TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cal U went an unbeaten 6-0-2 at home during the 2010 season for the first time in recent program history.
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PROGRAM HISTORY
Head Coach................................................. Dennis Laskey Record at Cal U............................235-213-35, 26th year Career Record..............................235-213-35, 26th year Soccer Office Phone...................................724.938.5793 E-mail.........................................................laskey@calu.edu Assistant Coach........................................... Emedin Sabic E-mail...........................................................sabic@calu.edu
First Season......................................................................1984 All-Time Record.....................................243-243-37 (.500) PSAC West Championships............................................... 1 PSAC Championships......................................................... 1 PSAC Tournament Appearances..................................... 7 All-Time PSAC Tournament Record........................ 5-6-0 NCAA Appearances............................................................. 2 All-Time NCAA Postseason Record......................... 0-2-0
CREDITS Cal U’s 2011 Men’s Soccer Media Guide is the result of work and research of current sports information personnel and those who have come before. This publication was created with the purpose of educating and informing the media and general public.
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The 2011 media guide has been written and edited by Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director, and Sean King to assist in covering California University men’s soccer in the 2011 season. Design and layout by Beth Ann Conway. Photos by Stephen Bates, Ken Brooks, ADM Photography, Ryno Production, Greg Sofranko and SAI Photographers. Contents of this guide are subject to change and will be supplemented during the season by the Sports Information Office. All requests for additional information, including photographs, game accommodations and press passes, should be forwarded to the Sports Information Office.
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Team Photo...........................................Inside Front Cover At A Glance.............................................................................2 Season Preview.....................................................................3 Coaching Staff.......................................................................4 Roster........................................................................................5 Geographical Breakdown..................................................5 Senior Profiles........................................................................6 Returning Players.................................................................8 Newcomers.......................................................................... 11 Academic Success............................................................. 13 Season Review.................................................................... 14 2010 Results........................................................................ 14 2010 Statistics..................................................................... 15 Records.................................................................................. 16 All-Time Honors................................................................. 18 PSAC....................................................................................... 19 Men’s Soccer History........................................................ 20 President Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.................................. 21 University & Athletic Administration.......................... 22 University Profile................................................................ 23 Convocation Center............................ Inside Back Cover
MEN’S SOCCER SUPPORT STAFF Men’s Soccer Athletic Trainer.............. Atsuko Takatani Director of Athletic Performance...........Dr. Brian Oddi Strength & Conditioning...............................Bob Sepesy Head Athletic Trainer.............................. Dr. Jamie Weary
FAST FACTS ABOUT CAL U
SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director....................Matthew Kifer Office Phone...................................................724.938.4552 Facebook.................................facebook.com/calvulcans Twitter................................................................ @calvulcans
KEY PHONE NUMBERS President’s Office..........................................724.938.4400 Admissions......................................................724.938.4404 Alumni Relations..........................................724.938.4418 Athletic Office................................................724.938.4351 Bookstore........................................................724.938.4324 Equipment Manager...................................724.938.5927 Financial Aid...................................................724.938.4415 Soccer Office..................................................724.938.5793 Sports Information.......................................724.938.4552
ABOUT CAL U
The mission of intercollegiate athletics at California University of Pennsylvania is to provide student-athletes opportunities to participate in a comprehensive program of athletic competition.
HISTORY
Location..........................................................California, Pa. Founded..........................................................................1852 Enrollment.....................................................................9,017 Nickname.................................................................. Vulcans Colors.................................................................. Black & Red President.......................................Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. V.P./Student Development.........Dr. Lenora Angelone Assoc. V.P./Athletic Development............ Frank Bauer Athletic Director....................................Dr. Thomas Pucci Assoc. AD/SWA.......................................Dr. Karen Hjerpe Faculty Athletic Rep..................Dr. William Biddington Head Athletic Trainer.............................Dr. Jamie Weary Sports Information Director.................. Matthew Kifer Athletic Admin. Assistant........................Carolyn Tardd Dir. Ath. Facilities/Services............................. Ed Whited Facility............................................. Phillipsburg Complex Capacity............................................................................. 500 Affiliations................................................ NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Athletic Fax....................................................724.938.5849 Website........................................... www.calvulcans.com
2010 Overall Record..................................................11-5-2 2010 PSAC Record/Finish...............................2-5-2/t-8th
In 2010, Cal U posted double-digit wins for the fourth-straight year.
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CAL U HEAD COACHES Baseball.................................................................Mike Conte Men’s Basketball................................................... Bill Brown Women’s Basketball...................................... Mark Swasey Cheerleading/Dance......................................Marcia Boyd M/W Cross Country..................................Daniel Caulfield Football........................................................ John Luckhardt Men’s Golf......................................................Peter Coughlin Women’s Golf..............................................MerriLyn Gibbs Men’s Soccer..................................................Dennis Laskey Women’s Soccer......................................................Al Alvine Softball......................................................... Rick Bertagnolli Swimming............................................................... Ed Denny Tennis.............................................................Pablo Montana M/W Track & Field.....................................Roger Kingdom Volleyball..................................................Peter Letourneau CAL U ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFF Dr. William Biddington...................Faculty Athletic Rep. Chelsey Pryor Burk..............Athletic Business Manager Kelly Collins........................................... Academic Advisor Beth Ann Conway.....Ast. Sports Information Director Travis Eisentrout................ Athletic Events Coordinator Ben Hilborn....................................... Equipment Manager Shannon Kelley..........Director of Athletic Fundraising Matthew Kifer.................... Sports Information Director Matt Luckhardt...........Director of Athletic Fundraising Annie Malkowiak.......Director of Athletic Fundraising Brian Oddi..................Director of Athletic Performance Ron Sealy................Facilities Manager - Roadman Park Bob Sepesy..................Strength & Conditioning Coach Carolyn Tardd............. Administrative Ast. for Athletics Ross Vecchio................Director of Athletic Fundraising Dr. Jamie Weary................. Director of Athletic Training Ed Whited......Director of Facilities & Athletic Services
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AT A GLANCE
Mailing Address: 250 University Avenue California, Pa. 15419 www.calu.edu www.calvulcans.com NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The University will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmative action inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724.938.4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504 Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, Residence Building B, 724-938-4076. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Woman Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724.938.4351.
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The 2011 Cal U men’s soccer media guide is a multipurpose publication for use by the news media, as well as fans and alumni of California University of Pennsylvania. Additional information is available to the media upon request from the Sports Information Office. News releases and photographs will only be made available to members of the news media. Credentials All media attending California University of Pennsylvania soccer home games are requested to notify the Sports Information Office. Credentials for home games are issued for working media only and should be requested as early as possible. Head Coach Dennis Laskey Coach Laskey is available for interviews during the season. Please coordinate all requests for personal interviews with Coach Laskey through the Sports Information Office at 724.938.4552. Players All player interviews must be coordinated through the California University of Pennsylvania Sports Information Office. All player interviews require at least one day notice. Players are available for interviews as their schedule permits.
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2011 SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Thur. Sat. Sun. Wed. Fri. Sun. Fri. Sat. Tues. Sat. Wed.
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at Alderson-Broaddus vs. Chestnut Hill (Pa.)^ (@ West Chester) vs. Lincoln (Pa.)^ (@ West Chester) WHEELING JESUIT @ Pitt-Johnstown WASHINGTON ADVENTIST (Md.) SLIPPERY ROCK * LOCK HAVEN * at West Chester * EAST STROUDSBURG * GANNON *
5 p.m. 5 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
OCTOBER Sun. Sat. Mon. Sat. Tues. Sat. Sat.
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at Mercyhurst * at District of Columbia SETON HILL at Ohio Valley (W.Va.) at Bloomsburg * MILLERSVILLE * SHIPPENSBURG *
1 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER Wed. 2 PSAC Semifinals Nov. 5 PSAC Finals All dates and times are subject to change HOME GAMES IN CAPS ^ - West Chester Tournament; * - PSAC game
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Starters Returning (6) MF Gaby Deller-Borgono (5-11, 150, So.)
Started 10 games; 1 goal, 4 asts
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Mike Kalas (6-3, 175, Sr.)
Started all 18 games; 3 goals, 1 ast
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Ryan Grindle (6-2, 165, Jr.)
Started 14 games; 4 goals, 1 ast
MF Chris Moehler (5-9, 130, Jr.)
Name Nemanja Visekruna Ryan Grindle Brady Sanders Mike Kalas Chris Moehler
G A P Sh 6 3 15 20 4 1 9 20 4 1 9 23 3 1 7 14 1 5 7 47
Name Charlie Dagnal *
GAA SvPct Sho 2.42 .667 0
* - Redshirted in 2010; stats from 2009 season
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Nemanja Visekruna (6-2, 170, Jr.)
All-PSAC Second-Team; 6 goals, 3 asts
Starters Lost (5) F Russell Bootwright (5-10, 150, Fr.) NSCAA Third-Team All-Region; 8 goals, 3 asts MF Spencer Crider (5-8, 150, Sr.) Started all 18 games; 4 asts D Joe Friedman (6-0, 160, Sr.) Started 17 games; 1 ast D Adam Green (6-1, 175, Sr.)
All-PSAC Second-Team; 1 goal, 1 ast
GK Derek Yobbi (6-2, 185, Sr.)
