M e n ’s S o c c e r
2013-2014
Men’s Soccer
KEVIN BOND REED GLOSSER
2013 Quick Facts General
School Name.........................................Wittenberg University Location............................................. Springfield, Ohio 45501 Founded..........................................................................1845 Enrollment......................................................................1,950 Nickname......................................................................Tigers Home Field.......................................... Edwards-Maurer Field Capacity.........................................................................3,000 National Affiliation...................................... NCAA Division III Conference.......................... North Coast Athletic Conference President................................................ Laurie Joyner, Ph.D. Alma Mater.................Loyola University New Orleans, 1986 Interim Athletics Director.............................. Dr. Jeff Ankrom Alma Mater...................................................Otterbein, 1978 Athletics Phone............................................. (937) 327-6450
Coaching Staff
Head Coach......................................................Steve Dawson Alma Mater............................................ Loughborough (UK) E-mail........................................... sdawson@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg...... 284-229-37 (1982-87, 89-present) Career Record............................................................... Same Assistant Coach......................Brenton Dawson (Capital ‘08) Goalkeeper Coach........... Michael Lambeck (Wittenberg ‘10) Volunteer Assistant................Josh Stocker (Miami [OH] ‘05) Men’s Soccer Office...................................... (937) 327-6456 Athletic Trainer................................................. Ellen Crosbie Assistant Athletic Trainer............................... Molly Hopkins Assistant Athletic Trainer.............................Greg Schneider
Men’s Soccer History
MITCH RUDIBAUGH
First Year (Varsity)..........................................................1967 All-Time Record.........................................363-326-48 (.525) NCAA Tournament Appearances........................................5 Last NCAA Tournament Appearance............................2008 Result.................................... L, 2-3 vs. Carroll (First Round)
Team Information
2012 Overall Record.................................................... 5-12-2 2012 NCAC Record (Finish) ...............................0-8-1 (10th) Letterwinners Returning......................................................9 Kevin Bond, Reed Glosser, Jeff Mengerink, Zack Moore, Adam Pitchel, Joe Poff, Mitch Rudibaugh, Tim Weissman, Zach White
Letterwinners Lost...............................................................6 Jerron Bennington, Brian Boutin, Daniel Broidy, Alejandro Garcia, Brock Hicks, Marshall Rowland
Starters Returning................................................................6 Kevin Bond, Reed Glosser, Jeff Mengerink, Zack Moore, Mitch Rudibaugh, Tim Weissman
Starters Lost.........................................................................5 Brian Boutin, Daniel Broidy, Alejandro Garcia, Brock Hicks, Marshall Rowland
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www.facebook.com/wittenbergathletics CREDITS: 2013-14 Team Viewbook designed by John Strawn ‘07, associate director of sports information. Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04 and Kate Causbie ‘14.
Coaching Staff Head Coach Steve Dawson London, England native Steve Dawson has built the Wittenberg men’s soccer program into a formidable presence on the regional NCAA Division III scene. Wittenberg has made five appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament since 1991, and the Tigers put together a .500 record or better every year from 1987 through 2001. In 1991 and 1992, Wittenberg lost hard-fought one-goal matches each year to North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) rival Ohio Wesleyan, the eventual national runner-up. And in 1993 and 1996, the Tigers lost similar one-goal decisions to another NCAC rival, Kenyon, which also went on to finish second in the tournament each year. Most recently, the Tigers wrapped up the best overall season in school history with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Carroll (Wisc.) in the first round of the 2008 national tournament. All five of Wittenberg’s NCAA Division III Tournament losses have been by one goal. Named NCAC Coach of the Year an unprecedented three consecutive years in 1991, ‘92 and ‘93, Dawson led the Tigers to their first-ever NCAC championship in 1993. Now with a career record of 284-229-37 through the 2012 season, Dawson led
Wittenberg to a sparkling 121-57-9 record from 1990-98. Seventysix of those victories came by shutout. During that span, Dawson’s teams had 20 players named first-team All-NCAC. Dawson won his 200th career game on Oct. 17, 2001 against Wabash College. Five players have participated in the Ohio Collegiate All-Star Game in recent years. Dawson coached at four different schools in England before coming to the United States. A graduate of Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, he earned his master’s degree from Kent State University in 1981 and his doctorate from The Ohio State University in 1994. Dawson formerly coached both swimming and men’s soccer at Wittenberg before concentrating on the latter while continuing to teach classes. Currently the chair of Wittenberg’s Health, Fitness and Sport Department, Dawson has a variety of coaching honors and licenses, including the English FA Coaching Badge, the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and the USSF A License. He has even coached gymnastics in his long and distinguished career. Dawson recently helped produce a DVD for coaches on training techniques, which can be purchased online. Dawson resides in Springfield with his wife, Debbie. They have three children, Jessica, Brenton and Jennie.
Assistant Coaches
Brenton Dawson
Michael Lambeck
Josh Stocker
Head Coaching Ledger Name
Year(s)
Steve Farrar
1967
Bob Hamilton
1968-69
Bob Van Poppel Larry Hunter
Seasons
Games
Wins
Losses
Ties
Win Pct.
