2008 Virginia Tech Men's Soccer Media Guide

2008 SCHEDULE Fri, Aug. 29 Sun, Aug. 31 Fri, Sep. 5 Sun, Sep. 7 Fri, Sep. 12 Sun, Sep. 14 Sun, Sep. 21 Fri, Sep. 26 Tue, Sep. 30 Sat, Oct. 4 Tue, Oct. 7 Fri, Oct. 10 Tue, Oct. 14 Sat, Oct. 18 Tue, Oct. 21 Sat, Oct. 25 Sat, Nov. 1 Fri, Nov. 7 * ACC

at Portland vs. Washington Hofstra Xavier Duke * at St. John’s at Clemson * Virginia * George Washington at Wake Forest * Radford Maryland * UMBC at North Carolina * Appalachian State at High Point at NC State * Boston College *

VIRGINIA TECH 2008 MEN’S SOCCER Table of Contents

Quick Facts.................................................................... 1 Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium............................................ 2 Media Information.......................................................... 2 2008 Outlook................................................................. 3-5 2008 Schedule................................................................ 5, OBC Coaching Staff/Player Development .................................. 6-9 2008 Roster/Pronunciation Guide...................................... 10 2008 Player Profiles......................................................... 11-21 ACC Tournament Win . ..................................................... 23 NCAA Tournament .......................................................... 24, 25 College Cup . ................................................................. 26, 27 2007 Review ................................................................. 28, 29 2007 Results.................................................................. 28 2007 Statistics............................................................... 29 Versus Ranked Opponents . .............................................. 30 Top Crowds Under Weiss................................................... 31 Team Photo.................................................................... 32, 33 Virginia Tech Athletics – A Success Story............................ 34, 35 Athletic Facilities............................................................ 36, 37 This Is Virginia Tech........................................................ 38, 39 Blacksburg, VA .............................................................. 40, 41 Academic Support Services............................................... 42, 43 Athletics Office of Student Life......................................... 44, 45 Sports Medicine.............................................................. 46, 47 Athletic Performance/Strength & Conditioning..................... 48-50 Administration............................................................... 51 Year-by-Year Results........................................................ 52-55 Record Book................................................................... 56, 57 Men’s Soccer Annual Campaign.......................................... 57 Results vs. 2008 Opponents.............................................. 58 Series Records................................................................ 58 2008 Opponent Information............................................. 59 2007 Honors & Awards..................................................... 60 All-Time Honors & Awards................................................ 61 All-Time Roster............................................................... 62, 63 The Atlantic Coast Conference .......................................... 64

Quick Facts

Location.................................................................. Blacksburg, Va. Founded................................................................................ 1872 Enrollment.......................................................................... 28,000 Colors ..............................................Chicago maroon & burnt orange Nickname.............................................................................Hokies Conference.................................................Atlantic Coast Conference President............................................................. Charles W. Steger Director of Athletics....................................................... Jim Weaver

2008 Men’s Soccer Information

Home Field........................................... Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium Capacity........................................ 2,028 (Attendance Record: 2,711) Press Box Phone...................................................... (540) 231-8950 Head Coach................................................ Oliver Weiss (7th season)

Alma Mater..................................University of Richmond (1988)

Record at Virginia Tech............................................... 68-36-16.

Career Record................................................................... 68-36-16 Assistant Coaches............... Michael Brizendine (James Madison, 1999)

Chase Harrison (Virginia Tech, 2006) Volunteer Assistant Coach.............................................Kip Brundage Men’s Soccer Office E-mail.......................................... oweiss@vt.edu 2007 Record.........................................................................14-4-5 2007 Conference Record/Finish........................................3-1-4/T-3rd Starters Returning/Lost.............................................................4/7 Lettermen Returning/Lost........................................................ 9/11 Men’s Soccer Office Phone......................................... (540) 231-7143 Men’s Soccer Fax . ................................................... (540) 231-3613

Athletics Communications Directory

Athletics Communications Phone................................ (540) 231-6726 Athletics Communications Fax.................................... (540) 231-6984 Men’s Soccer on the Internet................www.hokiesports.com/msoccer/ Assistant A.D. for Athletics Communications...................... Dave Smith Director of Publications................................................ Anne Panella Photography Coordinator/Designer.................................Dave Knachel Associate Directors.....................Bill Dyer, Torye Hurst, Bryan Johnston Assistant Director........................................................Matt Kovatch Men’s Soccer Contact: Derrick Gelsomino Office Phone: (540) 231-6892 Cell Phone: (401) 862-3231 Mailing Address: Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office 460 Jamerson Athletic Center Blacksburg, VA 24061-0502

Media Guide Credits

Men’s soccer players on front cover clockwise Alexander Baden, Scott Dillie, James Gilson and Charlie Campbell. Back cover players clockwise are Craig Brutus, James Shupp and Brendan Dunn.

This guide is a publication of the Virginia Tech Athletic Communications office. It was written by Derrick Gelsomino, Mike DeVine and edited

by Gelsomino, Anne Panella, Dave Knachel, and Allison Jarnigan. Most photography by Knachel with contributions from Chicago Fire, Kip Brundage, Phil Riggan and Alexander Baden. Design and layout by Brundage, Gelsomino and Jarnagin.

The Virginia Tech campus is located in Blacksburg, Va., about 40 miles southwest of Roanoke. To reach campus from Interstate 81, take Exit 118-B (Christiansburg) onto U.S. Route 460 West. Follow the 460 Blacksburg Bypass and turn right onto Rt. 314 (Southgate Drive).

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Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Equal Employment Affirmative Action Office, 336 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA, 240610216 or call (540) 231-7500.

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VIRGINIA TECH SOCCER STADIUM

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Completed in the fall of 2003, the Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium is located in the heart of the athletic complex on the school’s beautiful campus in Blacksburg. The stadium is the home to the men’s soccer team, and provides an excellent venue for matches and should be filled to capacity this fall.

The bluegrass playing surface measures approximately 75 by 120 yards.

The field is equipped with an underground irrigation system that can be drained and ready for play in rapid time. The wireless scoreboard enables fans to have a full score update, while a permanent Hubble lighting system allows for night games.

One of the finest facilities in the conference for spectators, the stadium features approximately 2,028 bench-back seats, where each fan has an unobstructed view of the playing surface. Spacious area around the field allows for nearly 1,500 more fans to watch games. Hokie fans came out in record numbers throughout last season, drawing a total of 13,286 fans. Tech averaged 1,661 fans per game, the 15th-highest average in the country.

The 2007 season high for attendance was set on Oct. 5 when No. 9 Tech tied top-ranked Wake Forest, 3-3. On Oct. 6, 2006, the No. 19 Virginia Tech men’s soccer team hosted the No. 2-ranked Virginia Cavaliers before a school-record crowd of 2,711 spectators.

Above the fans is the newly designed game operation center. Fullyheated, the media center contains a state-of-the-art sound system and ethernet capability. The Internet-ready facility allows Tech’s official athletic Web site, hokiesports.com, to originate live audio broadcasts and live stats of the Hokies’ matches from the press box. Above the grandstand is a wired camera deck, which is accessible to all media.

With a new restroom facility completed in 2005, and the completion of additional seating, the Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium is one of the best venues to watch the sport.

MEDIA INFORMATION This media guide is intended to provide members of the media with an indepth view of Virginia Tech men’s soccer. Inside you will find coaches’ bios, player bios, schedules and updated records for the 2008 season. Should you need any assistance in covering the Virginia Tech men’s soccer team, please contact the Athletics Communications Office.

Media Services: Media members are encouraged to contact the Athletics Communications Office for any story ideas, stats, records, or help in accurately covering the Hokies.

Press Box: The game operation center is located atop the grandstand seating. Additional space, including a film area, is located on top of the grandstand. Media do not need a pass to enter the press area.

Match Services: Media members covering a Virginia Tech men’s soccer match are encouraged to contact the Athletics Communications Office at least

24 hours in advance. Space is extemely limited in the press area. Also, radio stations broadcasting for the visiting team need to contact the AC office at least three days prior to playing at Virginia Tech to ensure that phone lines and ethernet lines are secured.

Statistics: Media members will be provided with box scores immediately after a match. The press box has an ethernet line for Internet use should any media need to send stories or photos.

Interviews: Media members MUST contact the AC contact to arrange interviews with players and coaches. No interviews will be allowed without at least 24 hours advance notice. At no time will a student-athlete’s home phone number be given out.

Hokies online: The AC office compiles weekly notes for men’s soccer.

They can be accessed through the athletic department’s official Web site, hokiesports.com. Also, media and fans can access the latest news and stats on the Hokies at that site.

2,412 fans packed into the Caption stands, for andstadium completely photoencircled the field at Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium, when the Hokies played Maryland in 2005.

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2008 OUTLOOK

2008 OUTLOOK

Coming off the program’s most successful season in school history, head coach Oliver Weiss and the Hokies will look to add to their impressive portfolio when Tech takes the pitch this fall. After posting a 14-4-5 overall record and a 3-1-4 Atlantic Coast Conference record, finishing No. 3 in the final national ranking and participating in the program’s first NCAA College Cup, the inevitable question surrounding the Virginia Tech men’s soccer team is: “What will the Hokies do for an encore in 2008?”

Weiss and his staff will have to address the loss of seven starters from last season’s squad. Heading into his seventh year manning the pitch for Tech, Weiss plans to reload with talented prospects to coincide with the Hokies returning players.

“We have a chance to be better in 2008,” Weiss said.

“When I say better, I feel we can overachieve as we did last year. I feel confident about that. In what ways could we be better? That remains to be seen. It depends on the creation of this new team based on the returning players and an experienced defense that gives me that kind of confidence heading into this season.”

Weiss will look to call on an experienced upper class to guide the talented 14 newcomers, in place of the veteran players who were a part of the 2007 team.

“The nice thing is that we have quality players returning,” Weiss said. “Scott Dillie will be our senior leader. Although it looks like a small group, sometimes a team can be successful with just one leader.

If you have one guy who is really Charlie correct and appropriate and Campbell really leads the team, that’s all you need.”

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FORWARDS

Tech’s group of forwards will be in search of a new source of explosiveness on the attack. In light of the early departure of Patrick Nyarko, the seventh selection in the 2008 MLS Super Draft by the Chicago Fire, the Hokies will have to rely heavily on newcomers for a majority of their offense in 2008.

“Losing all of our attacking players who accounted for 37 of the 51 goals we scored last season is a large question mark,” Weiss said. “The kids we have signed to come and play here this season have the potential to replace that production. Maybe we won’t be scoring 51 goals, but maybe we can score 35 goals. So instead of winning games 4-2, we’ll now win games, 2-0. That’s how we can meet our expectations and keep our fans happy after what we did last year.”

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2008 OUTLOOK

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Junior Craig Brutus and sophomore Terry Boland are Tech’s two returning forwards from last season. Boland appeared in 10 games and scored two goals, both coming against Oral Roberts, while recording one assist. Brutus, meanwhile, participated in 20 matches, making two starts.

Adding to the attack this fall, Weiss and his staff bring in an immense amount of talent. Freshmen Emmanuel Akogyeram and Philip Aseweh, both Ghanaian natives, have a knack for creating and finding the back of the net. Akogyeram, who can score from anywhere on the field, will play a considerable role for Tech, while Aseweh is a tricky, creative player that could see time as an attacking midfielder, as well.

Miami, Fla. resident Luiz Yamashita, Florida’s 2007 Dade County Player of the Year is a well-rounded player with an ability to create on offense. Yamashita could see time as an attacking midfielder in 2008.

James Gilson

MIDFIELDERS

The Hokies return a solid trio to the midfield this fall, headed

by Dillie, along with juniors Charlie Campbell and James Gilson.

The three have contributed in multiple capacities for the Hokies throughout their careers in Blacksburg and will be relied upon to lead Tech this season.

Dillie posted three starts in 17 appearances, scoring three goals and recording one assist. The junior tandem of Campbell (16 starts in 23 games) and Gilson (13 starts in 22 matches) combined to score five goals while assisting on eight in 2007.

“If I had my way, I would love for Campbell and Gilson to play wide midfield to bring the ball up and attack from the flanks,” Weiss said. “That would be my preferred mode of attack. Will it happen? We’ll see how all of those new players perform and how it pans out.”

Sophomore Clarke Bentley will vie for time in 2008. Bentley scored the first two goals of his career in Tech’s win at Appalachian State last season. The

sophomore will be called upon to assist in the Hokies offensive attack.

Incoming freshman Michael Breske, a Blacksburg, Va., native, helped lead Blacksburg High School to three straight Virginia state finals appearances, while Richmond, Va., standout, Hunter Cheatham, received first and second team honors three consecutive seasons at Monacan High School. Breske will add depth as both an attacking and holding midfielder. Cheatham, meanwhile, will contribute all over the field for Tech this fall.

Graduate student Demanya Dogbey, the third Ghanaian newcomer, will be relied on as a utility player. Florida resident Kadeem James is a speedy dribbler that will assist in the Hokie attack. Maryland native John Snyder will add depth to an experienced midfield.

DEFENDERS

James Shupp

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A strong defensive unit, led by sophomore James Shupp, will be relied upon heavily in keeping Tech’s opponents off the scoreboard in 2008. Shupp, an All-ACC Freshman team honoree, started in all 22 games for the Hokies last season.

Fellow sophomore Craig Burnell made considerable strides this spring and will add depth to the back line this fall. Senior Taylor Walsh, who has shown a great work ethic throughout his tenure as a Hokie, will add depth to the defensive unit.

“Rarely have we started a year feeling good about returning defenders,” Weiss said. “I feel very good knowing that we have two very talented and experienced players as the backbone of our team. I’m confident we can do a lot of the things we need to do.”

New to the back line are German natives Jan Hausfield and Tobias Hottner, both experienced defenders who will contribute to the offensive attack from their defensive positions. The former is a steady, versatile defender that can play centrally or on the outside, while the latter will fill the void left by injured senior Alexander Baden, anchoring the defense [along side] Shupp.

A homegrown talent, Jeremy Williams, will add depth to the back line for the Hokies this fall. Williams, a teammate of Breske at Blacksburg High School and FC Blacksburg, earned all-district and all-region honors last season.

2008 OUTLOOK GOALKEEPERS

Juniors Brendan Dunn and Stefan Caulfield return to Blacksburg in hopes of starting between the pipes for the Hokies this fall.

Dunn recorded seven starts in 10 games, while clocking 615:40 in 2007, posting five wins and one loss, while registering 28 saves. Caulfield, meanwhile, saw limited time in one appearance last season.

“The goalkeeping job is up for grabs,” Weiss said. “Dunn is leading the way with Caulfield right behind him. They’ve been neck-and-neck during the off season, but Dunn has the experience of playing in tight, tough games and has won games for us single-handedly. He’s played the last two times we’ve played St. John’s and we expect that experience to carry over to his junior year. It’s time for him to take the reigns.”

Weiss and his staff added a freshman goalkeeper from Los Alamitos, Calif., Thomas St. Germain. St. Germain, who was a two-year starter at Mater Dei High School, will add depth to the goalkeeper position this season.

The 2008 Hokies welcome the heightened expectations in hopes of eclipsing last season’s accomplishments.

“My ambition is to still be very good with just not as experienced of a team,” Weiss said. “I think the chance to top last season is the challenge. That’s why everybody’s so excited for this year. Although [our team] will be very different, we could have a very exciting season.”

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Brendan Dunn

2008 VIRGINIA TECH SCHEDULE

Date Aug. 20 22

Location Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg, Va.

Time (EST) 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Portland, Ore. Portland, Ore.

10 p.m.

3 p.m.

Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg, Va.

8:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Duke* at St. John’s at Clemson* Virginia* George Washington

Blacksburg, Va. Jamaica, N.Y. Clemson, S.C. Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg, Va.

7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Oct. 4 7 10 14 18 21 25

at Wake Forest* Radford Maryland* UMBC at North Carolina* Appalachian State at High Point

Winston-Salem, N.C. Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg, Va. Chapel Hill, N.C. Blacksburg, Va. High Point, N.C.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Nov. 1 7 11-16

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at NC State* Boston College* ACC Championship First Round NCAA Tournament

Raleigh, N.C. Blacksburg, Va. TBA TBA

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

TBA TBA

Dec. 14

NCAA College Cup Championship

TBA

TBA

Opponent George Mason (exh.)

Virginia Commonwealth (exh.)

The UP Nike Invitational 29 at Portland † 31 vs. Washington †

Hawthorn Suites Hokie Invitational Sept. 5 Hofstra ‡ 7 Xavier ‡

Craig Brutus

12 14 21 26 30

† UP Nike Invitational ‡ Hawthorn Suites Hokie Invitational * Atlantic Coast Conference contest

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MEET THE COACHES

OLIVER WEISS HEAD COACH 2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

Since his arrival at Virginia Tech in 2002, Oliver Weiss has built a soccer program that ranks among tops in the nation. His teams’ high-energy attacking style of soccer creates a following not just in Blacksburg, but wherever the Hokies step on the pitch.

“We are fortunate to have great facilities, superb student and fan support, and extraordinary studentathletes who love to compete at the highest level,” says Weiss. “Our success is directly related to hard

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work by our staff and players, on and off the field, as well as our school’s growth in the Atlantic Coast Conference. When you compete against the best, you can only get better.”

Weiss’ career record in Blacksburg is 68-39-16, reflecting the success of the Hokies. He has taken four of his Tech teams to the NCAA tournament in the past six years. Home attendance is at an all-time high and many fans travel to watch the team play throughout the country.

In 2007 Weiss and the Hokies celebrated the programs finest season as they reached the NCAA College Cup semifinal against ACC rival Wake Forest.

Tech finished the year with a 14-4-5 record, while going 3-1-4 in ACC play. In the final NSCAA poll, Tech was ranked No. 3, the highest in school history.

“Our players did a tremendous job last season,” Weiss said. “The chemistry was excellent. The medical team, our coaches, and most importantly, all of the student-athletes fulfilled their roles impeccably well during the season. It was an honor to coach that team. However, it is now time to plan for 2008 and strive for even higher levels of success.”

Weiss has proven himself to be one of the most offensive-minded coaches in collegiate men’s soccer.

His teams annually rank among the top in the nation in scoring offense. In four of the past six seasons,

the Hokies have averaged more than two goals per game against a high-caliber schedule that features between 10 to 12 top-20 opponents every season.

Weiss has coached three former Hokies, Chase Harrison (2006 MLS Suplemental), Patrick Nyarko (2007 MLS SuperDraft) and Ben Nason (2007 MLS Superdraft), that have been selected to play in Major League Soccer, as well.

Weiss strongly believes that athletic excellence is directly related to academic excellence and good sportsmanship. During his tenure, three different players have earned All-America honors, two of them as academic selections and the team generally has one of the best GPAs among Tech teams. The Hokies have also received the ACC Sportsmanship team award three of the past four years.

Along with all the season’s accomplishments, the Hokies set an undefeated streak of 15 games, a new school record, from September 1 through November 9, 2007.

In 2006, the Hokies placed eighth in the ACC, but were still invited to the NCAA Tournament by virtue of their 11-7-1 record along with several quality wins over ranked opponents.

Tech posted a then-record-breaking 2005 season by earning its first national seed (#12) along with a first-round bye in the NCAA Tournament. The Hokies posted a 10-5-5 record with a winning

MEET THE COACHES record (3-2-3) in ACC play, finishing fourth in the league.

The Hokies first-ever NCAA Tournament bid came in 2003 when a veteran team competed in its final season in the BIG EAST. Prior to last season’s success, the Hokies achieved a then-program-best 14-5-3 record. The team locked up a second place finish in the BIG EAST regular season with a 7-3 record, earning an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament.

Before coming to Tech, Weiss served as the top assistant at the University of North Carolina from 1999 to 2001. During his three years in Chapel Hill, the team went 54-14-1 while earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament each season. The 2000 season was highlighted when the Tar Heels claimed the ACC Championship and were rewarded the No. 1 seed in the postseason. In Weiss’ final season, 2001, the North Carolina Tar Heels captured the NCAA National Championship.

Prior to his time with the Tar Heels, Weiss served as an assistant at the College of William & Mary from 1996 to 1998.

Weiss helped lead the Tribe to a 49-19-3 record, including three trips to the NCAA Tournament. Weiss got his first chance as a collegiate coach in 1995, spending the season assisting the University of New Hampshire.

Weiss first stepped on the sidelines with a Richmond Under-10 team in 1988. A youth coaching career of eight years followed, producing eight consecutive Virginia State Cup championships, along with a Region 1 championship and a trip to the 1995 Snickers USYSA National Championships.

Weiss was selected as the 1990 and 1995 Virginia Youth Soccer Association Coach of the Year. In 1995, he was honored as the NSCAA East Region and the USYSA Region 1 Coach of the Year.

As a player at the University of Richmond, Weiss captained the team three out of his four years. He also earned All-Colonial Athletic Association honors, along with South Atlantic honors during his career with the Spiders. Weiss received a B.A. in history from the university in 1988.

As a high school player at Central High School in High Point, N.C., Weiss was named North Carolina High School Player of the Year and earned All-America honors.

Weiss holds a USSF ‘A’ coaching license and a German Soccer Federation ‘B’ license.

He is also the director of the Hokie Soccer Academy for Boys, which is a soccer camp held throughout the summer at Virginia Tech.

A native of Burgdorf (a suburb of Hannover), Germany, Weiss became a United States citizen in 2000.

Coach weiss’ PROFILE Record at Tech: 68-39-16 (6 seasons) Personal Born: October 9, 1965, Hannover, Germany Hometown: Burgdorf, Germany Wife: former Peggy Perrone Children: Samantha (7) and Max (5) U.S. Citizen: Since September 14, 2000 Education High School: Central, High Point, N.C., 1984 College: University of Richmond, 1988, B.A. in History

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Playing Experience University of Richmond, 1984-87 College Coaching Experience Virginia Tech, Head Coach, 2002-present University of North Carolina, Top Assistant, 1999-2001 College of William & Mary, 2nd Assistant, 1996-1998 University of New Hampshire, Top Assistant, 1995-96 Coaching Honors Virginia SID Division I Coach of the Year, 2007, 2003 BIG EAST Conference Staff of the Year, 2003 USYSA Region 1 Coach of the Year, 1995 VYSA Coach of the Year, 1990 and 1995 NCAA Tournament Experience 2007, College Cup, Virginia Tech, Head Coach 2006, First Round, Virginia Tech, Head Coach 2005, Second Round, Virginia Tech, Head Coach 2003, Second Round, Virginia Tech, Head Coach 2001, National Champion, North Carolina, Assistant Coach 2000, Elite Eight, North Carolina, Assistant Coach 1999, First Round, North Carolina, Assistant Coach 1998, Sweet Sixteen, William & Mary, Assistant Coach 1997, First Round, William & Mary, Assistant Coach 1996, Elite Eight, William & Mary, Assistant Coach Coach Weiss’ History at Virginia Tech Years Record Pct. Postseason 2002 10-7-1 .588 2003 14-5-3 .705 NCAA 2nd Round 2004 9-10-1 .475 2005 10-5-5 .625 NCAA 2nd Round 2006 11-8-1 .575 NCAA 1st Round 2007 14-4-5 .717 NCAA Semifinals Totals 68-39-16 .618

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MEET THE COACHES

MICHAEL BRIZENDINE Assistant Coach 2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

With the start of the 2008 season, Michael Brizendine begins his fifth year with the men’s soccer program. An experienced coach on all levels, Brizendine helped guide the Hokies to their first NCAA College Cup appearance in school history. In addition to coordinating all recruiting efforts, he works with all aspects of the Hokie program. For his contributions, Brizendine was recognized as the NSCAA’s Atlantic Region Assistant Coach of the Year in 2007.

Brizendine joined the Hokie staff after a successful stint with Bridgewater College, a Division III program that participates in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. After assisting both the men’s and women’s programs at Bridgewater in 2000, he was the head men’s coach from 2001 to 2003, guiding the team from non-competitive status to a full-fledged Division III program. Brizendine led Bridgewater to its best single-season record, 12-6, and a 23-13 mark over two seasons. For this significant turn-around, his peers named him ODAC Coach of the Year in 2003.

Prior to his time at Bridgewater College, he was an assistant coach at Ferrum College for the men’s soccer team in 1999. He has also been active guiding and encouraging kids in youth soccer programs most of his coaching career.

