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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2015 Roster Season Preview The Coast Guard Academy Coast Guard Superintendent Director of Athletics Athletics Facilities Strength & Conditioning Staff Directory
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Coast Guard Soccer Coaching Staff Player Bios Team History 2015 Schedule
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The 2015 Men’s Soccer Media Guide is a publication of the Coast Guard Academy’s Athletic Media Relations Office.
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Name William Bragaw Jake Sorenson Patrick Hanrahan Austin Read Greg Burnham Caelan Harshaw Alex Hall Nate Rushing Kyle Phillips Luke Telang Ryan Dandan Patrick Palermo-Re Lukas Benedetto Ricky Davies Jasen Kingsley Brad McNell Garrett Magill Bennett Aneralla Tyler Furry Sean Colwell Jake Rath Nick Roberts Quintin Parsons Noah Harper Marshall Grant Griffin Klages Landon Klopfenstein Michael Castiglione
Cl. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Pos. GK GK F B B B F F B M M M F F B B M B M B M B M B GK F F GK
Hometown (Last School) Niantic, Conn. Oakdale, Conn. New London, Conn. Takoma Park, Md. Gaithersburg, Md. Cary, N.C. Merritt Island, Fla. St. Louis, Mo. Juneau, Ak. Providence, R.I. Trophy Club, Texas Manassas, Va. Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Richardson, Texas Tulsa, Ok. Antioch, Ca. Warrenton, Va. Huntersville, N.C. Plymouth, Minn. Glen Allen, Va. Kearney, Miss. Bristol, Conn. Niantic, Conn. Deland, Fla. Acton, Mass. Aldie, Va. Oviedo, Fla. Highlands Ranch, Col.
Head Coach: Chris Parsons (14th season) Assistant Coach: Patrick McCarney Goalkeeping Coach: Anthony Occhialini Captains:Lukas Benedetto, Kyle Phillips
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2015 SEASON PREVIEW The Coast Guard men’s soccer team is coming off one of their most successful years ever, that saw them notch the most regular season wins in school history (13-3-3, 4-1-2), reach their third New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) semifinal in a row, and most notably reach the NCAA tournament for the first time in 33 years. The Bears graduate eight players from last season’s team, but return a strong group of players that now have valued postseason experience. Head coach Chris Parsons, in his 14th season at the Academy, will be tasked with leading the Bears again in 2015. He will be assisted by Patrick McCarney (sixth season) and goalkeeping coach Anthony Occhialini (third season). Captains of the men’s team this season will be senior Lukas Benedetto and junior Kyle Phillips. Even with the graduation of All-American goal keeper Richie Burns the Bears will once against look to their defense as the strength of the squad. Sophomore Jake Sorenson backed up Burns last season playing limited time but performed well when called upon. He allowed two goals in two starts last season including a 6-0 shutout of cross town rival Mitchell. Sorenson will be pushed by a trio of incoming freshmen.
“If there is a strength returning in the team it is certainly in the back four, commented Parsons on the defense “We have so much
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The midfield will have new faces this season as they replace all-NEWMAC selection Matthew Bogdan and Trey Chamberlain, who both possessed the ball well and where a physical force in the middle of the pitch. In his second year, sophomore Ryan Dandan slides into the center midfield position where he will be counted on to maintain possession and be a consistent scoring threat for Coast Guard. Senior Jasen Kigsley and juniors Jake Rath, Nick Roberts, and Patrick Hanrahan will compete for time in the midfield as well. Up top will be the combination of Luke’s as sophomore Luke Telang along with Benedetto, who combined for six goals and four assists last season will see the bulk of the playing time. Sophomore Tyler Furry will be add depth up front as he saw time in 11 games last season and scored two goals with one assist. The Bears bring in a deep recruiting class that will add depth at every position. The freshmen are all fighting for minutes and a number of them could see meaningful time on the field. “Our goal every year is to qualify for the NEWMAC tournament,” said coach Parsons on the upcoming season. “The ultimate goal is to claim our first ever NEWMAC championship.” In a perennial strong conference for men’s soccer, the NEWMAC will again be competitive. Last season three teams, including Coast Guard made the NCAA tournament while WPI was on the cusp.