All-PSAC Second-Team; led PSAC with 9 shutouts
Key Returnees MF Scott Campbell (6-4, 165, So.) Made 5 starts; 1 ast GK Charlie Dagnal (6-3, 190, R-Sr.) Redshirted in 2010; played in 31 games F James DelGreco (5-10, 160, So.) Played in 14 games; 1 ast MF Christopher Karns (6-0, 165, So.)
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Started 9 games; 1 goal, 2 asts
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Mikey Juricich (5-8, 185, Sr.)
Appeared in 15 games; made nine starts
2010 Rankings Category Actual PSAC NCAA Scoring Offense 1.67 7 t-76 Goals-Against Avg. 0.91 3 29 Shutout Pct. 0.50 1 t-13 Win-Loss-Tied Pct. 0.667 t-4 t-40 Save Pct. 0.805 4 t-38
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Actual Return Pct. 30 20 66.7 28 19 67.9 88 59 67.0 257 186 72.4 1674 0 0.0 70 0 0.0 9 0 0.0
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Stats Returning Category Goals Assists Points Shots Goalie Minutes Saves Shutouts
HISTORY
Junior Chris Moehler is the elder statesman in the midfield, having played in 37 career games while recording four goals and 13 points. Last year, he led the team with a career-high five assists while starting all but one game. Moehler will be joined in the midfield by the trio of sophomores Scott Campbell, Gaby DellerBorgono and Christopher Karns, who combined to post two goals, seven assists and 11 points in 24 starts as freshmen. Deller-Borgono led the group with one goal and four assists last season, while Karns added one goal and two assists in just 12 games due to injury. The midfield will also receive a boost with the addition of senior Edin Sabic, a transfer from Missouri State. Sabic, the brother of assistant coach Emedin Sabic, played in 45 games with 21 starts in three years for the Bears and tallied two goals and seven points. After losing their top scorer from a season ago, the Vulcans will look to replace Russell Bootwright and his eight goals and 19 points. Leading the way will be senior Brady Sanders and junior Ryan Grindle who each tied for third on the team with four goals and nine points in 2010 and combined to start 26 games at forward. Sanders and Grindle each established career highs with nine points after the pair combined to start only seven games in 2009. Sophomore James DelGreco will also look to contribute to an attack that ranked seventh in the PSAC in total offense. The offense figures to see a boost from a pair of transfers in junior Paul Silvestrone and sophomore Ryan Slaby. Silvestrone comes to Cal U after playing two years at Wheeling Jesuit, where he was a twotime All-WVIAC performer. In two years with the Cardinals, he started 35 games while recording 11 goals and 23 points. Last year, Silvestrone led the team in scoring behind a team-best five goals. Slaby, a transfer from Duquesne, last played for the Dukes in 2007 when he started 13 games.
Started 12 games; 4 goals, 1 ast
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Last season the Vulcans finished with an 11-5-2 overall record, including an unbeaten 6-0-2 mark at Roadman Park, behind strong goalkeeping and timely goal scoring. Cal U head coach Dennis Laskey, who is entering his 26th season at the helm, must replace record-breaking goalkeeper Derek Yobbi who played every minute of every game in 2010, posting nine shutouts and a 0.91 goals-against average. The three-time All-PSAC selection, who signed to play professionally with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds following the season, finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in GAA and goalie minutes. Laskey will not have to look far to find Yobbi’s replacement as Charlie Dagnal returns for his final season after redshirting in 2010. Both goalkeepers came in prior to the 2007 season and split time their first three years. In 31 career games (11 starts), Dagnal has posted an 8-5-1 record with 83 saves. Defensively, the Vulcans return a pair of Daktronics all-region performers in senior Mike Kalas and junior Nemanja Visekruna. Kalas, a twotime CoSIDA Academic All-District selection, has started all 60 games in his career and proved he could contribute on offense in 2010, tallying three goals and seven points after posting a previous career high of three points as a freshman. Visekruna, an All-PSAC and NSCAA all-region selection in his first year after transitioning to defense, is the leading returning scorer after finishing his sophomore campaign a perfect five-of-five on penalty kicks and recording six goals and 15 points. However, Cal U features a pair of open starting positions on defense after losing two players that combined for almost 100 career starts. Senior Mikey Juricich will open training camp as one of the top contenders for one of the starting spots after having played in 31 games the last two seasons.
RETURNING GOALKEEPER LEADERS
Brady Sanders (5-11, 165, Sr.)
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RETURNING OFFENSIVE LEADERS
Started 17 games; 1 goal, 5 asts
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COACHING STAFF ABOUT CAL U
DENNIS LASKEY HEAD COACH 26th Year at Cal U laskey@calu.edu
Name: Dennis Laskey Born: Nov. 2, 1950 Hometown: Dunlevy, Pa. College: Alderson-Broaddus Wife: Jeanne Children: Deni, Deiter & Marissa Grandchildren: Jesse, Jude & Priya
COACHING EXPERIENCE 1991-11 1984-88
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THE LASKEY FILE
Cal U Head Coach Cal U Head Coach
The longest tenured Cal U head coach, Dennis Laskey enters his 26th season (21st consecutive) at the helm of the men’s soccer program in 2011. He ranks in the top 25 nationally among active head coach in NCAA Division II in career victories. Laskey has been with the Vulcans for almost the entire 28 years of the program, dating back to the inaugural season of 1984. During his time at Cal U, he holds a 235-21335 overall record (.523) with five appearances in the PSAC Championship Game and two berths in the NCAA Tournament. After the 2010 season, record-setting goalkeeper Derek Yobbi signed a contract to play professionally with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) PRO league. Behind an improbable late-season surge in 2008, Cal U won the PSAC West title and claimed the program’s first-ever PSAC Tournament Championship. The Vulcans also garnered a berth to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. In addition to his 26 years with the men’s program, Laskey was also instrumental in the creation of the women’s soccer program at Cal U. He served as the first head coach for the women’s program in 1990 and coached both the men’s and women’s soccer teams from 1991-2001. A native of nearby Dunlevy, Pa., he has coached five players that were inducted into the Cal U Athletic Hall of Fame. Nicholas Addlery, who plays professionally, and Audrey Dawson were both inducted into the
Cal U Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Laskey played in the Pennsylvania West Soccer League for more than four decades and was a member of the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) National Championship team in 2005. Two years later, he was inducted into the Mid-Mon Valley Sports Hall of Fame. A four-year starting defender at AldersonBroaddus, Laskey earned honorable mention from the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). Following his time at A-B, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1972 and continued his playing career throughout Europe for the U.S. Navy Phiblant team stationed in the Mediterranean. Laskey, who finished his degree at Cal U after his tour of duty, entered the coaching ranks as head coach at Charleroi High School from 1978-83. He also served as the co-founder and first president of the Mon Valley Youth Soccer Association. He moved to the collegiate game in 1983 working with the Vulcan men’s soccer team on the club level before the program moved to the NCAA level in 1984. He coached Cal U for five seasons, winning three-straight West Penn Intercollegiate Soccer
EMEDIN SABIC ASSISTANT COACH Fifth Year at Cal U sabic@calu.edu A veteran of the Cal U soccer programs, Emedin Sabic enters his second year with the men’s soccer team in 2011. Sabic previously served three seasons as an assistant coach with the women’s soccer program. Sabic helped lead the Vulcan women’s team to unprecedented success over his tenure, as the program won a combined 31 games in 2008-09 after managing only four victories in 2007. In 2009, Cal U won its first-ever PSAC West title and appeared in its first PSAC and NCAA Tournaments. On the national stage, the Vulcans advanced
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to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament after allowing only one goal in their first three tournament games. Originally from Bosnia, Sabic is no stranger to men’s soccer in the PSAC after playing four years for head men’s soccer coach Dennis Laskey from 2003-06. He registered 11 goals and 11 assists, while playing 82 career games (55 starts) for Cal U. During his playing career, the Vulcans compiled 45 victories and reached the PSAC Championship Game three-straight years. As a sophomore in 2004, the Vulcans qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time
conference titles (1986-88) that included NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA teams. In 1989, he moved back to the scholastic level coaching Upper St. Clair High School to a pair of WPIAL titles before returning back to Cal U to start the women’s soccer program. Laskey, who holds a master’s degree in sport management and a post-baccalaureate degree in athletic administration from Cal U, resides in Charleroi, Pa., with his wife Jeanne. The couple has three children, Deni Lynn, Deiter and Marissa, and three grandchildren, Jesse, Jude and Priya.
in school history. The following year, Cal U tied the school record with 14 wins. Sabic moved to Germany in 1991 and played club soccer in Europe until his family moved to the United States in 1999. He attended Cathedral Prep in Erie, Pa., and helped lead the Ramblers to a state championship in 2001. He was a three-time, first-team all-metro and first-team all-district selection while playing at Prep. Sabic earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from Cal U in 2007 and completed his master’s degree in 2008. He currently holds a “C” license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) all-regional diploma.