Brizendine graduated from James Madison University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in religion and a minor in business. In 2005, he earned his Master of Education from Virginia Tech. He has his USSF “B” license and an Advanced National Coaching License from the NSCAA. As a player, he lettered four seasons at James Madison University from 1995-98 and ended his career sixth in all-time scoring for the Dukes. He earned all-conference and all-region recognition during his four-year career. He also played professionally with the Roanoke Wrath (1999) and the Northern Virginia Royals (2000 and 2001) of the Division 3 league.

Michael Brizendine and his wife, Lucy, reside in Blacksburg, Va.

CHASE HARRISON Assistant Coach Chase Harrison is welcomed back for his second stint as the goalkeeper instructor and assistant coach for the Hokies this fall. During his time at Tech, Harrison rewrote a lot of Virginia Tech’s goalkeeping records in head coach Oliver Weiss’ first four seasons. Harrison has competed with Real Salt Lake of the MLS (selected 26th overall in the third round of the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft), while playing with Virginia Beach Mariners, Rochester Raging Rhinos, and is a current member of the Portland Timbers (Division One USL teams).

In his collegiate career, Harrison made 79 appearances in net for Tech, establishing three new school records: goals against average (1.12), shutouts (24) and minutes (7,181). He also holds a pair of singleseason records with eight shutouts in 2004 and 2005 along with clocking a total of 2,062 minutes logged in 2003. Harrison stands fifth on the school’s all-time saves list with 289 over his career.

Harrison led the Hokies to a high-level of success during his tenure. In his first season as full-time starter in 2003, the Hokies qualified for their first-ever NCAA College Cup appearance. The 2004 season was highlighted by an upset win over No. 1 Duke, 1-0, in Durham, N.C., followed by a 2-1 defeat of No. 2 Virginia in Blacksburg. Tech qualified for the NCAA Tournament again in 2005 and received a first-round bye before hosting UNC Greensboro.

A native of Huntington, W.Va., Harrison graduated from Tech with a degree in consumer studies.

KIP BRUNDAGE Volunteer Assistant Coach

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The Hokie coaching staff brings Kip Brundage back for his second season as the volunteer assistant coach in 2008. Brundage is responsible for acquiring and managing the team’s photographs and video while assisting with training and logistical support.

Brundage has worked with the Hokie Soccer Academy since the summer of 2007, and coached the New River Rapids U-15 Boys’ Club team and teams with FC Blacksburg since 2006.

Before coming to Tech, Brundage was based in Maine as an international freelance photographer and video producer for 27 years. He started his coaching career in the mid-1990s and was the founder and executive director for the Pen Bay Soccer Club in Maine. Brundage also served as the head coach for the state of Maine’s Olympic Development Program.

The Lincoln, Va., native played his high school ball in Lancaster, Pa., while spending time in Costa Rica and Mexico as an amateur player. Brundage is a graduate of the Woodberry Forest School, and attended the University of Virginia in 1971.

MEET THE HOKIES

STUDENT MANAGERS Brett Hutcherson Equipment Manager

Matthew Beaton

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Head Student Manager

PL AYER D E V E LO PME NT

The Chicago Fire selected Virginia Tech forward Patrick Nyarko seventh in Major League Soccer’s 2008 SuperDraft, on January 18, 2008.

Nyarko ended his Tech career with 31 goals and 24 assists totaling 86 points in 57 collegiate matches for Tech.

“I’m really happy for Patrick. He is the first player from our program to be selected in the SuperDraft. I wish him all the best and can’t wait to see him play for the Chicago Fire.”

- Head Coach Oliver Weiss

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MEET THE HOKIES

Virginia Tech Men’s Soccer Roster No.

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Hokies by Home State/Country

Virginia............................................................. 5 Pennsylvania...................................................... 3 Florida.............................................................. 2 New York........................................................... 2 California........................................................... 1 Georgia............................................................. 1 Illinois.............................................................. 1 Maine................................................................ 1 Maryland........................................................... 1 Germany............................................................ 3 Ghana............................................................... 3 Canada.............................................................. 1

HOKIES BY CLASS

Graduate............................................................ 1 Seniors.............................................................. 3 Juniors.............................................................. 5 Sophomores....................................................... 4 Freshmen......................................................... 10

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

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Yr.

Hometown

Soccer Club

Last School

1 Brendan Dunn GK 6-2 190 Jr. New Rochelle, N.Y. New Rochelle 2 Alexander Baden D 6-2 182 r-Sr. Visselhövede, Germany Rotenburger SV 3 Tobias Hottner D 6-4 190 Fr. Oberhaching, Germany Würzburger FV 4 James Shupp D 5-11 165 So. Downingtown, Pa. FC Delco 5 Clarke Bentley MF 5-10 150 So. Marietta, Ga. Cobb FC 6 James Gilson D/MF 5-10 160 Jr. Greenwood Lake, N.Y. New Rochelle 7 Luiz Yamashita F 5-10 178 Fr. Miami, Fla. Miami FC Kendall 8 Jonas Weidner D 5-10 158 Jr. Berlin, Germany FSV Optik Rathenow 9 Emmanuel Akogyeram F 5-9 165 Fr. Labone, Ghana --- 10 Charlie Campbell MF 5-8 150 Jr. Mundelein, Ill. Sockers FC 11 Philip Aseweh F 6-0 155 Fr. Navrongo, Ghana --- 13 Terry Boland F 6-1 170 So. Brentwood, Pa. Century United 14 Jan Hausfeld F 6-1 172 Fr. Hannover, Germany SV Arminia Hannover 15 Kadeem James MF 5-5 145 Fr Margate, Fla. --- 16 Hunter Cheatham MF 5-10 150 Fr. Richmond, Va. Richmond Kickers 17 Demanya Dogbey MF 5-9 160 Grad.

Nima, Ghana --- 18 Craig Brutus F 6-2 170 Jr. Pembroke, Va. Nether Providence 19 Jeremy Williams D 5-10 160 Fr. Blacksburg, Va. FC Blacksburg 20 John Snyder MF 5-9 145 Fr. Bethesda, Md. Potomac Cougars 21 Craig Burnell D 5-6 150 So. Wells, Maine Seacoast United Pittsburgh, Pa. Beadling 22 Scott Dillie MF 6-3 195 Sr. 23 Taylor Walsh D 6-1 180 Sr. Roanoke, Va. Roanoke Stars 24 Michael Breske MF 5-11 165 Fr. Blacksburg, Va. FC Blacksburg 25 Thomas St. Germain GK 6-0 190 Fr. Los Alamitos, Calif.

Cypress Futbol Club 27 Stefan Caulfield GK 6-2 175 Jr. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hearts Azzurri

Head Coach: Oliver Weiss (Richmond, 1988) Assistant Coaches: Michael Brizendine (James Madison, 1999); Chase Harrison (Virginia Tech, 2006) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Kip Brundage

Akogyeram......................................AH-ko-JEER-um Aseweh............................................... AH-say-way Baden..................................................... BAH-den Demanya Dogbey...................Duh-MAN-yah DOG-bay Jan Hausfeld.................................. YAN HOUSE-feld Tobias Hottner.........................................Toe-BY-us Weiss............................................................ VICE Jonas Weidner............................... YO-nas WIDE-ner

Fordham Preparatory Ratsgymnasium University of Würzburg Downingtown West H.S. Marietta H.S. Don Bosco Preparatory Felix Varela Senior H.S. University of Potsdam Labone Secondary Mundelein H.S. Pope John Secondary Seton-LaSalle H.S. Gymnasium Goetheschule Nova H.S. Monacan H.S. University of Ghana Bucks County Technical H.S. Blacksburg H.S. Walt Whitman H.S. Wells H.S. Upper St. Clair H.S. Hidden Valley H.S. Blacksburg H.S. Mater Dei H.S Lawrence Park H.S.

ALPHABETICAL Akogyeram, Emmanuel...................... 9 Aseweh, Philip.............................. 11 Baden, Alexander............................. 2 Bentley, Clarke................................ 5 Boland, Terry................................ 13 Breske, Michael............................. 24 Brutus, Craig................................. 18 Burnell, Craig................................ 21 Campbell, Charlie........................... 10 Caulfield, Stefan............................ 27 Cheatham, Hunter.......................... 16 Dillie, Scott.................................. 22 Dogbey, Demanya........................... 17 Dunn, Brendan................................ 1 Gilson, James.................................. 6 Hausfeld, Jan................................ 14 Hottner, Tobias............................... 3 James, Kadeem.............................. 15 Shupp, James.................................. 4 Snyder, John................................. 20 St. Germain, Thomas...................... 25 Walsh, Taylor................................ 23 Weidner, Jonas................................ 8 Williams, Jeremy............................ 19 Yamashita, Luiz............................... 7

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ALEXANDER BADEN

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Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 2005 2006 2007 Career

20-20 12-7 21-20 53-47

13 9 19 41

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D • 6-2 • 182 • Sr. Visselhövede, Germany Unable to compete this fall due to an injury ... Will be relied upon to lead from the sidelines before completing his eligibility for the 2009 season ... Experienced center-back with great vision while being strong in the air at both ends of the field.

2008: Captain.

2007: Started 20 of the 21 matches in which he appeared ... Third on the team with 1,837 minutes …Registered two goals and three assists ... Scored game-tying goal in overtime win against Clemson … Played a key role in the Hokies’ seven shutouts in 2007 ... ACC All-Academic Team recipient.

2006: Appeared in 12 games with seven starts … Posted two points with one goal scored … Netted game-winning goal against Appalachian State … Helped defense post shutouts of Navy, William and Mary, Radford and Appalachian State … Member of defense that held No. 3 Duke scoreless.

2005: Started all 20 matches for Tech ... Scored one goal with two assists … Helped the defense tie a school-record mark of eight shutouts that included Penn State, Davidson, Liberty, No. 4 North Carolina, Elon, No. 7 NC State, Radford, and UNC Greensboro ... Helped Tech hold No. 19 Boston College and No. 7 Duke to ties ... Netted the first goal of his career in the 4-3 victory over George Washington ... Assisted on the gamewinning goal against Elon and in the game-winning goal against No. 5 Virginia ... Recorded two shots in the NCAA Tournament Second-Round against UNC Greensboro … Named to the VaSID All-State Second-Team Club: A member of the Rotenburger SV club team for two years …

Played one year in the Oberliga Niedersachsen Fourth division along with one season in the Niedersachsenliga Fifth division.

High School: Graduated from Rotenburg’s Ratsgymnasium with his Abitur degree.

Personal: Born February 27, 1985 in Rotenburg, Germany … Son of Rainer and Gabriele Baden … Majoring in management.

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Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists 2005 16-2 10 2 1 2006 13-5 3 1 1 2007 17-3 11 3 1 Career 46-10 24 6 3

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MF • 6-3 • 195 • Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. An experienced player who will utilize his talents at multiple positions, focusing on the midfield position this season ... A technically sound player who is great in the air.

2008: Captain.

2007: Started three matches while making 17 appearances ... Tallied three goals and one assist ... Posted Tech’s goal in draw at then-No. 23 Duke ... Scored a goal in Hokies win at VMI and netted another at Appalachian State ... ESPN The Magazine All-District III First Team member ... ACC All-Academic Team selection.

2006: Recorded five starts while participating in 13 matches ...

Scored game-winning goal in the home opener against William & Mary … Credited with an assist against Elon ... Recipient of ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District III Second Team ... Named to ACC All-Academic Team.

2005: Posted two starts in 16 games ... Scored two goals and registered one assist …Helped the defense tie a school-record mark of eight shutouts that included Penn State, Davidson, Liberty, No. 4 North Carolina, Elon, No. 7 NC State, Radford, and UNC Greensboro ... Helped Tech hold No. 19 Boston College and No. 7 Duke to ties … Earned his first collegiate start against Davidson ... Recorded his first career point, assisting on the game-winning goal against George Washington ... Recorded his first goal against Elon, proving to be the game-winner.

Club: Played for Beadling … Two-time Region I finalist … Assisted in winning the 2005 Best of the Midwest championship.

High School: Earned All-America honors his senior season at Upper St. Clair … Pittsburgh Tribune and Pittsburgh Almanac Player of the Year … Led his team to back-to-back state titles.

Personal: Born April 24, 1987 in Pittsburgh, Pa. … Son of Doug and Pam Dillie … Brother, Brent, was a member of the soccer team from 2003 to 2006 ... Majoring in business.

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SCOTT DILLIE

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TAYLOR WALSH

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D • 6-1 • 180 • Sr. Roanoke, Va. A reserve defender who will contribute to the depth of the back line for the Hokies this fall ... A hard working senior that gives Tech a strong presence off the bench.

2007: Did not play in any matches.

2006: Did not play in any matches.

Club: Played for the Roanoke Stars ... Two-time member of the Virginia ODP team.

High School: Two-time all-state selection at Hidden Valley ...

Two-time all-region member.

Personal: Born August 17, 1987 in Dallas, Texas ... Son of Mark and Betsy Walsh ... Majoring in engineering.

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CRAIG BRUTUS

CHARLIE CAMPBELL

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F • 6-2 • 170 • Jr. Pembroke, Va. A forward who will be moved back to his natural position after spending his sophomore season on the back line for the Hokies.

2007: Registered two starts in 20 games ... Posted first career start against Virginia Commonwealth ... Attempted four shots.

2006: Appeared in 13 matches ... Tallied first career goal, proving to be the game-winner, at Radford … Recorded first collegiate assist against Elon.

Club: Played for Nether Providence ... The FC Coppa leading scorer his junior year ... Member of the Super Y regional team ... Led team in scoring during his senior season.

High School: National division first-team member his senior season at Bucks County Technical ... First-team SOL division his junior year ...

Courier Times All-Area First Team.

Personal: Born June 28, 1988 in Levittown, Pa. ... Son of Marc and Rebecca Brutus ... Majoring in university studies.

BRUTUS’ Career Statistics

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Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 2006 13-0 7 1 1 3 2007 20-2 9 0 0 0 Career 33-2 16 1 1 3

MF • 5-8 • 150 • Jr. Mundelein, Ill. A midfielder who will assist in leading the Hokies offensive attack throughout the 2008 season ... Technically sound player with a knack for creating scoring opportunities.

2007: Posted 16 starts in the 23 games ... Tallied four goals and five assists ... Recorded a ‘TEAM’ save in preserving the Hokies’ 1-0 win at then-No. 2 Connecticut in the NCAA Men’s College Cup Regional Final ...

Scored two goals against California in NCAA Men’s College Cup Second Round ... ACC All-Academic selection.

2006: Registered 19 starts ... Scored first goal as a Hokie against thenNo. 3 Clemson … Totaled seven assists ... Named to the All-ACC Freshman Team while receiving ACC AllAcademic Team honors.

Club: Played for Sockers FC ... Captain of Illinois ODP 88 ... Led the team to the CASL Elite Group A championship, Region 2 championship and Italy Cup championship ...

Helped guide the team to the semifinals of the Dallas Cup. High School: Member of the Sockers FC Top Talent team at Mundelein ... Daily Herald first-team member ... Chicago Sun-Times AllArea team.

Personal: Born January 5, 1988 in Arlington Heights, Ill. ... Son of Terry and Alese Campbell ... Majoring in business.

CAMPBELL’s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists 2006 19-19 32 1 7 2007 Totals

23-16 42-35

28 60

4 5

5 12

Points 9 13 22

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STEFAN CAUFIELD

27 GK • 6-2 • 175 • Jr. Toronto, Canada A goalkeeper with good presence and shot-stopping abilities that will compete for the starting position this fall.

2007: Made first career appearance between the pipes against VMI. 2006: Did not play in any matches.

Club: Played for Hearts Azzurri.

High School: Attended Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute.

Personal: Born June 19, 1987 … Son of Ron and Helen Caulfield …

Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

BRENDAN DUNN

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GK • 6-2 • 190 • Jr. New Rochelle, N.Y. A talented goalkeeper that will compete for time between the pipes for the Hokies in 2008.

2007: Started seven matches while participating in nine games for Tech ... Posted five wins while making 28 saves for the Hokies ... Compiled an .875 save percentage in the victory over St. John’s ... Allowed just one goal in 107:53 of action in win against then-No. 19 Clemson ... Made eight saves against Virginia Commonwealth.

2006: Posted eight starts in 12 games ... Had three wins … Recorded two shut outs on the season including one against then-No. 3 Duke …

Allowed 1.42 goals per game with a .741 save percentage …

Tied for ninth in the ACC with two shut outs and 2.67 saves per game … Placed 10th in the conference with a 1.85 goalsper-game average.

Club: Four-year starter for the New Rochelle Raiders ...

Guided the team to a No. 3 finish at the 2005 nationals ...

Four-time winner of the ENY state championship ... Region I champion in 2005.

High School: Played the forward position at Fordham Prep, helping guide the school to its first-ever undefeated regular season and a berth in the N.Y. Catholic state final ... First-team All-NYC. Personal: Born July 24, 1988 in Greenwich, Conn. ... Son of Brian and Kathy Dunn ...

Majoring in university studies.

dUNN’s Career Statistics CAULFIELD’s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Min. Saves Goals GAA SO 2007 1-0 8:43 0 0 0 0

Year GP-GS Min. Saves Goals GAA SO 2006 12-8 876:46 32 18 1.85 2 2007 10-7 615:40 28 10 1.46 0 Career 22-15 1492:25 60 28 1.69 2

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JAMES GILSON

CLARKE BENTLEY

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D/MF • 5-10 • 160 • Jr. Glenwood Lake, N.Y.

MF • 5-10 • 150 • So. Marietta, Ga.

A midfielder with a knack on the defensive side of the ball who will be utilized on the left side of the pitch ... A tough tackler with the ability to find the net.

2007: Started 13 matches in 22 appearances ... Registered one goal and three assists … Assisted the game-tying goal at William & Mary ...

Registered first career goal versus Adelphi.

2006: Made 10 appearances … Made first career start against VMI … Attempted five shots.

Club: Led his Super Y-League team to the 2005 national championship ...

Played club soccer with Brendan Dunn for the New Rochelle Raiders ... 2005 Divisional ODP team player ... Member of the Eastern N.Y. ODP team since 2000.

High School: Two-time NNJIL league champion at Don Bosco Preparatory High School ... Earned all-league honors in 2004 ... Sidelined in 2005 because of an injury.

Personal: Born March 2, 1988 in Goshen, N.Y. ... Son of James and Kathleen Gilson ...

Majoring in business.

A creative midfielder and a highly skillful attacker that will contribute on the outside for Tech in the 2008 campaign.

2007: Appeared in a pair of matches ... Posted his first career goals at Appalachian State ... Recorded three shots last season.

Club: Led Cobb FC U-18 club team in scoring his senior season ...

Ranked fourth in the R3pl East, while participating on the 2006 R3pl championship team.

High School: Tallied 18 goals and 20 assists in two seasons at Marietta High School … Named high school team’s offensive MVP and a member of the 2006 MDJ All-County second team.

Personal: Born March 4, 1989 in Marietta, Ga. ... Son of Luanne and Drew Bentley ... Majoring in marketing.

GILSON’s Career Statistics

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Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 2006 10-1 5 0 0 0 2007 22-13 12 1 3 5 Career 32-14 17 1 3 5

BENTLEy’S Career Statistics Year 2007

GP-GS 2-0

Shots 3

Goals 2

Assists 0

Points 4

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TERRY BOLAND

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CRAIG BURNELL

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F • 6-1 • 170 • So. Brentwood, Pa.

D/MF • 5-6 • 150 • So. Wells, Maine

A crafty forward with a stellar touch will assist in the Hokies’ offensive attack this fall.

2007: Made 10 appearances ... Registered his first career goals, including the game winner, at Oral Roberts ... Recorded his first career point off an assist versus Adelphi.

Club: Played for Century United … Member of U18 Olympic Development Program as a junior.

High School: Attended Seton-LaSalle … Led teams to state, sectional and WPIAL championships during senior season … Captained team for three seasons … Two-time section MVP … All-State and All-East Region in 2006 … Four-time member of All-Section team.

Personal: Born August 20, 1988 … Son of Kevin and Fay Boland …

Majoring in university studies.

A defensive player who brings a sense of tenacity to the Hokies that will participate in the midfield and defense this fall.

2007: Did not play in any matches.

Club: Played for the Seacoast United Soccer Club … Helped team to Region 1 finals, Super Y League National finalists and U.S. Club National Cup finals.

High School: Totaled 42 goals and 25 assists during time at Wells High School … Member of the National Honor Society … Named to the Western Maine All-Conference Soccer Team three times … Two-time York County Coast Soccer All-Star Team member … Named the JournalTribune Player of the Year as a junior … Led his team in scoring in each of his last three seasons … State champion in the 4x200m relay in indoor track.

Personal: Born November 27, 1988 in Portland, Me. … Son of Jerry and Tricia Burnell … Majoring in university studies.

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BOLAND’S Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists 2007 10-0 5 2 1

Points 5

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JAMES EMMANUEL AKOGYERAM SHUPP

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4 D • 5-11 • 165 • So. Downington, Pa. A proven defender with great presence will anchor the Hokie back line in 2008 ... A solid tackler who attacks well from his defensive position.

2007: Registered 22 starts in 22 games ... Clocked second most minutes with 1,907 played as a member of the Hokie backfield ... Helped Tech’s defense record seven shutouts, including three in the postseason ... Named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.

Club: Four-year starter for FC Delco Black V, captain for two years ...

State champion and the Region 1 Director’s League champion twice …

Participated in Region I Olympic Development Program ... Member of 88/89 U-18 team traveled to France ... Four-year starter and three-year captain for the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association ODP team ... Member of U-16 team that played in Italy and Argentina.

High School: Started for four years at Downington West, captain for two years ... Registered 26 goals ... Named first-team All-Area three times and team MVP. Personal: Born March 8, 1989 in Downington, Pa. ... Son of Jeff and Debbie Shupp ... Majoring in engineering.

F 5-9 160 Fr. Labone, Ghana Goal-scoring forward who will help the Hokies on the attack.

High School: Served as team captain during senior season at Labone Secondary School.

Personal: Born June 29, 1987 in Accra, Ghana ... Son of Theophilus and Mercy Akogyeram ... Enrolled in university studies.

PHILIP ASEWEH

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F 6-0 140 Fr. Navrongo, Ghana Will contribute to the Hokie offensive attack this fall.

High School: Played for Pope John Secondary School.

Personal: Born September 5, 1990 in Accra, Ghana ... Son of Joseph and Mary Aseweh ...

Enrolled in university studies.

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Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points 2007 22-22 4 0 0 0

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MICHAEL BRESKE

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MF 5-11 165 Fr. Blacksburg, Va. Utility midfielder who will provide depth in 2008.

Club: Played with FC Blacksburg ... Member of New River United Soccer Association.

High School: Four year member at Blacksburg High School ... Reached state final during his first three seasons … Scored four goals with six assists during his senior season … Tallied three goals and distributed seven assists as a sophomore … Posted three goals and one assist in his freshman year.

Personal: Born May 20, 1990 … Son of Catherine Breske … Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise science.

HUNTER CHEATHAM

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MF 5-10 150 Fr. Richmond, Va. Athletic midfielder that will contribute at the forward and outside back positions.

Club: Richmond Kickers ...

State champions in 2006.

High School: Four year member at Monacan High School ...Two-time first team all-district honoree… Earned first-team all-region, honorable mention all-state recognition ... Second-team all-region squad during junior year … Voted team’s most valuable player during sophomore season ... Second-team all-district selection as a freshman … selected to all-district and all-region academic teams.

Personal: Born February 9, 1990 … Son of Keith and Vivian Cheatham …

Majoring in biology.

DEMANYA DOGBEY

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MF 5-9 160 Grad.

Nima, Ghana

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A graduate student who will spend time in the midfield for the Hokies in 2008 in a defensive role.

College: Graduated from the University of Ghana in 2008.

High School: St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

Personal: Born August 14, 1985 in Accra, Ghana … Son of Frederick and Rejoice Dogbey … Enrolled in health promotions.

JAN HAUSFELD

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F 6-1 172 Fr. Hannover, Germany Experienced defender who can also play centrally in the midfield.

Club: Played for SV Arminia Hannover.

High School: Attended Gymnasium Goetheschule.

Personal: Born February 15, 1988 in Hannover, Germany ... Son of Thomas Hausfeld and Sylvia SiewertHausfeld ... Enrolled in economics.

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TOBIAS HOTTNER 2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

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D 6-4 190 Fr. Oberhaching, Germany A defender who will fill the void left by Alexander Baden on the back line …

Will anchor the defense alongside James Shupp.

