.C. Colors: Orange and Black Home Field: Eakes Athletic Complex Capacity: 1,000 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Doug Hess Alma Mater/Year: Elizabethtown/1996 Career Record: 66-60-8 2008 Record: 14-6-0 2008 Conference Record: 9-0-0 (1st, A-Sun)
Location: Elon, N.C. Colors: Maroon and Gold Home Field: Rudd Field Capacity: 500 Conference: Southern Head Coach: Darren Powell Alma Mater/Year: UNC Greensboro/1995 Career Record: 87-45-12 2008 Record: 10-9-1 2008 Conference Record: 7-0 (1st, SoCon)
Location: Fort Myers, Fla. Colors: Kelly Green and Royal Blue Home Field: FGCU Soccer Complex Capacity: 2,000 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Bob Butehorn Alma Mater/Year: Tampa/1985 Career Record: 48-52-7 2008 Record: 6-10-2 2008 Conference Record: 3-5-1 (7th, A-Sun)
Location: High Point, N.C. Colors: Purple and White Home Field: Richard A. Vert Track and Soccer Stadium Capacity: 1,000 Conference: Big South Head Coach: Dustin Fonder Alma Mater/Year: Roanoke/1994 Career Record: 13-22-4 2008 Record: 9-8-3 2008 Conference Record: 4-2-2 (6th, Big South)
Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Colors: Green and Gold Home Field: Ashley Sports Complex Capacity: 500 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Mike Johnson Alma Mater/Year: Jacksonville/1985 Career Record: 125-92-15 2008 Record: 12-9-1 2008 Conference Record: 7-2-0 (2nd, A-Sun)
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Location: Nashville, Tenn. Colors: Purple and Gold Home Court: Lipscomb Soccer Complex Capacity: 1,000 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Charles Morrow Alma Mater/Year: Lipscomb/1997 Career Record: 26-42-9 2008 Record: 10-8-3 2008 Conference Record: 5-3-1 (3rd, A-Sun)
Location: Macon, Ga. Colors: Orange and Black Home Field: Bear Field Capacity: 500 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Brad Ruzzo Alma Mater/Year: Cincinnati/1998 Career Record: First Year 2008 Record: 2-11-5 2008 Conference Record: 1-5-3 (8th, A-Sun)
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Colors: Carolina Blue and White Home Field: Fetzer Field Capacity: 5,025 Conference: ACC Head Coach: Elmar Bolowich Alma Mater/Year: Mainz/1981 Career Record: 248-138-32 2008 Record: 15-8-1 2008 Conference Record: 3-5-0 (T-7th, ACC)
Location: Asheville, N.C. Colors: Blue and White Home Field: Greenwood Field Capacity: 500 Conference: Big South Head Coach: Steve Cornish Alma Mater/Year: Manchester/1982 Career Record: 105-201-20 2008 Record: 7-7-4 2008 Conference Record: 3-3-2 (6th, Big South)
Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Colors: Navy Blue and Gray Home Field: UNF Soccer Stadium Capacity: 9,300 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Ray Bunch Alma Mater/Year: N/A Career Record: 149-138-21 2008 Record: 9-10-0 2008 Conference Record: 4-5-0 (6th, A-Sun)
Location: Radford, Va. Colors: Red and White Home Field: Cupp Stadium Capacity: 5,000 Conference: Big South Head Coach: Spencer Smith Alma Mater/Year: Tennessee/1987 Career Record: 165-181-33 2008 Record: 7-10-2 2008 Conference Record: 3-4-1 (7th, Big South)
Location: Spartanburg, S.C. Colors: Dark Green, White and Black Home Field: County University Soccer Stadium Capacity: 3,000 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Greg Hooks Alma Mater/Year: South Carolina/1980 Career Record: 278-102-24 2008 Record: 2-15-1 2008 Conference Record: 1-7-1 (10th, A-Sun)
