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1 Table of Contents/ Quick Facts 2 Season Preview
Coaches 3 Scott Calabrese Bio 4 Ian Luya Bio/ Support Staff Players 5 Roster Breakdown 6-13 Player Bios This Is ETSU 14-15 Summers-Taylor Stadium 16 Athletic Training 17 Strength and Conditioning 18 Academic Support 19 Facilities 20 Johnson City 21 Tennessee 22 ETSU Opponents 24 Opponents
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2008 Team Info Home Stadium:.............Summers-Taylor Soccer Complex Head Coach:....................Scott Calabrese Alma Mater:............... Bryant College ‘95 Record at ETSU:...........................First Year Career Record:.............................First Year Assistant Coaches:...Ian Luya (1st year) Soccer Office Phone: . ..(423) 439-8438 Head Trainer:....................Brian Johnston Soccer Trainer:............. Travis Livingston
Strength/Conditioning Coach:...................................Lee Morrow Equipment Manager:................... Roger Hammons
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2008 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
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Credits The 2008 ETSU men’s soccer guide is a production of the ETSU Athletic Media Relations Office. It was written by Jeff Schneider. Layout and design by Jeanette Henry. Edited by Kevin Brown. Printing by East Tennessee State University Press, Johnson City, Tenn. Photos provided by ETSU University Relations photographers Larry Smith and Jim Sledge.
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2008 Inaugural Season Yearbook
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The inaugural season for the ETSU Men’s Soccer program features a young and talented class that will take on the responsibility of establishing the foundations of a new program. 2008 will be a season of learning for the first-year program as the Bucs will have to quickly adapt to the demands of the Division I game, but with a solid incoming recruiting class things are looking up for firstyear head coach Scott Calabrese.
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The Bucs must create an identity and build a culture within the program. They must meet the challenge of quickly becoming a team by developing solidarity, teamwork and friendship on and off the field. Calabrese will demand a culture where players are hardworking, disciplined, and humble, exemplifying the high standards that are expected of an ETSU athlete. The Bucs have an extensive nonconference schedule that will challenge and prepare them for Atlantic Sun play. Notable non-conference opponents include matches against North Carolina, Appalachian State and UNCGreensboro. Without a doubt, an important goal of the Bucs 2008 campaign will be to achieve a berth into the postseason. With a number of teams in the A-Sun returning talented and experienced rosters in 2008, the young ETSU team will have to mature in the first half of the season.
Goalkeepers
The Bucs will have three keepers to look to in its first season, James Holt, Cade Jones and Kyle Martin. Holt’s physical tools give him a tremendous upside, while Jones is a tenacious and hardworking player. Martin also comes into the season in great form, having recently led his club team to the North Carolina State Cup championship and Southern Regional quarterfinals.
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Defenders
Defensively the Bucs feature Mike Fuller and Jaron Westbrook in the center of defense with Conrad McCue, Tyler Hoek, Matt Reed, and Kat McElroy in the wide areas. Both Fuller and Westbrook are strong in the air and combative players. They will offer a physical presence to help solidify the Bucs’ back line. As a group the outside backs are intelligent and technical players. Conrad’s athleticism and ability to play the ball over distance could figure strongly into the ETSU attack. Tyler’s Division I playing experience will be helpful in creating cohesion across the Bucs back four.
Midfielders
ETSU’s midfield can be considered one of the strengths of the 2008 team with Calabrese putting together a very talented group of players with a wealth of technical ability. The central midfielders include Sean Hoek, Tony Nunes and Tim Nixon. Sean has the ability to score goals and create chances from the midfield, and is always a threat in and around the box. Nunes possesses vision and balance with the ability to dictate the tempo for his team. In the wide areas Andrew Brown’s and David Haba’s pace will put teams under considerable pressure. Austin Kennedy, the only true left footed player, will bring tenacity and fight to the midfield group. Beck Williams and Casey Johnston are both clever and technical players, and Brennan Scott is a tough tackling defensive midfielder.
Forwards
The forwards feature four very talented yet very different players which include Aaron Schoenfeld, Russell Thompson, Tom Webster and Aliyu Sugri. Schoenfeld is a tremendous target player, who uses his height and body well. His ability in the air and tremendous work rate results in the creation of numerous chances for himself and teammates. Thompson’s a very quick and technical player who is clinical in front of goal. Webster is equally crafty around the box and comfortable finishing with his right and left foot. Sugri adds something different. His pace and athleticism will be a vaulable assest to ETSU’s inaugural team.