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Sorenson will have an experienced back line in front of him that returns three of four starters. Phillips and Sophomore Austin Read were a force in the center of the back four last season and junior Caelan Harshaw was not only a strong defender out wide but got forward well and was an offensive threat scoring three goals and adding four assists. Junior Brad Mcnell who played in 18 games last season will step in as the starting left back.
experience there, yet so little seniority since they are all juniors or below.”
The Bears kickoff their 2015 season with a home game against Western Connecticut on September 1st at 7:00 pm. Their first conference game of the season will be against reigning NEWMAC champion, Babson, at home on September 19th at noon.
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COAST GUARD ACADEMY One of the smallest of the five U.S. Military Academies Four-Year Bachelor’s of Science degree program Founded in 1876 aboard the schooner Dobbin Highly selective admissions standards No tuition, traditional application process No congressional nomination necessary Education includes academics, physical fitness, character and leadership development 85 percent of graduates choose to serve beyond their five-year commitment Two graduates have been NASA Astronauts 80 percent of graduates go to graduate school (most paid for by Coast Guard
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COAST GUARD QUICK FACTS The Coast Guard Academy has 25 Intercollegiate sports (12 men’s, 10 women’s, 3 co-ed) The Bears have been members of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in 15 sports since 1999 Coast Guard has won NEWMAC championships in Volleyball, Men’s Swimming, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Crew and Softball Teams have competed in the ECAC Championship tournament in men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and softball in the past five years The Bears have advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 in both Volleyball (2006) and Men’s Basketball (2007-08) COAST GUARD ACADEMY CORPS OF CADETS DEMOGRAPHICS - about 1,000 cadets enrolled - 48 states and 11 foreign nations represented - 100% of students housed on campus - 20 NCAA Division III athletic teams - 31% of cadets are women - 22% of cadets are minorities - 1 faculty member for every 8 students - 19 Cadets in an average class
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REAR ADMIRAL JAMES E. RENDON ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT FIRST YEAR Rear Admiral Rendon assumed the duties of the 41st Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, June 1, 2015. He reported to the Academy after serving as Director, Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIATF West), the U.S. Pacific Command’s executive agent for planning and conducting counter-drug strategy in an area of operations covering more than 105 million square miles.
Prior to this assignment, Rear Admiral Rendon served as Assistant Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, the Superintendent’s direct representative to oversee day-to-day operations. Prior to his first Academy assignment, he served as Director of Staff to the Vice Commandant.
Rear Admiral Rendon is a surface operations specialist with a diverse list of assignments over his 28 year Coast Guard officer
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career. He served as Commander, Sector Northern New England in Portland Maine, as well as, Chief Response, Fifth Coast Guard District in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Rear Admiral Rendon is a cutterman with afloat tours as Deck Watch Officer aboard Durable, a 210-foot cutter home-ported in Brownsville, Texas; Executive Officer aboard the Patrol Boat Ocracoke in Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, and Commanding Officer of the Surface Effect Ship Petrel in Key West, Florida. Other operational ashore assignments consist of staff advisor, Seventh Coast Guard District Intelligence and Law Enforcement Branch in Miami, Florida, Operations Officer for Group Key West, Florida, as well as Commander, Coast Guard Group Mayport in Northeast Florida.
Rear Admiral Rendon served as Aide de Camp to the 20th Commandant of the Coast Guard. He also completed a Congressional Fellowship in our nation’s Capital, where he worked for the House of Representatives, Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, followed by a two-year assignment as Drug Policy Advisor to the Speaker of the House.
Rear Admiral Rendon’s personal awards include a Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (6), Coast Guard Commendation Medal (3), Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and a variety of other unit awards and service ribbons. He is authorized to wear the Cutterman’s Insignia and the Boat Forces Operations Insignia.
A 1983 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Rear Admiral Rendon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. He also completed study at the National War College, Class of 2005, where he earned a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy.