Club: A member of Würzburger FV … Participated in the Puma Street Soccer Cup Final with the German team.

High School: Attended the University of Würzburg.

Personal: Born April 28, 1987 in Munich, Germany … Son of Norbert and Monika Hottner … A hospitality and tourism major.

JOHN SNYDER

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D 5-9 145 Fr. Bethesda, Md. Will add depth to the midfield … Can play the wide or central midfield positions.

Club: Played with the Potomac Cougars …

Maryland state champions in 2008 … Scored the gamewinning goal to win the county

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regional semifinals.

High School: Attended Walt Whitman H.S. … A four-year starter.

Personal: Born June 20, 1990 in Bethesda, Md., … Son of George and Karen Snyder … Majoring in business.

KADEEM JAMES

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F 5-5 145 Fr. Margate, Fla. A speedy player who will contribute to the forward and midfield positions in 2008.

High School: Nova High School … Three-year starter … Captain senior season … Received All-League, All-City and All-State honors in senior season … All-County performer from 2006-08.

Personal: Born March 14, 1990 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … Son of Trevor James and Maureen Marshall … Majoring in economics.

THOMAS ST. GERMAIN

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GK 6-0 190 Fr. Los Alamitos, Calif.

Will spend time as a reserve goalkeeper.

Club: Cypress Futbol Club Premier Team ... Three-year starter ... Led the squad to the 2007 Mater Dei CIF semifinals.

High School: Mater Dei High School … Two-year starter ... Earned Honorable Mention Trinity League recognition his senior season … Member of the California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society, and Principal’s Honor Roll ... Obtained a GPA of 4.0 throughout his four year tenure.

Personal: Born December 19, 1989 … Son of Terry and Susan St. Germain … Majoring in business.

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JEREMY WILLIAMS

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D 5-10 160 Fr. Blacksburg, Va. Will fill a role as a reserve defender on the Hokies back line this fall.

Club: Five year member of Virginia’s Olympic Development Program …

Captained ODP squad that won the Region I title ... Played against AC Milan (Italy) and Bayern Munich (Germany) …

Played with FC Blacksburg … Helped FC Blacksburg claim Bethesda Thanksgiving Invitational title.

High School: Four-year member at Blacksburg High School ... Reached state final during his first three seasons … Named to all-district and all-region teams in 2007.

Personal: Born February 5, 1990 … Son of Jay and Paula Williams … Majoring in biology.

JONAS WEIDNER

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F 5-10 158 Jr. Berlin, Germany

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A midfielder with good speed and skill who will vie for time this fall.

Club: Played for FSV O p t i k R a t he no w …

Member of U-18 team winners of the German Cup … Member the Berlin Cup Champions team three times … Named to Berlin All-State teams from U15 to U21 levels.

High School: Attended Werner-von-Siemens Gymnasium before enrolling in the University of Potsdam.

Personal: Born May 29, 1985 in Berlin, Germany … Son of Helmer and Isolde Weidner … Enrolled in university studies.

LUIZ YAMASHITA

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F 5-10 178 Fr. Miami, Fla. Skilled forward with great work ethic who will add to Tech’s offensive attack in 2008.

Club: FC Kendall of Miami.

High School: Four-year member at Varela High School ... Back-to-back state championships during his junior and senior seasons … Dade County Player of the Year as a senior … Tallied 31 goals and dished out 10 assists as a junior … Dade County Honorable Mention selection during his freshman season … Two-time first-team all-county and team most valuable player during his final two years.

Personal: Born November 22, 1989 in Sao Paulo, Brazil … Son of Luiz Massao Yamashita and Enaildes Yamashita … Majoring in aerospace engineering.

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2007 ACC Tournament

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A CC T ourn A ment

S O C C E R

The Hokies, led by senior midfielder Ben Nason, captured a 3-0 win against the No. 19 Maryland Terrapins in the ACC Quarterfinals at SAS Soccer Stadium in Cary, N.C., on November 14, 2007. Nason posted two goals to lead Tech to their first-ever win at the ACC Tournament.

“It’s a great thing any time you win a game in the ACC Tournament with a shutout against a ranked opponent. The opening round is traditionally a very tough match, so we’re very pleased. If you look at our entire season, it may rank up there with one of our best performances.”

- head coach Oliver Weiss

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Past NCAA Tournaments

HOKIES IN THE POSTSEASON

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N C A A E XC I T E M E N T !

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After Dustin Dyer connected on the game-winner, the Hokies celebrated with the fans after their first-ever NCAA postseason victory in 2003.

Tech’s all-time leading goalkeeper, Chase Harrison, shows off his prowess in the 2003 shoot-out against Clemson.

NCAA TOURNAMENTs Head coach Oliver Weiss has guided the Virginia Tech men’s soccer program to new heights. During four of the six seasons since his arrival in Blacksburg, Weiss has taken his team to the NCAA Tournament.

2007 The Hokies posted their most successful season in the program’s history, while finishing No. 3 in the country. Tech lost in the semifinal round of the NCAA College Cup Tournament to the eventual national champion, Wake Forest, 2-0. The Hokies drew a first round bye and were the 11th seed in the tournament. Posting wins against California, along with beating Old Dominion and Connecticut, the Hokies made their first NCAA College Cup appearance in the program’s history.

2006 Tech dropped a 2-1 decision to UNC Greensboro in the first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. Patrick Nyarko gave Tech the lead in the 58th minute with his school-record 16th goal of the season.

2005 Weiss helped Tech reach its then-highest-ever ranking at No. 10 while guiding the team to the program’s first-ever first-round bye.

2003 Tech entered the NCAA Tournament with a 14-4-2 record, earning an at-large bid. The Hokies hosted the Clemson Tigers in a first-round match and the teams played to a 3-3 draw on Nov. 21, 2003. After the first five penalty kicks, the teams were tied 5-5. Tech advanced to the second round after Chase Harrison corralled the Tigers’ sixth penalty kick and Dustin Dyer connected on his.

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Patrick Nyarko is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal in the 2006 NCAA Tournament against UNC Greensboro.

2007 NCAA Tournament

2007 HIGHLIGHTS Tech vs. California

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Second Round

Virginia Tech registered a 3-2 victory over California in the NCAA Tournament, the first in the program’s history, highlighted by Tech sophomore midfielder Charlie Campbell’s career-high performance of two goals.

Tech (12-3-5) advanced in the NCAA Championship for the second time in school history.

“I’m very happy with the result. We worked hard to get to this point. In the end, it was a deserving 3-2 victory with the match getting tight at the end.”

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Patrick Nyarko

- head coach Oliver Weiss

Tech vs. Old Dominion THIRD ROUND

B en Nason

The Hokies kept their season alive, beating Old Dominion 1-0 in the third round of the NCAA Championship, led by MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist Patrick Nyarko, who scored the gamewinning goal.

Tech earned its first-ever trip to the quarterfinal round by out-shooting ODU and playing tough defense throughout the match, limiting the Monarchs to just one shot on goal.

“I’m very pleased with the entire game today, advancing to the next round, and with the defensive maturity of our team.”

- head coach Oliver Weiss

Tech vs. UConn QUARTERFINALS

The Virginia Tech men’s soccer team earned its first-ever NCAA College Cup berth with a 1-0 win at Connecticut on December 8, 2007. A key defensive play by midfielder Charlie Campbell and Patrick Nyarko’s 31st career goal propelled the Hokies to the semifinals in Cary, NC. Tech captured its 14th win of the season, tying the singleseason record. The Hokies reached the national semifinals for the first time in school history.

“We played in the backyard of a topranked team, where they hadn’t lost. We took a 1-0 lead into halftime and that was huge. The team built on that confidence and momentum. At the end of the day, it was a great win for our program. We get to play another match and that’s what it’s all about this time of year.”

- head coach Oliver Weiss

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2007 College Cup

The 2007 Virginia Tech men’s soccer team set a new standard for its program, winning three matches in the NCAA Tournament and advancing to the College Cup for the first time.

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The Hokie players pose with the NCAA National Championship trophy at the 2007 NCAA College Cup (left). Head coach Oliver Weiss, Ben Nason and Patrick Nyarko being interviewed by the media (right).

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2007 College Cup

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Tech vs. Wake Forest The Hokies’ wonderful campaign, the best in school history, came to an end as Wake Forest scored two second-half goals to knock off Tech 2-0 in the NCAA College Cup semifinal match played at SAS Stadium in Cary, N.C. on December 14, 2007.

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“In retrospect, the better team won tonight.

Wake Forest did enough to get the goals and they played some great defense on top of that.

I’m not taking anything away from our team.

We fought and we did everything according to our plan until about the 50th minute.

We were where we wanted to be and then things didn’t go our way.”

Patrick Nyarko

- head coach Oliver Weiss.

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2007 Review

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TECH EARNS FIRST COLLEGE CUP BID IN SCHOOL HISTORY THE HOKIES ACHIEVED MANY ‘FIRSTS’ IN 2007

The Hokies ended last season lower post in the 53rd minute for the with an appearance in the NCAA goal. Junior goalkeeper Markus Aigner College Cup and a 14-4-5 overall recorded the first shutout of his career record, finishing with an all-time and the Hokies’ first of the season. high ranking of No. 3 in the final Hock was at it again against thenmen’s soccer national poll. Along No. 4 Virginia, scoring his fourth goal the way, a collection of firsts for of the season to help Tech to a 1-1 the 36-year program of the Virginia road tie in front of 7,906 spectators Tech men’s soccer program were at Klöckner Stadium in Charlottesville, achieved: An NCAA College Cup Va. appearance, a top-five national For his efforts, Hock earned NSCAA/ ranking, the program’s first NCAA Adidas National Player of the Week Tournament victory, a 15-match along with ACC Player of the Week unbeaten streak, a national honors for his two-game performance television appearance, a victory against Richmond and Virginia. at the Atlantic Coast Conference In the most anticipated home Championship, and an individual match of the regular season, Tech named to the Missouri Athletic Club earned a 3-3 tie against then-No. Hermann Trophy Watch List.

1 Wake Forest. Down 2-0 at the After the opening match of end of the first half, Robert Edmans the 2007 campaign, a 4-0 loss connected on a pair of second-half The Hokies thank their fans for the support in the team’s last at Virginia Commonwealth, it did goals off the bench. The Hokies scored home game against Old Dominion on December 2, 2008. not appear to most that Tech was three of the match’s next four goals, beginning its historical season. The earning their third tie of the season Hokies surrendered 12 shots to the Rams, while run and fired a shot from three feet away. being held scoreless. However, Tech learned not to Collier’s first and only goal of the season take any competition lightly, realizing they needed deflected off the Tulsa the goalkeeper into 14-4-5 Overall, 3-1-4 ACC to play with an intense and focused demeanor every the net with just 23 seconds remaining in time the stepped on to the pitch. the match.

Date Opponent Result Tech’s first win came in a 5-0 defeat of Adelphi Tech received another outstanding

NIKE/Alltel Classic in its following match and the Hokies began a offensive effort from an unlikely source in Aug. 31 at VCU

L, 0-4 school record, 15-match unbeaten streak. Tech went the following match against Oral Roberts.

Sep. 2 vs. Adelphi W , 5-1

10-0-5 from Sept. 2 through Nov. 9, outscoring its Forward Terry Boland registered the Hokies’

Hawthorn Suites Hokie Invitational opponents 41-14, posting four shutouts. first multi-goal match of the season. His

7 #19 CLEMSON *

W, 2-1 (20T) Tech started its win streak, by claiming the two-goal performance were the first in his

8 ST. JOHN’S

W, 2-1

Hawthorn Suites Hokie Invitational title with young career as a Hokie. Tech moved on,

Golden Hurricane Invitational consecutive 2-1 wins over then-No. 19 Clemson beating the Golden Eagles 3-1.

14 at #23 Tulsa

W, 3-2 and St. John’s. Ben Nason tallied a goal in the The Hokies had their win streak snapped

16 vs. Oral Roberts W, 3-1 108th minute of the second overtime period to just one victory shy of the school record,

22 at William & Mary T, 1-1 (2OT) give the Hokies a double overtime victory over the playing to a 1-1 draw against the College of

25 RICHMOND W, 1-0 Tigers to open conference play. The Hokies out-shot William & Mary. Tech trailed 1-0 just three

28 at #4 Virginia * T, 1-1 (2OT) Clemson 23-7 and rallied from a 1-0 deficit with two minutes into the match. Throughout the Oct. 5 #1 WAKE FOREST * T, 3-3 ( 2OT) unanswered goals in the final three periods. Against match the Hokies controlled the tempo,

9 at VMI W, 8-0 St. John’s, Robert Edmans assisted on Tech’s lone later capitalizing off a James Gilson corner

13 at Maryland * T, 1-1 (2OT) goal in the second half to earn the tournament’s kick. Georg Zehender connected on a header

19 NORTH CAROLINA * W, 2-1 most valuable player award, along with the ACC’s that went to the bottom far post for the

23 at #24 Duke * T, 1-1 (2OT)

31 at Appalachian State W, 5-0 Player of the Week honor. equalizer in the 50th minute.

Nov. 3 N.C. STATE * W, 3-0 In the opening night of the Level 3 Golden Exchange student Stefan Hock got Tech

9 at #8 Boston College * L, 1-3 Hurricane Classic, the program’s first television back on the winning path, scoring the lone

14 vs. #19 Maryland ^ W, 3-0 appearance on the Fox Soccer Channel, Tech earned goal in Tech’s 1-0 win over Richmond. The

16 vs. #6 Boston College ^ L, 1-3 a 3-2 victory at then-23rd-ranked Tulsa. The Hokies Hokies out-shot the Spiders 26 to 9 in the

posted two goals in the final seven minutes. Down match and registered eight corner kicks. Ten

NCAA Tournament 2-1 late in the second half, Patrick Nyarko received different Hokies attempted shots with the

28 #20 CALIFORNIA † W, 3-2 a cross from Alexander Baden in the middle of the balanced attack paying off. Georg Zehender Dec. 2 OLD DOMINION † W, 1-0

8 at #2 Connecticut † W, 1-0 box. Nyarko headed a shot to the back post for won possession just outside the box and

14 vs. #3 Wake Forest † L, 0-2 the equalizer in the 84th minute. Meanwhile, Bryan lofted a pass over the head of a Richmond Collier followed with the game-winner to close defender, finding Hock sprinting in stride Home matches in ALL CAPS and BOLD * Atlantic Coast Conference match out the match, claiming Tech’s fourth victory of toward the goal. Hock struck the ball from ^ Indicates ACC Tournament match the season. Collier beat three defenders on the 20 yards out, pushing the ball to the far † Indicates NCAA Tournament match

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2007 Review in front of the second-largest crowd in Tech Soccer Stadium history. Edmans was named the ACC’s CoPlayer of the Week.

Tech’s balanced attack continued to pay dividends in its next road match at Virginia Military Institute.

The Hokies scored three goals within the first 30 minutes en route to an 8-0 win over the Keydets.

Nyarko led the way with a goal and an assist. Three Tech goalkeepers; Markus Aigner, Brendan Dunn and Stefan Caulfield, each contributed to the team’s second shutout of the season.

The Hokies jumped back into conference play at Maryland. Zehender scored in the 23rd minute of the match, helping establish a school-record, 11-game unbeaten streak. The goal came midway through the first half, when Nyarko found himself isolated with a Terrapin defender and plenty of space. The Kumasi, Ghana native dribbled to Maryland’s right end line before delivering a cross into the middle of the box where Zehender connected on his third goal of the season. Aigner made his fifth consecutive start in the 1-1 contest.

Senior co-captain Scott Spangler’s first goal of the season couldn’t have come at a better time.

Spangler registered the game-winning goal in Tech’s 2-1 home win over North Carolina. The Tar Heels jumped out to an early 1-0 advantage in the 14th minute of play. Tech matched the opposition 12 minutes later, when sophomore midfielder Charlie Campbell stole a pass in the Tar Heels defensive side of the field. Campbell hit his teammate Edmans with a pass. Edmans, sprinting free towards the opposition’s goal, converted on the game-tying goal. The Hokies found the back of the net once more in the 60th minute, when Hock delivered a cross through the box. Midfielder Scott Spangler came up with the ball in a crowd, firing the ball into the back of the net. Spangler finished his career as a Hokie with 33 points on nine goals and 15 assists.

In a crucial match-up against ACC foe Duke, Scott Dillie came off the bench and scored his second goal of the season. This propelled the Hokies in earning a crucial ACC point with a 1-1 tie on the road. Dillie scored the goal after entering the match early in the second half. The Pittsburgh, Pa. native poked in a cross from Marcus Reed, placing the ball in the left corner to tie the game at one.

The Hokies final non-conference match was a 5-0 victory over Appalachian State. In only his second appearance of the season, freshman midfielder Clarke Bentley scored two goals to lead Tech in the win. Bentley’s two-goal performance was the third multiple-goal game this season for a Tech player.

In the season finale, Tech allowed only seven shots in its 3-0 win against North Carolina State.

Things came in threes for the Hokies in the final match of the 2007 regular season. Three goals coming from three different players in its third ACC shutout win, while finishing the season in a three-way tie for third place in the conference standings.

The Hokies earned their first victory at the ACC Championships since joining the league in 2004, with a 3-0 shutout of Maryland in the quarterfinal round at SAS Soccer Complex in Cary, N.C. Nason posted two goals, while Nyarko registered a goal and an assist in the contest. Tech dropped its following match to Boston College, 3-1.

In the NCAA Tournament, Tech was awarded the 11th-seed in the NCAA Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh SOG YC-RC GW College Cup Tournament, Patrick Nyarko (Jr.) 22-19 7 10 24 48 34 1-0 3 receiving a first-round bye Robert Edmans (Jr.) 23-19 7 5 19 35 15 3-0 1 in the process. The Hokies Georg Zehender (Sr.) 23-22 4 9 17 17 9 1-0 0 posted their first-ever NCAA Ben Nason (Sr.) 23-23 7 2 16 32 12 3-0 3 Tournament win beating Stefan Hock (Jr.) 22-13 5 3 13 39 18 0-0 1 Pac-10 champions California Charlie Campbell (So.) 23-16 4 5 13 28 11 1-0 2 in the second round 3-2.

Scott Dillie (Jr.) 17-3 3 1 7 11 7 0-0 0 Campbell’s career-high, Marcus Reed (Sr.) 20-18 2 3 7 19 11 0-0 0 two-goal performance led Alexander Baden (Jr.) 21-20 2 3 7 19 11 1-0 0 Tech past the Golden Bears Scott Spangler (Sr.) 22-17 1 5 7 18 8 1-0 1 and into the third round.

Terry Boland (Fr.) 10-0 2 1 5 5 4 0-0 1 In Tech’s third round Brent Hooper (Fr.) 17-0 1 3 5

13 6 1-0 0 meeting against Old James Gilson (So.) 22-13 1 3 5 12 7 0-0 0 Dominion, Nyarko led the Clarke Bentley (Fr.) 2-0 2 0 4 3 2 0-0 0 way, finding the net in a Jonathan Collier (So.) 12-0 1 2 4 2 1 0-0 1 1-0 victory. The Hokies Bryan Collier (r-Jr.) 23-23 1 0 2 5 4 0-0 1 earned their first-ever trip Brendan Dunn (So.) 10-7 0 1 1 1 0 0-0 0 to the quarterfinal round, Craig Brutus (So.) 20-2 0 0 0 9 4 0-0 0 while putting forth an James Shupp (Fr.) 22-22 0 0 0 4 1 7-0 0 outstanding defensive effort Markus Aigner (Jr.) 18-16 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 throughout the match, TECH 23 51 56 158 320 166 19-0 14 limiting the Monarchs to Opponents 23 28 28 84 261 110 34-0 4 just one shot on goal.

The Hokies completed Corner Kicks: Tech 155; Opponents 102 their 2007 home schedule Fouls: Tech 249; Opponents 275 with a 7-0-1 record, the Attendance: Home - 8 matches, 1,661 average programs first unbeaten Road - 10 matches, 2,372 average; Neutral - 5 matches, 576 average home season since 1995.

The Hokies drew the Huskies of Connecticut in a quarterfinal match with Hermann Trophy and a three-time, first-team Allthe victor traveling to Cary, N.C. and solidifying ACC selection, finished the season with seven goals its berth to the NCAA College Cup. Two key and 10 assists to lead Tech with 24 points. The contributors throughout the postseason guided Hokies posted an astonishing 6-0-1 record when the team in its regional final match. Campbell’s key Nyarko put the ball in the net. The Kumasi, Ghana defensive “team save” and Nyarko’s 31st career goal native ended his career at Tech ranking in three led Tech to 1-0 victory over No. 3 seed Connecticut major offensive categories, while playing in only in Storrs, Conn. The Hokies were on their way to 57 collegiate matches. Nyarko is in third place in assists with 24, tied for third in goals with 31, and their first-ever College Cup appearance.

In the win, Tech took four corner kicks within fourth in points with 86.

Edmans, meanwhile, earned second-team All-ACC the first 10 minutes of the match. Connecticut had its best chance of the match when the Huskies’ status, while tying a team high in goals with seven.

Julius James headed the ball high off the post. The The 6-foot-6 striker from Essex, England posted five Hokies countered on that same play, immediately assists in 2007.

Nason earned second-team All-ACC recognition racing to the opposition’s end of the muddy field.

Edmans sent a long pass down the middle, where in the midfield, while James Shupp was named to Nyarko gained possession, weaving between a pair the All-Freshman squad. Nason and Shupp were of Connecticut defenders before delivering a 20-yard both mainstays in a Hokie defense that yielded shot that skipped to the far post into the back of 1.22 goals per game. The Hokie defensive unit registered seven shutouts that included ACC the net for the goal.

Tech’s national championship run ended in opponents Maryland and NC State, while holding the semi final round of the NCAA College Cup non-conference foes Appalachian State, VMI, Tournament with a 2-0 loss to eventual national Richmond, Old Dominion and Connecticut scoreless. champion Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons Nason contributed offensively, as well, adding seven registered two second-half goals to knock off the goals in a three-way tie for the team lead, and registering two assists. Shupp posted 22 starts in Hokies at SAS Stadium in Cary, N.C. Nyarko, who was the runner-up for the MAC 22 matches last fall.

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2007 GOALKEEPING STATISTICS

GP GS Min. Saves GAA GA SV% Record SHO Markus Aigner (Jr.) 18 16 1563:27 53 1.04 18 .746 9 3 5 5 Brendan Dunn (So.) 9 7 615:40 28 1.46 10 .737 5 1 0 0 Stefan Caulfield (So.) 1 0 8:43 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Team

0:00 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0 2 TECH 23 23 2187:50 81 1.15 28 .743 14 4 5 7 Opponents 23 23 2187:50 51 2.10 115 .693 4 14 5 2

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vs. Ranked Opponents

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vs. RANKED OPPONENTS

COACH WEISS’ RECORD vs. RANKED TEAMS Year vs. Top 25 vs. Top 10 vs. No. 1

opp. opp. opp.

2002 0-3-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 2003 3-3-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 2004 3-4-0 2-2-0 1-0-0 2005 3-3-3 3-2-1 0-0-0 2006 2-4-1 1-4-1 0-0-0 2007 4-3-3 1-3-2 0-1-1 Totals 15-20-7 9-15-4 1-1-1

(Games played under current head coach Oliver Weiss)

Ranking Date Opp. VT Opponent Outcome Location Sept. 14, 2002 3 St. John’s* L, 0-1 Jamaica, N.Y. Sept. 28, 2002 23 Seton Hall* L, 1-2 South Orange, N.J. Oct. 30, 2002 7 Connecticut* L, 0-2 Storrs, Conn.

Sept. 5, 2003 3 Wake Forest L, 0-1 Blacksburg, Va. Sept. 19, 2003 22 Dayton W, 2-0 Dayton, Ohio Sept. 28, 2003 10 Rutgers* W, 2-1 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 18, 2003 6 25 St. Johns* W, 2-1 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 25, 2003 15 18 Notre Dame* L, 1-2 (OT) Blacksburg, Va. Nov. 26, 2003 9 15 VCU† L, 2-5 Richmond, Va. Sept. 18, 2004 13 Penn State L, 1-2 (OT) State College, Pa. Oct. 3, 2004 23 Coastal Carolina W, 2-0 Clemson, S.C. Oct. 8, 2004 1 Duke** W, 1-0 Durham, N.C. Oct. 17, 2004 21 Maryland** L, 1-2 (OT) Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 26, 2004 9 Wake Forest** L, 0-2 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 30, 2004 2 Virginia** W, 2-1 Blacksburg, Va. Nov. 10, 2004 5 Wake Forest L, 0-1 (OT) Cary, N.C. Sept. 16, 2005 19 Boston College** T, 1-1 (2OT) Blacksburg, Va. Sept. 20, 2005 7 Duke** T, 2-2 (2OT) Blacksburg, Va. Sept. 23, 2005 15 Wake Forest** L, 1-2 Winston-Salem, N.C. Oct. 8, 2005 4 North Carolina** W, 1-0 Chapel Hill, N.C. Oct. 15, 2005 7 23 NC State** W, 4-0 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 29, 2005 5 12 Virginia** W, 2-1 (OT) Charlottesville, Va. Nov. 4, 2005 2 10 Maryland** L, 1-2 (2OT) Blacksburg, Va. Nov. 9, 2005 9 10 Duke!