Coaches Head Coach First Season Bryant College, 1995
Calabrese, a native of Newtown, Conn., graduated from Bryant College in 1995 with a B.S. in business administration. He is married to Farrell Finstad of Yuba City, Calif.
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Calabrese has spent the past four seasons helping guide the Clemson 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 2006 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.
Calabrese also helps with youth soccer development, coaching several Olympic Developmental teams. He is a member of the Region III coaching staff as well as the goalkeepers coach for the USA Women’s national team. Calabrese has an USSF “A” coaching license, and is a Level I and II certified goalkeeping instructor with the NSCAA.
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Scott Calabrese was named the first ever head coach of the ETSU’s men’s soccer program on January 12, 2007. Calabrese, a former professional soccer player who has coached at the collegiate and pro levels, will direct a program that begins to compete in its first year at the Division I level.
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 1999.
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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 had a career record of 89-33-10 including two 20win seasons.
Prior to his time at Clemson, Calabrese coached on the college level at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill from 2000-2001, helping the Tar Heels to an Atlantic Coast Conference championship and Elite Eight appearance
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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 became one of the nation’s youngest head coaches of a premier developmental team (PDL) franchise when he took charge of the Kalamazoo Kingdom.
Ian Luya Assistant Coach First Season IPFW, 2004
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Ian Luya enters his first 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 member Stetson. Luya helped to guide the Hatters to their first-ever 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.
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 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.
ETSU Men’s Soccer Support Staff
Athletic Trainer Brian Johnston
Athletic Trainer Travis Livingston
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Equipment Manager Allen Haney
Strength & Conditioning Lee Morrow
Sports Information Jeff Schneider
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Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pos.. . . . . . . . . . Ht.. . . . . . . . . . . Wt. . . . . . . . . . Cl.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hometown/Previous School Andrew Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Fuller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Haba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Hoek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Hoek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Holt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey Johnston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cade Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Kennedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . Conrad McCue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathaniel McElroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Nixon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Nunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Schoenfeld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brennan Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aliyu Sugri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russell Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Webster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaron Westbrook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . Beck Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
160. . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montego Bay, Jamaica/Monroe CC 185. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, Ga./Walton HS 160. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germantown, Tenn./Houston HS 163. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newburgh, Ind./Castle HS 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newburgh, Ind./ University of Evansville 220. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murfreesboro, Tenn./Riverdale HS 140. . . . . . . . . . . R-Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattanooga, Tenn./Notre Dame HS 170. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens, Ga./Cedar Shoals HS 125. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte, N.C./East Gaston HS 170. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte, N.C./North Mecklenburg HS 175. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Rock, Texas/Stony Point HS 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn./West HS 158. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alpharetta, Ga./South Forsyth HS 150. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concord, N.C./Jay M. Robinson HS 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murfreesboro, Tenn./Blackman HS 185. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franklin, Tenn./Centennial HS 165. . . . . . . . . . . R-Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LaVergne, Tenn./LaVergne HS 135. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blairsville, Ga./Union County HS 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS 155. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock HS 155. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mooresville, N.C./Lake Norman HS
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Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pos.. . . . . . . . . . . Ht.. . . . . . . . . . . . Wt.. . . . . . . . . . . Cl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hometown/Previous School Kyle Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . 170. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte, N.C./North Mecklenburg HS James Holt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murfreesboro, Tenn./Riverdale HS Austin Kennedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte, N.C./East Gaston HS Aaron Schoenfeld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS Nathaniel McElroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn./West HS Brennan Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franklin, Tenn./Centennial HS Tony Nunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concord, N.C./Jay M. Robinson HS Conrad McCue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Rock, Texas/Stony Point HS Andrew Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 160. . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montego Bay, Jamaica/Monroe CC David Haba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germantown, Tenn./Houston HS Tom Webster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden HS Matt Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murfreesboro, Tenn./Blackman HS Tyler Hoek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M/D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165. . . . . . . . . . . . Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newburgh, Ind./ University of Evansville Mike Fuller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, Ga./Walton HS Beck Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mooresville, N.C./Lake Norman HS Sean Hoek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newburgh, Ind./Castle HS Russell Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blairsville, Ga./Union County HS Jaron Westbrook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . 155. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock HS Casey Johnston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140. . . . . . . . . . . R-Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattanooga, Tenn./Notre Dame HS Tim Nixon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . 158. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alpharetta, Ga./South Forsyth HS Cade Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . 170. . . . . . . . . . . . Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens, Ga./Cedar Shoals HS Aliyu Sugri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165. . . . . . . . . . . R-Fr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LaVergne, Tenn./LaVergne HS
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Andrew Brown 5-11 • 160 Midfielder/Forward Sophomore Montego Bay, Jamaica Monroe CC
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 ... plans to major in accounting.