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TIM FITZPATRICK DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FIFTH YEAR Tim Fitzpatrick is in his fifth year as Director of Athletics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and on his watch the USCGA’s athletic program has seen growth in several key areas. In addition to securing a comprehensive, five-year shoe and apparel agreement with adidas America for the academy’s 23 NCAA sports, has overseen a rebranding initiative that has resulted in new logos and marks and created an athletic booster organization (the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Bear Club). Under Fitzpatrick’s guidance, the department produced its first-ever women’s professional development seminar (the Women’s LeadHERship Symposium) for female USCGA athletic staff members as well as attendees from colleges and universities throughout New England, and has launched an external program for sale of corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Fitzpatrick was the Director of Athletics at Texas A&MCorpus Christi for two years prior to his arrival at USCGA, after spending the previous four years as the Deputy Athletic Director at Indiana University. At Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, Fitzpatrick secured major gifts for construction of a new outdoor tennis center, as well as renovation of the university’s baseball and softball stadiums. He additionally served on the NCAA’s Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee while in south Texas, and executed a strategic plan which increased the department’s corporate sponsorship revenue by nearly 40%.
He arrived at West Point from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, where he served as the associate athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the athletic foundation. Fitzpatrick’s work at Charlotte resulted in a 26-percent increase in annual gifts and a 39-percent increase in planned gifts. Prior to Army and Charlotte, Fitzpatrick served in a similar role at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to serving as the men’s basketball sport administrator, he directed a staff that generated a school record $1.4 million in sponsorship revenue and a $125,000 increase in annual giving. Fitzpatrick was a senior associate athletics director at the University of North Texas from May 1994 to June 1996. He was instrumental in UNT’s transition from NCAA Division I-AA football to the Big West Conference, and during the 1994 football season, North Texas was one of three programs nationally to have every football game televised in its home market. This local television package generated more than $700,000 in corporate sponsorship revenue. He gained considerable experience as Assistant Commissioner of the Southwest Conference from 199294. Fitzpatrick negotiated a $2.25 million, three-year men’s basketball tournament title sponsorship with the Dr. Pepper Company, and he also oversaw the league’s national and local television syndication efforts.
Additionally, he negotiated a 6-year, $21,000,000 shoe and apparel agreement with adidas America and administered the Hoosiers’ multi-media partnerships with Learfield Sports and the Big Ten Network. During his tenure, Indiana realized a ticket sales revenue increase of 15-percent over annual budgeted projections.
Fitzpatrick began his athletic administration career as the assistant marketing director at Army before moving on to Virginia Commonwealth as the director of marketing and Ticket Sales (1984-87) and Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Public Relations from 1987-92.
Fitzpatrick came to IU after spending the previous five years as COO and associate athletics director for external operations at the U.S. Military Academy. Fitzpatrick directed
A 1981 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a bachelor’s degree in English, Fitzpatrick earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University in 1982.
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While at Indiana, he was responsible for internal administration of the department, oversaw capital construction and facilities management, and had oversight of the football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs. Additionally, Fitzpatrick managed IU’s external units, including marketing, ticket operations, licensing, merchandising, website, and publications.
a fundraising effort that saw Army’s “A Club” donor base grow from 750 to 6,700 and annual giving grow from $500,000 to $1.8 million. He also cultivated the Army Sports Network from two radio stations to 18, including 50,000-watt ESPN 1050 in New York City. During his tenure at West Point, corporate sponsorship revenue jumped from $250,000 to $920,000 annually.
COAST GUARD ACADEMY NITCHMAN TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX The Track & Field Complex was constructed in the summer of 2007 first used for the men’s and women’s soccer games that Fall. The FieldTurf surface lies on the banks of the beautiful Thames River and is also home to the men’s and women’s track & field program.
COMMANDER JOHN MERRIMAN GYM Merriman Gymnasium is home to the women’s volleyball program and the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The gym holds three basketball courts used for varsity practices and games, as well as intramural competition. The 1200-seat facility has been home to numerous league and regional championships.
ROLAND POOL Roland Pool is home to our men’s and women’s swimming and diving program. The eight-lane, 50-yard pool is also used daily for athletic training programs for our cadet-athletes, physical education courses, as well as military training programs necessary to carry out the missions of the Coast Guard for all cadets.
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NITCHMAN BASEBALL FIELD Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the Coast Guard Academy baseball team. The picturesque view from the field overlooks the Thames River.
NITCHMAN SOFTBALL FIELD Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the softball team. The Bears have enjoyed tremendous success winning three of the last four NEWMAC tournament championships and going to the NCAA tournament four straight seasons (20092012).