1
8
2
20
3
6
0
.333
7
12
1
.375
1970-72
3
1973-75
3
33
12
20
1
.379
32
11
20
1
.359
Steve Moore
1976-80
Ken Rabb
1981
5
62
29
27
5
.516
1
14
8
6
0
.571
Chris Brown
1988
1
18
9
Steve Dawson
1982-87; 1989-Present 30
550
284
6
3
.583
229
37
.550
Totals
1967-Present 46
737
363
326 48
.525
2013-2014 MEN’S SOCCER
CAMPUS Wittenberg’s stunning 95-acre, rolling, wooded terrain is situated in the heart of Springfield, Ohio. An impressive blend of traditional European classicism and contemporary architecture is abundant amongst the 26 buildings throughout campus.
The University
ADMISSION Wittenberg consistently selects academically strong students. Of entering freshman, approximately 65 percent graduated in the top fifth of their high school classes. Each new class combines National Merit Scholars, Ohio Academic scholars and Lutheran Scholars. STUDENTS What strikes most people when they visit Wittenberg is the genuine friendliness and welcoming nature of the campus and its residents. There are more than 1,950 full-time students currently enrolled, representing more than 37 states and approximately 23 foreign countries; 45 percent of students are male, 55 percent are female. FACULTY Wittenberg’s 195 outstanding classroom instructors all consider students their top priority. With an average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wittenberg faculty and students have numerous opportunities for meaningful interaction both in and out of the classroom. PROGRAMS OF STUDY Wittenberg has more than 60 majors, minors and special programs from which to choose. Among these majors are such outstanding interdisciplinary programs as East Asian Studies, Russian and Central Eurasian Studies and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.
MYERS HALL OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES Wittenberg encourages off-campus opportunities that complement the classroom experience: pursuing an internship, studying abroad, and getting involved in the community through volunteer programs and community service. STUDENT LIFE More than 150 campus organizations offer opportunities not only to have fun, but to gain management and leadership experience while at Wittenberg. These include 11 national fraternities and sororities, the Outdoors Club, WUSO radio station, Residence Life, Campus Ministries, Student Senate, Pre-Health Club and many more. ATHLETICS Wittenberg enjoys a long-standing reputation as an athletics powerhouse, fielding winning teams in many different sports. Wittenberg competes annually against the best competition that NCAA Division III has to offer. The athletics department offers 23 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women.
THE HOLLOW
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Wittenberg students live on campus in residence halls their first two years. Upperclassmen may choose to stay in the residence halls or move into Wittenberg’s campus housing, which includes apartments, houses and fraternity and sorority houses. FINANCIAL AID More than 98 percent of students are awarded financial aid at Wittenberg, thanks to the generosity and loyal support of more than 26,000 living alumni.
WEAVER CHAPEL
Athletics Facilities
ROSENCRANS FITNESS CENTER
EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD
Wittenberg Athletics Facilities The Wittenberg athletic facilities, a unique blend of old and new, provide opportunities for a wide variety of recreational and fitness activities. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) is the centerpiece of athletic activity. The main unit can be converted to three full-sized basketball courts, three volleyball courts or three tennis courts. It seats 3,000 spectators for intercollegiate athletic events, and 4,300 for concerts and other public events. A second unit houses six raquetball courts with an upper balcony for instruction and a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards, and a spectator viewing area. An athletic training room, locker rooms and team rooms are also located in the HPERC, which connects to the Wittenberg Field House, home of the Tigers since 1929, which houses offices and a state-of-the-art weight training facility. A 4,622-square-foot extension off the front of the HPERC opened in August 2005. The Bob Rosencrans Hall of Honor Fitness Center includes a wide range of weight training and cardiovascular equipment.
PAM EVANS SMITH ARENA
Edwards-Maurer Field and Earl F. Morris Track were renovated in 2005. EdwardsMaurer Field has a state-of-the-art artificial playing surface and Earl F. Morris Track is a 400-meter track outfitted with a similarly cutting-edge surface. The entire complex is lighted, and also serves as home to the Tiger football, track, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The David and Georgiana Albright Tennis Complex, a $2 million project completed in 1997, houses 12 tennis courts with a Dynaflex surface. Six of the courts are lighted, including two sunken center courts with space for seating. Situated a few blocks from campus are Bill Edwards Field, which offers playing and practice fields, and Betty Dillahunt field, home of the Tiger softball team. Less than two miles from campus Carleton Davidson Stadium, which opened in 2004, is the home of Tiger baseball. Owned and maintained by the City of Springfield, Carleton Davidson Stadium has seating capacity of 1,061, nearly half of which is under cover, a media center, locker rooms with showers and secured storage.