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Mike Fuller 6-2 • 185 Defender Freshman Atlanta, Ga. Walton HS
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David Haba 6-2 • 160 Midfielder/Forward Freshman Germantown, Tenn. Houston HS
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Prior to ETSU: Fuller helped Walton High School in Atlanta to a 5A State Championship in 2008 and a semifinal appearance in 2007 ... the Atlanta native was named All-Cobb County and Defensive MVP in 2008 as well as All-Northside Atlanta, First Team All-County and Defensive MVP in 2007 ... at the club level, Fuller plays for NASA, and helped the team in winning the Region III Premier League East Division in 2007 and the Atlanta Cup ... prior to joining NASA, Fuller played for Charlotte Soccer Club where he was a team captain for three years and represented North Carolina at the ODP level in 2005 ... participated in the 2008 Southern Regional finals. Personal: Son of Al and Cindy Fuller ... born on December 12, 1989 ...plans to major in business administration.
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 ... was named 2008 Tennessee All-State ... 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 served as a team captain for Memphis FC. Personal: Son of David and Darlyne Haba ... born on August 8, 1989 ... undecided on major.
Players 6-1 • 163 Midfielder Freshman Newburgh, Ind. Castle HS
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Personal: Son of Mark and Kathleen Hoek ... born on September 4, 1989 ... undecided on major.
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Sean Hoek
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 named as an Indiana ODP team player and a Region II team member in 2006.
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5-9 • 165 Midfielder/Defender Junior Newburgh, Ind. University of Evansville
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James Holt 6-4 • 220 Goalkeeper Freshman Murfreesboro, Tenn. Riverdale HS
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Tyler Hoek
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 exercise science.
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 ... Was named 2008 Tennessee All-State ... 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 business.
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Casey Johnston 5-6 • 140 Midfielder R-Freshman Chattanooga, Tenn. Notre Dame HS
Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterman at Notre Dame High School, Johnston helped his school to the Tennessee State semifinal, region and district championships in 2007... was a member of the ETSU club soccer team in 2007. Personal: Son of Ed and Gerry McMahon ... born on January 1, 1989 ... undecided on major.
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Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterwinner at Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, Ga., Jones comes to ETSU after helping his team to a Top 10 state ranking in 2006, as well helping to guide the Jaguars to the Jekyll Island Tournament of Champions on two separate occasions ... Jones was also named team MVP, as well as being an All-Northeast Georgia selection in 2008 and 2007, holding the school record in career shutouts and saves ... Jones was also the starting goalkeeper for AFC Lightning, which plays in the newly formed U.S. Soccer Academy League.
Cade Jones 5-10 • 170 Goalkeeper R-Freshman Athens, Ga. Cedar Shoals HS
22 Austin Kennedy 5-7 • 125 Defender Freshman Charlotte , N.C. East Gaston HS
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Personal: Son of Jon Marc and Rhonda Jones ... born on September 24, 1989 ... plans to major in business or biology.
Prior to ETSU: Kennedy was a four-year starter at East Gaston High School ... as a freshman, Kennedy helped to guide his high school to the best conference finish in four years ... at the club level, Kennedy has been a consistent fixture at left back for Charlotte United in 2004, where the team eventually finished as state champions ... since 2006, Kennedy was the starting left back for the talented Charlotte Soccer Club 89 Blue under Charlie McGinty, and helped it to the North Carolina State semifinals in 2007... Kennedy’s club team was the North Carolina state champions in 2008. Personal: Son of Mike and Sharon Kennedy ... born on September 29, 1989 ... plans to major in criminal justice.
Players 5-10 • 170 Goalkeeper Freshman Charlotte, N.C. North Mecklenburg HS
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Kyle Martin
Prior to ETSU: Martin was a key component in North Mecklenburg High School’s run to the state semifinals in 2007, along the way amassing 17 shutouts and allowing a meager nine goals against ... a 2002 North Carolina ODP Selection, a four-year All-Conference performer and a threetime team MVP ... Martin has also enjoyed success at the club level with the Charlotte Soccer Club ... Martin has been part of a team that was a four-time N.C. State Champion, as well as 2007 Score at the Shore and Jefferson Cup champions.