CADET MEMORIAL FIELD Cadet Memorial Field was made into a FieldTurf surface in 2004 as a gift from the Class of 1952. The facility features a twostory press box that includes two coaches rooms, a room for radio broadcasting and video recording, space for media personnel, and two lounge lounge areas for additional seating. The 1500seat stadium overlooks the Thames River and the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.
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Coast Guard Athletics has two weight rooms, each featuring state-of-theart equipment for our cadets and cadet-athletes to use to improve their overall health and fitness. The facility in Roland Hall is dedicated to freeweight exercising while our Billard Hall facility holds our nautilus, cardio, and other guided machine equipment.
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ADMINISTRATION Name Tim Fitzpatrick Dan Rose Tim Opstrup Chris Parsons Art Lamoureux Jason Southard Casey McGarvey Andrea Stewart Donna Koczajowski Katherine Bossardet Vi Oliver Bruce Cobb Marc Grindstaff Dave Fraboni
MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Title Director of Athletics Associate AD/Director of Physical Education Associate AD for Finance, Logistics and Facilities Associate AD for Compliance and Admissions Support Assistant AD for Operations Director of Media Relations Media Relations Assistant SWA/Travel Coordinator SWA/Director of Club Sports Associate Office Manager Administrative Assistant Equipment Manager Equipment Manager Equipment Manager
Phone 860-444-8600 860-701-6798
Name John Westkott Mary Westkott Ken Pancoast
860-444-8602
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860-701-6197
Name Matt Nakagawa
860-444-8601 860-701-6800
PISTOL & RIFLE
860-701-6799 860-444-8604 860-444-8600 860-444-8580 860-444-8606 860-444-8663 860-444-8663
Title Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone 860-444-8619 860-701-6415 860-701-6416 860-701-6617
BASEBALL Name C.C. Grant Mike Turgeon
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8581
C.C. Grant Ray LaForte Jordan Berrian Jay Driscoll Chris Strand Dave Ratner Don Miller
Title Head Coach Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Recruiting Coordinator Co-Defensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Wide Receivers Defensive Line Defensive Line Tight Ends Offensive Assistant
Phone 860-444-8584 860-444-8605 860-444-8581 860-701-6805 860-701-6767
MEN’S BASKETBALL Name Kevin Jaskiewicz Bob Bono Mike Mailhot
Phone 860-701-6132 860-444-8588
Title Director of Rowing/Head Coach
Phone 860-444-8679
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8590
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Name Ethan Brown Greg Ahnrud Mariette Ogg
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-701-6805
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Title Director of Sailing Head Offshore Coach Head Intercollegiate Coach
Phone 860-444-8577 860-701-6291 860-444-8325
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Pitching Coach
Phone 860-444-8604
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-701-6594 860-701-6960
Title Director of Rowing Head Coach
Phone 860-444-8679 860-803-4435
Title Head Coach
Phone 860-701-6744
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Goalkeeper Coach
Phone 860-444-8582
SAILING Name Doug Clark Jack Neades Brian Swingly Name Donna Koczajowski Dana Fleischmann Erin Miller
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Name Alex Ivansheck Jessica Farley Scott Hawk Catherine Lewis Name Bill Randall Jodi Hope
WOMEN’S LACROSSE Name Ruth Ness
WOMEN’S SOCCER Name Susan Grant Beth Nakagawa Andrea Giuliano Katie Shveda Anthony Occhialini
WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Name John Westkott Mary Westkott Ken Pancoast
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Diving Coach
Phone 860-444-8586 860-701-6374
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8589
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Name Mike Bynon Ashley Coyle
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Goalkeeper Coach
Phone 860-701-6197
Name Ethan Brown Greg Ahnrud Mariette Ogg
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8590
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-701-6595
WRESTLING Name Kevin Bratland J.R. Lewis
MEN’S SOCCER Name Chris Parsons Patrick McCarney Anthony Occhialini
Phone 860-701-6886
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
MEN’S LACROSSE Name Ray LaForte Dave Fraboni Mike Higbie Pat Powers
Title Shooting Sports Coach
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Title Head Coach Associate Head Coach Assistant Coach
MEN’S CREW Name Bill Randall
Phone
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FOOTBALL Name Bill George Dana Fleischmann
Title Head Coach
Phone 860-444-8586 860-701-6374
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ATHLETIC TRAINING Name Ken Niedzwiecki Maura Gillon Jake Ibey Shannon Nickels