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ROSTER Pos. GK GK GK D D F MF D F F MF MF MF F D MF MF F D F F F D F/MF F F
Ht. 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-8 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-4 5-11 5-9 5-7 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-0 5-8 6-1 6-2 6-0
Wt. 190 175 170 165 160 165 170 170 150 175 165 150 130 150 190 165 165 165 175 185 160 150 185 175 165 200
Hometown/High School Carnegie, Pa./Carlynton Fredericksburg, Va./Stafford Pipersville, Pa./Central Bucks East Stuggart, Germany/Oscar-Partet Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge Level Green, Pa./Penn-Trafford Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic Hamilton, Ontario/St. Thomas More Vaughan, Ontario/Cardinal Center Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek Toronto, Ontario/Oakwood C.I. Centreville, Va./Paul VI Catholic Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep Jamison, Pa./Central Bucks East Hampton, Pa./Hampton Mars, Pa./Mars Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic Irwin, Pa./Norwin Gahanna, Ohio/Gahanna Lincoln Pittsburgh, Pa./Seton LaSalle Richmond, Va./Mills E. Godwin North Huntingdon, Pa./Norwin Carnegie, Pa./Chartiers Valley Pittsburgh, Pa./North Hills Mt. Blanchard, Ohio/Riverdale
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No... Name........................... Pos. 2....... Boudhar, Djamel..................D 9....... Campbell, Scott.................MF 3....... Cheek, Ian...............................D 12..... Colvin, Brad.............................F 00..... Dagnal, Charlie.................. GK 19..... DelGreco, James....................F 10..... Deller-Borgono, Gaby......MF 0....... Donley, Aaron.................... GK 1....... Donovan, Shane................ GK 26..... Grant, Jon................................F 25..... Grindle, Ryan..........................F 22..... Grossman, Joe........................F 13..... Haug, Ken...............................D 24..... Helbig, Kevin..................F/MF 14..... Hunkele, Chris....................MF 23..... Juricich, Mikey......................D 17..... Kalas, Mike..............................D 15..... Karns, Christopher............MF 11..... Moehler, Chris....................MF 5....... Murphy, Jon........................MF 8....... Sabic, Edin...............................F 4....... Sanders, Brady.......................F 7....... Silvestrone, Paul....................F 16..... Slaby, Ryan..............................F 6....... Visekruna, Nemanja............D 18..... Woolum, Tyler........................F
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Yr. Sr. (R) Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. (R) So. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. (R) Jr. Fr.
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Name Charlie Dagnal Aaron Donley Shane Donovan Djamel Boudhar Ian Cheek Brady Sanders Jon Murphy Nemanja Visekruna Paul Silvestrone Edin Sabic Scott Campbell Gaby Deller-Borgono Chris Moehler Brad Colvin Ken Haug Chris Hunkele Christopher Karns Ryan Slaby Mike Kalas Tyler Woolum James DelGreco Joe Grossman Mikey Juricich Kevin Helbig Ryan Grindle Jon Grant
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Ontario (3) Hamilton – Nemanja Visekruna Toronto – Gaby Deller-Borgono Vaughan – Paul Silvestrone Germany (1) Stuggart – Djamel Boudhar
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SOPHOMORES - 5 Scott Campbell James DelGreco Gaby Deller-Borgono Christopher Karns Ryan Slaby FRESHMEN - 12 Djamel Boudhar Ian Cheek Brad Colvin Aaron Donley Shane Donovan Jon Grant Joe Grossman Kevin Helbig (R) Chris Hunkele (R) Ken Haug Jon Murphy Tyler Woolum
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Pennsylvania (16) Carnegie – Charlie Dagnal Kevin Helbig Erie – Scott Campbell Brad Colvin Edin Sabic Hampton – Chris Hunkele Irwin – Mike Kalas Jamison – Ken Haug Level Green – Brady Sanders Mars – Christopher Karns N. Huntingdon – Mikey Juricich Pipersville – Shane Donovan Pittsburgh – James DelGreco Ryan Grindle Jon Murphy Ryan Slaby
Virginia (4) Centreville – Chris Moehler Fredericksburg – Aaron Donley Richmond – Joe Grossman Stafford – Ian Cheek
JUNIORS - 4 Ryan Grindle Chris Moehler Paul Silvestrone Nemanja Visekruna
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Ohio (2) Gahanna – Tyler Woolum Mt. Blanchard – Jon Grant
SENIORS - 5 Charlie Dagnal (R) Mikey Juricich Mike Kalas Edin Sabic Brady Sanders
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Head Coach: Dennis Laskey Cal U Record: 235-213-35, 26th year Overall Record: 235-213-35, 26th year Assistant Coach: Emedin Sabic Volunteer Assistant: Derek Yobbi
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SENIOR PROFILES
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23 MIKEY JURICICH
Senior (R) 6-3, Goalkeeper Major: Mathematics
Senior 5-8, Defense Major: Business Administration
CARNEGIE, PA.
Year 2007 2008 2009 Career
GP-GS Min Saves GAA Sho Rec 10-5 476:18 34 0.94 - 2-1-1 11-3 470:51 23 1.15 - 2-1-0 10-3 483:09 26 2.42 - 4-3-0 31-11 1430:18 83 1.51 - 8-5-1
2010: Redshirted … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010) … 2009: Played in 10 games with three starts ... earned win in 35 minutes off the bench in season-opener at Alderson-Broaddus ... made a season-high six saves in 34 minutes off the bench against Ohio Valley ... recorded win in start versus Washington Adventist ... earned victory after posting two saves in 45 minutes off the bench at Pitt-Johnstown ... tallied four saves in start against Wheeling Jesuit ... finished with four saves in start at West Virginia Wesleyan ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2008: Appeared in 11 games with three starts ... finished with four saves in 45 minutes off the bench versus East Stroudsburg ... earned win and made season-high five saves in 60 minutes off the bench against Kutztown ... posted four saves and earned win in start at Wheeling Jesuit ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009) ... 2007: Played in 10 games with five starts ... finished among PSAC leaders in saves ... made college debut and first career start in season-opener against Alderson-Broaddus ... had five saves off the bench at Pitt-Johnstown ... earned first career win in start at Kutztown, posting three saves in 60 minutes ... collected season- and career-high eight saves in start at Holy Family ... made five saves in start at Shippensburg ... registered win off the bench against Kutztown, making three saves in 34 minutes ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2007-08)
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA.
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2009 16-2 4 - - - 2010 15-9 5 - - - Career 31-11 9 0 0 0 0 2010: Played in 15 games, making nine starts … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) … 2009: Appeared in 16 games with two starts ... made debut in seasonopener at Alderson-Broaddus ... made first start against Wheeling Jesuit ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2008: Medical redshirt ... transfer from PittGreensburg (2007) High School: Played at Norwin On a Personal Note: Born July 10, 1989 ... Son of Michael and Rebecca Juricich
High School: Played at Carlynton ... four-year letterman, two-time All-WPIAL, four-time all-section, two-time section MVP ... Baseball, Basketball, Football On a Personal Note: Born Nov. 8, 1988 ... Son of Mark and Margie Dagnal
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Charlie Dagnal has made over 30 appearances in his career. Mikey Juricich made a career-high nine starts last year.
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SENIOR PROFILES 4 BRADY SANDERS
Senior 6-3, Defense Major: Justice Studies
Senior 5-11, Forward Major: Secondary Education
IRWIN, PA.
High School: Played at Norwin ... All-WPIAL, all-section ... Honor Roll On a Personal Note: Born March 30, 1990 ... Son of Rocky and Cathie Kalas
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2009 16-6 10 1 2 4 2010 18-12 23 4 1 9 2 Career 34-18 33 5 3 13 2 2010: Appeared in 18 games with 12 starts … finished with four goals and one assist … collected an assist in season-opener against AldersonBroaddus … registered goal at Gannon … posted game-winning goal versus Pitt-Johnstown … scored game-winning goal against Ohio Valley … tallied goal at Shippensburg … PSAC ScholarAthlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010) … 2009: Played in 16 games with six starts ... made debut in season-opener at Alderson-Broaddus ... tallied a goal and assist in first start against Ohio Valley ... collected an assist at West Chester ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (200910) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... transfer from Seton Hill (2008)
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2010: Daktronics First-Team All-Region … ESPN Academic All-District ThirdTeam … started all 18 games … finished with three goals and one assist … posted an assist at District of Columbia … scored two goals, including the game-winner, against West Chester … registered the game-winning goal at Seton Hill …PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) … 2009: ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Third-Team ... started all 19 games ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2008: Started all 23 games ... made college debut and first career start in season-opener versus AldersonBroaddus ... collected two assists at Ohio Valley ... tallied an assist against Point Park ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)
LEVEL GREEN, PA.
COACHING STAFF
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2008 23-23 7 - 3 3 2009 19-19 5 - - - 2010 18-18 14 3 1 7 2 Career 60-60 26 3 4 10 2
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High School: Played at Penn-Trafford On a Personal Note: Born Nov. 6, 1989 ... Son of Jack and Donita Sanders
2010 REVIEW HISTORY ABOUT CAL U
Mike Kalas is a two-time CoSIDA academic all-district selection.
Brady Sanders scored a career-high four goals in 2010.
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RETURNING PLAYERS 9 SCOTT CAMPBELL
10 GABY DELLER-BORGONO
Sophomore 6-4, Midfield Major: Liberal Studies
Sophomore 5-11, Midfield Major: Athletic Training
ERIE, PA.