Location: DeLand, Fla. Colors: Hunter Green and White Home Field: Stetson Soccer Complex Capacity: N/A Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: T. Logan Fleck Alma Mater/Year: Old Dominion/1984 Career Record: 76-43-12 2008 Record: 8-7-2 2008 Conference Record: 5-3-1 (4th, A-Sun)
Location: Blacksburg, Va. Colors: Maroon and Orange Home Field: Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium Capacity: 2,028 Conference: ACC Head Coach: Mike Brizendine Alma Mater/Year: James Madison/1999 Career Record: 23-13 2008 Record: 5-13-1 2008 Conference Record: 0-8-0 (9th, ACC)
Location: Lexington, Va. Colors: Red, White and Yellow Home Field: Patchin Field Capacity: 1,000 Conference: Big South Head Coach: Ben Freakley Alma Mater/Year: Georgia Southern/2000 Career Record: 21-58-7 2008 Record: 2-14-1 2008 Conference Record: 1-6-1 (8th, Big South)
Location: Spartanburg, S.C. Colors: Old Gold and Black Home Field: Snyder Field Capacity: 2,250 Conference: Southern Head Coach: Ralph Polson Alma Mater/Year: Erskine College/1980 Career Record: 291-176-40 2008 Record: 6-13-0 2008 Conference Record: 3-5 (T-7th, SoCon)
Summers-Taylor Stadium
Summers-Taylor Stadium
Located on the west side of the university campus is the home field of the Bucs, Summers-Taylor Stadium. The stadium, which debuted in 2008, was made possible by the considerable contribution made by the Summers family. The Summers’ daughter Lena Summers was a member of the ETSU women’s soccer team from 1998-2002. Summers-Taylor Stadium’s west side houses permanent stands that hold 1,000 fans, with an open area berm placed on the east side of the field. It is equipped with a press box, hospitality suites and an electronic scoreboard/message center. The press box houses both the scoreboard operating system and the public address system as well as room to comfortably seat over 10 members of the media. The men’s team will be entering its second season at the state-of-the-art facility.
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Summers-Taylor Stadium
The facility includes a Bermuda style natural-grass playing field equipped with a state-of-the-art drainage system capable of removing up to six inches of water within a 24-hour period. There is also a concession stand for the fans and restrooms for both men and women on the north side of the stadium. The largest crowd to attend an ETSU home outdoor athletic event at the stadium was 1,311 on Aug. 29, 2008, for the first-ever men’s soccer match against Appalachian State. There is also a practice field located behind the grandstand, with the addition of a second practice field to be completed in the near future. ETSU athletics has an outstanding field crew who keep the facility in great condition, making the complex one of the premier collegiate soccer venues in the country.
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Athletic Training HYDROWORX
ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF
Brian Johnston
Scott Counts
Director of Athletic Medicine
Clinical Director
Without a doubt the most used piece of equipment in the athletic training facility is the Hydroworx polar plunge pool. It is used by all teams on a daily basis post practice and used by all injured athletes under the care of the athletic training staff. Along with the cold pool is a Hydroworx 500 therapy pool. This pool has a treadmill as part of the floor and two cameras mounted on the front and side of the pool. This gives visual feedback to the athlete and athletic trainer during treatment.
FLUROSCAN The “Mini C Arm” located in the athletic training room allows for quick and efficient exams by the team physician for those athletes that might need an x-ray.