Name Richard Hawkins
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Diving Coach
CHRIS PARSONS HEAD COACH 14TH SEASON
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Chris begins his 14th season as head soccer coach at Coast Guard. Parsons has an 13-year record of 118-96-28 and has led the Bears to postseason play in eight of his 14 seasons (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014) including the ECAC Division III New England Championship in 2008 and again in 2012, three consecutive NEWMAC semifinal appearances (2012-2014), and a trip to the 2014 NCAA tournament. Last season he led the team to a record of 13-3-3 overall and 4-1-2 in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Prior to 2003, Coast Guard had not played in the postseason since 1998. He was named NEWMAC Coach of the Year in 2007 and again in 2012. Parsons, who has 145 collegiate wins, was the head coach at Vassar College for five years (1997-2001) where he compiled a 40-37-5 record including back-to-back ECAC Tournament berths in 1997 and 1998 and a berth to the NCAA Tournament in 1999. Prior to Vassar, Parsons was the head coach at Champlain College, a junior college in Vermont from 1993-1996. His team won the 1996 NJCAA Region III Championship. In 1995, he was named the NJCAA Region III Coach of the Year as his team was the Region III runners-up. He had a four-year record of 44-20-4 at Champlain College. Chris was an NSCAA first-team All-America at Middlebury College where he earned a degree in Economics. He earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management at UMass in 1990. Parsons holds NSCAA Advanced National, National and Professional
PATRICK MCCARNEY ASSISTANT COACH SIXTH SEASON Patrick McCarney begins his sixth season as an assistant coach for the Bears. McCarney is a 1993 graduate of the University of Vermont and has lived in Connecticut since 1995. For the past four years, Patrick has been an assistant coach with the Southeastern Soccer Club working with the U-17s, U-18s, and U-23 squads. The U-23 team won the State Open in the summer of 2010.
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Prior to that, he was the head coach at Stonington High School for eight years during which the team won three ECC Medium Division titles and went 74-56-9. He is a social studies teacher at Stonington High School and lives in Pawcatuck with his wife, Kate, and his two children, Bailey and Jackson.
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ANTHONY OCCHIALINI ASSISTANT COACH - GOALKEEPERS THIRD SEASON Anthony Occhialini is in his third season at the United States Coast Guard fulfilling the role of goalkeeper coach for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. Occhialini is a 2009 graduate of Montville High School and 2013 graduate of Central Connecticut State University. He was a three-time All-Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) selection, a two-time All-State selection and a 2008 All-American in high school for the Indians. He was named the MVP of the National High School Soccer All-Star Game. Anthony earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at Central Connecticut where he was a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) Academic honor roll all four years. The Blue Devils won the NEC regular season championship in 2011. Prior to arriving at the Academy, he worked at UK International Soccer Camps coaching goalkeeper skills and strategies to children ages 8 to 14.
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LUKAS BENEDETTO
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SENIOR- FORWARD RONKONKOMA, N.Y. Lukas tied his career-highs in goals, assists, and points last season while starting every game for the Bears last season. The senior will be counted on as a key piece to Coast Guard’s offense. He is the son of Michael Benedetto and Donna Llorens and is majoring in Marine and Environmental Sciences. BEFORE CGA Benedetto played soccer and ran track at Connetquot High where he served as a soccer captain as a senior … was named All-League in soccer … has two brothers, Michael (27) and Dominik (22), both of whom are serving in the Coast Guard. GETTING TO KNOW LUKAS Lukas’ favorite TV show is Breaking Bad and his favorite song is Wrecking Ball. His favorite athlete is Didier Drogba and his favorite video game is The Legend of Zelda. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be King Tutankhamun. CAREER STATS Year 2012 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 21/1 18/1 18/18 57/20
G 1 3 3 7
A 0 1 1 2
PTS 2 7 7 16
JASEN KINGSLEY
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SENIOR - DEFENDER TULSA, OKLA. Jasen started a career best 9 games while playing in a total of 18 games last season. He was apart of the defense that held 11 teams scoreless last season. He is the son of Danny and Michelle Kingsley and is majoring in Government.