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Conrad McCue 6-0 • 175 Defender Freshman Round Rock, Texas Stony Point HS
8 Nathaniel McElroy 5-9 • 165 Midfielder/Defender Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. West HS
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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.
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 ... was named 2008 Tennessee All-State ... 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 its 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.
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Prior to ETSU: A four-year letterman at South Forsyth High School in Cummings, Ga., Nixon has been 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.
Tim Nixon 5-10 • 158 Midfielder Freshman Alpharetta, Ga. South Forsyth HS
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Personal: Son of Gary and Di Nixon ... born on July 23, 1990 ... plans to major in business.
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Tony Nunes 5-8 • 150 Midfielder Freshman Concord, N.C. Jay M. Robinson HS
7 Matt Reed 5-11 • 165 Defender Freshman Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman HS
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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... Nunes’ club team won North Carolina state championship in 2008. Personal: Son of Antonio Sr. and Perla Nunes ... born on May 9, 1990 ... plans to major in criminology or business.
Prior to ETSU: Reed helped Blackman High School to two district championships, two-regional championships and two state semifinal appearances ... was named 2008 Tennessee All-State ... during that time, Reed was named to the All-Area 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.
Players 6-4 • 185 Forward Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden HS
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Personal: Son of Robert and Sherry Schoenfeld ... born on April 17, 1990 ... plans to major in business.
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Aaron Schoenfeld
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 played a pivotal role in his club team KFC winning two state championships at the club level.
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5-9 • 165 Midfielder/Defender Freshman Franklin, Tenn. Centennial HS
6 Aliyu Sugri 5-8 • 165 Forward R-Freshman LaVergne, Tenn. LaVergne HS
Personal: Son of Todd and Vicky Scott ... born on November 1, 1989 ... undecided on a major.
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Brennan Scott
Prior to ETSU: Scott was a four-year starter on the varsity squad at Centennial High School under Sandy Pollock, and while playing for the Cougars he garnered All-District honors in 2007 ... at the club level, Scott is an extremely versatile player who has predominantly started in midfield for the very talented TNFC team coached by Agit Korgaokar ... Scott helped the team win the 2007 Region III Premier League, as well as the Tennessee State champions for 2007. TNFC is also ranked 22nd in the nation.
Prior to ETSU: Sugri holds the record for career goals at LaVergne High School with 68 ... he was named All-State in 2007 ... 2005 TNFC 90 Regional Quarterfinalist ... 2005 TNFC 90 State Champion ... 2007 District Offensive MVP ... named All-District from 2005-07 ... was named team offensive MVP from 2004-07. Personal: Son of Abass Alhassan and Rukaya Sugri ... born on October 21, 1990 ... was born in Accra, Ghana ... majoring in nursing.
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Russell Thompson 5-4 • 135 Forward/Midfielder Freshman Blairsville, Ga. Union County HS
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Prior to ETSU: The team captain at Union County High School in Blairsville, Georgia, Thompson has been his high school’s leading scorer for the past three years ... at the club level, Thompson played for NASA, one of the top teams in the south region ... Thompson was one of the leading scorers in the Region III Premier League this past season ... Thompson was also a major part in his team’s successes as 2007 Region III Premier League Champions and 2007 Atlanta Cup winners ... Thompson was a member of the Georgia ODP Team for five years ... led NASA to Southern Regional final 2008. Personal: Son of Mitch and Linda Thompson ... born on April 29, 1990 ... plans to major in business.
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Tom Webster 5-9 • 165 Midfielder/Forward Freshman Knoxville, Tenn. Bearden HS
11 Jaron Westbrook 5-11 • 155 Defender Freshman Round Rock, Texas Round Rock HS
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Prior to ETSU: Webster was an outstanding performer at Bearden High School in Knoxville where he helped the Bulldogs to the State Championship in 2006 and state finalists in 2007 ... Webster, a two-time All-Region and AllState selection, was named All-South, Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year, NSCAA State Player of the Year and High School All-American for 2008 ... at the club level, Webster plays for KFC Arsenal with two other signees, Kat McElroy and Aaron Schoenfeld ... Webster helped his club team to two state championships in 2005 and 2006. Personal: Son of Gary and Kathy Webster ... born on September 30, 1989 ... plans to major in business.