Brett Lewis
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Alex Hondl
Graduate Assistant
Zack Ensor
Graduate Assistant
Lori Hill
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Dawn Thomas
Elizabeth Schoen
GENERAL ATHLETIC TRAINING AREA
Heather Hess
The general athletic training area is approximately 3500 square feet and services the day-to-day practice and competition preparation for the entire athletic department. With 17 treatment tables, various modalities and a large exercise area the general athletic training area allows multiple teams to receive treatment at the same time. Attached to the general athletic training area are three private rooms. Each room is equipped with a treatment table and combination therapy unit as well as one other distinguishing characteristic. The “Normal” room is for IV therapy, the “College” room is for casting and splinting, and the “University” room is for traction.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Andrew Swansonl
Megan McCauley
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Not Pictured Burena Smith Graduate Assistant
Kyle Spanikr
Graduate Assistant
Keith Leitingt Graduate Assistant
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BUCSPORTS The Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center serves as both the health center for all Buccaneer Athletics as well as an outpatient health center for the ETSU campus and Johnson City community. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, and a primary care sports medicine physicians help to provide a comprehensive medical program to all patients. Completed in 2001, BucSports provides a variety of opportunities for physical therapy students, medical students and resident physicians interested in the field of sports medicine.
Strength
and
Conditioning
The Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education The Center of Excellence was established July 1, 2008, and is housed in the College of Education. It incorporates three very important aspects of competitive sports: education, service, and research. The former Sport Performance Enhancement Consortium (SPEC) is now a very active branch of the Center of Excellence. The SPEC program continues to be a collaborative effort between Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sport Science Lab in the Department of Kinesiology Leisure and Sport Sciences. Buccaneer student-athletes in collaboration with sport science, sport medicine, and the sport coach have the opportunity to have their program evaluated and monitored throughout their college career. This monitoring and evaluation process produces one of the most advanced training environments in the nation. This type of relationship is not found anywhere in the U.S. and offers a unique opportunity for the advancement of athletic performance, athlete and coach education and sport science research. The program is dedicated to meeting the following goals: 1. Providing monitoring services for the ETSU sport teams 2. Supporting and providing up-to-date information to coaches regarding coaching practices. 3. Advising on the Training Process 4. Providing an opportunity for the interaction between sport scientists, medical staff, strength and conditioning staff and the ETSU Sport Coaches.
For more information please visit www.sportsscienceed.com.
Over the past decade one of the biggest changes in collegiate athletics has been the new attitude toward strength and conditioning. ETSU’s success on the field could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of each student-athlete in the weightroom. Under the direction of head strength coach Lee Morrow, who is currently in his 25th season at ETSU, the Buccaneers have earned eight Gatorade/National Strength Coaches Association All-American Team honors. With its recent collaboration with the Sports Performance Enhancement Consortium (SPEC) ETSU’s strength and conditioning program has focused its efforts on helping each student-athlete reach his/her greatest athletic potential, in the areas of strength, speed, agility and injury prevention. Located inside Memorial Center, the ETSU’s strength and conditioning complex features one of the finest weightrooms in the area. Overall, the Buccaneers have access to a 7,200-foot facility that features state-of-the-art equipment, including customized full power racks, Hammer-Strength machines, including bench press, incline press, military press, rowing machines, speed mats, pull-up and other impressive array of sports performance tools. Through the SPEC and strength and conditioning web site, ETSU student-athletes have 24-hour access to workout plans, nutrition, and other information that monitors each individual or team off-season conditioning program.