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BEFORE CGA Kingsley played soccer and volleyball at Booker T. Washington High, serving as a soccer captain as a senior. Jason is an only child. GETTING TO KNOW JASEN Jasen’s favorite TV show is The West Wing while his favorite movie is Remember the Titans. He lists Only the Good Die Young as his favorite song and Robert Downey Jr. as his favorite actor. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be President Abraham Lincoln. CAREER STATS Year 2012 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 6/0 12/3 18/9 36/12
G 0 1 0 1
A 0 0 0 0
PTS 0 2 0 2
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RICKY DAVIES
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SENIOR - FORWARD RICHARDSON, TEXAS Davies appeared in 17 games for the Bears last season and earned his first two career starts. last season He is the son of Michael and Carol Davies and is majoring in Marine and Environmental Sciences. BEFORE CGA Davies played soccer at J.J. Pearce High for coach Clint Craft where he served as a team captain as a senior … has two brothers, Eric (17) and Daniel (14). GETTING TO KNOW RICKY Ricky’s favorite actor is Morgan Freeman and his favorite pro sports team is the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite place to visit is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico his favorite book is Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be Dan Bilzerian. CAREER STATS Year 2012 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 20/0 20/0 17/2 57/2
G 2 1 0 3
A 0 0 0 0
PTS 4 2 0 6
PATRICK HANRAHAN
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JUNIOR - FORWARD NEW LONDON, CONN. Hanrahan played in 16 games last season scoring his lone goal in a 2-1 loss against Clark. He is the son of Kevin and Louise Hanrahan and is majoring in Management. BEFORE CGA Hanrahan played soccer at New London High where he was a two-time team captain. Patrick has a younger sister, Katie (15).
CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 9/0 16/0 25/0
G 1 1 2
A 0 0 0
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GETTING TO KNOW PATRICK Patrick’s favorite movie is Happy Gilmore while his favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo. Hanrahan’s favorite book is The Odyssey while his favorite place to visit is Martha’s Vineyard. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be President John F. Kennedy.
PTS 2 2 4
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CAELAN HARSHAW
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JUNIOR - DEFENDER CARY, N.C. In only his second year Harshaw b ecame a dominant player for the Bears as an attacking minded outside back. He was tied for second on the team with ten points (3 goals, 4 assists) and started all 19 games for Coast Guard last season. He is the son of Jim and Kym Harshaw and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. BEFORE CGA Harshaw was a three-sport athlete at Cary Academy competing in soccer, track, and wrestling … was named All-Conference and All-Region in soccer while serving as a team captain as a senior … has one sister, Ashley (21) … his father, Jim, is in the national guard and his grandfathers served in the air force and army, respectively. GETTING TO KNOW CAELAN Caelan’s favorite college team, other than Coast Guard, is the University of North Carolina and he lists Jessica Alba as his favorite actress. His favorite athlete is Gareth Bale and his favorite place to visit is home. The most-used app on his phone is messaging. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 17/0 19/19 36/19
G 0 3 3
A 0 4 4
PTS 0 10 10
KYLE PHILLIPS
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JUNIOR - DEFENDER JUNEAU, AK. Kyle started 12 games for the Bears last season while appearing in 16 all together. Phillips scored his first collegiate goal in a 2-1 win against Johnson & Wales. He is the son of Ken and Carolyn Phillips and is majoring in Government.