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2010 16-5 17 - 1 1 -
HISTORY
2010: Appeared in 16 games, making five starts … made college debut in season-opener versus Alderson-Broaddus … made first college start against West Chester … collected an assist at Washington Adventist … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)
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High School: Played at Harbor Creek ... four-year letterman, captain, two-time allregion, member of district and two region championship teams ... National Honor Society, Renaissance Club, Scholar-Athlete
TORONTO, ONTARIO
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2010 17-10 18 1 4 6 2010: Appeared in 17 games with 10 starts … finished with one goal and four assists … scored first career goal and made first career start in season-opener against Alderson-Broaddus … collected two assists versus Pitt-Johnstown … registered an assist at Slippery Rock … posted an assist against Ohio Valley ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2011) High School: Played at Oakwood C.I. ... Basketball, Track & Field On a Personal Note: Born Sept. 4, 1992 ... Son of Claudio Borgono and Niki Deller
On a Personal Note: Born Feb. 13, 1992 ... Son of Charles and Kim Campbell
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PITTSBURGH, PA.
Sophomore 5-10, Forward Major: Business Administration
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COACHING STAFF
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2010 14-0 9 - 1 1 2010: Appeared in 14 games as a reserve … made college-debut against Alderson-Broaddus … collected an assist versus Pitt-Johnstown … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)
Gaby Deller-Borgono tied for second on the team in assists last season.
High School: Played at Seton LaSalle High School ... four-year letterman, two-year captain, two-time all-section, All-WPIAL, two-time Elite 11, Almanac honorable mention ... Basketball, Tennis On a Personal Note: Born May 20, 1991 ... Son of James and Annette DelGreco
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RETURNING PLAYERS 24 KEVIN HELBIG
Junior 6-2, Forward Major: Sport Management
Freshman (R) 6-1, Forward/Midfield Major: Business Administration
PITTSBURGH, PA.
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25 RYAN GRINDLE
CARNEGIE, PA.
2010: Redshirted ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2011)
2010: Appeared in all 18 games with 14 starts … finished with four goals and one assist … scored first career goal in season-opener against AldersonBroaddus … collected a goal versus Pitt-Johnstown … registered a goal against Ohio Valley … tallied an assist versus West Virginia Wesleyan … posted a goal against Bloomsburg … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) … 2009: Played in 15 games with one start ... made college debut in seasonopener at Alderson-Broaddus ... made first career start against Lock Haven High School: Played at North Hills ... four-year letterman, captain, WPIAL AllStar, all-section ... Honors
On a Personal Note: Born Aug. 13, 1991 ... Son of Thomas and Gloria Helbig ... younger brother of former soccer player Nick Helbig (2006-09) ... cousin of former volleyball player Aimee Helbig (2002-05)
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Freshman (R) 6-2, Midfield Major: Business Administration
PLAYERS
On a Personal Note: Born Feb. 18, 1991 ... Son of Phil and Becky Grindle
High School: Played at Chartiers Valley High School ... three-year letterman, all-section, All-WPIAL, member of section championship team
COACHING STAFF
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2009 15-1 4 - - - 2010 18-14 20 4 1 9 1 Career 33-15 24 4 1 9 1
2010: Redshirted … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)
On a Personal Note: Born May 4, 1992 ... Son of Donald and Martha Hunkele
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2010 REVIEW
High School: Played at Hampton High School ... four-year letterman, allsection, member of WPIAL and PIAA runner-up team ... Future Business Leaders of America, Spanish Club
MARS, PA.
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2010 12-9 13 1 2 4 1 Ryan Grindle scored four goals in his first season as a starter in 2010.
HISTORY
Sophomore 6-0, Midfield Major: Business Administration
2010: Played in 12 games, making nine starts … finished with one goal and two assists … made college debut by starting in the season-opener against AldersonBroaddus … collected first career goal at Wheeling Jesuit … registered an assist at Gannon … recorded an assist at Shippensburg … PSAC Scholar-Athlete (201011) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)
On a Personal Note: Born July 24, 1991 ... Son of Darren and Nancy Karns
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ABOUT CAL U
High School: Played at Mars ... three-year letterman, all-conference, All-WPIAL, member of three state playoff teams with one state finalist team ... Football ... Varsity Club
ABOUT CAL U
RETURNING PLAYERS 11 CHRIS MOEHLER
6 NEMANJA VISEKRUNA
Junior 5-9, Midfield Major: Sport Management
Junior 6-2, Defense Major: Business Administration
CENTREVILLE, VA.
2010 REVIEW
HISTORY
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2009 19-5 14 3 - 6 1 2010 18-17 47 1 5 7 1 Career 37-22 61 4 5 13 2 2010: Played in all 18 games, making 17 starts … finished with one goal and five assists … collected an assist in season-opener versus Alderson-Broaddus … registered an assist against Pitt-Johnstown … posted an assist versus Ohio Valley … scored the game-winning goal at District of Columbia … ended with an assist against West Virginia Wesleyan … tallied an assist versus West Chester … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010) … 2009: Appeared in all 19 games with five starts ... made college debut in season-opener at Alderson-Broaddus ... scored first career goal against Ohio Valley ... made first career start versus Gannon ... finished with a season-high two goals, including the game-winner, against Lock Haven ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2010) High School: Played at Paul VI Catholic ... first-team all-state, all-conference ... Basketball, Golf, Soccer
Year GP-GS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG 2009 18-14 24 2 5 9 2010 18-18 20 6 3 15 1 Career 36-32 44 8 8 24 1 2010: NSCAA Second-Team All-Region … Daktronics Third-Team All-Region … All-PSAC Second-Team … started all 18 games … ended with six goals and three assists … finished five-of-five on penalty kicks … recorded a penalty-kick goal at Gannon … posted an assist versus Pitt-Johnstown … tallied an assist against Ohio Valley ... scored a goal at Millersville … registered a penalty-kick goal against West Chester … collected two penalty-kick goals, including the game-winner, versus Charleston (W.Va.) … finished with a goal and an assist at Shippensburg … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) … 2009: Played in 18 games with 14 starts ... scored a goal in college debut and first career start in season-opener at Alderson-Broaddus ... tallied a seasonhigh two assists against Ohio Valley ... collected an assist versus Washington Adventist ... scored a goal against Bloomsburg ... tied season high with two assists versus Slippery Rock High School: Played at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School ... Hamilton Spectator All-Star, Sepectator Cup MVP, member of high school championship team On a Personal Note: Born Jan. 8, 1990 ... Son of Dragomir and Plamenka Visekruna
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COACHING STAFF
PLAYERS
On a Personal Note: Born April 18, 1991 ... Son of Raymond and Mary Ellen Moehler
HAMILTON, ONTARIO
Chris Moehler led the team with five assists last season.
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Nemanja Visekruna finished second on the team with six goals in 2010.
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STUGGART, GERMANY
PIPERSVILLE, PA.
Freshman 5-8, Defense Major: Business Administration On a Personal Note: Born April 8, 1990
SHANE DONOVAN
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DJAMEL BOUDHAR
Freshman 6-2, Goalkeeper Major: Political Science
On a Personal Note: Born May 3, 1993 ... Son of Gregg and Reen Donovan
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STAFFORD, VA.
MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO
IAN CHEEK Freshman 5-10, Defense Major: Computer Science
On a Personal Note: Born Feb. 14, 1993 ... Son of Michael and Debra Cheek
Freshman 6-0, Forward Major: Graphic Design High School: Played at Riverdale ... four-year letterman, three-time Team Most Offensive Award, three-time all-league, two-time all-district, second-team allstate ... Baseball, Basketball ... Spanish Club, Student Council On A Personal Note: Born May 3, 1992 ... Son of David and Bonnie Grant
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ERIE, PA.
RICHMOND, VA.
Freshman 5-7, Forward Major: Liberal Studies High School: Played at Cathedral Prep ... four-year letterman, captain, Team MVP, three-time first-team all-region, Erie Times-News All-Star, all-state, member of two district championship teams, member of state semifinalist team
Freshman 6-0, Forward Major: Sport Management High School: Played at Mills E. Godwin ... four-year letterman, member of state finalist team ... Deca Club, Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award On a Personal Note: Born Dec. 3, 1992 ... Son of Mark and Eileen Grossman ... member of USA Junior National Team at Maccabi Games (2010)
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA.
JAMISON, PA.
AARON DONLEY
High School: Played at Stafford ... three-year letterman ... Football On a Personal Note: Born June 12, 1993 ... Son of James Donley and Theresa Granier
KEN HAUG Freshman 6-2, Defense Major: Business Administration High School: Played at Central Bucks East ... four-year letterman, first-team allconference, conference Player of the Year, all-region, all-state, member of three conference championship teams, member of state finalist team ... Honors On a Personal Note: Born Aug. 14, 1993 ... Son of Kenneth and Joanne Haug
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ABOUT CAL U
Freshman 6-1, Goalkeeper Major: Computer Science
HISTORY
On a Personal Note: Born Aug. 18, 1992 ... Son of Terry and Lisa Colvin
JOE GROSSMAN
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BRAD COLVIN
PLAYERS
High School: Played at Colonial Forge ... four-year letterman, second-team allconference, honorable mention all-region
JON GRANT
COACHING STAFF
High School: Played at Central Bucks East ... four-year letterman, captain, first-team all-conference, Doylestown Intelligencer first-team, member of state finalist team ... Volleyball ... Dean’s List, National Honor Society, Presidential Award, Scholars Diploma
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PITTSBURGH, PA.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
ABOUT CAL U
JON MURPHY Freshman 5-10, Midfield Major: Liberal Studies High School: Played at Central Catholic ... first-team all-section, All-WPIAL, Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association (WPSCA) All-Star, first-team all-state ... Football ... Lasallian Youth, SADD, Spanish Club
HISTORY
On a Personal Note: Born Aug. 18, 1992 ... Son of Karen Murphy
Sophomore 5-10, Forward Major: Business Administration Transfer from Duquesne ... played one season for the Dukes (2007) High School: Played at Central Catholic ... two-year captain, Team MVP, twotime all-section, two-time All-WPIAL, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all-area, first-team all-state ... Football On a Personal Note: Born Nov. 29, 1988 ... Son of Gary and Maureen Slaby
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ERIE, PA.