SUPPORT STAFF
BUCCANEERS STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER
Lee Morrow
Head Strength Coach
Meg Stone
Director of the Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education
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Academics ETSU by the Numbers: • 90% Student-Athlete Graduation Rate • Spring 2009 cumulative studentathlete GPA of 3.18 (non-athletes at ETSU – GPA = 3.07) • 12 Student-Athletes – 4.0 Club • 11 teams with team GPAs 3.0 or higher • 65% of Student-Athletes Buccaneer Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or above) • 54 Student-Athletes – Dean’s List • 3 Teams had all student-athletes make the A-Sun All-Academic List
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erforming well in the classroom is an expectation of student-athletes who wear the Buccaneer uniform. Not only are time management skills and self-discipline musts, but also dedication and commitment are needed from each individual student to maintain eligibility and progress toward graduation. ETSU Athletics provides many resources to assist the student-athlete in achieving his/her academic goals and in preparing ultimately for life after college. The staff not only advises students in scheduling classes and making academic progress, but offers support in the areas of group and individual tutoring, academic mentoring, career and personal counseling and life skills programming. Student-athletes have access to a state-of-the-art computer center that features Dell flat-screen computers, wireless Internet technology and study hall facilities that are open after hours during the week and on Sundays for their use. ETSU is also an active participant in the NCAA CHAMPS program. Through this model, student-athletes are offered a wide range of seminars designed to help them adjust to college life, develop as individuals and prepare for their careers after graduation. The Humphreys Center for student-athletes is the home of our academic support services. Programming and services include: • Academic Advising • Individual and Group Tutoring • Academic Mentoring • College Adjustment courses for new student-athletes • Professional Development and Career Preparation seminars • On-site study hall facilities including a state-of-the-art computer lab • Academic workshops for student-athletes
2008-09 A-Sun Academic Honor Roll Michael Fuller David Haba Tyler Hoek James Holt Tim Nixon Tony Nunes Mohsen Pourmorteza Matt Reed Aaron Schoenfeld Brennan Scott Russell Thompson Tom Webster Jaron Westbrook Beck Williams
“ETSU student-athletes consistently rank higher than the regular student body and the national averages for Division I student-athletes in terms of GPA and graduation rates. The ETSU coaching staff and entire athletic department are committed to assisting our students in achieving academic excellence and in paving the road to bright futures.” — Bob Baker
ACADEMIC STAFF Not Pictured Jared Fries
Academic Advisor/Tutor Coordinator
Olya Batsula
Academic Advisor
Kirsten Clark
Bob Baker
Director of Academic Services
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Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/ Student-Athlete Welfare
ETSU Facilities
Memorial Center
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Built 1977 • Capacity - 5,740
Warren-Greene Golf Center Men’s and Women’s Golf
Cardinal Park Baseball
Built 1923 • Capacity - 2,000
Buddy Hartsell Tennis Center Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Liberty Bell Track and Field
Built 2004
Built 1990
Summers-Taylor Stadium Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Softball Complex Softball
Brooks Gym Volleyball
The Ridges
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Built 2008 • Capacity - 1,000
Built 2008 • Capacity - 500
Built 1950 • Capacity - 3,500
Built 1997
Capacity - 500
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Championships Dancing Again
In 2008-09, the ETSU men’s basketball team continued to build on its long-standing tradition of success, capturing the 2009 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Championship. With that victory, the Buccaneers made their eighth trip all-time to the NCAA Tournament, while bringing home the 26th overall championship in program history. More recently, ETSU has now enjoyed four 20-win seasons in the last seven years, having won conference titles in each of those four campaigns.
Back-To-Back
After posting a program-tying fourth consecutive winning season, ETSU women’s basketball made history by making its second consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2008-09. The Lady Bucs, who boasted the number one seed in the Atlantic Sun Tournament, defeated Mercer and Jacksonville en route to being tabbed the No. 13 seed in the Berkeley Region. ETSU set a new school record with 16 conference victories and tallied its third straight 20-win season after finishing the campaign at 20-11. Four Lady Bucs were rewarded for their hard work on the court, as Siarre Evans was named the 2009 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year, while Latisha Belcher received Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year honors. In addition, TaRonda Wiles was named First All-Conference and Gwen Washington was selected to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team. Meanwhile, Evans also cleaned up at the A-Sun Tournament by being tabbed Tournament MVP and was also named a Finalist on the NCAA Division I State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team.
Three-peat A year removed from earning its first-ever NCAA Tournament win, the ETSU men’s tennis team continued to dominate play winning its fourth straight A-Sun Regular Season crown, while dropping league rival Stetson 4-2, for its third straight A-Sun Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth. In addition to its seventh NCAA Tournament appearance the No. 61-ranked Bucs sweep through the conference awards as head coach Yaser Zaatini was named the 2009 A-Sun Coach of the Year, while senior Enrique Olivares was again named the A-Sun Men’s Tennis Player of the Year and tournament MVP for the second consecutive season. Overall, the Bucs placed six total players on the all-conference teams in addition to running its current A-Sun winning streak to 34 straight wins.