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BEFORE CGA Phillips played soccer and ran track at Singapore American School. He was a two-time captain in soccer, both as a junior and senior. Kyle has one brother, Kaden (21), and two sisters, Kayla (14) and Karly (12). His father has been an LCDR for 22 years. GETTING TO KNOW KYLE Kyle’s favorite food is ravioli and the most-used app on his phone is Facebook. His favorite place to visit is New Zealand and Island Pub is his favorite restaurant. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 18/17 16/12 34/29
G 0 1 1
A 0 0 0
PTS 0 2 2
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BRAD MCNELL
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JUNIOR - DEFENDER ANTIOCH, CALIF. Brad appeared in eighteen matches while starting six for Coast Guard. McNell added to his assist tally by adding two this past season. He is the son of Tom and Alison McNell and is majoring in Government. BEFORE CGA McNell played soccer at De La Salle High for coach Derrick Brown, serving as a captain as a senior … has three older brothers, Rich (28), Sam (25), and Jack (23) … brothers Rich and Sam are both serving in the Air Force. GETTING TO KNOW BRAD Brad’s favorite pro sports team is Blackburn Rovers and his favorite college team, other than Coast Guard, is the University of Oregon. His favorite actor is Brad Pitt and his favorite athlete is Chris Wondolowski. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 8/0 18/6 26/6
G 0 0 0
A 1 2 3
PTS 1 2 3
JAKE RATH
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JUNIOR - MIDFIELDER KEARNEY, MO. Jake earned his first two points of his college career this past season registering an assist in wins against Babson and Mitchel. Rath also played in 17 games last year starting one of them. He is the son of Brian and Kim Rath and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
GETTING TO KNOW JAKE Jake’s favorite song is Little Black Submarines and the most-used app on his phone is Facebook. He is a University of Alabama fan and his favorite place to visit is Austria. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be his grandfather. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 4/0 17/1 21/1
G 0 0 0
A 0 2 2
PTS 0 0 0
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BEFORE CGA Rath played soccer and tennis at Kearney Senior High … was a two-time soccer captain and tennis captain as a senior … earned All-Conference, All-District, and All-State accolades as a senior in soccer … has one brother, Ben (13), and one sister, Hannah (22) … both parent’s served in the Air Force, dad as a fighter pilot and mom as a medical officer.
NICK ROBERTS
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JUNIOR - MIDFIELD BRISTOL, CONN. Nick saw action in seven games last season as a reserve back and will to make an impact on the Bears vaunted defense next year. He is the son of Barbara Alim and Shari Roberts and is majoring in Government. BEFORE CGA Roberts played soccer at Bristol Eastern High for coach Bill Sweet where he served as a captain as a senior … was named to the All-State team as a senior … has one brother, Tyler (16). GETTING TO KNOW NICK Nick’s favorite actor is Denzel Washington and his favorite place to visit is Miami. His favorite pro sports team is Chelsea and his favorite song is Love Story by Taylor Swift. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be President John F. Kennedy. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 6/0 7/0 13/0
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
PTS 0 0 0
TYLER FURRY
#19
SOPHOMORE - FORWARD PLYMOUTH, MINN.
PLAYER BIOS
Furry scored two goals and added an assist in his first season for the Bears where he saw action in 11 games. His biggest goal came in an 1-0 overtime win against conference foe Emerson where he found the back of the net for the game winner. Tyler is the son of Dan and Sue Furry and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. BEFORE CGA Tyler attended Heritage Christian Academy where he was a member of the soccer basketball, baseball, and trapshooting teams. He was captain of the soccer team his senior year. Furry graduated with highest honors. GETTING TO KNOW TYLER Luke’s favorite athlete is Pogba and his favorite song is I mean It by G-Eazy. His favorite snack food are twizzlers and the most used app on his phone is Safari. Furrys favorite video game is Fifa 14 and his favorite place to visit is Florida. CAREER STATS Year 2014 Total
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GP/GS 11/0 11/0
G 2 2
A 1 1
PTS 5 5
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RYAN DANDAN
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SOPHOMORE - MIDFIELD TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS In his first year, Dandan became an offensive threat for the Bears midway through the season as he was tied for first on the team with four goals and tied for second with 10 points. Ryan will look to build on his succesful freshman campaign and continue to be a consistent scoring option for Coast Guard. BEFORE CGA Dandan attended Byron Nelson high school where he was captain of the soccer team his senior year. Ryan led the team to a state championships his senior year when he was District MVP and a NSCAA first team All Region Selection. He was also a member of the National Honor Society GETTING TO KNOW RYAN Ryan’s favorite soccer team is West Ham United and his favorite snack food is trail mix. His biggest pet peev is people with their mouth open and if he could meet anyone dead or alive would be famous English soccer captain Bobby Moore CAREER STATS Year 2014 Total
GP/GS 13/6 13/6
G 4 4
A 2 2
PTS 10 10
AUSTIN READ
#4
SOPHOMORE- MIDFIELD TACOMA PARK, MD Read was an important member to the Bears defense that held 11 teams scoreless last season as a force in the middle of the back four. Austin was also a force on set pieces for Coast Guard as he scored two goals and added two assists. He is the son of Edward and Leticia Read and is majoring in Operations Research and Computer Analysis.