GAHANNA, OHIO
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RYAN SLABY
Senior 6-2, Forward Major: Business Administration Transfer from Missouri State ... played three seasons for the Bears (2008-10) High School: Played at Cathedral Prep ... four-year starter, captain, three-time all-district, all-region, all-state, member of four district championship teams
TYLER WOOLUM Freshman 6-2, Forward Major: Business Administration High School: Played at Gahanna Lincoln ... two-year letterman, second-team all-conference, member of state championship team On a Personal Note: Born March 2, 1993 ... Son of Thomas and Cynthia Woolum
On a Personal Note: Born Oct. 4, 1988 ... Son of Adam and Sedina Sabic ... younger brother of former soccer player (2003-06) and current assistant coach Emedin Sabic
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PAUL SILVESTRONE VAUGHAN, ONTARIO
Transfer from Wheeling Jesuit ... played two seasons for the Cardinals (2009-10) High School: Played at Cardinal Carter ... captain, Athlete of the Month ... Honors On a Personal Note: Born March 13, 1991 ... Son of Nick and Rosetta Silvestrone
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COACHING STAFF
Junior 5-9, Forward Major: Business Administration
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS BUILDING CHARACTER. BUILDING CAREERS.
COACHING STAFF
For 10-straight semesters, Cal U athletic programs have compiled a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher.
PLAYERS
Last year, the Vulcans made 11 team and 11 individual appearances in NCAA postseason play.
The Vulcans featured 12 Capital One Academic All-District selections during the 2010-11 academic year.
2010 REVIEW
A combined 155 student-athletes from Cal U, representing all sports, were named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athletes for the 2010-11 academic year. A total of 225 Cal U student-athletes, representing all sports were named to the Spring 2011 edition of the Cal U Athletic Director Honor Roll after a record 240 athletes earned the honor for the Fall 2010 semester.
HISTORY
10 11 12 155 225
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California University of Pennsylvania is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. For more than 150 years Cal U has been known for its educational excellence and for its commitment to the core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. At Cal U, students are our first priority. As an undergraduate, students can choose from more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges. Whether one is interested in using robotic technology in the field of engineering or helping to shape the future as an early childhood educator, students will find an academic program perfect for them. When our core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility are coupled with real-world training, we see a big difference in the types of jobs our graduates get. To advance our mission of building the character and careers of students, Cal U relies upon committed faculty, motivated students, challenging programs and exceptional facilities. Our Character Education Institute provides character education to Cal U students, faculty and staff, and corporate training to regional organizations and businesses. The institute serves as a resource center for education majors, and assists school districts and local organizations in advancing character development.
Listed below are the 2010-11 PSAC Scholar-Athletes from men’s soccer:
Mike Kalas has received CoSIDA academic all-district honors in each of the last two seasons.
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ABOUT CAL U
Russell Bootwright Charlie Dagnal James DelGreco Adam Green Chris Hunkele Mike Kalas Christopher Karns Kyle Ransom Edin Sabic Brady Sanders Andrew Sikora Ryan Slaby Conor Wohlfarth Derek Yobbi
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COACHING STAFF
PLAYERS
2010 REVIEW
HISTORY
ABOUT CAL U
SEASON REVIEW For the 11th time in the past 13 seasons, Cal U posted double-digit victories, finishing 2010 with an 11-52 overall record. The Vulcans showed dominance at home, by posting an unbeaten 6-0-2 record at Roadman Park for the first time in recent program history. The Vulcans received several postseason awards for their success. Three Cal U players were named All-PSAC with seniors Adam Green and Derek Yobbi joining sophomore Nemanja Visekruna on the second-team. Green and Visekruna were honored for the first time, while Yobbi received his third All-PSAC accolade. In addition to the All-PSAC members, the Vulcans also had three players recognized as part of the Daktronics Atlantic All-Region Teams. Junior Mike Kalas was voted to the first team while Visekruna and freshman Russell Bootwright received second team nods. Kalas also received ESPN Academic All-District recognition for the second-straight season. Green, Kalas and Visekruna were integral parts of a defense that allowed just 0.94 goal per game. Along with their defense, each posted career-highs in at least one offensive category with Visekruna finishing second on the team with six goals, including five-of-five on penalty kicks. Bootwright became the first freshman to lead the Vulcans in goals (eight) and points (19) in recent history.
Yobbi finished his stellar career among the elite goalkeepers in both Cal U and PSAC history. He closed the book on a career that has him listed among the all-time leaders in saves, goals-against average and minutes. A four-year starter, Yobbi posted a 38-22-6 overall mark and recorded 16 shutouts, including nine in 2010.
2010 RESULTS DATE OPPONENT
SITE
09/02
ALDERSON-BROADDUS
CALIFORNIA, PA.
09/07
at Wheeling Jesuit
Wheeling, W.Va.
09/11
MERCYHURST*
CALIFORNIA, PA.
09/15
at Gannon*
Erie, Pa.
09/21
PITT-JOHNSTOWN
CALIFORNIA, PA.
W 4-2
09/24 at #13 Slippery Rock*
Slippery Rock, Pa.
W 1-0 (2OT)
09/25
at Lock Haven*
Lock Haven, Pa.
09/28
OHIO VALLEY (W.VA.)
CALIFORNIA, PA.
W 3-0
10/01
at District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
W 1-0
10/03
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN
CALIFORNIA, PA.
W 1-0
10/06
BLOOMSBURG*
CALIFORNIA, PA.
T 1-1 (2OT)
10/09
at #20 East Stroudsburg*
East Stroudsburg, Pa.
L 0-1
10/12
at Millersville*
Millersville, Pa.
L 1-2
10/16
WEST CHESTER*
CALIFORNIA, PA.
W 3-2
10/18
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23 CHARLESTON (W.VA.)
CALIFORNIA, PA.
W 2-1
10/24
at Washington Adventist (Md.)
Takoma Park, Md.
W 2-0
10/28
at Seton Hill
Greensburg, Pa.
W 2-0
10/30
at Shippensburg*
Shippensburg, Pa.
HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS; * - PSAC game
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SCORE W 3-0 W 1-0 T 0-0 (2OT) L 2-3
L 0-1
L 3-4
2010 STATISTICS 0 4 0 6 0 1 1 0 0 1
0 1 1 3 1 4 5 4 0 2
0 9 1 15 1 6 7 4 0 4
2 23 3 20 17 18 47 14 6 13
.000 .174 .000 .300 .000 .056 .021 .000 .000 .077
0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
0-0 0-0 0-0 5-5 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2
18-18
3
1
7
14
.214
2
0-0
14-0 17-17 6-2 15-9 2-0 18-14 18-14
0 1 0 0 0 4 8
1 1 0 0 0 1 3
1 3 0 0 0 9 19
9 6 0 5 4 20 35
.000 .167 .000 .000 .000 .200 .229
0 1 0 0 0 1 2
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
18
17
12
46
183
.093
5
2-3
4-0 1-0
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GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct 18-18 1674:12 17 0.91 70 .805 18-18 1674:12 17 0.91 70 .805 18-18 1674:12 30 1.61 83 .735
PLAYERS
No. Name 1 Derek Yobbi Total Opponents
GP-GS 18-18 18-12 17-17 18-18 16-5 17-10 18-17 18-18 6-0 12-9
COACHING STAFF
Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% GW PK-ATT. Derek Yobbi Brady Sanders Joe Friedman Nemanja Visekruna Scott Campbell Gaby Deller-Borgono Chris Moehler Spencer Crider Andrew Sikora Christopher Karns Jake Gazda 4-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0. Mike Kalas Ervin Gosto 1-0 1 0 2 1 1.000 0 0-0. James DelGreco Adam Green Chris Spavelko Mikey Juricich Kyle Ransom Ryan Grindle Russell Bootwright Total 18 30 28 88 257 .117 11 5-8. Opponents
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No. 1 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 27
W L T Sho 11 5 2 9 11 5 2 9 5 11 2 3
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TEAM RECORDS Most goals in a game:..................................................................................11 (vs. Pitt-Johnstown, 09/08/94)
ABOUT CAL U
Most goals allowed in a game:...........................................................................9 (vs. Lock Haven, 10/03/92) Most wins in a season:.................................................................................................................. 14 (2000, 2005) Fewest wins in a season:............................................................................................................................1 (1985) Fewest losses in a season:..........................................................................................................................3 (1992) Most losses in a season:.......................................................................................................................... 17 (1985) Most ties in a season:.................................................................................... 3 (1986, 1995, 2003, 2006, 2007) Most overtime games in a season:..........................................................................................................6 (2006)
HISTORY
PSAC Regular-Season Championships:...........................................................................3 (2001, 2004, 2005) PSAC West Championships:......................................................................................................................1 (2008) PSAC Tournament Appearances:........................................ 7 (1993, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008) PSAC Tournament Championships:........................................................................................................1 (2008) PSAC Tournament Record:.................................................................................................................................. 5-6 NCAA Tournament Appearances:................................................................................................ 2 (2004, 2008)
ROGER THOMAS ‘93 Miami Fusion EDWARD CHILD ‘94 Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Des Moines TOMAS BOLTNAR ‘01 Des Moines Menace NICHOLAS ADDLERY ‘03 Trinidad, Portugal, Vietnam, Vancouver and D.C. United Puerto Rico Islanders (NASL) DEREK YOBBI ‘10 Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL Pro)
COACHING RECORDS YEAR COACH OVERALL PSAC 1984 Dennis Laskey 4-7-1 ------ 1985 Dennis Laskey 1-17-0 ------ 1986 Dennis Laskey 8-8-3 ------ 1987 Dennis Laskey 8-8-2 ------ 1988 Dennis Laskey 10-8-2 ------ 1989 Rob Eaton 4-15-1 ------ 1990 Rob Kettle 4-15-1 0-3-0 1991 Dennis Laskey 8-11-1 1-2-0 1992 Dennis Laskey 11-3-0 1-3-0 1993 Dennis Laskey 13-4-2 4-2-1 1994 Dennis Laskey 8-11-0 2-6-0 1995 Dennis Laskey 6-11-3 2-3-2 1996 Dennis Laskey 3-16-1 1-7-0 1997 Dennis Laskey 8-10-1 3-5-1 1998 Dennis Laskey 10-9-1 3-4-1 1999 Dennis Laskey 12-7-1 3-5-0 2000 Dennis Laskey 14-7-0 6-2-0 2001 Dennis Laskey 11-8-2 5-1-2 2002 Dennis Laskey 9-9-0 3-5-0 2003 Dennis Laskey 12-7-3 5-3-0 2004 Dennis Laskey 12-7-2 6-1-1 2005 Dennis Laskey 14-8-0 11-5-0 2006 Dennis Laskey 7-10-3 6-7-3 2007 Dennis Laskey 10-7-3 7-6-2 2008 Dennis Laskey 13-8-2 4-3-1 2009 Dennis Laskey 12-7-0 3-5-0 2010 Dennis Laskey 11-5-2 2-5-2 TOTAL 27 YEARS 243-243-37 78-83-16
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COACHING STAFF
PLAYERS
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NCAA Tournament Record:................................................................................................................................. 0-2
VULCANS IN THE PROS
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POST-SEASON NOTES --------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------PSAC Regular Season Champions ----------PSAC Regular Season Champions NCAA Regional Tournament PSAC Regular Season Champions ----------PSAC West Champions; PSAC Champions NCAA Regional Tournament -----------
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SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS
ASSISTS 21 - Tomas Boltnar (2001)* 19 - Tomas Boltnar (2000) 15 - Kevin Roadarmel (1994) 12 - Mike Luecke (2008) 10 - Tomas Boltnar (1999) 9 - Felipe Souza (2009) 9 - Pete Kariotis (2003) 8 - Nicholas Addlery (2000) 8 - Joe Mete (2001) 8 - Pete Kariotis (2002) 8 - Shakir McCoy (2008)
SAVES 172 - Kevin Leggett (1994) 135 - Jarrod Duffy (1993) 129 - Anthony Mayer (1996) 126 - Gene Robbins (1992) 112 - Seth Shaw (1999)
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE 0.91 - Derek Yobbi (2010) 1.09 - C.J. Cameron (2004) 1.14 - Derek Yobbi (2008) 1.17 - Derek Yobbi (2007) 1.20 - Seth Shaw (1999) 1.21 - Jarrod Duffy (1993) 1.23 - Eric Greaves (2006) 1.42 - Eric Greaves (2005) 1.55 - C.J. Cameron (2003) 1.58 - Derek Yobbi (2009) GOALIE MINUTES 1,860 - Seth Shaw (2000) 1,776 - Jeff Hoffman (2001) 1,750 - Kevin Leggett (1994) 1,728 - C.J. Cameron (2004) 1,710 - Gene Robbins (1992) 1,708 - Eric Greaves (2005) 1,674 - Derek Yobbi (2010) 1,655 - Derek Yobbi (2008) 1,646 - Seth Shaw (1999)
COACHING STAFF
POINTS 59 - Tomas Boltnar (2000) 59 - Tomas Boltnar (2001) 48 - Mike Luecke (2008) 42 - Tomas Boltnar (1999) 41 - Omar McPherson (1998) 36 - Pete Kariotis (2001) 36 - Nicholas Addlery (2001) 33 - Mike Luecke (2007) 32 - Mike Luecke (2009) 32 - Roger Gordan (1996) 32 - Roger Gordan (1993) 32 - Vitor Brito (2003)
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GOALS 20 - Tomas Boltnar (2000) 19 - Tomas Boltnar (2001) 18 - Omar McPherson (1998) 18 - Mike Luecke (2008) 16 - Tomas Boltnar (1999) 16 - Nicholas Addlery (2001) 16 - Mike Luecke (2007) 15 - Pete Kariotis (2001) 15 - Mike Luecke (2007)
Tomas Boltnar led the country in assists in 2001.
PLAYERS
* - NCAA Individual Champion
CAREER RECORDS ASSISTS 56 - Tomas Boltnar (1998-01) 27 - Kevin Roadarmel (1992-95) 27 - Joe Mete (1999-01) 27 - Pete Kariotis (2001-04) 21 - Mike Luecke (2006-09) 20 - Nicholas Addlery (1999-02) 18 - Jozeph Petricko (1996-99) 17 - Felipe Souza (2006-09) 16 - Omar McPherson (1995-98) 16 - Roger Gordan (1993-96)
GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE 1.17 - Derek Yobbi (2007-2010) 1.31 - Eric Greaves (2004-06) 1.34 - C.J. Cameron (2002-04) 2.00 - Chris Cardinale (1998-99) GOALIE MINUTES 5,916 - Derek Yobbi (2007-2010) 4,839 - Seth Shaw (1999-03) 4,257 - Anthony Mayer (1995-97)
HISTORY
Derek Yobbi broke the school’s single-season and career records for GAA last year.
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POINTS 180 - Tomas Boltnar (1998-01) 125 - Mike Luecke (2006-09) 124 - Nicholas Addlery (1999-02) 110 - Roger Gordan (1993-96) 109 - Pete Kariotis (2001-04) 106 - Omar McPherson (1995-98) 61 - Lou Douglas (1999-01) 60 - John Pazehoski (2003-06) 57 - Joe Mete (1992-95) 53 - Kevin Roadarmel (1992-95)
SAVES 328 - Anthony Mayer (1995-97) 265 - Seth Shaw (1999-03)
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GOALS 62 - Tomas Boltnar (1998-01) 52 - Mike Luecke (2006-09) 52 - Nicholas Addlery (1999-02) 47 - Roger Gordan (1993-96) 45 - Omar McPherson (1995-98) 41 - Pete Kariotis (2001-04) 26 - Lou Douglas (1999-01) 24 - John Pazehoski (2003-06)
Nicholas Addlery ranks third in both career goals and career points.
