VIRGINIA TECH 2009 MEN’S SOCCER 2009 Men’s Soccer Information
Home Field....................................................................................Thompson Field Capacity.............................................................. 2,028 (Attendance Record: 2,711) Press Box Phone............................................................................ (540) 231-8950 Head Coach................................................................. Mike Brizendine (1st season) Alma Mater..................................................................... James Madison (1999) Assistant Coaches.................................... Patrick McSorley (James Madison, 1996) Kevin Doyle (Bowling Green, 1996) Volunteer Assistant Coach................................... Chase Harrison (Virginia Tech, 2006) Technical Director.............................................................................. Kip Brundage Men’s Soccer Office E-mail..................................................................mbriz@vt.edu 2008 Record...............................................................................................5-13-1 2008 Conference Record/Finish................................................................ 0-8-0/9th Starters Returning/Lost................................................................................... 7/4 Lettermen Returning/Lost.............................................................................12/13 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: Sarah Hurd Office Phone: (540) 231-6892 Cell Phone: (540) 641-3536 Mailing Address: Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office 460 Jamerson Athletic Center Blacksburg, VA 24061-0502
Quick Facts
Location........................................................................................ Blacksburg, Va. Founded...................................................................................................... 1872 Enrollment.................................................................................................30,000 Colors ....................................................................Chicago maroon & burnt orange Nickname................................................................................................... Hokies Conference....................................................................... Atlantic Coast Conference President.................................................................................... Charles W. Steger Director of Athletics..............................................................................Jim Weaver
Directions
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).
Media Guide Credits
This guide is a publication of the Virginia Tech Athletic Communications office. It was written by Sarah Hurd, Derrick Gelsomino and edited by Anne Panella, Rebecca Favret, Dave Knachel and Allison Jarnigan. Most photography by Kip Brundage and Knachel, with contributions from Chicago Fire, Phil Riggan and Alexander Baden. Design and layout by Hurd and Jarnagin.
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Table of Contents Quick Facts..................................................1 Thompson Field............................................2 Media Information........................................2 2009 Outlook...............................................3-5 2009 Schedule..............................................5, OBC Coaching Staff . ...........................................6-8 Student Managers.........................................8 Player Development . ....................................9 2009 Roster/Pronunciation Guide....................10 2009 Player Profiles.......................................11-23 Traveling Hokies...........................................24, 25 Postseason Past ...........................................26, 27 2008 Review ...............................................28, 29 2008 Results................................................28 2008 Statistics.............................................29 Versus Ranked Opponents . ............................30 Top Crowds in Blacksburg ..............................31 Team Photo..................................................32, 33 Virginia Tech Athletics – A Success Story..........34, 35 Athletic Facilities..........................................36, 37 This Is Virginia Tech......................................38, 39 Academic Support Services.............................40, 41 Athletics Office of Student Life.......................42, 43 Sports Medicine............................................44, 45 Athletic Performance/Strength & Conditioning.....46-48 Administration.............................................49 Year-by-Year Results......................................50-53 Record Book.................................................54, 55 Men’s Soccer Annual Campaign........................55 Results vs. 2009 Opponents............................56 Series Records..............................................56 2009 Opponent Information...........................57 2008 Honors & Awards...................................58 All-Time Honors & Awards..............................59 All-Time Roster.............................................60, 61 The Atlantic Coast Conference ........................62 Nike Ad ......................................................63 Blacksburg, VA ............................................64