L, 0-2 Cary, N.C. Nov. 22, 2005 15 14 UNC Greensboro† T, 0-0 (2OT) Blacksburg, Va. Sept. 1, 2006 13 12 St. John’s W, 2-1 Queens, N.Y. Sept. 12, 2006 3 15 Duke** T, 0-0 (2OT) Durham, N.C. Sept. 15, 2006 7 15 Wake Forest** L, 2-4 Blacksburg, Va. Sept. 29, 2006 5 North Carolina** L, 1-2 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 14, 2006 3 Clemson** W, 5-2 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 20, 2006 2 19 Virginia** L, 1-3 Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 27, 2006 6 25 Maryland** L, 1-2 College Park, Md. Sept. 14, 2007 23 19 Tulsa W, 3-2 Tulsa, Okla.

Sept. 28, 2007 4 12 Virginia** T, 1-1 (2OT) Charlottesville, Va. Oct. 5, 2007 1 9 Wake Forest** T, 3-3 (2OT) Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 24, 2007 24 4 Duke** T, 1-1 (2OT) Durham, N.C. Nov. 9, 2007 8 4 Boston College** L, 1-3 Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Nov. 14, 2007 19 8 Maryland‡ W, 3-0 College Park, Md. Nov. 16, 2007 6 8 Boston College‡ L, 1-3 Cary, N.C. Nov. 28, 2007 20 8 California† W, 3-2 Blacksburg, Va. Dec. 8, 2007 2 8 Connecticut† W, 1-0 Storrs, Conn.

Dec. 14, 2007 3 8 Wake Forest† L, 0-2 Cary, N.C. * Denotes BIG EAST Conference game ** Denotes Atlantic Coast Conference game ‡ Denotes ACC Tournament game † Denotes NCAA Tournament game

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Top Crowds

TOP CROWDS IN BLACKSBURG UNDER COACH WEISS

TOP CROWDS IN BLACKSBURG UNDER Coach WEISS Date Attendance Opponent Oct. 20, 2006 2,711 Virginia OCT. 5, 2007 2,413 WAKE FOREST Nov. 4, 2005 2,412 Maryland Sept. 29, 2006 2,391 North Carolina OCT. 19, 2007 2,377 NORTH CAROLINA Sept. 15, 2006 2,319 Wake Forest Nov. 21, 2003 2,263 Clemson Oct. 30, 2004 1,503 Virginia Sept. 20, 2005 1,421 Duke Sept. 5, 2006 1,411 William & Mary

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ATTENDANCE INCREASE UNDER WEISS Virginia Tech’s average attendance has increased during Coach Weiss’ first six seasons:

2007 - 1,661 2006 - 1,469 2005 - 876

2004 - 588 2003 - 724 2002 - 312

Last season, the Hokies drew a total attendance figure of 13,286 to their eight home games. The average of 1,661 fans per game ranked as the 15th-highest in all of NCAA Division I men’s soccer.

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THE 2008

Front (l to r) Craig Brutus, Taylor Walsh, Scott Dillie, Stefan Caulfield, Brendan Middle (l to r) head coach Oliver Weiss, volunteer coach Kip Brundage, assistant coach Mich Terry Boland, Demanya Dogbey, Craig Burnell, head trainer Jimmy Lawrence, assistant tra Back (l to r) Kadeem James, Jeremy Williams, Hunter Cheatham, Luiz Yama Not pictured: assistant

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Dunn, Thomas St. Germain, Alexander Baden, James Gilson, Charlie Campbell hael Brizendine, Clarke Bentley, Jonas Weidner, James Shupp, Tobias Hottner, Jan Hausfield, ainer Lauren Harber, student manager Matthew Beaton, assistant trainer Kristin Wahlberg ashita, Philip Aseweh, Michael Breske, Emmanuel Akogyeram, John Snyder t coach Chase Harrison

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Virginia Tech men’s soccer team earned its first-ever NCAA College Cup berth with a 1-0 win at Connecticut.

S O C C E R

The success of Oliver Weiss’ soccer program is only part of the story.

Hokies have seen their success and visibility grow immensely over the past few years. For the ever-growing legion of Tech fans, the most exciting part is that the future looks even brighter.

On July 1, 2004, Virginia Tech officially became a member of the prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference - a move that has already helped the Hokie athletics program grow even stronger.

Tech competes at the Division I level of the NCAA, and with a total of 21 varsity sports, 11 for men and 10 for women, Virginia Tech provides generous opportunities for athletes (and fans) to get in the Hokie huddle.

Tech’s nationally known football team has had unprecedented success over the past decade. The Hokies have played in 15 consecutive bowl games.

Last year, the Hokies won 11 games and played in the FedEx Orange Bowl Angela Tincher captured the 2008 National Player of the Year in softball for the Hokies, leading them to Women’s College World Series last season.

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in Miami. The Tech football team captured the ACC Championship last year for a second time after taking the title in 2004, its inaugural season in the league. The Hokies also won BIG EAST Championships in 1995, 1996 and 1999, and played for the National Championship in the 2000 Nokia Sugar Bowl. In 2005, Spyridon Jullien won NCAA titles in the indoor weight throw and the outdoor hammer throw, bringing the school its first-ever NCAA Championships in any sport. During Jullien’s senior year, he again won the weight throw during the indoor season and captured the hammer throw title at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

The women’s basketball team has advanced to the postseason 12 times in the past 15 years. The men’s basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the NIT last year and finished with a 21-14 record including a sweep of Virginia. Also, the women’s track team captured the ACC Outdoor Championship for the second consecutive year and hurdler Queen Harrison participated in the 2008 Olympic Games.

In the fall of 2007, the men’s soccer program had its most successful season ever by advancing to the NCAA College Cup. The softball team advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth consecutive season and made its first-ever appearance at the softball World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla. Additionally, the softball squad won both the 2007 ACC regular season and tournament titles, and also captured the 2008 tournament. The softball also handed the U.S. Olympic team its only loss during a pre-Olympic tour.

The women’s soccer team reached the postseason for the first time in its history during 2004 and earned the ACC sportsmanship award in 2005.

In 2001, the Hokie golf team won a nation’s-best six tournaments, including the BIG EAST Golf Championship, and went on to record an eighthplace finish at the 2001 NCAA Golf Championship. In 2007, the Hokies tied for the ACC tournament title and last year advanced to the NCAA regionals once again.

Tech’s baseball team and men’s tennis teams have also participated in NCAA postseason competition in recent years, as have individuals from wrestling, tennis, swimming, golf, cross country and track & field.

Prior to joining the ACC, Virginia Tech was a charter member of the BIG EAST Football Conference since 1991, and a member of the BIG EAST in all other sports except wrestling from 2001 to 2004.

Fans storm the court at Cassell Coliseum after the men’s basketball team defeated North Carolina in 2007.

Athletic Success

2 0 0 8 S O C C E R Coach Beamer and the Hokies show off their 2007 ACC Championship trophy.

Queen Harrison participated for the United States of America at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

The men’s tennis team reached the NCAA regional in 2008.

Drew Weaver won the 2007 British Amateur and led the Hokies to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

Women’s track and field won back-to-back indoor and outdoor ACC Championships in 2007 and 2008.

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Athletic Facilities

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ATHLETIC FACILITIES Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium Among the NCAA’s Finest In 2003, the Hokies began play in Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium. Located in the center of the Virginia Tech athletics complex, the facility has become one of the finest places to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

In their first five seasons of play at the stadium, the Hokies have posted an overall mark of 26-11-9 (.663), while posting 7-0-1 record at home in 2007.

Tech has hosted four NCAA Tournament matches, with two games played last season. On October 20, 2006 Virginia Tech set a new attendance record of 2,711 fans in a match against ACC and in-state rival Virginia.

The bluegrass playing surface measures approximately 75 by 120 yards.

The field is equipped with an underground irrigation system so the pitch can be drained and ready to play in rapid time. The wireless scoreboard allows fans to have a full score update, while a permanent Hubble lighting system allows for night games.

One of the finest facilities in the conference for spectators, the stadium features approximately 2,028 bench-back seats, where each fan has an

unobstructed view of the playing surface. Spacious area around the field allows for nearly 1,500 additional fans to watch the games.

During the summer of 2008, a new game operations center was erected atop the stadium. The approximately 900-square foot facility enhances the continued growth of the stadium. The center includes two dedicated broadcast booths, two covered areas available to broadcast and videographers’ cameras and a large working area for media covering the Hokies. The climate-controlled facility contains a state-of-the-art sound system and Ethernet capability. The Internet-ready facility allows Tech’s official athletic Web site, hokiesports. com, to originate live audio broadcasts and live stats of the Hokies’ matches from the press box.

Between each team’s bench area is the Sandy D. Thompson Press Box. Formerly the press operations center for the field, the facility is now used as a half-time room for game officials and as an auxiliary area for press and game operations.

The soccer training facility (left) and the soccer stadium (below) are located in the heart of the athletics complex at Virginia Tech.

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Athletic Facilities

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Tech’s competition venues – such as 66,233seat Lane Stadium (above), 9,847-seat Cassell Coliseum (left), English Baseball Field (below) and Tech Softball Park (bottom) – are among the best in college athletics.

Rector Field House provides an excellent place for Tech’s athletic teams to practice indoors during inclement weather.

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The University

We Are Virginia Tech

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A Research University in Action

Beginning in 1872 with 132 students and two programs of study, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, popularly known as Virginia Tech, has evolved into a comprehensive university of national and international prominence. With about 27,500 students in Blacksburg and about 2,500 other students statewide, the university produces world-class scholarship in a challenging academic environment. University tradition is firmly rooted in our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), and our historic land-grant mission is brought to life through learning, discovery and engagement.

Learning

Virginia Tech’s challenging academic standards attract high-achieving students. Our eight colleges (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture & Urban Studies, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Pamplin Business, Science and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine) and Graduate School offer more degree programs – approximately 200 – than any other university in the state. Virginia Tech is one of the nation’s leaders in developing and using instructional technologies. More than 85 percent of our departments offer e-learning courses, which have attracted more than 100,000 enrollments since 1998. During this time, more than 700 different faculty members have offered more than 3,500 different courses.

Discovery

The university’s groundbreaking research transforms lives and communities.

With annual research expenditures of nearly $367 million, Virginia Tech ranks among the top 55 research universities in the United States. The university, which has more than 100 research centers, also consistently ranks among the top institutions in industry-supported research and near the top 10 in the number of patents issued each year. The university’s nationally and internationally recognized faculty and motivated students are involved in more than 3,500 research projects in fields ranging from biotechnology to materials, from the environment and energy to food and human health and from transportation to computing information.

Engagement

As part of our outreach mission and in adherence to our motto, we serve and engage the citizens of the commonwealth, the nation and the world. Virginia

Beautiful Burruss Hall, located at the center of the Drill Field, houses the university’s administration offices as well as undergraduate admissions. A 32-stone memorial, commemorating the victims of the 2007 tragedy, stands directly in front of Burruss.

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Tech is involved in a multitude of economic and community development projects. These efforts focus on education and • Located in Blacksburg, Virginia the dissemination of knowledge • Eight colleges and Graduate School to the global society in which • 60 bachelor’s degree programs we live.

• Approximately 140 master’s and Professionals, organizations doctoral degree programs and communities tap Virginia • About 30,000 students, most full-time Tech’s vast resources, expertise, • 16:1 student-faculty ratio and research results through • Main campus includes more than 125 hu ndre d s of c o nt i nu i ng buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport and professional education • Computing and communications

programs and five campus complex for worldwide information centers located throughout the access commonwealth. Virginia Tech • Ranks 55th in university research has a long history of providing expenditures in the United States innovative distance-learning • Has adjacent Corporate Research techniques to meet the various Center needs of working adults and other nontraditional students.

The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center on campus and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke, both owned by Virginia Tech, support the university’s outreach mission by working with faculty to plan and host conferences and continuing education and professional programs.

Virginia Tech manages more than $46 million in funded economic development projects in 44 countries and encourages faculty members to develop global course content and study abroad opportunities for students.

In 2007-08, more than 2,150 students from more than 100 foreign countries studied at Tech, while more than 1,000 Virginia Tech students studied abroad.

Virginia Cooperative Extension, operated jointly by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, has been helping people improve their economic, cultural and social well being for nearly a century. With 107 city/county offices, tens of thousands of volunteers, and programs across the state, Extension reaches and teaches millions of Virginians annually.

At a Glance

The University

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Torgersen Hall is connected to Newman Library by a bridge that spans the Alumni Mall.

Interesting Facts & Figures

Most buildings, new and old, on the Virginia Tech campus are made of Hokie Stone, a limestone found in the local area.

• The university’s annual budget is about $1.02 billion.

• Virginia Tech has about 198,000 living alumni from every state and about 100 countries.

• All campus facilities, including residence halls, have high-speed connections to voice, data and video communications.

• Virginia Tech is one of three public universities in the country that offers the combined advantages of a military-style leadership development program – here it is through the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets – and a traditional academic and social life.

• U.S. News & World Report ranks Virginia Tech 29th among national public universities. Of all universities – public or private – it ranks Tech 71st.

• Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine ranks Virginia Tech in the top 20 public colleges and universities that offer a first-class educational experience at a bargain price.

• The National Science Foundation ranks Tech 10th in the nation in agricultural and natural resources research expenditures.

• The university’s undergraduate engineering program is 17th among the nation’s engineering schools and ninth among public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. Seven of the college’s undergraduate programs rank in the top 25.

• U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Engineering’s graduate program 33rd nationally, with two individual programs in the top 10.

• The Pamplin College of Business undergraduate program was ranked 37th in the nation and 22nd among public schools by U.S. News & World Report.

• Virginia Tech consistently ranks among the top 15 schools in the nation in number of patents received.

• DesignIntelligence ranks Virginia Tech’s undergraduate architecture program fourth nationally and first among public universities. It also ranks the university’s undergraduate interior design program seventh in the nation. In addition, it ranks the graduate architecture program 10th in the nation and the graduate interior design program fifth.

• The university’s forestry program is top-ranked in North America, according to a study conducted by Auburn University.

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Blacksburg, Virginia

BLACKSBURG, Va.

College Town, U.S.A. – A Great Place to Spend Four Years ... or a Lifetime!

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One of America’s best college towns, Blacksburg is a perfect setting for a great university like Virginia Tech.

Located in Southwest Virginia on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, Blacksburg combines the laid-back lifestyle of a small town with the amenities one would expect to find around a major center of higher education. Together, the town and university have worked hard to create a progressive community that ranks among the nation’s elite living environments.

Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg gained national and international attention by creating the world’s first “electronic village.” Businesses and industries have been drawn by the potential of the quaint town.

Established in 1798 by John and William Black, the town is surrounded by scenic mountain views that accentuate the area. Since its founding, Blacksburg has grown to become the largest town in Virginia.

The nearly 42,000 residents (including students) enjoy a close proximity to a variety of recreation areas such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Claytor Lake and the New River. The region features a moderate climate and four distinct seasons.

Blacksburg’s location (adjacent to major interstate highways) provides convenient access to most points in the southern and eastern parts of the country.

More information on Blacksburg can be found on the web site of the Blacksburg Electronic Village, www.bev. net or the town’s web site, www.blacksburg.va.us.

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Blacksburg, Virginia

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The success of Virginia Tech’s men’s soccer program rests largely on the academic progress of each student-athlete. The academic performance of Tech student-athletes has improved each year due in part to the Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS).

The Virginia Tech graduation rate for student-athletes has risen significantly in recent years and was a school-best 76 percent for 2007. This marked the fourth time in six years that Virginia Tech’s student-athlete graduation rate has been 70 percent or better.

In addition to posting impressive graduation figures, current Virginia Tech student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom. For the 2007 calendar year, 501 3.0 GPA’s were earned by student-athletes, student trainers, student managers, cheerleaders and HighTechs.

These student-athletes and students from support areas were recognized at the Athletic Director’s Honors Breakfast last Student Athlete Academic Support spring.

Student-athletes are the most visible student component Mike Swanhart begins his first year with Student of a university. They entertain thousands of fans, students Athlete Academic Support Services as an assistant and alumni. Their athletic abilities and achievements are the director for the men’s soccer program. Prior to joining primary focus for national media attention. Athletic events Tech, Swanhart spent a year and a half at Florida bring back not only faithful alumni, but are a welcome mat Atlantic in a similar role. Swanhart completed for potential new students. his graduate degree at Barry University in Student-athletes devote many hours to practice, conditioning sports management, while receiving his and training that are not required of all students. Due to their undergraduate degree at Rowan University in time commitment and their high visibility, it is an obligation communications. and in the best interest of the university to supply these students with services which will allow them to maximize their academic potential.

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Support Services The Virginia Tech Student Athlete Academic Support Services office is committed to providing fundamental and supplemental programming, consistent with university and NCAA policy, aimed at enhancing each student-athlete’s educational experience.

Stakeholders of the office’s mission include student-athletes and their families, the university community, coaches and athletics administrators.

SAASS seeks to develop relationships with its stakeholders that are founded on trust and respect, and provides the following services to accommodate their needs: • University and NCAA information • Orientation • Academic assessment • The development of an effective student life program • Appropriate referrals • Monitored study environments • Tutorial programs • State-of-the-art technological learning assistance • Student-athlete academic performance evaluations The expectations of the Virginia Tech community are that each studentathlete achieves their maximum academic and athletic potential. With the proper assistance, facilities and encouragement, these potentials can become a reality.

SAASS provides programming for student-athletes from their freshman year through graduation. This includes a comprehensive orientation to Tech, study hall, mentoring, tutoring, academic monitoring, academic recognition and eligibility education. Additionally, student-athletes are referred to and encouraged to take advantage of other campus agencies charged with helping students in their academic pursuits.

During the summer of 2006, the SAASS office moved to the West Side of Lane Stadium. Here, student-athletes have access to state-of-the-art technology, quiet study facilities, individualized tutorial rooms, and direct access to the SAASS staff.

This complex is the focal point for the Athletics Department, both aesthetically and pragmatically, and provides a centralized place for student-athlete services.

The facility features:

• More than 18,000 square feet of functional space • 10 Staff Offices • 18 Private Tutor Rooms • State-Of-The-Art Classroom • 45 Station Computer Lab • Three Reading/Study Rooms • Conference Room • Reference Library Together, these spaces provide the student-athletes with a variety of study environments conducive to their success. Athletes can use these facilities between classes, after practice or in the evenings, with flexible hours tailored to make the most of a student-athlete’s limited time.

Mike Swanhart begins his first year with Student Athlete Academic Support Services as an assistant director for the men’s soccer program. Prior to joining Tech, Swanhart spent a year and a half at Florida Atlantic in a similar role. Swanhart completed his graduate degree at Barry University in sports management, and received his undergraduate degree at Rowan University in communications. Colin Howlett serves as the interim director of SAASS.

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COMPUTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT Another example of Virginia Tech’s commitment to providing its student-athletes with the best academic resources possible is the presence of the Computer Services department, under the direction of Tommy Regan and Chris Mayer.

Because all Tech students are required to own computers, the Virginia Tech athletics department helps its scholarship athletes fulfill that requirement by providing them with computers.

I n a dd i t io n t o o rde r i ng computers for the athletes, the office also addresses computer service needs for the studentathletes and the entire Virginia Tech athletics staff. Regan (right) and Mayer (left) are both graduates of Tech.

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Led by the Virginia Tech Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Hokie studentathletes volunteered countless hours in the local community last year. In addition, over 400 Virginia Tech student-athletes earned a 3.00 grade point average during one or both semesters in 2007. The accomplishments are even more amazing in the context of the 2007-2008 athletic seasons being some of the most successful in Virginia Tech history.

The Virginia Tech Athletics Office of Student Life programs and services implemented are inspired by the NCAA/CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success) Life Skills Program. Reyna Gilbert is the Assistant A.D. for student life, while Danny White is the coordinator for the program. The program has been previously honored for its commitment to serving the good of the student-athletes by the Division I-A Athletic Director’s Association as a Program of Excellence.

Personal Development

Last year, Tech welcomed Bryon Hurst, a former college quarterback turned activist, to campus in October. Hurt examined issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today’s hip-hop culture. As in past years, the Virginia Tech men’s soccer team invited numerous speakers to present on a variety of topics during the fall two-a-day practices and meetings. Topics covered in these presentations include appropriate campus and community conduct, media relations, sport psychology, drug and alcohol education, sports agent relations, gambling and healthy relationships.

Career Development

Student-athletes are offered workshops on topics such as resumé design, career fair etiquette, interview skills, interview attire and mini-career fairs.

Student-athletes are encouraged to participate in on-campus interviewing and eRecruiting along with securing internships and co-ops during their college careers.

Academic Excellence

The Virginia Tech Athletics Office of Student Life is responsible for nominating student-athletes for academic honors and awards. Athletes are nominated for on-campus, Atlantic Coast Conference and national awards. Student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA are rewarded each semester by being honored on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. The 2007 calendar year listed 449 student-athletes with this honor, a 20 percent increase from the 2005 calendar year.

Paul LaPenna (men’s cross country) and Claire Dickey (women’s swimming and diving) received the Skelton Award for Academic Excellence in Athletics.

The recipients of the award receive a $5,000 scholarship donated by Dr. Bill and Peggy Skelton.

Athletic Excellence

The Virginia Tech Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) promotes effective communication between athletic administration and studentathletes. SAAC is comprised of two representatives from each sport. These representatives meet twice a month to discuss issues and concerns regarding their sports, department of athletics, ACC and NCAA legislation. The studentathletes encourage their teammates to get involved both on campus and in the community. Each year SAAC sponsors a canned food drive during the basketball season.

Community Outreach

The Athletics Office of Student Life community outreach program is “Hokies with Heart.” Student-athletes are encouraged to volunteer throughout their college experience. In collaboration with the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets and student leadership, the “Hokies with Heart”

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program works together with the Montgomery County Public Schools System to visit with local school kids about the importance of education and character development. In 2006, men’s soccer also volunteered with the Special Olympics and the Pilot Street Project in Roanoke, Va. Each athletic team at Virginia Tech is encouraged to select one local charity on which to focus their philanthropic efforts throughout the year. The men’s soccer team works with the Adopt-a-Highway program, picking up trash four times per year on 460 West.

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Charlie Campbell rehabs in the training room.

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SPORTS MEDICINE The Virginia Tech Sports Medicine Department is an ever-changing and developing unit that strives to provide the most current and comprehensive care to all student-athletes. Under the leadership of Mike Goforth, assistant director of athletics for athletic training, the department is constantly evolving to incorporate new ideas and state-ofthe-art resources for the betterment of studentathletes.

Their team of certified athletic trainers, orthopaedic surgeons, Board Certified primary care physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, sport psychologists, nutritionists, massage therapists and orthotists are available on site to manage the health care needs of Tech athletes. The staff continually looks for ways to enhance the services provided for their athletes as evidenced by its participation in local and national projects pertaining to related topics such as concussion management, prevention of antibiotic resistant types of staph infection, high ankle sprains and collegiate health care management strategies.

As part of the evolution, Tech recently completed its seventh full year in the 4,300-square-foot Eddie Ferrell Memorial Training Room. This area consolidated the training rooms that existed in the Merryman Center and Cassell Coliseum. The facility gives the training staff a centralized area to care for the needs of all Virginia Tech student-athletes.

Virginia Tech now has more than 10,000 square feet dedicated to sports medicine, placing it in the top five percent nationally. The $10 million Merryman Center includes 2,400 square feet of medical space and a physician’s suite. The suite is equipped with a new state-of-the-art X-ray system, fluoroscopy unit and minor procedure room, while the training room has offices for the staff, dozens of training tables,

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Athletic trainer Jimmy Lawrence has earned respect and popularity through his outstanding work with Virginia Tech student-athletes over the past 29 years.