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are . . . BLUE The Tri-Fecta
The ETSU men’s cross country/track and field program joined an elite group in 2008-09, as the Bucs were only one of five Division I programs to win the “Triple Crown.” The Bucs began leg one of their quest on the first Saturday in November when ETSU held off Belmont for its first A-Sun crown and 21st overall conference championship. ETSU, who defeated the Bruins by six points (29 to 35), brought its first cross country championship back to Johnson City since winning the crown in 1996. Then, on the third weekend of February, the Bucs completed leg two of the Trifecta run, as ETSU knocked off reigning conference champion Kennesaw State and hoisted the A-Sun Indoor Championship crown for the third time in the last four years. The “Triple Crown” was finally completed in mid-May when the Buccaneer squad overcame many obstacles – and once again – held off Kennesaw State to claim its second outdoor title since joining the league in 2005-06. The ETSU distance runners had a huge hand in winning the championship, as the Bucs went 1-thru-3 in the 5000m and 1-thru-4 in the 10000m.
Championships
Includes all regular season and tournament championships
Redemption Head coach Steve Brooks’ squad returned to the Big Dance for the second time in school history, after winning both the regular season and A-Sun Tournament titles over league rival Stetson. Despite a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to in-state rival and host Tennessee, the Lady Bucs rolled to their best overall season in program history, placing four members on the allconference team, while senior Tara Byrne (MVP), junior Yevgenyia Stupak and sophomore Tara Sheets earned all-tournament honors.
Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Track Women’s Track Volleyball
1978, 1980, 1981 1967-68, 1977-78, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07 , 2008-09 1994-95, 2007-08, 2008-09 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2008 1985, 1999 1962, 1969 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007 2008 1978, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 2006, 2007, 2008 1980, 1998, 2006, 2007, 2009 1995, 1996 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 2006
Conference Cup
All-Sport 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Men’s Sport 1977-78, 1982-83, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Women’s Sport 2006-07
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Winning the Michael Stewart
In winning the Freshman of the Year award, Stewart followed in the footsteps of teammates Power and Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) as the third straight Buccaneer to capture the honor. At last month’s A-Sun Championships, he rallied from four strokes down entering the final round to catch and pass fellow freshman, Campbell’s Vaita Guillaume, thanks to three consecutive birdies on his closing nine holes. His win marked the third in a row for a Buccaneer, following Power in 2007 and Shaw in 2008. His win at the A-Sun Championships carried him to a unanimous spot on both the AllAtlantic Sun First-Team and All-Freshman Team.
Tara Byrne
After leading the ETSU women’s tennis team to its second NCAA Tournament appearance senior Tara Byrne received the prestigious Southeast Region ITA/NCAA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. The First-Team All-A-Sun member and tournament MVP also became the second player in program history to surpass 100 career wins. Back on April 13, 2009, the local Johnson City native became ETSU’s all-time career wins leader, passing Masha Illina’s mark of 103 victories. Overall the four-time allconference member and team captain left ETSU with 107 career wins, which tops all players in the A-Sun this past season.
Yaser Zaatini
After losing four seniors off of the 2008 Bucs squad head coach Yaser Zaatini responded by leading ETSU through one of the toughest schedules in the entire nation. After coaching ETSU to its sixth straight unbeaten conference season and wins over four ITA-ranked teams, Zaatini was honored for the second straight season as the A-Sun Coach of the Year. Overall, it was Zaatini’s third “Coach of the Year” honor by the A-Sun and fifth overall (SoCon 2004, 2005) The Bucs earned their third straight NCAA Tournament appearance after dropping league foe Stetson, 4-2 for its third straight A-Sun Tournament title.