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DAKTRONICS ALL-AMERICAN TEAM 2008 Nick Helbig (honorable mention) Mike Luecke (honorable mention) 2009 Nick Helbig (third team) DAKTRONICS ALL-REGION TEAM 2007 2008 2009 2010
Mike Luecke (first team) Marty Snee (second team) Nick Helbig (first team) Mike Luecke (first team) Shakir McCoy (second team) Nick Helbig (first team) Mike Luecke (first team) Justin Taucher (first team) Mike Kalas (first team) Russell Bootwright (second team) Nemanja Visekruna (second team)
NSCAA ALL-REGION TEAM 1986 1987 1989 1990 1992 1993 1994
Peter Bokolas Peter Bokolas Jason Miller Jason Miller Mike Ruddy Roger Gordon Neil Henehan Roger Thomas Ed Child Roger Gordon
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1984 First Team* Keith Conti
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Jozef Petricko Omar McPherson Omar McPherson Nicholas Addlery Tomas Boltnar Louis Douglas Nicholas Addlery Tomas Boltnar Pete Kariotis Vitor Brito (second team) Pete Kariotis (first team) John Pazehoski (first team) Sheldon Graham (second team) Marty Snee (second team) Derek Yobbi (second team) Mike Luecke (first team) Shakir McCoy (first team) Nick Helbig (second team) Derek Yobbi (third team) Nick Helbig (second team) Mike Luecke (second team) Nemanja Visekruna (second team) Russell Bootwright (third team)
NSCAA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM 1996 1999 2004 2005
Joseph Petricko Joseph Petricko Camilo Hinestroza Camilo Hinestroza
CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN 2005
Camilo Hinestroza (second team)
CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT 2005 2009 2010
Camilo Hinestroza (first team) Mike Kalas (third team) Mike Kalas (third team)
CAL U ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 2006 Omar McPherson, 1999 2007 Tomas Boltnar, 2001 2008 Nicholas Addlery, 2003 CONCACAF U-20 WORLD CUP SOCCER 2000 Nicholas Addlery NCAA DIVISION II ALL-AMERICAN 1993 1994 1997 1999
Roger Thomas (first team) Ed Child (second team) Roger Gordon (second team) Omar McPherson (first team) Greg Dacres (second team) Nicholas Addlery (second team) Tomas Boltnar (first team)
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1985 First Team* Keith Conti 1986 First Team* Pete Bokolas Honorable Mention Don Jacoby 1987 First Team* Pete Bokolas Rich Hughes Mike Liberati Mike Tordella 1988 First Team* Pete Bokolas Gerald Dunlap Eric Kaiser Mike Tordella Honorable Mention Bill Weihrauch 1989 First Team* Geoff Coleman Troy Frisbee
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1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010
1990 First Team* Troy Frisbee Mike Liberati Jason Miller 1991 First Team* Troy Frisbee Jason Miller Matt Swineford
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1992 First Team* John Bushinski Kevin Roadarmel Mike Ruddy 2008 First Team Nick Helbig Mike Luecke Shakir McCoy Second Team Justin Taucher 2009 First Team* Nick Helbig Mike Luecke Justin Taucher Derek Yobbi PSAC ALL-STARS^ 1993 First Team Jarrod Duffy Roger Gordon Roger Thomas Second Team Kevin Roadarmel 1994 First Team Brian Lusk Second Team Ed Child Roger Gordon Kevin Roadarmel 1995 Second Team Rob Brown Roger Gordon
1996 First Team Roger Gordon Second Team Omar McPherson Jozef Petricko 1997 First Team Omar McPherson 1998 First Team Omar McPherson 1998 Second Team Chad Patrick 1999 First Team Nicholas Addlery Tomas Boltnar Greg Dacres Seth Shaw Second Team Lou Douglas 2000 First Team Nicholas Addlery Tomas Boltnar Greg Dacres Lou Douglas Second Team Seth Shaw 2001 First Team Nicholas Addlery Tomas Boltnar Second Team Greg Dacres Pete Kariotis
2002 First Team Nicholas Addlery Greg Dacres 2003 First Team Victor Brito Second Team Pete Kariotis Donnie Mriscin 2004 First Team C.J. Cameron Pete Kariotis Marty Snee Second Team Victor Brito Camilo Hinestroza 2005 First Team Sheldon Graham John Pazehoski Marty Snee Second Team Camilo Hinestroza Pedro Palladino 2006 First Team Marty Snee Second Team Sheldon Graham John Pazehoski 2007 First Team Marty Snee Derek Yobbi Second Team Mike Luecke
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2010 Second Team Adam Green Nemanja Visekruna Derek Yobbi * - selected only one team ^ - selected from 1993-2007, 2010-present
PSAC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR# 2000 - Tomas Boltnar 2001 - Tomas Boltnar # - selected from 1993-07, 2010-present
PSAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR! 1997 - Chad Patrick 1999 - Nicholas Addlery 2007 - Derek Yobbi ! - selected from 1994-07, 2010-present
PSAC COACH OF THE YEAR@ 2000 - Dennis Laskey 2001 - Dennis Laskey 2003 - Dennis Laskey @ - selected from 1988-07, 2010-present
PSAC TOURNAMENT MVP 2008 - Derek Yobbi PSAC TOP 10 2001 - Scott McDavid 2005 - Camilo Hinestroza
PSAC While proud of its athletic accomplishments, the league also has evolved into one of Division II’s finest from an academic standpoint. Today, nearly one-third of the PSAC’s estimated 6,300 participants are honored each year as “Scholar-Athletes” for maintaining a grade-point average of 3.25 or better - a total that has nearly doubled since PSAC ScholarAthletes were first recognized in the mid-1990s. Although all 16 current institutions are members of Division II, seven league schools also compete at the Division I level in select sports. PSAC schools enroll over 127,000 students and claim over 710,000 alumni, including 483,000 who reside in Pennsylvania. The PSAC is governed by the presidents of the 16 member institutions. It employs a commissioner, an associate and assistant commissioner, and a director of media relations at its headquarters in Lock Haven, Pa.
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Originating in 1951 to administer and promote men’s athletics, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has evolved into one of the NCAA’s most heralded intercollegiate conferences. The first major step came in 1977, when based on a growing interest, the league reorganized to provide a structure for its women’s programs. Only three years later, lacking a standard competitive division, league voted to reclassify the entire conference to NCAA Division II. Among its recent enhancements the PSAC has expanded its membership twice during a four-year span. The first occurred during the 2008-09 academic year with the addition of fulltime members Gannon University and Mercyhurst College, and associate member Long Island University-C.W. Post. Over the past year, the PSAC’s Board of Directors agreed to welcome Seton Hill University as an associate member to begin play in field hockey during the 201112 campaign. The membership now consists of 16 fulltime institutions and the two associate members. All of the league’s full-time members are located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which makes the PSAC the largest one-state conference in the NCAA. The league has also grown to share the distinctions as: The largest conference in Division II, the largest football-playing conference in the NCAA, and, with 23, the conference that sponsors the most championships at the Division II level. Highly competitive on a regional and national level, PSAC schools annually combine to send nearly one-third of its teams into NCAA postseason play. Ultimately, the membership’s success has yielded 43 NCAA team and 246 individual title winners.
Staff Steve Murray - Commissioner Will Adair - Associate Commissioner Carlin Chesick - Assistant Commissioner/ Senior Woman Administrator Matt Beltz - Director of Media Relations
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2010 PSAC STANDINGS Team ................................ PSAC ......... Pct. ...... Pts. ........ Overall ............. Pct. Shippensburg........................ 6-3-0 .......... .667............ 18 .............. 15-6-0 ................ .714 East Stroudsburg.................. 6-3-0 .......... .667............ 18 .............. 13-7-0 ................ .650 Slippery Rock......................... 5-4-0 .......... .556............ 15 .............. 11-7-1 ................ .605 Mercyhurst.............................. 4-2-3 .......... .611............ 15 .............. 13-3-3 ................ .763 Lock Haven............................. 4-3-2 .......... .556............. 14 ................ 7-8-3 ................ .472 Gannon.................................... 4-5-0 .......... .444............. 12 ............. 11-7-0 ................ .611 California (Pa.) ................ 2-5-2 ........ .333........... 8 ...........11-5-2 ............ .667 Bloomsburg............................ 2-5-2 .......... .333............... 8 ................ 5-9-2 ................ .333 West Chester.......................... 1-6-2 .......... .222............... 5 ................ 6-9-2 ................ .412
Semifinals (1) Shippensburg d. (4) Slippery Rock, 5-0 (2) East Stroudsburg d. (3) Millersville, 1-0 Finals Shippensburg t. East Stroudsburg, 1-1 (2OT) (SHIP 3-2 PK)
PSAC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Andrew Dukes, Fr. Millersville
PSAC COACH OF THE YEAR Jeremy Spering Shippensburg
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Team Leaders (total) Points Shippensburg 144 Goals Shippensburg 50 Assists Shippensburg 44 Goals-Against Average East Stroudsburg 0.83 Saves Shippensburg 104 Shutouts California 9 ALL-PSAC FIRST-TEAM F - Miles Harriger, Shippensburg F - Afrim Latifi, Gannon F - Kyle Loughlin, Millersville F - Shastri Spencer, East Stroudsburg MF - Danny Drago, East Stroudsburg MF - Arash Fahandezh, Mercyhurst MF - Michael Kane, East Stroudsburg MF - Mitch Walters, Slippery Rock D - Christoph Hampel, Mercyhurst D - Tom Pool, Slippery Rock D - Khriswayne Wallace, East Stroudsburg D - Jeremy Yoder, Millersville GK - Greg Blum, Slippery Rock
ALL-PSAC SECOND-TEAM F - Andrew Dukes, Millersville F - Alex Manea, Mercyhurst F - Martin Pletz, Lock Haven F - Greg Shertzer, Lock Haven MF - Michael Celius, Shippensburg MF - Evan Chate, Gannon MF - Sean Pike, Gannon MF - Ricky Williamson, West Chester D - Adam Green, California D - Austin Hill, Shippensburg D - Joe Nixon, Shippensburg D - Jeremy Taylor, Shippensburg D - Nemanja Visekruna, California GK - Derek Yobbi, California
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PSAC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Afrim Latifi, Sr. Gannon
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Afrim Latifi, Gannon Afrim Latifi, Gannon Shastri Spencer, East Stroudsburg Miles Harriger, Shippensburg Miles Harriger, Shippensburg Diego Gustin, Mercyhurst Bernie Roell, Bloomsburg Derek Yobbi, California
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Millersville............................... 5-3-1 .......... .611............ 16 .............. 11-5-2 ................ .667
2010 STATISTICS Individual Leaders (total) Points Goals Assists Game-Winning Goals Goals-Against Average Save Percentage Shutouts
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he game of soccer is deeply rooted in the Mon Valley region surrounding California University of Pennsylvania. The tiny borough of Dunlevy, Pa., formed a soccer recreation league that began to teach the game and develop players in the 1970s. It is because of this league that every year head coach Dennis Laskey and the Cal U men’s soccer program host “Dunlevy Day,” in which players, coaches and alumni of that league are invited and recognized at a Vulcan soccer game. Without the tireless efforts of those individuals who helped increase awareness of the sport, soccer would not have reached the popularity it has in the area. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the game of soccer exploded onto the American college scene. Laskey worked with the administration at the time to help form a men’s soccer program. In 1983, working out in the gym at 5:30 a.m. because that was the only practice time available to them, Laskey entered a group of young men in to the Keystone Soccer League (KSL), which was a part of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) amateur league. The point of this was simple: build enough interest in the sport and program to eventually be able to make the transition to creating a full-time intercollegiate program. Laskey went to Cal U Athletic Hall of Famer Elmo Natali, the Vice President of Student Development, who was from the area and knew a lot of the same people in the soccer community, with a proposal of how to start the program on campus. Natali liked what he saw and heard from the ambitious coach and took the proposal before the board which was approved with Laskey being appointed the first head coach in program history. The first couple of seasons, the schedule included a lot of teams that Laskey felt were better than Cal U. His reasoning was that at the beginning of a program, the results are not as important, having the ability to teach and compete against higher-caliber players will do more for long-term success. Over the first two seasons, 1984-85, the Vulcans went 5-24-1, but by 1986-87, teams were not interested in playing Cal U because they feared defeat. In 1986, the Cal U men’s soccer program posted its first winning record, finishing 8-8-3 before going 8-8-2 in 1987 and 10-8-2 in 1988. Since an eight-win campaign in 1997, the Vulcans have reached doubledigit victory totals in 11 of 13 seasons. In 2010, the Vulcans secured their 14th double-digit win total by posting an 11-52 mark. Aside from a two-year period where he left the University to pursue other opportunities, Laskey has served as the Mike Luecke is tied head coach for second in school history of Cal U men’s with 52 career goals. soccer from the