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.
Players 5-9 • 155 Forward/Midfielder Freshman Mooresville, N.C. Lake Norman HS
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Personal: Son of John and Mary Williams ... born on June 14, 1990 ... plans to major in business.
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Beck Williams
Prior to ETSU: Williams attended Lake Norman High School where he served as an integral part of one of North Carolina’s most successful high school programs in recent times ... in 2006, Williams helped the Wildcats to an undefeated state championship run, finishing a perfect 27-0 ... in 2007, the Wildcats went undefeated again with a perfect 29-0 record on their way to their second consecutive state championship as Williams was named as an All-Conference performer both years ... at the club level Williams played for North Mecklenburg Academy in the U.S. Soccer Academy League.
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Front Row (sitting l-r): Brennan Scott, Russell Thompson, Austin Kennedy, Kyle Martin, James Holt, Cade Jones, Casey Johnston, Beck Williams, Tony Nunes Middle Row: Director of Academic Services Bob Baker, Andrew Brown, Tim Nixon, Mike Fuller, David Haba, Sean Hoek, Jaron Westbrook, Matt Reed, Asst. Coach Ian Luya Back Row: Athletic Trainer Travis Livingston, Head Athletic Trainer Brian Johnston, Tom Webster, Tyler Hoek, Conrad McCue, Nathaniel McElroy, Aliyu Sugri, Head Coach Scott Calabrese
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Summers-Taylor Stadium Features • World Cup-style goals • Bermuda grass playing field and practice field • Pro-style covered team benches
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• 1,000-seat grandstand • Berm seating
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• Gated entry concourse, concessions, restrooms, and storage • Press boxes for game-ops and media • Two hospitality suites • State-of-the-art video scoreboard (To be completed Fall 2009) • TV quality lighting (To be completed Spring 2009) • Second practice field (To be completed Spring 2009)
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S ummers-Taylor S taduim Complex features a 1,000-seat grandstand with a press box, concessions, restrooms and full-size field. There is also a practice field located behind the grandstand with the addition of a second the near future. ETSU athletics has an outstanding field crew condition, making the complex one of the premier collegiate soccer venues in the country.
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who keep the facility in great
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Athletic Training ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF Season Preview Coaches
Brian Johnston
Director of Athletic Medicine
HYDROWORX
Scott Counts 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.
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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.
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Brett Lewis
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Valerie Csiszer Graduate Assistant
Elizabeth Schoen
Lori Hill
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Reghan Boob
Travis Livingston
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
GENERAL ATHLETIC TRAINING AREA 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.
BUCSPORTS Heather Wice
Graduate Assistant
Travis Patton
Graduate Assistant
Not Pictured Alex Hondl
Graduate Assistant
Dawn Thomas Graduate Assistant
Heather Cornett Graduate Assistant
Zack Ensor
Graduate Assistant
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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.
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The Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education
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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.
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 24th 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.
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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.
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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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ETSU by the Numbers: •
89% Student-Athlete Graduation Rate
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Spring 2008 cumulative studentathlete GPA of 3.12 (non-athletes at ETSU – GPA = 2.91)
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15 Student-Athletes – 4.0 Club
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7 teams with team GPAs 3.0 or higher
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70% of Student-Athletes Buccaneer Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or above)
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Finished 1st in the A-Sun academically in Spring 2008
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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
“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
2007-08 A-Sun Academic Honor Roll
ACADEMIC STAFF Not Pictured Jared Fries
120 Athletes
Academic Advisor
56 Men
Shenna Fortner Graduate Assistant
Kristi Lilly
64 Women
Student Intern
Bob Baker
Director of Academic Services
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Facilities
Summers-Taylor Stadium
Warren-Greene Golf Center
Softball Complex
Cardinal Park
Brooks Gym
Buddy Hartsell Tennis Center
The Ridges
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Built 1977 • Capacity - 5,740
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Built 2008 • Capacity - 1,000
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Baseball Built 1923 • Capacity - 2,000
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Built 1990
Softball Expected Completion Date, Oct. 2008 • Capacity - 500
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Men’s and Women’s Golf Built 2004
Volleyball Built 1950 • Capacity - 3,500
Men’s and Women’s Golf Built 1997
Liberty Bell Track and Field Capacity - 500
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Johnson City Season Preview Coaches Players This is ETSU Opponents
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
The State of Tennessee Season Preview Coaches Players
Volunteer state is known for its natural beauty, Southern hospitality,
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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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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
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• ETSU enrolls more than 13,389 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.