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Yevgenyia Stupak
Stupak continued to impress in her junior season leading the Lady Bucs to a share of their third regular season championship and second A-Sun Tournament title. Overall, Stupak rolled to an impressive 30-6 singles mark, picking up wins against players from 16 ITA-ranked teams. In addition to a remarkable 23-9 doubles record, Stupak was the highest ranked ITA player in the conference, which helped earn her the 2009 A-Sun Women’s Player of the Year award.
Seamus Power
Power, who was part of an ETSU awards sweep as the Freshman of the Year in 2007 (with Warren and Rhys Davies), became the third Buccaneer to win the conference Player of the Year. Power and former teammates Davies (2006-07) and Gareth Shaw (2008) combined to put an ETSU stranglehold on the league’s top individual honor over the last four years. He joins Jacksonville State’s Matias Anselmo as the only two in Atlantic Sun history to win both the Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year in a career. The Waterford, Ireland native shared Medalist honors at the Larry Nelson Collegiate Invitational and placed second at the Kauai Collegiate Cup. In addition to the A-Sun honor Power became the eighth person in ETSU men’s golf history to receive All-America honors as he was named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar.
Fred Warren
The Bucs legendary golf coach picked up his ninth Coach of the Year award in 2009. Overall, the Hall-of-Famer coach has won the A-Sun award twice, to go along with the seven he totaled while in the Southern Conference. Under Warren’s direction the Bucs earned their 18th trip to the NCAA Championships this past May.
Ben Ronoh
ETSU track and field newcomer Ben Ronoh lived up to the hype after helping the Bucs win the “Triple Crown” in 2008-09. The native from Sotik, Kenya was named Most Outstanding Track Performer at both the indoor and outdoor conference championships. At the Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships, Ronoh swept the 3000m and 5000m events on the David E. Walker track inside Memorial Center and was named the league’s top performer. The sophomore distance runner made it a clean sweep after winning the steeplechase and finishing second (behind his cousin Kenneth Rotich) in the 5000m and 10000m at the Atlantic Sun Outdoor Championships in Jacksonville, Fla.
Right Way Enrique Olivares
Overall, Olivares closed out his career as not just one of the top men’s tennis players in program history, but as one of the most decorated student-athletes in the history of intercollegiate athletics at ETSU. The second winningest player in school history wrapped up his career with a remarkable 115 wins, including posting an Atlantic Sun Conference record-setting mark of 32-1(.969 winning percentage). The fourtime A-Sun First-Team member and twotime A-Sun Player of the Year, became the highest ranked ITA preseason player in school and league history in 2008 as the No. 9-ranked ITA singles player in the nation. The three-time A-Sun Tournament MVP, again led the Bucs to their fourth straight A-Sun Regular Season title and a third consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. A mainstay in the national rankings since arriving in the Tri-Cites, Olivares held 14 career wins against nationally ITA ranked players.
Siarre Evans
Since arriving in Johnson City in the fall of 2006, rising senior Siarre Evans hasn’t disappointed the Lady Buccaneer faithful. After adding Atlantic Sun Freshman Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team and Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team accolades to her resume in her first two seasons, Evans continued to impress in 2008-09. The Griffin, Ga., native, who became only the 16th ETSU player of all-time to reach the 1,000-point club and lead the conference with 16.4 ppg and 10.3 rpg, was named the 2009 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year and Atlantic Sun Tournament MVP. Furthermore, Evans’ stellar play placed her as a finalist on the NCAA Division I State Farm Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team.
Paul Hoilman
After an outstanding freshman season, Hoilman had a career 2008-09 sophomore year as he received numerous postseason awards including being named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Third-Team, the Ping!Baseball All-America Honorable Mention Team and the College Baseball Insider All-America Second-Team. Hoilman received Atlantic Sun All-Conference First-Team recognition and was selected as the A-Sun Player of the Week on April 27. The Johnson City native led the A-Sun in slugging, and finished in the top ten in batting average, on-base percentage, runs scored, RBIs, doubles, home runs, walks and sacrifice flies.