Lawrence, who is certified by the National Trainers Association, began working at Tech in 1979 as a graduate assistant trainer for football, basketball, baseball and wrestling. He was promoted to assistant trainer in 1981 and coordinated the training duties for all men’s sports except football for 19 seasons. Lawrence is beginning his fifth full-time season with the men’s soccer program. During his time at Tech, he has supervised a graduate assistant or student trainer with the soccer team for 24 seasons.

While working with the team, Lawrence provides daily practice coverage. He also assists the team with injury prevention and helps the student-athletes with injuries.

A native of Elliston, Va., Lawrence received his bachelor’s in health and physical education from Emory & Henry in 1979 and a Master’s in physical education from Tech in 1981. As an undergraduate, he worked for four years as a student trainer. Lawrence is married to Peg Morse and resides in Prices Fork.

Support Services two cold tubs, whirlpools, an underwater treadmill, a Biodex System 3 and various other pieces of rehabilitation equipment and treatment modalities.

The sports medicine staff takes great pride in treating the athletes yearround. Special attention is paid to off-season activity. During this time, the staff will analyze past injury data from each participant and construct a preventative program.

A vital part of student-athlete medical services is access to the Montgomery Regional Hospital’s SWVA Center for Orthopaedics and Schiffert Student Health Center. Both facilities are staffed with qualified physicians and staff, and have a wide variety of technologies designed to increase the level of care available to athletes.

“Our goal is to provide the same high level of health care that professional and Olympic athletes receive,” Goforth said.

Over the past 10 years, Virginia Tech has developed the reputation for producing top-level certified athletic trainers. Graduates are now employed in positions across the country at various levels of the profession. This year, the staff will consist of three graduate assistant athletic trainers: Chase Troescher, Dan Preusser and Zach Wimmer.

If physical therapy is needed, student-athletes can be seen by therapist Mark Piechoski in the Ferrell Training Room. Piechoski, a certified athletic trainer, physical therapist, and strength and conditioning specialist, plays a large role in the overall program developed to return the injured athlete back

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to 100 percent. In addition, staff sport psychologist Gary Bennett is available to all student-athletes for personal and performance issues.

Virginia Tech also has the services of Dr. Greg Tilley, team chiropractor.

Tilley provides Tech athletes with specialized treatment for spine-related conditions and also plays a huge role in performance enhancement through various chiropractic techniques.

Tech also maintains a special relationship with Montgomery Regional Hospital. Montgomery Regional Hospital is the choice for state-of-theart equipment to perform surgeries, diagnostic imaging and processing of laboratory requests.

Jimmy Lawrence, a 30-year veteran in the athletic department, begins his fifth season as the men’s soccer trainer, after taking over those duties mid-season four years ago. He has been the baseball athletic trainer for 29 years, and will be assisted by several graduate assistants and student trainers.

Kristin Wahlberg (above) and Lauren Harber (left) assist the Hokie players, treating them in the Eddie Ferrell Memorial Training Room.

Lauren Harber & Kristin Wahlberg Student Trainers

Lauren Harber and Kristin Wahlberg will be assisting the men’s soccer team this fall. Harber, a junior at Virginia Tech enrolled in biology and psychology, will be working with the team for her first season. Wahlberg, a senior in the human, nutrient, foods and exercise science program, enters her second year with the Hokie men’s soccer team. Harber is from Dryden, Va., while Wahlberg is a Shawsville, Va., native.

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There's much more to athletic performance than weight training. Always striving to stay on the cutting edge, Virginia Tech has combined strength and conditioning with nutrition and sport psychology to the benefit of its student-athletes. At Tech, these areas are part of the student-athletes’ preparation – not just for game day, but also for life. Virginia Tech tries to provide the best services, facilities and support staff for all of its student-athletes, to make them better athletes and better people.

Strength & Conditioning

One of the most important aspects of a successful college soccer program is its strength and conditioning program. Before the lights ever come on, before the players run onto the field for the first game and before the first goal is ever scored, college soccer players work on getting themselves physically prepared for the rigors of a five-month season.

Thanks to the direction of Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance Mike Gentry, the Virginia Tech strength and conditioning program is among the best in the nation, helping to make the soccer program one of the best as well.

Tech soccer players train in the Jim “Bulldog” Haren Weight Room. Located in Jamerson Athletic Center, the 5,000-square foot weight room was officially dedicated in September 1985 to Haren, a former Hokie player and long-time supporter of the Virginia Tech Athletics Department. With the two facilities, the Hokies have more than 22,000-square feet of strength and conditioning training space.

Assisting Gentry in the weight room this year are four full-time assistant strength and conditioning coaches.

Terry Mitchell is the assistant director of strength and conditioning.

Terry Mitchell

Assistant Director for Strength & Conditioning Terry Mitchell, the assistant director for strength and conditioning, is in his seventh year working with the Virginia Tech men’s soccer team. A graduate of Lee University, Mitchell earned his master’s in community health promotions from Virginia Tech in 2004. He is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds various certifications from U.S. Weightlifting and the Cooper Institute.

In the offseason, the team will have three strength sessions per week and on alternate days, will condition or practice. Each strength workout consists of dynamic flexibility, speed, agility, strength training and mobility work. Mitchell uses an integrated approach in-season, where each training session involves some aspect of the components so players will not lose the benefits of off-season training. Mitchell’s experience with professional baseball and personal training allow him to implement functional training that meets the demands of soccer.

Mitchell is a national level powerlifter and frequently competes in competitions along the East coast. He currently holds the drug free, Master’s national and world record in the bench press event, which he set at the American Powerlifting Federation nationals in April 2006 with a lift of 529 pounds. He also placed second in the Master’s division 220-pound weight class for the combined powerlifting competition that consists of the squat, bench and deadlift totals combined.

Mitchell is married to the former Terri Thompson, who serves as assistant vice president and controller for the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.

Terry Mitchell spots Alexander Baden in the weight room.

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Eating healthy and choosing nutritious diets are important aspects of a Virginia Tech student-athlete’s life and that’s why in July 2002, the athletics department implemented the sports nutrition program. Amy Freel serves as the director.

Freel provides individual players with diet counseling on issues such as gaining lean muscle mass, losing body fat, and eating choices to improve performance. She also designs preseason menus, snacks and training table menus for the soccer team.

“It is extremely beneficial for our student-athletes to have nutrition education and counseling available to them in order for them to remain successful in their sports and outside of athletics,” Freel said. “The individualized nutrition education allows the athletes and me to get very specific on their nutritional,

personal and sport-specific goals.”

The sports nutritionist works with the “Training Edge,” a dining option for health-conscious students and athletes, to design menus for training tables and daily menu selections.

Also in July 2002, the Virginia Tech Athletics Department purchased the Bod Pod body composition system. Tech is one of a handful of college athletic departments using this type of technology. The Bod Pod is found in many professional training facilities, such as the NFL and Major League Baseball. It accurately measures body composition (percent of body fat, lean muscle mass and fat mass) through air displacement within five minutes. Research has shown that an increase in lean muscle mass will increase athletic performance. The sports nutrition program has helped countless Tech athletes maximize their athletic performance.

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Sports Nutritionist Amy Freel begins her sixth year as the sports nutritionist for Virginia Tech athletics.

As the director of sports nutrition, Freel provides sport-specific nutrition education to the men’s soccer team.

She also provides each individual with nutrition counseling, which includes learning how to gain muscle weight, lose fat weight, eat well on campus and how to shop for the correct foods at the grocery store.

Freel educates the team on supplements and gives a recipe book for all off-campus soccer players.

Four times a year, she provides a body composition test on the athletes with the Bod Pod. The Bod Pod accurately measures the percent of body fat, lean muscle mass and fat mass through air displacement within five minutes. She has helped countless Tech athletes maximize their athletic performance.

Before coming to Virginia Tech, Freel worked at the Lewis Gale Center in Salem, Va., as a clinical dietitian. From 1999 until 2002, she worked in the student life office.

Freel earned a bachelors in dietetics from Ball State in 1996. In 1998, she earned her masters in dietetics from her alma mater.

Freel has two sons – Ben (7), Matt (6) and a daughter Ashley (2). She and her husband Mike, reside in Blacksburg.

Craig Brutus works on the slide board to enhance agility.

Amy Freel uses the Bod Pod to measure the body fat percentage of James Shupp.

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Virginia Tech offers another important service to all of its studentathletes – sport psychology. Dr. Gary Bennett coordinates the sport psychology department, which offers psychological and performance enhancement services for student-athletes. Bennett also works closely with the Cook Counseling Center.

Bennett meets with student-athletes on an individual basis for personal counseling and to discuss the mental aspects of the game. He also works on team building, communication and performance enhancement.

“We try to address all the various factors that affect student-athletes’ performance on and off the field,” Bennett said. “We believe we can help athletes perform better by addressing those concerns.”

The student-athletes are very receptive to the services offered by the doctors. The sport psychology office reaches out to athletes who may not have considered going to the counseling service that is offered to all students at Virginia Tech.

The sport psychology department also offer an injury group to afford injured athletes the opportunity to meet with other injured athletes and talk about their recovery process. Injured athletes may also meet individually with the sport psychologists if they do not feel comfortable in the group or cannot make the sessions. On average, the psychologists conduct 20 individual sessions per week and also meet weekly with teams as the need arises.

The response to the sport psychology program has been very positive.

The student-athletes are very receptive to the services offered by the doctors.

“It’s a great resource for our coaches and our athletes,” assistant AD for athletic performance Mike Gentry says. “We’ve improved a lot in areas of strength and conditioning, nutrition and sport psychology. It’s all about becoming a well-rounded athletic program and helping student-athletes.

We want to give them all the resources we can, to put them in a position to be successful.”

Stefan Caulfield works with Dr. Gary Bennett on the Dynavision.

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Dr. Gary Bennett Sport Psychologist

Dr. Gary Bennett begins his eighth year at Virginia Tech as the Athletic Department’s sport psychologist. Dr. Bennett coordinates the sport psychology department, which offers psychological and performanceenhancement services for all student-athletes. He works with student-athletes on a one-on-one basis dealing with performancerelated concerns in addition to offthe-field issues, and also offers various support groups, including injury-recovery groups.

On average, he will conduct 20 individual sessions per week in addition to meeting with teams as the need arises.

Dr. Bennett’s work with teams includes implementing strategies designed to improve concentration and focus, goal-setting, and team cohesiveness.

Dr. Bennett received a B.A. in English from Centre College in 1981 where he was a varsity baseball student-athlete. He earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1995. Before coming to Tech, he completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati and worked in a psychiatric hospital while in graduate school.

Dr. Bennett currently resides in Blacksburg.

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Sharon McCloskey Senior Associate A.D., Senior Woman Administrator

Tim East Associate A.D., External Affairs

Tom Gabbard Associate A.D., Internal Affairs

Chris Helms Associate A.D., for Olympic Sports

Jon Jaudon Associate A.D., Administration

John Ballein Associate A.D., Football Operations

Shauna Cobb Assistant A.D., Compliance

Mike Gentry Assistant A.D., Athletic Performance

Reyna Gilbert Assistant A.D., Student Life

Mike Goforth Assistant A.D., Athletic Training

Tim Parker Senior Assistant A.D., Compliance

Lisa Rudd Assistant A.D., Financial Affairs

Dave Smith Assistant A.D., Athletics Communications

Sandy Smith Assistant A.D., Ticketing Services

Jeremy Wells Assistant A.D., Marketing & Promotions

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What Is a Hokie?

That’s the most often-asked question in Virginia Tech athletics. The answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came the necessity for writing a new cheer and a contest for such a purpose was held by the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his “Hokie” yell which still is used today. Later, when asked if “Hokie” had

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any special meaning, Stull explained the word was solely the product of his imagination and was used only as an attention-getter for his yell. It soon became a nickname for all Tech teams and for those people loyal to Tech athletics. The official school colors – Chicago maroon and burnt orange – also were introduced in 1896. They were chosen because they made a “unique combination” not worn elsewhere at the time.

Tech’s lovable mascot – The HokieBird

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History & Records

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 36 seasons of varsity men’s soccer

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Oct. 3 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Nov. 9

2-4-3 Head Coach: George Snead

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4-3-3 Head Coach: George Snead

at Hampden-Sydney VMI Old Dominion at North Carolina at Eastern Mennonite University of Charleston at James Madison Lynchburg Washington & Lee at Roanoke College

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4-5-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Navy at VMI at Virginia at Eastern Mennonite Lynchburg University of Charleston Radford at James Madison Washington & Lee at Roanoke College

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Sep. 25 Sep. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 29 Nov. 3 Nov. 5

4-6-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

West Virginia Tech Eastern Mennonite at Navy at Randolph-Macon at Radford at Lynchburg James Madison at University of Charleston Roanoke College at VMI at Washington & Lee ••••• 1977 •••••

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7-4-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

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9-4-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

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5-6 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Virginia at James Madison University of Charleston Randolph-Macon at Lynchburg at Roanoke College VMI Washington & Lee

Sep. 26 Sep. 29 Sep. 30 Oct. 3 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 4

8-6-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Roanoke College at William & Mary at North Carolina Duke Virginia Commonwealth VMI at Tennessee University of Charleston Radford Cincinnati at N.C. State Randolph-Macon Virginia at James Madison at George Mason

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Sep. 30 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 8

8-5-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Wake Forest Tennessee at University of Charleston at Louisville at Cincinnati at Radford at VMI at Virginia at Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth Averett James Madison Roanoke College at Randolph-Macon

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2-3 2-0 4-3 3-1 2-1 2-0 2-1 0-3 2-1 0-0 0-3 2-3 4-2 0-3

••••• 1981 •••••

Sep.29 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 21 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 30

10-5-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

University of Charleston at William & Mary vs. UMBC 1 Wake Forest vs. Louisville 2 at Cincinnati Virginia VMI N.C. State Virginia Commonwealth Radford at James Madison

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1-0 1-5 1-0 0-0 5-0 5-1 0-4 3-0 0-5 2-1 2-1 2-0

Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Nov. 8 Nov. 13

at UMBC at Roanoke College Richmond vs. William & Mary 3

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0-2 3-2 2-1 0-1

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5-0 0-1 5-3 0-3 2-4 1-2 2-1 1-2 0-5 2-1 0-1 0-3 2-1 0-2 0-1

T T L W L L T L L L L L L L L

2-2 0-0 2-10 5-0 0-3 0-3 1-1 0-1 0-6 1-4 2-3 2-3 2-4 1-12 0-5

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0-2 2-2 0-1 0-3 1-1 0-7 1-0 2-0 7-1 0-1 2-1 2-0 0-3 2-3 2-4 7-2 2-1 2-1

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2-1 1-7 1-3 1-0 2-1 0-3 4-1 2-1

1 – in Williamsburg, Va. 2 - in Cincinnati, Ohio 3 - in Charlottesville, Va.

••••• 1982 •••••

Sep. 23 Sep. 26 Sep. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 15 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct.27 Oct. 31 Nov. 2 Nov. 5

5-10 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Tennessee UMBC at University of Charleston George Mason at VMI Longwood 1 Appalachian State 1 at Virginia at N.C. State at Wake Forest James Madison at Averett at Virginia Commonwealth Roanoke College at Radford

1 - Gobbler Soccer Classic in Blacksburg, Va.

••••• 1983 •••••

Sep. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 5 Nov. 7

1-11-3 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Averett vs. Memphis 1 at Cincinnati 1 VMI at William & Mary 2 vs. UNC-Wilmington 2 Wilkes 3 Longwood 3 Virginia Wake Forest at James Madison Virginia Commonwealth at Roanoke College at George Mason at Randolph-Macon

1 - Metro Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio 2 - William & Mary Classic in Williamsburg, Va. 3 - Gobbler Classic II in Blacksburg, Va.

••••• 1984 •••••

Sep. 22 Sep. 23 Sep. 26 Sep. 30 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 11

8-8-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Shippensburg at Wilkes at Marshall George Mason Roanoke College at Virginia at Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth at VMI Randolph-Macon Radford Longwood 1 West Virginia Wesleyan 1 James Madison Maryland vs. Florida State 2 at Louisville 2 vs. Memphis 2

1 - Gobbler Classic III in Blacksburg, Va. 2 - Metro Invitational in Louisville, Ky.

••••• 1985 •••••

Sep. 26 Sep. 28 Sep. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 15

10-7-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Lynchburg at George Mason Virginia Commonwealth University of Charleston Marshall Virginia at Tennessee at Radford

History & Records Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 31 Nov. 3 Nov. 5 Nov. 16 Nov. 17

at Wake Forest King College VMI at Longwood at Maryland at James Madison Richmond at Roanoke College vs. Louisville 1 vs. Cincinnati 1

L W L T L W L W W W

2-3 2-1 1-2 1-1 0-6 3-2 0-1 3-2 3-2 2-0

1 - Metro Invitational in Memphis, Tenn.

••••• 1986 ••••• Sep. 24 Sep. 27 Sep. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 9

7-9-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Marshall at Virginia Commonwealth at VMI at University of Charleston Radford Tennessee Coastal Carolina at Charlotte George Washington at N.C. State at Lynchburg James Madison Roanoke College at Richmond at Randolph-Macon at Virginia Louisville 1 Memphis 1

W L W T W W L W L L T L W L L L W L

3-1 1-3 3-0 2-2 2-1 3-2 0-1 3-2 0-1 1-6 1-1 0-2 2-1 0-3 0-1 0-5 2-1 1-3

Nov. 1 Nov. 3 Nov. 7 Nov. 8

Sep. 10 Sep. 16 Sep. 20 Sep. 21 Sep. 26 Sep. 27 Sep. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Oct. 31

9-8-3 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Radford VMI at Monmouth at Wilkes Virginia Commonwealth at Tennessee University of Charleston Lynchburg UMBC Marshall at George Washington at West Virginia Roanoke College Charlotte at James Madison at UNC-Greensboro

T W W T L W L W L W L W T L W L

1-1 1-0 2-0 2-2 0-1 3-1 0-1 2-1 1-2 6-1 1-3 2-0 1-1 1-2 1-0 0-4

L W L W

0-1 4-2 2-4 3-2

Nov. 4 Nov. 5

Sep. 3 Sep. 4 Sep. 8 Sep. 13 Sep. 17 Sep. 21 Sep. 26 Sep. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 6

at N.C. State 1 vs. Duke 1 Appalachian State Radford at Virginia Commonwealth at VMI University of Charleston at Marshall UNC-Greensboro Roanoke College at UMBC at Towson Wilkes West Virginia at Richmond at Lynchburg James Madison at Coastal Carolina at Louisville 2 vs. Cincinnati 2

L L W W L W L W W W W L W W L L L W W L

3-9 2-7 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-0 0-2 1-0 2-0 3-0 3-2 0-1 1-0 3-2 2-4 1-3 0-1 5-2 4-1 2-3

1 - Puma Wolfpack Classic in Raleigh, N.C. 2 - Metro Invitational in Louisville, Ky.

Sep. 4 Sep. 5 Sep. 9 Sep. 12 Sep. 15 Sep. 16 Sep. 20 Sep. 23 Sep. 26 Sep. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 25 Oct. 28 Oct. 31

Sep. 1 Sep. 2 Sep. 5 Sep. 8 Sep. 12 Sep. 16 Sep. 19 Sep. 26 Sep. 29 Sep. 30 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 7

10-10-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Elon Westmont at Virginia Commonwealth at College of Charleston at Richmond UNC-Greensboro at Marshall at VMI Louisville 1 Cincinnati 1 vs. San Diego 2 vs. American 2 George Mason William & Mary at UMBC Virginia at Shenandoah Appalachian State at Alabama A&M at Vanderbilt Radford

2-1 3-0

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2-0 3-0 0-1 0-2 3-4 0-1 4-1 2-1 2-0 5-3 1-3 3-1 0-4 2-3 3-0 0-4 3-0 2-1 0-1 1-1 0-2

L W L W L L W L W W W L L W W T T W W L T

1-2 2-1 0-1 3-1 1-3 0-1 4-3 1-2 2-1 3-0 3-1 1-6 2-3 6-2 3-1 0-0 0-0 1-0 5-2 0-1 3-3

W L W L L W L L T W W T L W W W L W W

1-0 0-2 5-2 1-4 0-3 2-1 2-3 2-4 1-1 2-0 4-2 1-1 0-2 3-1 4-1 4-3 0-3 3-2 5-3

2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

1 - Metro Invitational in Blacksburg, Va. 2 - Charlotte Soccer Classic in Charlotte, N.C.

••••• 1989 •••••

••••• 1991 •••••

10-10-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

10-8-3 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Alabama A&M Lynchburg Tennessee at West Virginia at Old Dominion at William & Mary at Radford VMI at University of Charleston UMBC at UNC-Greensboro Virginia Commonwealth College of Charleston at James Madison Richmond 1 Marshall 1 at Virginia Shenandoah at Appalachian State

W W

••••• 1990 •••••

••••• 1988 ••••• 11-9 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

vs. Louisville 2 vs. Cincinnati 2

1 - Virginia Tech Classic in Blacksburg, Va. 2 - Metro Invitational in Memphis, Tenn.

1 - Metro Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio

1 - Metro Invitational in Blacksburg, Va.

••••• 1987 •••••

Richmond at Appalachian State at Cincinnati 1 vs. Memphis 1

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0-1 1-0 6-0 0-2 1-1 1-4 0-1 4-1 2-3 0-1 0-2 3-2 2-1 1-3 0-2 4-2 1-3 3-0 3-1

Sep. 7 Sep. 8 Sep. 11 Sep. 14 Sep. 18 Sep. 21 Sep. 25 Sep. 28 Sep. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 14

Alabama A&M Robert Morris at George Mason at UNC-Greensboro at Virginia Virginia Commonwealth Marshall vs. Louisville 1 at Cincinnati 1 VMI at UCF at Florida Tech University of Charleston UMBC at Towson 2 vs. Philadelphia Textile 2 at Appalachian State Richmond vs. Louisville 3 vs. Charlotte 3 at Radford

1 - Bearcat Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio 2 - Towson Tournament in Baltimore, Md. 3 - Metro Conference Tournament in Tampa, Fla.

••••• 1992 •••••

Eric McClellan is Tech’s all-time leader in goals.

Sep. 6 Sep. 9 Sep. 11 Sep. 13 Sep. 16 Sep. 19 Sep. 24 Sep. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 22 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 12

10-7-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at West Virginia UNC-Greensboro at Vanderbilt at Alabama A&M Virginia Virginia Commonwealth at Marshall at College of Charleston at Loyola (Md.) 1 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 1 at VMI at Robert Morris at Charlotte Louisville Appalachian State at UMBC at South Florida 2 vs. UCF 2 Radford

1 - Loyola/Budweiser Invitational in Baltimore, Md. 2 - USF Tournament in Tampa, Fla.

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Sep. 4 Sep. 5 Sep. 11 Sep. 12 Sep. 15 Sep. 19 Sep. 25 Sep. 27 Sep. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 29 Nov. 3 Nov. 7 Nov. 11

••••• 1993 •••••

••••• 1995 •••••

••••• 1997 •••••

10-8-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Overall: 8-10-2; Atlantic 10 Conference: 5-3-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Overall: 14-5-1; Atlantic 10 Conferece: 8-2-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Mars Hill 1 Monmouth 1 vs. American 2 at George Mason 2 at Virginia at Richmond Vanderbilt Georgia Southern West Virginia Charlotte at UNC-Greensboro at Louisville at Kentucky Marshall at South Carolina at Appalachian State at Virginia Commonwealth South Florida at Radford

W W L W L W W W W L L L T W L L L W W

11-0 3-0 3-4 1-0 1-6 3-1 3-2 6-3 1-0 2-3 1-2 2-4 1-1 3-0 0-3 1-3 0-4 2-1 2-1

1 - Virginia Tech Tournament in Blacksburg, Va. 2 - George Mason Tournament in Fairfax, Va.

Sep. 2 Sep. 3 Sep. 5 Sep. 9 Sep. 10 Sep. 13 Sep. 17 Sep. 20 Sep. 22 Sep. 24 Sep. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Nov. 3

Sep. 3 Sep. 4 Sep. 10 Sep. 11 Sep. 14 Sep. 17 Sep. 20 Sep. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 15 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 10

vs. Winthrop 1 vs. Shippensburg 1 vs. Richmond 2 at James Madison 2 Virginia William & Mary UNC-Greensboro at Georgia Southern vs. Centenary 3 at Vanderbilt 3 at Charlotte Louisville at Marshall South Carolina Appalachian State Virginia Commonwealth at West Virginia at South Florida Radford

1 - VMI Tournament in Lexington, Va. 2 - James Madison Tournament in Harrisonburg, Va. 3 - Vanderbilt Classic in Nashville, Tenn.