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The Vulcans captured their first PSAC Tournament Championship in 2008 with a 3-2 victory on the road over nationally-ranked Millersville. beginning. In his 25 years at the helm, the Vulcans time goals list, sixth on the assists list and his 124 have posted a 235-213-35 overall record with one points rank third all-time. Addlery ranked second in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) points until 2009 when Mike Luecke passed him to Tournament Championship, three PSAC regular- finish his career with 125 points. Luecke is tied with season titles, a PSAC West title and two appearances Addlery with 52 goals, while posting 21 assists in his in the NCAA Tournament. four-year career. There have been some tremendous players that During the 2010 season, Derek Yobbi, arguably have donned a Vulcan uniform. From 1992-95, Kevin the best goalkeeper in Cal U history, closed the book Roadarmel earned three All-PSAC honors and ranks on his storied Vulcan career. Yobbi finished his career second on the school’s career assists list and 10th on as the program’s all-time leader in goalie minutes the all-time points list. Roger Gordan played for the (5,916), goals-against average (1.17) and shutouts Vulcans from 1993-96 and ranks fourth all-time in (16). After his playing career at Cal U concluded, points, while being fourth in goals and tied for ninth Yobbi signed a professional deal with the Pittsburgh in career assists. Riverhounds of the United Soccer League (USL Pro). In 1998, Cal U Athletic Hall of Famer Omar This season, Cal U will begin play in a state-of-theMcPherson posted a then-single-season school art soccer complex. The complex, located at the old record for goals when he tallied 18. He finished California High School Booster Field, is set to open in his career with 45 goals and ranks sixth on the time for the 2011 season. program’s all-time points list. McPherson’s single-season goals record did not stand for long as fellow Hall of Famer Tomas Boltnar registered a school-record 20 goals in 2000, a mark that still stands today. Boltnar followed up his 20-goal campaign with 19 scores in 2001 and finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in goals (62), assists (56) and points (180). Boltnar ranks first in PSAC history in assists, while holding the toptwo single-season assist totals in conference history, and is second in career points. Nicholas Addlery, who went on to play professionally following his Cal U career, Omar McPherson was the first player in program history to score over played from 1999-02 and is 40 goals and post 100 points in a career. tied for second on the all-
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elcome to California University of Pennsylvania and another exciting season of Vulcan men’s soccer. I am confident that Coach Dennis Laskey, his staff and the players will continue to build upon the men’s soccer tradition and make this a year to remember. This was a year of remarkable achievements at Cal U. In the past 12 months our academic offerings have been strengthened and expanded. Our beautiful campus continues to evolve, and our enrollment continues to grow. Our athletic teams won statewide and regional titles. Cal U finished in the Top 15 in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings for an impressive fourth-consecutive year. During the 2009-10 academic year Cal U’s second placefinish was the highest by a PSAC school since the Directors’ Cup was initiated prior to the 1995-96 academic year. We are very proud of our student-athletes, coaches and many individuals behind the scenes who are responsible for this magnificent accomplishment. I am particularly proud of our student-athletes who perform well not only on the field of play, but also in the classroom. During the 2010-11 academic year, a total of 225 California University of Pennsylvania student-athletes, representing all sports, were named to the Spring 2011 edition of the Vulcan Athletic Director Honor Roll after a record 245 student-athletes earned the honor during the Fall 2010 semester. For the 10th-consecutive semester, the Cal U athletic programs compiled a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.00 or higher. In addition, a combined 155 student-athletes from Cal U representing all sports (fall, winter and spring) were named PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2010-11 academic year. Our athletes have put in hundreds of hours of practice, and their hard work and dedication make them winners regardless of the score. The same can be said of the coaching staff, whose devotion to their sport and their players is an inspiration. The mission of Cal U is to build character and build careers. While the formal part of the education occurs in classrooms, laboratories and internship sites, the other part of a college education takes place in residence halls, the Natali Student Union and in various sport venues, such as the brand-new Phillipsburg Complex. Men’s soccer and our other athletic programs provide students with an experience that helps them to learn and to grow in ways that will benefit them the rest of their lives. Teamwork is important not only on the field, but in the boardroom, the operating room and in the classroom. Many of our alumni who were student-athletes during their time here have distinguished themselves in endeavors far removed from their sport, but they have carried with them the important life lessons they have learned on the field and from their coaches, their teammates and even their opponents. I hope that you enjoy the 2011 season and that you will support all of these young athletes enthusiastically.
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On May 19, 1992, Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as the sixth president of California University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1852. He holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Villanova University, and MA and Ph.D. degrees from Temple University in special and general relativity, respectively. He had a distinguished 20-year career at Villanova University prior to becoming president of California University. At Villanova he served as professor of physics, chair of the department of physics, Dean of University College, and Director of Planning. In addition to scholarly publications in scientific journals, Dr. Armenti received the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1978, and was named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow in 1992, one of only thirty-two individuals selected nationally for this recognition. His book, The Physics of Sports, commissioned by the American Institute of Physics, remains in print since its initial publication in 1992. Since Dr. Armenti’s arrival at California University in 1992, applications have increased by 90%; average SATs have increased by 113 points; FTE enrollments have increased by 43%; and four-year graduation rates have increased by 94%. Many new academic programs have been initiated including: Master of Social Work (MSW); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Science in Multi-Media Technology; Physical Therapy Assistant; Sports Management; Graphic Design, Computer Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Music Technology and Nursing Administration. Other University accomplishments since his arrival as president include: creation of an Athletic Hall of Fame; winning the Dixon Trophy as well as three National championships (two in women’s softball and one in women’s basketball); a successfully completed $13 million (first ever) capital campaign; a second capital campaign that is currently on schedule to reach its $35 million goal; a twenty-fold increase in endowment funds; the adoption by the University of the core values of Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility; the adoption of a University Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; the creation of the University Forum—a new governance structure; adoption of a new general education curriculum; implementation of a $200 million master plan, including: the building of the Eberly Science and Technology Center, the Kara Alumni House, the Duda Classroom Building, a 6,000 seat Convocation Center, and six modern new residence halls; the renovation or expansion of numerous other buildings on campus; and the creation of Global Online, the University’s internet-based outreach to some 2,000 students from around the world. Dr. Armenti has been active with the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and has served as Campaign Chair and President of the Mon Valley United Way. In 2001 he became a Certified Covey Trainer on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He is a member of the board of directors of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, a member of the board of directors of the Greater Pittsburgh council of Boy Scouts of America, and Chair of the Commission of Presidents of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. He is married to the former Barbara Malinowski and, together, they have five grown children and nine grandchildren. His avocations include piano, photography and sailing.
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On May 19, 1992, Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as the sixth president of California University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1852.
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Cal U’s world class facilities provide the best in student housing and the new geothermal technologies have helped California University reduce power consumption to 57 percent less energy. Cal U is home to more than 100 clubs and organizations. The Student Activities Board provides various programs which include: concerts, lectures, films, off-campus trips and recreational activities, to name a few.
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California University of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to building character and careers, broadly defined. The University is inspired by its core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility and is guided by its Bill of Rights and Responsibilities: We have the right to safety and security; We have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of others; We have the right to be treated with respect; We have the responsibility to treat others with respect; We have the right to expect the best; We have the responsibility to give our best; We have the right to be treated fairly; We have the responsibility to treat others fairly. To advance its ultimate mission of building the character and careers of students, the University shall focus its efforts on three goals: student achievement and success, institutional excellence, and community service. These interrelated ends will be facilitated by the following means: high quality faculty, students, programs and facilities. These means, in turn, will be funded through an energetic program of resource acquisition and stewardship. The University is located on 294 acres in the borough of California, Pa., just 35 miles south of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Monongahela River. Here, highly trained faculty members, caring staff and state-ofthe-art facilities combine to help every student develop a degree of character while preparing for a meaningful career.
As undergraduates, Cal U students can choose from more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges.
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WHEELING JESUIT
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@ Pitt-Johnstown
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WASHINGTON ADVENTIST
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LOCK HAVEN *
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@ West Chester *
2 p.m.
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