Heidi Dahl
Dahl was an outstanding track and field athlete in 2008-09, as she represented ETSU at both the Indoor and Outdoor NCAA Championships. The Orem, Utah, native became the first Lady Buccaneer student-athlete to receive All-America honors since 2000 at the Outdoor Championships, as she finished sixth in the 1500m run. In addition, Dahl claimed the NCAA Mideast Regional Championship in the 1500m at Louisville. Dahl, who won the Atlantic Sun Championship in the mile (indoor), 800m (outdoor) and 1500m (outdoor), was also a five-time A-Sun Athlete of the Week winner. The senior runner ran a leg in both the indoor and outdoor conference championship 4x400-meter relay. In total, Dahl contributed for 29 percent of the Lady Bucs’ scoring at the outdoor conference championships and was named Most Outstanding Track Performer at the post-race ceremony.
Kenneth Rotich
Kenneth Rotich, a three-time Cross Country Athlete of the Week winner, was named the Atlantic Sun Runner of the Year after winning the conference championship with a time of 24:34 in Macon, Ga. The native of Nairobi, Kenya helped the Bucs win their 21st cross country title in school history and was the first ETSU runner to win a championship since 1995. In total, Rotich won three races in 2008 and moved his current running total of A-Sun Athlete of the Week honors to six, which marks a new conference best.
Bo Reeder
Reeder came on strong in his freshman season tying the ETSU freshman home run record with 15 in his first year with the Bucs. Reeder was named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team. The 2008-09 season saw many impressive feats out of Reeder as he defeated ACC foe Virginia Tech in his first career start, while throwing a complete game and hitting for the cycle in the same week. Reeder also came in to get the save against Tennessee on the road to complete a sweep of the Vols. Reeder was a unanimous selection for the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team, was named the A-Sun Player of the Week and made the College Baseball Foundation National All-Star Lineup on March 23.
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Johnson City
For almost two centuries, Johnson City has been the center for tourism and business in Northeast Tennessee. Originally a train depot, Johnson City is now a metropolitan melting pot with invigorating music, enchanting culture, and exhilarating mountain adventure. The city offers a wide assortment of restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, cultural events and outdoor activities.
Johnson City Facts Population: Johnson City.......55,469 Average Temperatures: summer........................ 76 winter............................ 41
Johnson City is located in
Precipitation: 41 inches
Washington County, which is also
Average Snowfall: 16 inches
home to Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town, and the International Storytelling Center. Since 1973 the National Storytelling Festival takes over Jonesborough each October for a weekend of tall tales in a storybook setting.
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Community
Buffalo Mountain
Johnson City ranked #73 out of 354 metropolitan areas – criteria based on cost of living, job outlook, climate, crime, transportation, education, the arts, health care, and recreation.
With a scenic overlook and 15 miles of hiking, Buffalo Mountain Park is a great destination to relax and rejuvenate your body and spirit. The park is also an excellent place to watch and admire birds and wildflowers. Also, enjoy the terrain with mountain biking through the park.
Altitude: 1525 feet above sea level
Distance Chart from Johnson City (BASED ON 70 MPH SPEED): Asheville, N.C. ............... 1 hour Atlanta, Ga. ...................4 hours Baltimore .......................7 hours Birmingham, Ala..........6 hours Bristol, Tenn. .................30 min. Charlotte, N.C................3 hours
Chattanooga, Tenn. ...3 hours Columbia, S.C.,..............4 hours Gatlinburg, Tenn..........2 hours Jacksonville, Fla. . ........8 hours Knoxville, Tenn. ...........2 hours Memphis, Tenn.............8 hours
Myrtle Beach, S.C. .......6 hours Nashville, Tenn. . ..........4 hours Raleigh, N.C...................5 hours Savannah, Ga. ..............6 hours Washington D.C. .........7 hours
Tennessee
Bordered by eight states, the Volunteer state is known for its natural beauty, Southern hospitality, serene weather, and has something for everyone to do. Unique Culture
Great Music
Great Fun
Whether it is visiting Elvis’ home in Graceland or the battlefields from the Civil War, Tennessee is home to some of the most unique destinations in America. Tennessee’s lakes, rivers and parks provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Home to 54 state parks, the Volunteer state provides vacationers the option to boat, fish, and hike, while exploring the beautiful scenic views in the midst of the mountains. Antiquing, sporting events, musical attractions and many tasty eateries also give the state a creative touch.