L T W W W L L W T L W L L L L W W W L L

1-5 1-1 2-1 4-0 3-1 1-7 0-2 2-1 4-4 1-3 3-0 1-4 0-2 1-4 0-3 1-0 4-1 2-0 3-4 0-4

Aug. 30 Sep. 3 Sep. 7 Sep. 11 Sep. 17 Sep. 21 Sep. 26 Sep. 28 Sep. 30 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 2 Nov. 7

at Appalachian State Marshall Wake Forest East Carolina at Virginia Elon George Washington * at Radford vs. VMI 1 Fordham * La Salle * at Massachusetts * at Rhode Island * St. Bonaventure * Duquesne * at Dayton * at Xavier * at St. Joseph’s * at Temple * vs. Dayton 2

••••• 1996 ••••• L W W L L L W W L L L L L L W W L L W

1-2 2-0 2-0 0-3 2-8 1-3 3-1 2-0 0-2 0-6 1-3 0-2 1-2 0-2 3-2 4-1 1-4 1-4 1-0

Aug. 30 Sep. 1 Sep. 2 Sep. 7 Sep. 12 Sep. 18 Sep. 27 Sep. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 9

Overall: 12-8; Atlantic 10 Conference: 7-4 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Radford at East Carolina at James Madison at Vanderbilt at Winthrop Virginia at Fordham * at La Salle * at St. Bonaventure * vs. VMI 1 Massachusetts * Rhode Island * Duquesne * Dayton * Xavier * St. Joseph’s * Temple * at Appalachian State at George Washington * vs. Rhode Island 2

1 - in Roanoke, Va. 2 - Atlantic 10 Tournament in Dayton, Ohio

2-1 2-0 2-0 2-1 1-3 3-0 4-2 2-3 4-0 3-2 4-0 3-2 1-1 1-4 1-0 2-4 1-0 4-1 3-1 1-5

W L L W W L L L W W W L W W W W W W L L

••••• 1998 ••••• 2-1 1-2 1-3 2-1 2-1 0-3 0-1 0-3 4-1 2-0 3-1 1-6 2-0 4-0 5-1 3-1 2-1 1-0 1-2 1-3

Overall: 11-9-1; Atlantic 10 Conference: 7-3-1 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Sep. 1 Sep. 5 Sep. 10 Sep. 12 Sep. 16 Sep. 18 Sep. 20 Sep. 23 Sep. 27 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 6 Nov. 8

at Wake Forest Old Dominion at East Carolina Radford Virginia vs. Winthrop 1 vs. Kentucky 1 Appalachian State George Washington * at La Salle * at Fordham * Rhode Island * Massachusetts * at Duquesne * at St. Bonaventure * Xavier * Dayton * Temple * St. Joseph’s * vs. Fordham 2 vs. Dayton 2

L L W L L L W W T L W W W W L W L W W W L

1 - University of Kentucky Tournament in Lexington, Ky. 2 - Atlantic 10 Championships in Kingston, R.I.

The 1997 Hokies won the A-10 regular-season championship.

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1 - in Charlottesville, Va. 2 - Atlantic 10 Tournament in Philadelphia, Pa.

1 - Atlantic 10 Tournament in Kingston, R.I.

••••• 1994 ••••• 7-12 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at William & Mary at Massachusetts * St. Bonaventure * St. Joseph’s * Temple * at Virginia at Rhode Island * George Washington * at Fordham * at La Salle * Winthrop at UNC-Greensboro at Virginia Commonwealth at Radford at Xavier * at Dayton * VMI Duquesne at Monmouth at Rhode Island 1

0-1 0-1 1-0 1-2 0-3 1-2 4-0 2-0 1-1 1-2 2-1 3-2 2-1 1-0 3-4 2-1 0-2 1-0 3-0 3-1 0-1

History & Records ••••• 1999 ••••• Sep. 1 Sep. 5 Sep. 10 Sep. 12 Sep. 15 Sep. 19 Sep. 22 Sep. 24 Sep. 26 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 Oct. 22 Oct. 24 Oct. 29 Oct. 31

Overall: 11-8; Atlantic 10 Conference: 7-4 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at Marshall East Carolina vs. William & Mary 1 vs. Old Dominion 1 James Madison Wofford at Virginia at Radford at George Washington * La Salle * Fordham * at Rhode Island * at Massachusetts * Duquesne * St. Bonaventure * Xavier * Dayton * at Temple * at St. Joseph’s *

W W W L L W L L W L W L L L W W W W W

2-1 2-1 2-1 0-2 0-4 3-2 1-2 1-4 2-1 0-1 4-2 0-3 2-4 0-1 3-1 2-0 2-1 1-0 2-1

W L L L L L T T L L W L W W W W L W W

1-0 0-2 0-4 1-3 1-5 2-4 3-3 0-0 2-4 3-4 2-1 0-1 4-2 2-1 1-0 4-2 3-4 2-0 3-2

1 - Stihl Classic in Norfolk, Va.

••••• 2000 ••••• Sep. 2 Sep. 5 Sep. 8 Sep. 10 Sep. 15 Sep. 17 Sep. 22 Sep. 24 Sep. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Nov. 1 Nov. 4 Nov. 10

8-9-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

at William & Mary at Radford at Wofford Georgia Southern at Davidson at South Carolina vs. UCF 1 at Charlotte 1 at James Madison at Appalachian State Bucknell Longwood at VMI Liberty Marshall Xavier Old Dominion at Gardner-Webb at East Carolina

1 - PUMA Soccer Classic in Charlotte, N.C.

••••• 2001 ••••• Overall: 11-6-2; BIG EAST Conference: 4-4-2 Head Coach: Jerry Cheynet

Aug. 31 Sep. 2 Sep. 5 Sep. 9 Sep. 19 Sep. 22 Sep. 25 Sep. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 11

at Dayton at Xavier at Elon at VMI James Madison Boston College * at Georgia Southern at Syracuse * Radford Seton Hall * at Georgetown * Notre Dame * St. John’s * at West Virginia * Pittsburgh * Gardner-Webb at Villanova * at Rutgers * at Connecticut 1

W W W W L L W W W L L L T W T W W W L

1-0 1-0 8-0 3-0 0-1 1-2 2-1 2-0 4-0 0-2 1-2 0-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 5-0 2-1 2-1 1-2

1 - BIG EAST Tournament in Storrs, Conn.

Aug. 30 Sep. 3 Sep. 7 Sep. 8 Sep. 14 Sep. 18 Sep. 21 Sep. 24

at Old Dominion at Liberty at Winthrop at Gardner-Webb at #3 St. John’s * West Virginia * Villanova * at Radford

(OT)L W W (2OT)T L (2OT)W W L

at #23 Seton Hall * at James Madison Providence * UNC-Greensboro at Marshall at Pittsburgh * Georgetown * Syracuse * at #7 Connecticut * at Notre Dame *

(OT)L (2OT)W L W W (OT)W W W L L

1-2 3-2 0-1 3-2 2-1 2-1 4-1 1-0 0-2 1-2

••••• 2003 ••••• Overall: 14-5-3; BIG EAST Conference: 7-3-0 Head Coach: Oliver Weiss

Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sep. 5 Sep. 7 Sep. 12 Sep. 14 Sep. 19 Sep. 21 Sep. 24 Sep. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 21 Nov. 26

vs. Delaware 1 W vs. Mercer 1 W #3 Wake Forest L at Villanova * W Appalachian State 2 W Georgia State 2 (2OT)T at #22 Dayton 3 W vs. IUPUI 3 W at Georgetown * (OT)L #10 Rutgers * (OT)W at Syracuse * W Connecticut * L at Boston College * (2OT)W #6 St. John’s * W Radford W #15 Notre Dame * (OT)L Pittsburgh * W at Providence * W Liberty W Providence 4 (Shoot Out)T Clemson 5 T at #9 Virginia Commonwealth 6 L

2-0 2-1 0-1 1-0 2-0 2-2 2-0 2-1 1-2 2-1 5-1 0-2 2-1 2-1 5-1 1-2 6-0 1-0 7-1 2-2 3-3 2-5

1 - Radford Tournament in Radford, Va. 2 - Virginia Tech Classic in Blacksburg, Va. 3 - Dayton Nike Classic in Dayton, Ohio 4 - BIG EAST Quarterfinal in Blacksburg, Va. 5 - NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va. 6 - NCAA Tournament in Richmond, Va.

••••• 2004 ••••• Overall: 9-10-1; Atlantic Coast Conference: 2-5-0 Head Coach: Oliver Weiss

Sep. 1 Sep. 3 Sep. 5 Sep. 10 Sep. 12 Sep. 18 Sep. 19 Sep. 25 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 8 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 23 Oct. 26 Oct. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 6 Nov. 10

at UNC-Greensboro L vs. Northeastern 1 W vs. St. Joseph’s 1 W James Madison 2 L West Virginia 2 W at #13 Penn State 3 (OT)L vs. Ohio State 3 L at Radford W at Clemson * 4 L vs. #23 Coastal Carolina 4 W at #1 Duke * W High Point (OT)W #21 Maryland * (OT)L North Carolina * L at Liberty W #9 Wake Forest * L #2 Virginia * W at William & Mary (2OT)T at N.C. State * L vs. #5 Wake Forest 5 (OT)L

2-3 3-1 3-0 0-0 0-1 4-3 3-0 0-2

Sep. 2 Sep. 4 Sep. 9 Sep. 11 Sep. 16 Sep. 20 Sep. 23 Sep. 27

vs. Towson 1 at James Madison 1 Tulsa 2 Penn State 2 #19 Boston College #7 Duke #15 Wake Forest* Davidson

W L (2OT)L (2OT)T (2OT)T (2OT)T L W

George Washington (2OT)W Liberty W #4 North Carolina* W at Elon W #7 NC State* W Charleston W Clemson* (2OT)T Radford W at #5 Virginia* (OT)W #2 Maryland* (2OT)L vs. #9 Duke 3 L #15 UNC Greensboro 4 (2OT)T

4-3 1-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 10-1 1-1 4-0 2-1 1-2 0-2 0-0

1 - James Madison Diadora Classic in Harrisonburg, Va. 2 - Virginia Tech Classic in Blacksburg, Va. 3 - ACC Tournament in Cary, N.C. 4 - NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va.

••••• 2006 ••••• Overall: 11-8-1; Atlantic Coast Conference: 2-5-1 Head Coach: Oliver Weiss

Aug. 25 Aug. 27 Sep. 1 Sep. 5 Sep. 8 Sep. 12 Sep. 15 Sep. 19 Sep. 22 Sep. 29 Oct. 3 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 27 Oct. 31 Nov. 11

vs. Navy 1 at UMBC 1 at #13 St. John’s William & Mary at Boston College* at #3 Duke* #7 Wake Forest* vs. Richmond 2 VMI #5 North Carolina* at Radford at NC State* Elon #3 Clemson* at Davidson #2 Virginia* Appalachian State at #6 Maryland* vs. NC State 3 at UNC Greensboro 4

W W W W (OT)L (2OT)T L (OT)L W L W W W W W L W L L L

3-0 3-2 2-1 1-0 1-2 0-0 2-4 2-3 7-1 1-2 1-0 3-2 5-1 5-2 4-2 1-3 1-0 1-2 3-4 1-2

2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

••••• 2007 ••••• 1-2 2-0 4-0 1-3 1-0 1-2 2-4 3-0 0-1 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-2 1-2 2-1 0-2 2-1 0-0 0-2 0-1

1 - James Madison Diadora Classic in Harrisonburg, Va. 2 - Virginia Tech Classic in Blacksburg, Va. 3 - Penn State Nike Classic in State College, Pa. 4 - Clemson Nike Classic in Clemson, S.C. 5 - ACC Tournament in Cary, N.C.

Overall: 10-5-5; Atlantic Coast Conference: 3-2-3 Head Coach: Oliver Weiss

Oct. 1 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 22

1 - UMBC adidas Kick-Off Classic in Baltimore, Md. 2 - at VCU’s Sports Backers Stadium in Richmond, Va. 3 - ACC Tournament in Germantown, Md. 4 - NCAA Tournament in Greensboro, N.C.

••••• 2005 •••••

••••• 2002 ••••• Overall: 10-7-1; BIG EAST Conference: 5-5-0 Head Coach: Oliver Weiss

Sep. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Nov. 1

2-1 0-1 3-4 0-0 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-0

Overall: 14-4-5; Atlantic Coast Conference: 3-1-4 Head Coach: Oliver Weiss

Aug. 31 at VCU Sep. 2 vs. Adelphi 1 Sep. 7 #19 Clemson 2* Sep. 8 St. John’s 2 Sep. 14 at #23 Tulsa 3

Sep. 16 vs. Oral Roberts 3 Sep. 22 at William & Mary Sep. 25 Richmond Sep. 28 at #4 Virginia * Oct. 5 #1 Wake Forest * Oct. 9 at VMI Oct. 13 at Maryland * Oct.19 North Carolina * Oct. 23 at #24 Duke * Oct. 31 at Appalachian State Nov. 3 N.C. State * Nov. 9 at #8 Boston College Nov. 14 vs. #19 Maryland 4 Nov. 16 vs. #6 Boston College 4 Nov. 28 #20 California 5 Dec. 2 Old Dominion 5 Dec. 8 at #2 Connecticut 6 Dec. 14 vs. #3 Wake Forest 7

L 0-4 W 5-1 W (20T) 2-1 W 2-1 W 3-2 W 3-1 T (2OT) 1-1 W 1-0 T (2OT) 1-1 T (2OT) 3-3 W 8-0 T (2OT) 1-1 W 2-1 T (2OT) 1-1 W 5-0 W 3-0 L 1-3 W 3-0 L 1-3 W 3-2 W 1-0 W 1-0 L 0-2

1 - at VCU’s Sports Backers Stadium in Richmond, Va. 2 - Hawthorn Suites Hokie Invitational 3 - Golden Hurricane Classic at Tulsa’s Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium 4 - ACC Tournament in Cary, N.C. 5 - NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va. 6 - NCAA Tournament in Storrs, Conn.

7 - NCAA College Cup in Cary, N.C.

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THE RECORD BOOK 2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

HOKIES’ CAREER BESTS

HOKIES’ SEASON BESTS

Goals

Goals

1.

2.

3.

5.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Eric McClellan (1989-92)...................................................... 44 Matt Whalen (1995-98)......................................................... 37 Ray Crittenden (1988-90)..................................................... 31 Stanislav Licul (1995-98)...................................................... 31 Patrick Nyarko (2005-07)...................................................... 31 Jason Entlich (1990-93)........................................................ 30 Bobby O’Brien (2000-03)...................................................... 29 Fred Silva (1997-01)............................................................. 28 Tarik Walker (1989-92)......................................................... 26 Tom Albertson (1987-90)...................................................... 25

Assists

1. Fred Silva (1997-01)............................................................. 42 2. Ben Nason (2003-08)........................................................... 28 3. Patrick Nyarko (2005-07)...................................................... 24 4. Matt Whalen (1995-98)......................................................... 23 5. Eric McClellan (1989-92)...................................................... 21 6. Chris Chladek (1993-96)...................................................... 20 7. Tarik Walker (1989-92)......................................................... 19 8. Carmen Juliano (1984-87).................................................... 18 Mike Gavlak (1987-91)......................................................... 18 10. Wayne Chechila (1973-76)................................................... 16 Jason Entlich (1990-93)........................................................ 16 Stanislav Licul (1995-98)...................................................... 16 Points 1. Eric McClellan (1989-92).................................................... 109 2. Fred Silva (1997-01)............................................................. 98 3. Matt Whalen (1995-98)......................................................... 97 4. Patrick Nyarko (2005-07)...................................................... 86 5. Stanislav Licul (1995-98)...................................................... 78 6. Jason Entlich (1990-93)........................................................ 76 7. Ray Crittenden (1988-90)..................................................... 74 8. Bobby O’Brien (2000-03)...................................................... 73 9. Tarik Walker (1989-92)......................................................... 71 10. Tom Albertson (1987-90)...................................................... 64 Ben Nason (2003-07)............................................................ 64

Shots

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Matt Whalen (1995-98)....................................................... 273 Eric McClellan (1989-92).................................................... 239 Fred Silva (1997, 99-01)..................................................... 237 Tarik Walker (1989-92)....................................................... 204 Chris Burkett (1973-76)...................................................... 196 Ray Crittenden (1988-90)................................................... 194 Stanislav Licul (1995-98).................................................... 169 Ben Nason (2003-07)......................................................... 166 Patrick Nyarko (2005-07).................................................... 161 Bobby O’Brien (2000-03).................................................... 155 Carmen Juliano (1984-87).................................................. 151

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Stewart Beeson (1981-85).................................................. 461 Colin Kibler (1998-01)......................................................... 340 Brian Bulger (1989-93)....................................................... 305 Mark Buzzy (1977-81)........................................................ 298 Chase Harrison (2002-05).................................................. 289

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Chase Harrison (2002-05).................................................... 24 Colin Kibler (1998-01)........................................................... 15 Mark Buzzy (1977-81).......................................................... 11 Geoff Pope (1986-89)........................................................... 11 Brian Bulger (1989-93)......................................................... 10

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Patrick Nyarko, 2006............................................................16 Bobby O’Brien, 2003............................................................15 Ray Crittenden, 1988...........................................................15 Eric McClellan, 1990............................................................14 Jason Entlich, 1993..............................................................14 Eric McClellan, 1991............................................................13 Matt Whalen, 1998...............................................................13 Tarik Walker, 1992................................................................12 Matt Whalen, 1997...............................................................11 Eric McClellan, 1992............................................................10 Jason Entlich, 1992..............................................................10 Tom Albertson, 1988.............................................................10

Assists

1. Fred Silva, 1999...................................................................13 2. Fred Silva, 2001...................................................................12 3. Ben Nason, 2006..................................................................11 4. Patrick Nyarko, 2007 ...........................................................10 5. Wayne Chechila, 1975...........................................................9 Kelly Hughes, 1984................................................................9 Mark Dobbins, 1989...............................................................9 Eric McClellan, 1992..............................................................9 Jason Entlich, 1993................................................................9 Fred Silva, 2000.....................................................................9 Ben Nason, 2003....................................................................9 Marcus Reed, 2006................................................................9 Georg Zehender, 2007...........................................................9

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Patrick Nyarko, 2006............................................................40 Jason Entlich, 1993..............................................................37 Bobby O’Brien, 2003............................................................35 Ray Crittenden, 1988...........................................................34 Eric McClellan, 1991............................................................33 Eric McClellan, 1990............................................................30 Fred Silva, 2001...................................................................30 Tarik Walker, 1991................................................................29 Eric McClellan, 1992............................................................29 Matt Whalen, 1998...............................................................29

Matt Whalen, 1998...............................................................78 Matt Whalen, 1997...............................................................75 Fred Silva, 2001...................................................................74 Ray Crittenden, 1990...........................................................73 Patrick Nyarko, 2006............................................................72

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Mark Buzzy, 1978...............................................................133 Brian Bulger, 1993..............................................................131 Stewart Beeson, 1985........................................................126 Stewart Beeson, 1984........................................................124 Colin Kibler, 2000...............................................................120

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Chase Harrison, 2004............................................................8 Chase Harrison, 2005............................................................8 Colin Kibler, 2001...................................................................7 Chase Harrison, 2003.........................................................5.5 Mark Buzzy, 1978...................................................................5 Geoff Pope, 1988...................................................................5 Brian Bulger, 1993..................................................................5 Markus Aigner, 2007 .............................................................5

Shutouts

History & Records TEAM RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Goals Career 44 Season 15

Match 4

Eric McClellan (1989-92) Bobby O’Brien (2003) & Ray Crittenden (1988) Bobby O’Brien (vs. Radford, 10/22/03) Jason Entlich (vs. Mars Hill, 9/4/93)

Assists Career 42 Season 13 Match 5

Most Goals: 11 vs. Mars Hill (9/4/93) Most Assists: 10 vs. Florida State (11/9/84); vs. Charleston (11/18/05) Most Points: 30 vs. Mars Hill (9/4/93); vs. Charleston (11/18/05) Most Saves: 27 vs. Roanoke (11/6/72) Most Goals Allowed: 12 vs. George Mason (11/5/83)

2 0 0 8

Season

Fred Silva (1997, 1999-01) Fred Silva (1999) Fred Silva (vs. Elon, 9/5/01)

Points Career 109 Season 40 Match 9

Match

Eric McClellan (1989-92) Patrick Nyarko (2006) Bobby O’Brien (vs. Radford, 10/22/03) & Fred Silva (vs. Elon, 9/5/01)

S O C C E R

Most Victories: 14 in 1997, 2003, and 2007 Most Goals: 52 in 2003 Most Assists: 56 in 2007 Most Points: 158 in 2007 Most Shots: 420 in 2003 Most Corner Kicks: 155 in 2007 Most Saves: 154 in 1984 Most Shutouts: 8 in 2004 and 2005 Most Goals Allowed: 57 in 1983

Shots Career 273 Season 78

Matt Whalen (1995-98) Matt Whalen (1998)

Matches

MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS

Most Matches Played in a Career

85 Ben Nason (2003-07) Most Matches Played in a Season

23 Five players tied (2007) Most Matches Started in a Career

81 Brent DIllie (2003-06)

Ben Nason (2003-07) Most Matches Started in a Season

23 Bryan Collier (2007)

Ben Nason (2007)

Consecutive minutes not scored upon............................. 495:03 in 2005 Opponent shutouts in a season................................................. 7 in 1990 Losses in a season.................................................................. 12 in 1994 Consecutive losses in a season................................................ 8 in 1983 Longest winning streak.............................................................. 7 in 2005 Longest winless streak...................................... 17 in 1983 through 1984 Longest unbeaten streak......................................................... 15 in 2007 All-time shutouts................................................................................. 140 All-time goals scored.....................................................1,163 since 1972 All-time assists...............................................................1,003 since 1972 All-time points scored....................................................3,329 since 1972

GOALKEEPING RECORDS Saves

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Career 461 Stewart Beeson (1982-85) Season 133 Mark Buzzy (1978) Match 27 Jack Barnold (vs. Roanoke, 11/6/72)

The Virginia Tech Men’s Soccer program would like to thank the following alumni and friends for their generosity during last year’s Annual Campaign. It is their support that enables our program to reach higher levels of achievement.