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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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2008 O pponents APPALACHIAN STATE
JACKSONVILLE
RADFORD
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Location: Boone, N.C. Colors: Black and Gold Home Field: ASU Soccer Stadium Capacity: 360 Conference: Southern Head Coach: Shaun Pendleton Alma Mater/Year: Akron/1985 Career Record: 326-63-16 2007 Record: 6-10-3 2007 Conference Record: 2-4-1 (T-6th, SoCon)
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: 113-83-14 2007 Record: 11-7-2 2007 Conference Record: 7-2 (1st, 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: 124-120-25 2007 Record: 11-9 2007 Conference Record: 3-3 (4th, Big South)
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LIPSCOMB
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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: 58-124-11 2007 Record: 7-10-2 2007 Conference Record: 3-5-1 (6th, A-Sun)
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: 16-34-6 2007 Record: 6-12-3 2007 Conference Record: 4-3-2 (5th, A-Sun)
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: 280-87-23 2007 Record: 3-14 2007 Conference Record: 3-6 (8th, A-Sun)
CAMPBELL
MERCER
STETSON
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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: 52-54-8 2007 Record: 13-6-3 2007 Conference Record: 5-2-2 (3rd, A-Sun)
Location: Macon, Ga. Colors: Orange and Black Home Field: Bear Field Capacity: 500 Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Tom Melville Alma Mater/Year: Ulster Polytechnic/1984 Career Record: 181-183-31 2007 Record: 6-12-1 2007 Conference Record: 2-6-1 (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: 11-5-2 2007 Record: 11-5-2 2007 Conference Record: 6-2-1 (2nd, A-Sun)
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NORTH CAROLINA
VMI
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: 77-36-11 2007 Record: 8-7-4 2007 Conference Record: 4-3 (T-3rd, SoCon)
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: 233-130-31 2007 Record: 7-8-5 2007 Conference Record: 3-5 (6th, 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: 19-44-6 2007 Record: 6-10-3 2007 Conference Record: 2-3-1 (5th, Big South)
FLORIDA GULF COAST
UNC GREENSBORO
WOFFORD
Location: Fort Myers, Fla. Colors: Kelly Green and Royal Blue Home Field: FGCU Soccer Complex Capacity: N/A Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Bob Butehorn Alma Mater/Year: Tampa/1985 Career Record: 42-42-5 2007 Record: 8-10-1 2007 Conference Record: 3-5-1 (7th, A-Sun)
Location: Greensboro, N.C. Colors: Gold, White and Navy Home Field: UNCG Soccer Stadium Capacity: 3,540 Conference: Southern Head Coach: Michael Parker Alma Mater/Year: Madeley College/1968 Career Record: 478-171-27 2007 Record: 11-8-2 2007 Conference Record: 4-3 (T-3rd, SoCon)
HIGH POINT
UNF
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: 4-14-1 2007 Record: 4-14-1 2007 Conference Record: 1-5 (6th, Big South)
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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: 140-128-21 2007 Record: 8-9 2007 Conference Record: 5-4 (4th, A-Sun)
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: 285-163-40 2007 Record: 7-12-1 2007 Conference Record: 0-7 (5th, SoCon)
August 19 King College . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. (Exhibition) Johnson City, Tenn. 24 UNC Asheville . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA (Exhibition) Johnson City, Tenn. 29 Appalachian State . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. 31 at Wofford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m. Spartanburg, S.C.
2008 Schedule 20 High Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. 27 at North Carolina . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Chapel Hill, N.C.
25 Campbell* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. 31 at FGCU* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Fort Myers, Fla.
October 3 North Florida* . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. 5 Jacksonville* . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. September 6 at VMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. 10 at Lipscomb* . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 p.m. Lexington, Va. Nashville, Tenn. 12 vs. UNC Greensboro . . . . . . 5 p.m. 12 at Belmont* . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. Elon, N.C. Nashville, Tenn. 14 at Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p.m. 19 at USC Upstate* . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Elon, N.C. Spartanburg, S.C. 23 Mercer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn.
November 2 at Stetson* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. DeLand, Fla. 8 Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m. Johnson City, Tenn. 12-16 Atlantic Sun Tournament Buies Creek, N.C. All times are eastern and subject to change * Conference games