Home of Music City, U.S.A., Tennessee is famous for such grand music halls and events as the Grand Old Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Music Row and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Other famous music venues included Beale Street and the B.B. King club in downtown Memphis and the Bonnaroo MusicFest, in Manchester every June.
The Volunteer State offers a wide variety of fun and adventure for everyone, whether it is enjoying a Tennessee Titans (NFL) game on a Sunday afternoon or visiting Elvis’ home in Memphis. It is also hearing the engines roar from the short track at Bristol Motor Speedway and watching the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), the Volunteer State offers the ultimate sports fan something to enjoy. The state also creates excitement for the outdoorsman as the Appalachian Trail cuts through the mountains, and fishing is also key on the plethora of lakes and rivers which flow across Tennessee. The waterfalls, wildlife, and breathtaking views are also a must-see.
Tennessee Facts
Nickname...................................Volunteer State 16th State admitted to the Union..........1796 Population............................................ 5,797,289 Capital..................................................... Nashville Largest City........................ Memphis (650,100) Current Governor....................... Phil Bredesen
With three vast regions that not only furnish a unique variety of geography, Tennessee offers something to do all year around. Whether it is soulful music, historical drama, barbecue, Elvis in Memphis, joining country music legends in Nashville, or heading to the scenic Smoky Mountains in the fall, Tennessee is the place to be.
Average Temp................................... 61 degrees State Bird.........................................Mockingbird State Flower.......................................................Iris State Tree.........................................................Tulip State Symbol.......................................... Raccoon
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ETSU
East Tennessee State University We Are Unique
• ETSU offers the world’s only master’s degree in storytelling and reading • Nation’s only university presenting a comprehensive study of bluegrass and country music courses • Features an Advanced Visualization Lab recognized around the globe while providing a look at the future of animation graphics
Academic Support • Academic Advising/Counseling • Tutoring • Career and personal counseling • Member of NCAA Life Skills Program
Students • ETSU enrolls more than 13,000 students • ETSU is the university of choice for students from more than 65 countries • ETSU is the home of over 170 campus organizations, including fraternities, sororities, governance and religious groups, honor and service societies, and academic clubs.
Faculty and Staff • over 2,000 full-time faculty and staff • approximately 75% of full-time faculty members hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their fields
Colleges and Schools More than 100 degree programs: • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Business and Technology • College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences • Clemmer College of Education • Honors College • Quillen College of Medicine • College of Nursing • Gatton College of Pharmacy • College of Public Health • School of Continuing Studies • School of Graduate Studies
Campus • 366 tree-shaded acres • 64 Academic and Administrative Buildings • ETSU’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine was third in rural medicine, 16th in family medicine training and 17th in primary care education in the “2004 Best Graduate Schools” issue of the U.S. News & World Report for rural medicine.
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August
18 22 28
at King College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Mars Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m. Appalachian State . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.
September
1 4
Wofford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. VMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.
11 at Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. 13 at Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. 19 Elon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p.m. 22 at North Carolina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. 26 at High Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. 29 at UNC Asheville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.
October
4 USC Upstate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 p.m. 8 at Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m. 10 at Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. 16 FGCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. 18 Stetson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon 23 at UNF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. 25 at Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 p.m. 30 Lipscomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER
1 Belmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 p.m. 7 vs. A-Sun Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA All times are eastern and subject to change Conference games Home games in bold