Goals Against Average Career 1.12 Chase Harrison (2002-2005) Season 0.90 Colin Kibler (2001)

$5000 and up: Bob Clay Karen Torgerson & Mike Boyd

Shutouts Career 24 Season 8

Chase Harrison (2002-2005) Chase Harrison (2004, 2005)

$3000 and up: Hamid & Dawn LaPuasa

Minutes

$2000 and up: Michael Alley & Karen Thole Vickie Booker Bobby Warnick

Career 7,181 Chase Harrison (2002-2005) Season 2,062 Chase Harrison (2003)

COACHES’ RECORDS Name Years Record Oliver Weiss 6 (2002-present) 68-39-16 Jerry Cheynet 28 (1974-2001) 238-213-35 George Snead 2 (1972-1973) 6-7-6

$500 and up: Airehokeye, Inc. Bradford Applegate Greg Hermandorfer Tom & Robin Medsker Garnett & Patsy Smith

Pct. .618 .526 .473

$1000 and up: Behavioral Health Care Wayne Hermandorfer Kevin & Jeanne Finn Oliver & Peggy Weiss Barton Wilner

$200 and up: J.C. Barnold Doug Dillie Chris Edmonds Pete Hegedus Wayland & Malissa Hundley James Johnson Colin & Essra Kibler Zack Kovolenko Andy Marcinko Mike Vorobiov

$100 and up: Leto Alibaruho John Harves Scott Huxtable Ken Jonmaire Mike Kaufman Matt Kiefaber David Koury Andrew Merkle Alan & Joyce Roach John & Jamie Sexton Sarah Smith $25 and up: Chris Davidovicz Michael Dodson Ben Olson Dr. Kyle Potocki Richard Smith

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History & Records

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RECORDS & RESULTS vs. 2008 OPPONENTS Appalachian State

(Tech leads series, 13-2-1) 1982 home W, 2-1 1987 away W, 4-2 1988 home W, 2-1 1989 away W, 3-1 1990 home W, 2-1 1991 away T, 0-0 1992 home W, 4-1 1993 away L, 1-3 1994 home W, 3-2 1996 away W, 1-0 1997 away W, 2-1 1998 home W, 2-0 2000 away L, 3-4 2003 home W, 2-0 2006 home W, 1-0 2007 away W, 5-0

Boston College

(Boston College leads series, 4-1-1) Year Site Result 2001 home L, 1-2 2003 away W, 2-1 2005 home T, 1-1 2006 away L, 1-2 2007 away L, 1-3 2007 neutral + L. 1-3

Clemson

(Tech leads series, 2-1-2) Year Site Result 2003 home T, 3-3* 2004 away L, 0-1 2005 away T, 1-1 2006 home W. 5-2 2007 home W, 2-1

Duke

(Duke leads series, 4-2-3) Year Site Result 1974 away L, 0-1 1978 away L, 3-4 1979 home W, 3-1 1988 neutral L, 2-7 2004 away W, 1-0 2005 home T, 2-2 L, 0-2 2005 neutral + 2006 away T, 0-0 2007 away T, 1-1

George Washington

(Tech leads series, 4-3-1) Year Site Result 1986 home L, 0-1 1987 away L, 1-3 1995 home W, 2-1 1996 away L, 1-2 1997 home W, 4-2 1998 home T, 1-1 1999 away W, 2-1 2005 away W, 4-3

High Point

(Tech leads series, 1-0-0) Year Site Result 2004 home W, 1-0

Hofstra

(First meeting)

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Maryland

(Maryland leads series, 5-1-1) Year Site Result 1984 home L, 2-4 1985 away L, 0-6 2004 home L, 1-2 2005 home L, 1-2 2006 away L, 1-2 2007 away T, 1-1 2007 neutral + W,3-0

UMBC

(Tech leads series, 5-4-0) 1981 neutral W, 1-0 1982 home L, 0-1 1987 home L, 1-2 1988 away W, 3-2 1989 home L, 0-1 1990 away W, 3-0 1991 home W, 6-2 1992 away W, 4-3 2006 away W, 3-2

North Carolina

(North Carolina leads series, 5-2-0) Year Site Result 1973 away L, 0-5 1974 away L, 0-1 1979 away L, 0-6 2004 home L, 1-2 2005 away W, 1-0 2006 home L, 1-2 2007 home W, 2-1

North Carolina State

(NC State leads series, 7-3-1) Year Site Result 1978 away T, 2-2 1979 away L, 0-1 1981 home L, 0-5 1982 away L, 0-5 1986 away L, 1-6 1988 away L, 3-9 2004 away L, 0-2 2005 home W, 4-0 2006 away W, 3-2 2006 neutral + L, 3-4 2007 home W, 3-0

Portland

(First meeting)

Radford

(Tech leads series, 19-10-2) Year Site Result 1975 home W, 6-3 1976 away L, 2-4 1977 home W, 5-1 1978 away W, 1-0 1979 home W, 1-0 1980 away W, 2-0 1981 home W, 2-1 1982 away L, 0-1 1984 home W, 2-1 1985 away W, 2-1 1986 home W, 2-1 1987 away T, 1-1 1988 home W, 2-1 1989 away L, 0-1 1990 home L, 0-2 1991 away T, 3-3 1992 home W, 5-3

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

away home away home away home away away home away home away home away

W, 2-1 W, 1-0 L, 1-4 W, 2-1 L, 2-3 L, 1-2 L, 1-4 L, 0-2 W, 4-0 L, 0-2 W, 5-1 W, 3-0 W, 4-0 W, 1-0

St. John’s

(Tech leads series, 3-1-1) 2001 home T, 1-1 2002 away L, 0-1 2003 home W, 2-1 2006 away W, 2-1 2007 home W, 2-1

Virginia

(Virginia leads series, 23-2-1) Year Site Result 1975 away L, 1-2 1977 home L, 0-3 1978 away L, 0-1 1979 home L, 1-3 1980 away L, 0-3 1981 home L, 0-4 1982 away L, 1-2 1983 home L, 0-6 1984 away L, 0-7 1985 home L, 0-3 1986 away L, 0-5 1989 away L, 1-3 1990 home L, 0-4 1991 away L, 1-3 1992 home L, 0-3 1993 away L, 1-6 1994 home L, 2-8 1995 away L, 1-7 1996 home L, 0-3 1997 away L, 1-3 1998 home L, 0-3 1999 away L, 1-2 2004 home W, 2-1 2005 away W, 2-1 2006 home L, 1-3 2007 away T, 1-1

Wake Forest

(Wake Forest leads series, 10-2-2) Year Site Result 1980 away L, 2-3 1981 home T, 0-0 1982 away W, 2-1 1983 home L, 1-4 1985 away L, 2-3 1997 home W, 2-0 1998 away L, 0-1 2003 home L, 0-1 2004 home L, 0-2 2004 neutral + L, 0-1 2005 away L, 1-2 2006 home L, 2-4 2007 home T, 3-3 2007 neutral L, 0-2

Washington

(First meeting)

1999 away 2000 home 2001 away

W, 2-0 W, 4-2 W, 1-0

Xavier

(Tech leads series, 6-1-0) 1995 away L, 0-3 1996 home W, 5-1 1997 away W, 1-0 1998 home W, 2-1

* Denotes NCAA Tournament + Denotes ACC Tournament

ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS 2008 Opponents in Bold Adelphi.........................................1-0-0 Alabama A&M..............................0-4-0 American University.....................1-1-0 Appalachian State...................13-2-1 Averett ........................................0-2-1 Baltimore.....................................1-2-0 Boston College..........................1-4-1 Bucknell.......................................1-0-0 California.....................................1-0-0 Centenary....................................0-1-0 Central Florida.............................2-0-1 Cincinnati.....................................7-3-0 The Citadel..................................1-0-0 College of Charleston..................1-2-0 Univ. of Charleston....................12-5-1 Charlotte......................................1-5-1 Clemson.....................................2-1-2 Coastal Carolina..........................2-1-0 Connecticut..................................1-3-0 Davidson......................................2-1-0 Dayton.........................................5-4-0 Delaware.....................................1-0-0 Duke............................................2-4-3 Duquesne....................................4-1-0 East Carolina...............................4-1-0 Eastern Mennonite......................1-3-1 Elon.............................................4-0-0 Florida State................................1-0-0 Florida Tech.................................0-1-0 Fordham......................................4-1-1 Gardner-Webb.............................2-0-1 George Mason.............................4-6-1 Georgetown.................................1-2-0 George Washington..................4-3-1 Georgia Southern........................3-1-0 Georgia State..............................0-0-1 Hampden-Sydney........................2-0-0 High Point...................................1-0-0 IUPUI...........................................1-0-0 James Madison.........................5-19-2 Kentucky......................................0-0-1 King ............................................1-0-0 LaSalle.........................................1-4-0 Liberty..........................................5-0-0 Longwood....................................1-3-1 Louisville....................................10-3-0 Loyola (Md.).................................0-0-1 Lynchburg . .................................4-5-3 Marshall.....................................12-3-0 Mars Hill.......................................1-0-0 Maryland.....................................1-5-1 UMBC..........................................5-4-0 Massachusetts.............................3-1-1 Memphis......................................2-1-1

Mercer.........................................1-0-0 Monmouth ..................................2-1-0 Navy............................................0-4-0 Northeastern................................1-0-0 North Carolina............................2-5-0 UNC Greensboro.........................4-7-1 North Carolina State..................3-7-1 Notre Dame.................................0-3-0 UNC Wilmington..........................0-1-0 Ohio State....................................0-1-0 Old Dominion...............................1-4-3 Oral Roberts................................1-0-0 Penn State...................................0-1-1 Philadelphia Textile......................0-0-1 Pittsburgh....................................2-0-1 Providence...................................1-1-1 Radford...................................19-10-2 Randolph-Macon.........................1-7-0 Richmond....................................7-7-0 Rhode Island...............................1-5-1 Roanoke .....................................9-3-5 Robert Morris...............................1-0-1 Rutgers........................................2-0-0 University of San Diego...............0-1-0 Seton Hall....................................0-2-0 Shenandoah................................2-0-0 Shippensburg..............................1-1-0 South Carolina.............................0-2-0 South Florida...............................1-3-0 St. Bonaventure...........................3-2-0 St. Francis (N.Y.).........................1-0-0 St. John’s...................................3-1-1 St. Joseph’s.................................6-0-0 Syracuse......................................3-0-0 Temple.........................................5-0-0 Tennessee...................................8-0-0 Towson .......................................2-1-0 Tulsa............................................2-0-0 Vanderbilt.....................................3-1-1 Villanova......................................3-0-0 Virginia.....................................2-23-1 VCU........................................... 8-11-1 Virginia Military Institute.............25-2-1 Wake Forest.............................2-10-2 Washington & Lee.......................4-3-0 Westmont....................................1-0-0 West Virginia ..............................6-2-0 West Virginia Tech.......................3-0-0 West Virginia Wesleyan...............0-1-0 Wilkes . .......................................1-0-3 William & Mary.............................3-8-2 Winthrop......................................3-2-0 Wofford........................................1-1-0 Xavier..........................................6-1-0

History & Records

2008 OPPONENTS Appalachian State

Location: Boone, NC Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Black & Gold Conference: Southern Stadium: ASU Soccer Stadium Head Coach: Paul Stahlschmidt ‘07 Record: 6-10-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 3/8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/15 Soccer Contact: Eric Bohannon Email: TBA Phone: (828) 262-7166 Fax: (828) 262-6106 Web Page: www.GoASU.com

Boston College

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Nickname: Eagles Colors: Maroon & Gold Conference: ACC Stadium: Newton Campus Soccer Field Head Coach: Ed Kelly ‘07 Record: 15-5-1 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/2 Soccer Contact: Tim Clark Email: clarktb@bc.edu Phone: (617) 552-8841 Fax: (617) 552-4903 Web Page: www.bceagles.com

Clemson

Location: Clemson, SC Nickname: Tigers Colors: Orange & Purple Conference: ACC Stadium: Riggs Field Head Coach: Trevor Adair ‘07 Record: 7-11-1 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/10 Soccer Contact: Sam Blackman Email: blackmj@clemson.edu Phone: (864) 656-1924 Fax: (864) 656-0299 Web Page: www.clemsontigers.com

Duke

Location: Durham, NC Nickname: Blue Devils Colors: Royal Blue & White

The Atlantic Coast Conference P.O. Drawer ACC Greensboro, NC 27417-6724 Web Page: www.theacc.com Soccer Communications Director: Lindsey Rogers (336) 851-6062 x257 lrogers@theacc.org Men’s Soccer Programs: Boston College Clemson Duke Maryland North Carolina NC State Virginia Virginia Tech Wake Forest

UMBC

St. John’s

Conference: ACC Stadium: Koskinen Stadium Head Coach: John Kerr ‘07 Record: 11-8-1 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/13 Soccer Contact: Meredith Rieder Email: mrieder@duaa.duke.edu Phone: (919) 684-2668 Fax: (919) 684-2489 Web Page: www.goduke.com

Location: Baltimore, Md. Nickname: Retrievers Colors: Black & Gold Conference: America East Stadium: UMBC Soccer Stadium Head Coach: Pete Caringi ‘07 Record: 8-7-5 Starters Returning/Lost: 23/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/3 Soccer Contact: Steve Levy Email: slevy@umbc.edu Phone: (410) 455-2197 Fax: (410) 455-3994 Web Page: umbcretrievers.com

Location: Jamaica, N.Y. Nickname: Red Storm Colors: Red & White Conference: BIG EAST Stadium: Belson Head Coach: Dave Masur ‘07 Record: 9-7-5 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/7 Soccer Contact: Dustin Hockensmith Email: hockensd@st.johns.edu Phone: (718) 990-1521 Fax: (718) 969-8468 Web Page: www.redstormsports.com

George Washington

North Carolina

Virginia

North Carolina State

Washington

Portland

Wake Forest

Radford

Xavier

Location: Washington, D.C. Nickname: Colonials Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: Atlantic 10 Stadium: Mount Vernon Athletic Complex Head Coach: George Lidster ‘07 Record: 9-8-2 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/7 Soccer Contact: Jesse Hooker Email: jhooker@gwu.edu Phone: (202) 994-8604 Fax: (202) 994-2713 Web Page: www.gwsports.com

High Point

Location: High Point, NC Nickname: Panthers Colors: Purple and White Conference: Big South Stadium: Richard F. Vert Soccer Stadium Head Coach: Dustin Fonder ‘07 Record: 10-6-5 Starters Returning/Lost: 10/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/4 Soccer Contact: Manny Nieves Email: enieves@highpoint.edu Phone: (336) 841-4638 Fax: (336) 841-9182 Web Page: www.highpointpanthers.com

Hofstra

Location: Hempstead, NY Nickname: Pride Colors: Gold, White and Blue Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Stadium: Hofstra Soccer Stadium Head Coach: Richard Nuttal ‘07 Record: 7-9-2 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/6 Soccer Contact: Jeremy Kniffin Email: ATHJZK@hofstra.edu Phone: (516) 463-6759 Fax: (516) 463-5033 Web Page: www.hofstra.edu/Athletics

Maryland

Location: College Park, Md. Nickname: Terrapins Colors: Red, White, Black & Gold Conference: ACC Stadium: Ludwig Field Head Coach: Sasho Cirovski ‘07 Record: 10-6-5 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/6 Soccer Contact: Doug Dull Email: ddull@umd.edu Phone: (301) 314-7064 Fax: (301) 314-9094 Web Page: www.umterps.com

Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Nickname: Tar Heels Colors: Carolina Blue & White Conference: ACC Stadium: Fetzer Field Head Coach: Elmar Bolowich ‘07 Record: 7-8-5 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/8 Soccer Contact: John Martin Email: jmartin@uncaa.unc.edu Phone: (919) 962-0084 Fax: (919) 843-2309 Web Page: www.tarheelblue.com

Location: Raleigh, N.C. Nickname: Wolfpack Colors: Red & White Conference: ACC Stadium: Derr Stadium Head Coach: George Tarantini ‘07 Record: 6-9-3 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/11 Soccer Contact: Brian Reinhardt Email: brian_reinhardt@ncsu.edu Phone: (919) 515-8953 Fax: (919) 515-2898 Web Page: www.gopack.com Location: Portland, Ore. Nickname: Pilots Colors: Purple & White Conference: West Coast Conference Stadium: Harry A. Merlo Field Head Coach: Bill Irwin ‘07 Record: 10-6-5 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/9 Soccer Contact: Adam Linnman Email: linnman@up.edu Phone: (503) 943-7731 Fax: (503) 943-7242 Web Page: www.portlandpilots.com Location: Radford, Va. Nickname: Highlanders Colors: Red, White, & Blue Conference: Big South Stadium: Patrick D. Cupp Memorial Head Coach: Spencer Smith ‘07 Record: 9-8-0 Starters Returning/Lost: 4/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/10 Soccer Contact: Patrick Reed Email: pmreed@radford.edu Phone: (540) 831-5211 Fax: (540) 831-5556 Web Page: www.RUHighlanders.com

Location: Charlottesville, Va. Nickname: Cavaliers Colors: Orange & Blue Conference: ACC Stadium: Klöckner Stadium Head Coach: George Gelnovatch ‘07 Record: 12-8-2 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/9 Soccer Contact: Amy Mulligan Email: amulligan@virginia.edu Phone: (434) 982-5534 Fax: (434) 982-4926 Web Page: www.virginiasports.com

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Location: Seattle, Wash.

Nickname: Huskies Colors: Purple & Gold Conference: Pacific 10 Stadium: Husky Soccer Field Head Coach: Dean Wurzberger ‘07 Record: 9-8-4 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/6 Soccer Contact: Erin Rowley Email: erowley@u.washington.edu Phone: (206) 685-3118 Fax: (206) 543-5000 Web Page: www.gohuskies.com Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. Nickname: Demon Deacons Colors: Old Gold & Black Conference: ACC Stadium: Spry Stadium Head Coach: Jay Vidovich ‘07 Record: 22-2-2 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 19/8 Soccer Contact: Chad Crunk Email: crunkmc@wfu.edu Phone: (336) 758-5842 Fax: (336) 758-5140 Web Page: www.wakeforestsports.com Location: Cincinatti, Ohio Nickname: Musketeers Colors: Navy Blue, Gray, & White Conference: Atlantic 10 Stadium: XU Soccer Complex Head Coach: Dave Schureck ‘07 Record: 8-10-1 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/9 Soccer Contact: Pat McKenna Email: mckennap@xavier.edu Phone: (513) 745-2058 Fax: (513) 745-2825 Web Page: www.goxavier.com

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Honors & Awards

2007 HONORS & AWARDS 2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

MAC Hermann Trophy First Runner-up

Patrick Nyarko

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District III

Scott Dillie NSCAA/adidas All-America First Team

Patrick Nyarko

College Soccer News All-America First Team

Patrick Nyarko

NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team

Patrick Nyarko

All-South Atlantic Region

All-ACC First Team All-ACC Second Team

All-ACC Freshmen Team

Patrick Nyarko (1st) Ben Nason (2nd) Alexander Baden (3rd) Robert Edmans (3rd) Patrick Nyarko Robert Edmans Ben Nason James Shupp

ACC All-Tournament Team

Ben Nason Patrick Nyarko

ACC Player of the Week Sept. 11 Oct. 2 Oct. 9

Robert Edmans Stefan Hock Robert Edmans

ACC All-Academic Team

Markus Aigner Alexander Baden Charlie Campbell Scott Dillie Stefan Hock Marcus Reed Georg Zehender

ACC Fall Sportsmanship Award Virginia Tech

NSCAA National Player of the Week Oct. 3 Stefan Hock Soccer America Team of the Week Sept. 13 Oct. 2 Oct. 9

Robert Edmans Stefan Hock Robert Edmans

College Soccer News Team of the Week Sept. 9

Robert Edmans

College Soccer News National Preseason Team

Patrick Nyarko

MAC Hermann Trophy Preseason Watch List

Patrick Nyarko

NSCAA Atlantic Region Assistant Coach of the Year

Michael Brizendine

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VaSID All-State Player of the Year

Patrick Nyarko

VaSID All-State Coach of the Year

Oliver Weiss

VaSID First-Team All-State

Ben Nason Patrick Nyarko

VaSID Second-Team All-State

Robert Edmans James Shupp

CHARLIE CAMPBELL

PATRICK NYARKO

Honors & Awards ALL-AMERICA 2007 2005

2003

ALL-TIME HONORS & AWARDS

Patrick Nyarko (1st-team) Dustin Dyer (3rd-team Academic) Lasse Mertins (3rd-team Academic)

South Atlantic

2007

2006

2005

2003 2002

2001 1998

1997 1996 1992

1990

1989 1988 1987

Patrick Nyarko Ben Nason Alexander Baden Robert Edmans Patrick Nyarko Ben Nason Chase Harrison Patrick Nyarko Lasse Mertins Ken Jonmaire Lasse Mertins Peer Rogge Fred Silva Stanislav Licul Matt Whalen Matt Whalen Chris Chladek Eric McClellan Tarik Walker Ray Crittenden Eric McClellan Ray Crittenden Ray Crittenden Kevin Finn Carmen Juliana

South

1982 Pete Hegedus 1973 Jim Shugh

All-CONFERENCE Atlantic Coast

2007

2006

2005

2004

Patrick Nyarko (1st team) Robert Edmans (2nd team) Ben Nason (2nd team) James Shupp (Freshman team) Patrick Nyarko (1st team) Charlie Campbell (Freshman team) Patrick Nyarko (1st team) Patrick Nyarko (Freshman team) Ben Nason (2nd team) Ian Taylor (Freshman team)

BIG EAST

2003

2001

Lasse Mertins (2nd team) Ben Nason (3rd team) Peer Rogge (3rd team) Fred Silva (2nd team)

Atlantic 10

1999 1998

1997

1996

1995

Fred Silva Matt Whalen Stanislav Licul Zack Kovolenko Matt Whalen Leto Alibaruho Licul Stanislav Chris Chladek Brian MacFarlane Cory Turner Matt Whalen

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Metro

ALL-REGION

1993

1992

Jay Entlich Mike Serio Rodney Walsh Brian Bulger Eric McClellan Tarik Walker Mike Serio

S O C C E R

ALL-STATE 2007

2006 2005

2004 2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1993 1992 1991 1990

1989 1988 1987 1984

1982 1981 1980 1979

1977 1975 1973

Robert Edmans Ben Nason Patrick Nyarko James Shupp Awards not Given Joshua Boateng Chase Harrison Patrick Nyarko Alexander Baden Brent Dillie Magnus Einarsson Bailey Allman Bobby O’Brien Ken Jonmaire Chase Harrison Ben Nason Peer Rogge Lasse Mertins Ty Enmark Fred Silva Fred Silva Ryan Cummins Fred Silva Paul Dziadosz Rob Smith Innocent Wamey Drew Myers Greg Nicks Matt Whalen Stanislav Licul Jay Entlich Eric McClellan Eric McClellan Ray Crittenden Eric McClellan Brian Boland Ray Crittenden Carmen Juliano Tim Barerra Kelly Hughes Scott Bondurant Pete Hegedus John Deely David Budd Pete McConnell Jon West David Budd Jim Johnson Chris Burkett Wayne Chechila Jim Shugh Chris Burkett Tom Doyle Dave Lehman

The Virginia Tech men’s soccer program invites former Hokie players to participate in the alumni scrimmages held at the Tech Soccer Stadium.