HPER CENTER NATATORIUM
CARLETON DAVIDSON STADIUM
2013-2014 MEN’S SOCCER
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
8/31 at Capital ^ 9/2 vs. Mount Union ^ 9/5 THOMAS MORE 9/7 vs. Muskingum 9/8 at Wilmington (OH) 9/11 OHIO NORTHERN 9/15 at Bluffton 9/19 MT. ST. JOSEPH 9/22 at Allegheny* 9/26 EARLHAM 9/29 at Oberlin* 10/2 POINT PARK 10/6 HIRAM* 10/10 at DePauw* 10/13 OHIO WESLEYAN* 10/16 at Denison* 10/20 at Wooster* 10/24 WABASH* 10/27 KENYON* * NCAC Match ^ Capital/Fort Rapids Invitational $ Wittenberg Invitational & Played at Colorado College
W, 1-0 W, 2-1 (2OT) T, 1-1 (2OT) W, 3-1 L, 1-0 L, 5-0 L, 3-2 W, 3-2 (OT) T, 2-2 (2OT) W, 3-0 L, 2-0 L, 4-2 L, 3-1 L, 3-2 L, 3-0 L, 3-2 L, 2-1 L, 2-0 L, 4-0
POSTSEASON AWARDS
All-NCAC: Honorable Mention – Alejandro Garcia, Daniel Broidy All-Ohio: Third Team – Daniel Broidy Academic All-Ohio: Third Team – Daniel Broidy NSCAA Academic All-East Region: Honorable Mention – Daniel Broidy
2012 Season
ZACH WHITE
ROSS CIRINCIONE
In 2012-2013, the Wittenberg Tigers... • Won 4 North Coast Athletic Conference regular season championships in football, women’s soccer, volleyball and men’s golf. • Finished in the top 5 in the final North Coast Athletic Conference standings in 16 of 23 sports • Finished 4th in the final standings for the NCAC Dennis Collins Memorial All-Sports Trophy • Earned 8 NCAC Player of the Year trophies • Earned 2 NCAC Coach of the Year trophies and 1 Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year trophy • Placed 90 student-athletes on All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams • Placed 18 student-athletes on all-region teams and 6 on All-America teams • Earned 3 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District awards • Finished 91st in the NACDA Director’s Cup (NCAA Division III all-sports comparison) thanks to postseason appearances by 4 teams
2013 Season 2013 Men’s Soccer Schedule
8/30 vs. Muskingum ^
3 p.m.
9/1 at Capital ^
3:30 p.m.
9/4 at Thomas More
5 p.m.
9/6 vs. Marietta $
5 p.m.
9/7 at Wilmington (OH) $
7:30 p.m.
9/10 at Ohio Northern
4 p.m.
9/14 BLUFFTON
9/18 at Mt. St. Joseph
7 p.m.
9/25 at Earlham
4 p.m.
9/28 OBERLIN*
2 p.m.
10/4 at Ohio Wesleyan*
10/6 at Point Park
3:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. 2 p.m.
10/12 DENISON*
5 p.m.
10/16 DEPAUW*
7 p.m.
10/19 at Hiram*
3 p.m.
10/22 at Wabash*
4 p.m.
10/26 WOOSTER*
2 p.m.
10/30 at Kenyon*
11/2 ALLEGHENY*
JEFF MENGERINK
3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
11/6-11/9 NCAC TOURNAMENT * NCAC Match ^ Capital/Fort Rapids Invitational $ Wilmington Kiwanis Classic To schedule a home game visit, contact Coach Dawson at sdawson@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6456
ZACK MOORE
WIT TENBERG MEN’S SOCCER
2013-2014 MEN’S SOCCER
Statement of Responsibility for Balance Between Academics & Athletics
Wittenberg Athletics Philosophy
Student-athletes are primarily responsible for balancing academics and athletics. However, recognizing the pressure that studentathletes face from competing time demands placed upon them by both professors and coaches, we establish the following statement of responsibility. The statement assumes that the student’s primary responsibility is to academic coursework and that practice sessions are always subordinate to class attendance. Students should work with advisers to schedule courses so that practices and contests are not in conflict with academic courses. Student-athletes are expected to contact professors in advance in order to resolve conflicts between class attendance and participation in athletic contests. It is recommended that student-athletes miss not more than four sessions of any class in a semester for regular season athletic contests. Permission of a Faculty Athletic Representative is required before additional excused absences will be permitted. Coaches will, as necessary, establish and maintain communications with the professors of team athletes regarding academic progress. Professors should feel free to contact coaches regarding the academic responsibilities of student-athletes.
The Wittenberg Athletic Department is an integral part of the university that strives to achieve the same standards of excellence that exist within various academic disciplines at the university. Further, the athletic department embraces the concept that the student-athletes are first and foremost students, possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body. Wittenberg University is committed to the principles and practices of amateurism, student-athlete welfare, gender equity, sportsmanship and fair play, cultural diversity and overall athletics excellence, and this commitment shall reflect in every aspect of the athletics departmental operations.
The North Coast Athletic Conference and Wittenberg University work together to encourage good sportsmanship on the court, on the field and in the stands. The Wittenberg Athletics Department expects all competitors and spectators to help maintain an open, accepting and competitive environment in order to promote positive, enjoyable experiences for all involved with Division III athletics.