VIRGINIA TECH TEAM AWARDS

Offensive MVP Defensive MVP MVP 1973 Jim Shugh 1974 Tom Doyle 1975 Chris Burkett 1976 Dave Craymer 1977 Jim Johnson 1978 Sam Vitas David Budd Kenny Shorts 1979 Jon West Pete McConnell David Budd 1980 Mike Halim John Deely David Budd 1981 John Deely Pete Hegedus David Budd 1982 Jeff Rush Stewart Beason Pete Hegedus 1983 Tim Barrera Stewart Beason Kelly Hughes 1984 Kelly Hughes Stewart Beason Tim Barrera 1985 David Koury Scott Bondurant Stewart Beason

Jeff Rush 1986 Kenny Finn David Alderks Jeff Rush 1987 Mike Thomassy/ Geoff Pope

Kevin Finn

Carmen Juliano 1988 Tom Albertson Geoff Pope Ray Crittenden 1989 Tom Albertson David Tenney Brian Boland 1990 Ray Crittenden Rodney Mutter Eric McClellan 1991 Tarik Walker Lang Wedemeyer Eric McClellan 1992 Jason Entlich Brian Bulger Tarik Walker 1993 Rodney Walsh Brian Bulger Jason Entlich 1994 Chris Chladek Matt Sleightholm Rodney Walsh 1995 Stanislav Licul Pete Stoyas Matt Sleightholm 1996 Brian MacFarlane Leto Alibaruho Chris Chladek 1997 Matt Whalen Leto Alibaruho Bobby Warnick 1998 Stanislav Licul Zack Kovolenko Matt Whalen 1999 Innocent Wamey Paul Dziadosz Fred Silva 2000 Fred Silva Garrett Owens Ryan Cummins 2001 Fred Silva/ Harold Russell Colin Kibler

Bobby O’Brien 2002 Ken Jonmaire Harold Russell 2003 Bobby O’Brien Harold Russell 2004 Bailey Allman Ian Taylor 2005 Patrick Nyarko Chase Harrison 2006 Patrick Nyarko/ Chad Steuck

Brad Collins 2007 Patrick Nyarko Alexander Baden *MVP Award discontinued in 2002

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Abdulla, Fuad..............................................1976 Abramson, Jon............................................1992 Ahn, Jason............................................. 1982-84 Aigner, Markus.............................................2007 Albertson, Tom....................................... 1987-90 Alderks, David....................................... 1982-86 Alibaruho, Leto...................................... 1995-97 Akogyeram, Emmanuel.............. 2008-present Allen, Max....................................................2007 Allen, Richard..............................................1975 Allman, Bailey........................................ 2001-04 Almond, William..................................... 1974-76 Araujo, Ronaldo..................................... 1973-75 Armstrong, Rick..................................... 1972-74 Arthur, Pat.............................................. 1982-83 Aseweh, Philip............................ 2008-present Ashworth, Bobby................................... 1991-94 Awwad, George...........................................1976

••••• B ••••• Baden, Alexander....................... 2005-Present Ball, Adrian..................................................1983 Ballinger, Mike....................................... 1977-79 Ban, Shota............................................. 2005-06 Bange, Greg.......................................... 1976-78 Baptista, Tito................................................1993 Bardo, Tony........................................... 1972-73 Barnett, Mark......................................... 1996-97 Barnold, Jack......................................... 1972-73 Barrera, Tim........................................... 1981-84 Bartholomew, Stephen................................1975 Bauscher, Ward...........................................1985 Bavis, Scott..................................................1989 Beason, Stewart.................................... 1981-85 Beason, Ted........................................... 1984-87 Begley, Paul.................................................1976 Bender, Barry...............................................1976 Benderoth, Keith.................................... 1999-02 Bentley, Clarke............................ 2007-present Birx, Glenn............................................. 1974-75 Blair, Anthony...............................................1975 Boal, Rob.....................................................1989 Boateng, Joshua..........................................2005 Boelte, Carl..................................................1972 Bogner, Justin........................................ 2001-02 Boland, Brian......................................... 1985-89 Boland, Terry............................... 2007-present

Bond, Dustin.......................................... 2001-02 Bondurant, Scott.................................... 1984-86 Borden, Dave......................................... 1973-74 Boykin, Skip........................................... 1991-92 Bray, Mark...................................................1973 Breske, Michael.......................... 2008-present Bright, Matt..................................................2002 Brock, Greg........................................... 1989-90 Brockdorff, Erik............................................1991 Brown, David...............................................2004 Brutus, Craig............................... 2006-present Budd, David........................................... 1977-81 Bulger, Brian.......................................... 1989-93 Bundren, David............................................1982 Burkett, Chris......................................... 1973-76 Burnell, Craig.............................. 2007-present Buzzy, Mark........................................... 1977-81

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••••• C ••••• Calder, Corey...............................................1974 Campbell, Charlie....................... 2006-present Cappucci, Greg...................................... 1993-94 Carroll, Jimmy..............................................2006 Cartwright, Don...................................... 1973-74 Cathey, Ken.................................................1981 Caulfield, Stefan......................... 2006-present Chamberlain, Lloyd................................ 1972-74 Cheatham, Hunter....................... 2008-present Chechila, Wayne................................... 1973-76 Cherney, Paul........................................ 1972-73 Cheynet, John.............................................1990 Childers, David............................................1984 Childress, David..........................................1985 Chladek, Chris....................................... 1993-96 Clarke, Ryan................................................2000 Clatterbuck, Dan.................................... 1994-95 Clay, Robert........................................... 1974-76 Clow, Richard..............................................1988 Collier, Bryan......................................... 2004-07 Collier, Jonathan.................................... 2006-07 Collins, Brad.......................................... 2005-06 Colton, Jonathan.........................................1998 Comley, John...............................................1972 Conroy, Paul................................................1972 Coons, Nathan.............................................1990 Craig, Jon....................................................1998 Craymer, Dave....................................... 1973-76 Crittenden, Ray...................................... 1988-90 Cummings, Junior.................................. 1990-94 Cummins, Ryan..................................... 1997-00 Cunningham, Dennis............................. 1973-76 Cundiff, Chris...............................................1988 Czekanski, Drew.................................... 2004-07

••••• D •••••

Craig Brutus

••••• F ••••• Farino, Mike.................................................2002 Farley, Kevin................................................1992 Farrell, Corey...............................................1995 Fawzi, Mason........................................ 1985-87 Felschow, Andy...................................... 1976-77 Fielding, Andrew..........................................1989 Finch, Frank........................................... 1977-80 Finn, Kenny........................................... 1983-86 Finn, Kevin............................................. 1984-87 Frank, Andy........................................... 1985-86

D’Adamo, Stephan.......................... 1998-99, 01 Davison, Caleb............................................2006 Day, Jeff.......................................................1997 Davidovicz, Chris................................... 2001-02 Decker, Mark...............................................1995 Deely, John............................................ 1979-81 DeLong, Jon.......................................... 1992-95 DeLucia, Peter....................................... 1985-87 DeTomo, Michael.........................................2000 DeTora, Mike......................................... 2000-01 Devido, Mark...............................................1989 Diaz, Stewart...............................................1994 Digiacomo, Frank........................................1980 Dillie, Brent............................................ 2003-06 Dillie, Scott.................................. 2005-present DiMillio, David........................................ 1984-87 DiPietrantonio, Paolo......................... 1996-97, 99 Dividio, Craig...............................................1976 Dobbins, Mark....................................... 1985-89 Dogbey, Demanya....................... 2008-present Doyle, Thomas...................................... 1973-76 Droter, Robert........................................ 1991-93 Druhot, Brant...............................................1986

Charlie Campbell Dry, Stephen................................................1982 Dumbleton, John................................... 1986-88 Dunbeck, Peter............................................1972 Dunn, Brendan............................ 2006-present Dyer, Dustin........................................... 2003-05 Dziadosz, Paul....................................... 1996-99 Dzugan, Phil.......................................... 1977-78

••••• E ••••• Eason, Tom............................................ 1988-90 Edmans, Robert...........................................2007 Edmonds, Chris..................................... 1991-94 Edwards, Jay......................................... 1996-97 Edwards, Kevin............................................2004 Einarsson, Magnus................................ 2004-05 Ellis, Burt.....................................................1983 Ells, Matt......................................................2006 Elson, Scott........................................... 1989-93 Emenheiser, Eric................................... 1993-95 Enmark, Ty............................................ 1997-01 Ensley, Pat...................................................1987 Entlich, Jason........................................ 1990-93 Essien, Al.....................................................1982

Scott Dillie

Galdo, José........................................... 1981-82 Garver, Jack................................................1996 Gates, James..............................................1972 Gavlak, Mike.......................................... 1987-91 Gilbert, Michael............................................1976 Gilson, James............................. 2006-present Gira, Brian...................................................1993 Gliatto, Jim...................................................1979 Goldstein, David.................................... 1982-83 Gomez, André........................................ 1996-99 Graham, Jeff.......................................... 2002-03 Graves, Don.......................................... 1976-78 Gray, Dan.............................................. 1977-78 Gredlein, Michael................................... 1989-93 Gregory, Will................................................1995 Grenhart, Bob..............................................1976 Greten, Karl........................................... 1976-79 Griggs, Mike.......................................... 1994-97 Grossman, Bill....................................... 1984-88

••••• H ••••• Haga, Don............................................. 1998-99 Hahn, Jim.............................................. 1979-81 Hailer, George.............................................1976 Halim, Mike..................................................1980 Hanes, Paul.................................................1973 Harrison, Chase..................................... 2002-05 Harron, Kevin......................................... 1986-88 Hartelius, John.............................................1973 Hartung, Rob......................................... 1979-81 Hartzell, David.............................................1973 Harves, John......................................... 1972-73 Hausfeld, Jan.............................. 2008-present Havas, John........................................... 2000-02 Hegedus, Pete....................................... 1979-82 Heller, Buford...............................................1972 Helsing, Scott........................................ 1991-92 Hermandorfer, Greg............................... 2002-03 Hildenberger, Mark......................................1974 Hilldrup, Frank....................................... 1979-81 Hock, Stefan................................................2007 Hogge, Kevin......................................... 1976-78 Hommas, Randy.................................... 1975-76 Hornyak, Steve...................................... 1983-85 Hooper, Brent..............................................2007 Hottner, Tobias............................ 2008-present Howe, Charlie........................................ 2002-06 Howes, Peter...............................................1974 Hubbard, Beau............................................2000 Huerfano, Jose...................................... 1994-96 Hughes, Kelly........................................ 1981-84 Humphrey, Jay....................................... 1977-79 Hunter, Keith.......................................... 1974-75 Hurt, Mike....................................................1973 Hwang, Sang......................................... 1985-88

••••• I ••••• Idell, Mark....................................................1976

••••• J ••••• Jackson, Nicholas.................................. 1981-82 James, Kadeem.......................... 2008-present Jewell, William....................................... 1976-79 Jensen, Andrew..................................... 1995-97

All-Time Roster James Gilson

Johnson, Adam...................................... 1992-95 Johnson, Jim......................................... 1974-77 Jonmaire, Ken....................................... 2001-04 Juliano, Carmen.................................... 1984-87 Juul-Nielsen, Carl........................................1973

••••• K ••••• Kagey, David...............................................1975 Kaplan, Brad................................................1992 Keedy, Charles...................................... 1972-73 Keefe, Mike..................................................2000 Keller, Jan....................................................1977 Kennedy, Mike.............................................1985 Klatt, Mike....................................................1982 Klempa, Miklos...................................... 1983-84 Kibler, Colin........................................... 1998-01 Kiefaber, Matt..............................................1991 Kim, Ching...................................................1986 Kipreos, Nick...............................................1984 Kirnos, Paul........................................... 1994-95 Klatt, Michael...............................................1981 Klempa, Miklos...................................... 1985-86 Knehans, Brian............................................1981 Knoll, Jeff............................................... 1984-86 Korte, Kyle...................................................2000 Koury, David.......................................... 1982-85 Kovolenko, Zack.................................... 1995-98 Kozma, Greg......................................... 1992-95 Kralowetz, Joe....................................... 1979-80 Krause, Will.................................................1999

••••• L ••••• Labovites, Jim..............................................1977 Lacey, Bill.............................................. 1980-81 Lang, Jeff............................................... 1980-81 Larkin, David................................................1991 Lawrence, Bo......................................... 2003-06 LeBerre, Tom......................................... 1981-33 Lehman, Dave.............................................1973 Lewellyn, Ryan...................................... 1999-00 Lewis, Eddie.......................................... 1986-87 Libscombe, Carroll................................. 1979-80 Licul, Stanislav....................................... 1995-98 Lindquist, Scott............................................1976 Lippy, Keith............................................ 1974-75 Littman, Will........................................... 1991-94 Longo, Sal............................................. 1990-91 Ludwig, Mark......................................... 1993-97

••••• M ••••• MacFarlane, Brian................................. 1993-97 Manning, Perry...................................... 1977-80

Marcinko, Andrew.................................. 1980-81 Martinez, Hito..............................................1989 Matthews, Bryan..........................................2005 Mauro, Brian.......................................... 1995-98 Maynard, Joe...............................................1972 McClellan, Eric....................................... 1989-92 McCollum, David................................... 1974-76 McConnell, Peter................................... 1976-79 McDonald, Brian.................................... 1982-83 McDowell, Brian..................................... 1980-81 McFadden, Jr., Kevin............................. 2005-06 McGee, Mike...............................................1974 McHugh, Chris....................................... 1977-78 McNally, Chris........................................ 1990-91 Medsker, Greg....................................... 2001-02 Meier, Eric.............................................. 1983-86 Melhorn, Glenn...................................... 1983-84 Merkle, Andrew...................................... 1995-98 Mertins, Lasse....................................... 2002-03 Michele, Matt......................................... 1982-83 Miko, Steve..................................................1981 Miller, Brandon.............................................2004 Miranda, Mike........................................ 1995-97 Mitchell, Clark..............................................1980 Mitchell, Luke...............................................2003 Mittakarin, Denis.................................... 1998-99 Moore, Alan.................................................1979 Morrissett,David...........................................1972 Mutter, Rodney...................................... 1988-92 Myers, Drew.......................................... 1998-02 Myers, Kenny......................................... 1987-89

••••• N ••••• Nash, Grant.................................................1998 Nason, Ben............................................ 2003-07 Nelson, Ken........................................... 1974-76 Nelson, Mark......................................... 1992-93 Neumann, Terry...........................................1992 Nguyen, Tom...............................................1985 Nicks, Greg............................................ 1997-00 Norwood, Nick.............................................2004 Notte, Robert......................................... 1993-94 Nunnally, Ward...................................... 1986-88 Nyarko, Patrick...................................... 2005-07

••••• O ••••• O’Brien, Bobby...................................... 2000-03 Ogbuawa, Okey..................................... 1998-00 O’Leary, Sean..............................................1979 Olson, Ben............................................. 1972-73 Opacic, George...........................................1976 Osborn, Mason............................................1983 Osborne, Keith.............................................2003 O’Shea, James............................................1991 Owens, Garrett...................................... 1999-01

Reed, Marcus........................................ 2004-07 Renner, Doug..............................................1999 Restrepo, Edgar..........................................1998 Richards, Dave............................................1979 Ridgeway, Chris...........................................1992 Rizzo, Ryan.................................................1990 Roach, Greg.......................................... 2002-05 Rock, Josh...................................................1991 Rogge, Peer.......................................... 2002-03 Ross, Chris..................................................1977 Ross, Joe............................................... 1986-87 Rowe, Ryan........................................... 1983-85 Rubano, Rob......................................... 1990-93 Rush, Jeff.............................................. 1982-86 Russell, Harold...................................... 1999-03

••••• S ••••• Said, Mohamed...........................................2003 Sale, Keith...................................................1984 Salmin, Alexey....................................... 1994-98 Scalisi, Peter.......................................... 1973-74 Scerbo, Ernie......................................... 1994-97 Schaffer, David............................................1976 Scherer, Andrew..........................................1992 Schlegel, Karl........................................ 2000-02 Schmedes, Reiner.......................................1982 Seggar, Chris...............................................1994 Serio, Michael........................................ 1991-93 Sexton, John.......................................... 1993-97 Shick, Alan............................................. 1976-78 Shorts, Ken............................................ 1974-78 Shugh, Jim............................................. 1972-74 Shupp, James............................. 2007-present Silva, Fred............................................. 1997-01 Simonic, Paul...............................................1981 Sleightholm, Matt................................... 1993-95 Sloniewsky, Mike................................... 1989-92 Smith, James...............................................1976 Smith, Josh..................................................1991 Smith, Matt..................................................1998 Smith, Bob...................................................1982 Smith, Rob............................................. 1999-02 Snedgen, Greg...................................... 1979-81 Snyder, John............................... 2008-present Sonnendecker, John.............................. 1973-76 Sorrell, Alex........................................... 1988-89 Spangler, Scott...................................... 2003-07 Spencer, Ryan....................................... 1995-97 St. Germain, Thomas.................. 2008-present Stansfield, Keith...........................................1995 Stepahin, Tom..............................................1982

••••• P ••••• Pachella, Steve...................................... 1986-87 Padgett, Scott........................................ 1984-87 Parsels, Jeremy..................................... 1998-01 Patteson, Blair....................................... 1996-97 Pefkaros, Stacy...........................................1976 Peyton, Scott......................................... 1974-75 Phillips, Roland............................................1973 Pinkerton, Ben....................................... 1998-00 Piranian, Mike........................................ 1998-02 Placer, Neil..................................................1994 Pollard, Tom........................................... 1983-84 Pollard, William...................................... 1981-83 Pope, Geoff........................................... 1986-89 Porter, Jay............................................. 1976-78 Pratt, Scott............................................. 1987-90 Prigot, Eric.................................. 1998-99, 01-02

••••• R ••••• Rainey, Ron.................................................1988 Randa, Richard...................................... 1974-76 Reaves, Brian..............................................1993

James Shupp

Steuck, Chad......................................... 2003-06 Starrs, Greg........................................... 1979-81 Stevenson, Cliff..................................... 1972-73 Stewart, Greg..............................................1984 Stocker, Dave........................................ 1972-74 Stoyas, Pete................................................1995 Strong, Alex........................................... 1999-00 Sullivan, Allen..............................................1987

••••• T ••••• Taylor, Ian....................................................2004 Taylor, Michael.............................................1983 Tenney, David........................................ 1989-91 Thomas, Chris.............................................1983 Thomassey, Mike................................... 1987-88 Thompson, Ed....................................... 1981-84 Thompson, TJ..............................................2003 Todd, Jon.....................................................1990 Toth, Dustin..................................................2003 Towner, George..................................... 1976-80 Trimble, Kent...............................................1982 Trombetta, Nick..................................... 1991-92 Turner, Cory........................................... 1995-96 Twilley, Jay............................................ 1977-81

2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

••••• U ••••• Uhl, Steve.............................................. 1981-82 Umphlett, Scott............................................1991

••••• V ••••• Valder, Paul.................................................1973 Vickers, Eric........................................... 2003-06 Vicinus, Gary......................................... 1972-73 Vida, Sam.............................................. 1998-01 Visnjic, Toni..................................................2001 Vitas, Sam............................................. 1975-78 Vorobiov, Mike....................................... 1980-82

••••• W ••••• Walker, Tarik.......................................... 1989-92 Walsh, Rodney...................................... 1992-94 Walsh, Taylor............................... 2006-present Wamey, Innocent................................... 1998-99 Warnick, Bobby..................................... 1993-97 Watts, Jeff....................................................1984 Weaver, John...............................................1983 Wedemeyer, Lang................................. 1990-91 Weiseman, Jeff............................................1982 Wells, Jamie................................................1985 West, Jon............................................... 1977-81 Whalen, Matt......................................... 1995-98 Whitehead, Terry.........................................1978 Willi, John....................................................1999 Williams, Jeremy........................ 2008-present Williams, Monroe................................... 2000-01 Williamson, Jon...........................................2000 Wilner, Bart............................................ 1972-73 Winkler, Tom.......................................... 1982-84 Wood, Mark.................................................1975 Woodell, Mike........................................ 1986-87 Woody, Micah..............................................2003 Woody, Peter......................................... 2002-04 Wright, John................................................1972

••••• Y ••••• Yamashita, Luiz.............................2008-present Young, Tim............................................. 1994-97 Yohannes, Ben...................................... 1987-90

••••• Z ••••• Zakrzewski, Michael....................................1998 Zehender, Georg.........................................2007 Zeher, Mike............................................ 1989-90 Zimmermann, Eric................................. 1979-81

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Atlantic Coast Conference

“A Tradition of Excellence” 2 0 0 8 S O C C E R

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The Tradition

Consistency. It is the mark of true excellence in any endeavor.

However, in today’s intercollegiate athletics, competition has become so balanced and so competitive that it is virtually impossible to maintain a high level of consistency.

Yet the Atlantic Coast Conference has defied the odds. Now in its 56th year of competition, the ACC has long enjoyed the reputation as one of the strongest and most competitive intercollegiate conferences in the nation. And that is not mere conjecture, the numbers support it.

Since the league’s inception in 1953, ACC schools have captured 109 national championships, including 57 in women’s competition and 52 in men’s. In addition, NCAA individual titles have gone to ACC student-athletes 145 times in men’s competition and 92 times in women’s action.

Since 1953, when the league adopted men’s soccer and a tradition of excellence was established, the ACC has continued to soar to new heights.

The 2007 season was no different as the league collected its 12th National Championship when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons earned their first-ever men’s soccer title with a 2-1 decision over Ohio State to clinch the national crown.

Wake Forest, which was participating in its first-ever College Cup title game, notched a 22-22 overall record in 2007, the most wins in school history, while head coach and 2006 ACC Coach of the Year Jay Vidovich earned NSCAA National Coach of the Year honors. The Demon Deacons allowed only 14 goals on the season and finished second in the country in scoring offense (2.58).

Last season also marked the fourth consecutive year and the seventh time overall that the ACC sent two teams to the NCAA Semifinals. In addition, it was the seventh year in a row that the league played for a berth to the College Cup as Virginia Tech and Wake Forest reached the 2007 semis. The College Cup appearance was the Hokies’ first-ever visit, while Wake had returned for the second consecutive time. Over league history, the ACC has advanced two teams to the same College Cup seven times, while six of the nine men’s soccer programs currently have active NCAA Tournament appearance streaks.

In addition, the ACC was one of only two conferences represented by at least six teams in the 2007 NCAA postseason field of 48 (Boston College, Duke, Maryland, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest). In 2005, the ACC set a conference record with eight teams selected to the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship field, while 2006 saw seven selected.

Four of the six teams which participated in postseason play in 2007 earned a top 16 national seed and a first-round bye, while two league teams were named among the top five men’s seeds. Boston College received the top seed, while Wake Forest was seeded No. 2. Since seeding began in 1994,

the ACC has been awarded the top seed nine of the possible 14 years.

The league’s programs continue to rank among the best in the country in terms of the NCAA Tournament, having made 150 appearances that include 196 victories in the last 49 years, earning 12 national crowns and making 18 appearances in the title contest.

The ACC has placed 117 players on All-America lists, totaling 221 All-America accolades and has garnered 17 National Player of the Year and five National Rookie of the Year honors. Three studentathletes; Alejandro Bedoya of Boston College, Patrick Nyarko of Virginia Tech and Pat Phelan of Wake Forest, were named as first-team AllAmericans on both the NSCAA/adidas and Soccer America All-America teams.

In 2007, the ACC averaged nearly 1,800 fans at home contests and drew approximately 11,000 people to the 2007 ACC Men’s Soccer Tournament, which was held in Cary, N.C. In addition, the Sept.

28, 2007 Virginia Tech vs. Virginia game marked the second largest crowd in ACC men’s soccer history with 7,906 fans.

2007-08 in Review

The 2007-08 academic year saw league teams capturing four national team titles and 12 individual NCAA crowns. In all, the ACC has won 43 national team titles over the last 12 years. The ACC has won two or more NCAA titles in 26 of the past 28 years.

A total of 140 ACC teams placed in NCAA post-season competition in 2007-08. League teams compiled a 119-69 (.633) mark against non-conference opponents in NCAA championship competition. In addition, the ACC had 154 studentathletes earn first team All-America honors this past year. Overall, the league had 258 first, second or third team All-Americans. In addition, the ACC produced 10 national Players of the Year and five national Coach of the Year honorees.

The Championships

The conference will conduct championship competition in 25 sports during the 2008-09 academic year - 12 for men and 13 for women.

The first ACC championship was held in swimming on February 25, 1954. The conference did not conduct championships in cross country, wrestling or tennis during the first year.

The 12 sports for men include football, cross country, soccer, basketball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, tennis, golf and lacrosse. Fencing, which was started in 1971, was discontinued in 1981.

Women’s sports were initiated in 1977 with the first championship meet being held in tennis at Wake Forest University.

Championships for women are currently conducted in cross country, field hockey, soccer, basketball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, golf, lacrosse, softball and rowing, while volleyball determines its champion in regular season play.

A History

The Atlantic Coast Conference was founded on May 8, 1953, at the Sedgefield Inn near Greensboro, N.C., with seven charter members - Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina and Wake Forest - drawing up the conference by-laws.

The withdrawal of seven schools from the Southern Conference came early on the morning of May 8, 1953, during the Southern Conference’s annual spring meeting. On June 14, 1953, the seven members met in Raleigh, N.C., where a set of bylaws was adopted and the name became officially the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Suggestions from fans for the name of the new conference appeared in the region’s newspapers prior to the meeting in Raleigh. Some of the names suggested were: Dixie, Mid South, Mid Atlantic, East Coast, Seaboard, Colonial, Tobacco, Blue-Gray, Piedmont, Southern Seven and the Shoreline.

Duke’s Eddie Cameron recommended that the name of the conference be the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the motion was passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with each member institution assessed $200.00 to pay for conference expenses.

On December 4, 1953, conference officials met again at Sedgefield and officially admitted the University of Virginia as the league’s eighth member. The first, and only, withdrawal of a school from the ACC came on June 30, 1971, when the University of South Carolina tendered its resignation.

The ACC operated with seven members until April 3, 1978, when the Georgia Institute of Technology was admitted. The Atlanta school had withdrawn from the Southeastern Conference in January of 1964.

The ACC expanded to nine members on July 1, 1991, with the addition of Florida State University.

The conference expanded to 11 members on July 1, 2004, with the addition of the University of Miami and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. On October 17, 2003, Boston College accepted an invitation to become the league’s 12th member starting July 1, 2005.

2007-08 ACC National Championships Field Hockey Men’s Soccer Ice Hockey Men’s Track/Field

North Carolina Wake Forest Boston College Florida State

Hokies in Germany

The Virginia Tech men’s soccer team set out for a 12-day tour of Germany in May 2007.

The Hokies played in four exhibition matches against various German club teams.

The team attended several matches while taking part in training sessions with multiple German Professional teams.

Along with taking in the sights and sounds of numerous cities and landmarks, the group of 16 players, the coaching staff and head trainer, had the chance to visit Hanover, Burgdorff, Kaiserslautern and Munich. The next trip is already being planned for 2011.

Home of the Hokies

The Hokies take the pitch every fall in the friendly confines of the Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium. Located in the heart of the athletic complex, the stadium provides an excellent venue for matches, packing in 2,028 fans.