GETTING TO KNOW AUSTIN Jasen’s favorite TV show is The Walking Dead while his favorite movie is Inception. He lists Thunderstruck as his favorite song and Brad Pitt as his favorite actor. If he could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be President Theodore Rossevelt. CAREER STATS Year 2014 Total
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GP/GS 17/17 17/17
G 2 2
A 2 2
PTS 6 6
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PLAYER BIOS
BEFORE CGA Austin went to DeMatha Catholic High School where he played for the perenial power soccer team where they were ranked number one in the nation in 2011 and won conference championships in 2011 and 2013. He served as team captain his senior year.
JAKE SORENSON
#1
SOPHOMORE - GOALKEEPER OAKDALE, CONN. Jake earned his first career shutout last season in his second start when he held Mitchell scoreless in a 6-0 win making one save early on diving to his right keepinng the game scoreless early in the game. Sorenson looks to be the starting goalie this season as All-American goalkeeper Richie Burns graduated last season. BEFORE CGA Sorenson graduated from Montville High School. He earned his varsity letter all four years, won a state championship in 2010 and was team captain his Senior year. GETTING TO KNOW JAKE Jake’s favorite restaurant is Moe’s and his favorite food is steak and eggs. The most used app on his phone is EPL Live and if he could meet anyone dead or alive it would be Tim Howard. The one stadium Jake would like to visit is Allianz Arena. CAREER STATS Year 2014 Total
GP/GS 4/2 4/2
W-L-T 1-1-0 1-1-0
SVS 3 3
GAA 1.00 1.00
LUKE TELANG
#20
SOPHOMORE - FORWARD PROVIDENCE, R.I.
PLAYER BIOS
Telang scored one of the biggest goals of his career as a freshman coming off the bench in the second half against arch rival Merchant Marine giving the Bears a 1-0 victory. He scored three goals and added three assists giving him nine points on the season good enough for fourth on the team. Luke came off the bench in 18 games last season and will look to be a key component to the Bears offense this season. BEFORE CGA Luke attended La Salla Academy where he was second team All State and Rhode Island Division I All Tournament Team his senior year. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. GETTING TO KNOW LUKE Luke’s favorite athlete is Clint Dempsey and his favorite song is Levels by Avicii. His favorite snack food is homemade cookies and the most used app on his phone is text messaging. Telang’s favorite book is House Rules and if he could meet anyone dead or alive it would be president George Washington. CAREER STATS Year 2014 Total
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GP/GS 18/0 18/0
G 3 3
A 3 3
PTS 9 9
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YEAR 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981
COACH Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Chris Parsons Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik
W-L-T (CONF) 13-3-3 (4-1-2) ^ 9-7-4 (3-3-1) 13-6-2 (4-1-1) # 6-9-1 (1-4-1) 7-9-1 (2-3-1) 8-9-1 (3-3-0) 13-8-1 (3-3-0) # 9-7-1 (2-3-1) % 10-5-4 (2-2-2) % 6-9-1 (2-4-0) 11-8-1 (1-4-1) $ 9-6-5 (2-2-2) $ 4-10-3 (1-3-2) 6-10-1 (2-4-0) 8-7-3 (3-2-1) 9-8-1 (2-4-0) 13-5-3 (2-1-3) # 8-5-2 (4-2-1) 7-4-4 (3-3-1) 15-3-1 (6-0-1) # 13-3-1 (5-0-1) $ 10-5-0 (4-1-0) 7-7-0 (3-2-0) 10-7-0 (2-3-0) % 8-7-0 9-3-1 9-5-0 9-3-1 9-3-1 10-4-1 $ 7-6-1 6-6-1 5-5-3 10-4-0 ^
COACH Ray Cieplik Chris Parsons Gaston N. Buron L. Jerry Bechtel Bill Wissman Brent Smith R. E. Lenczyk W. J. Taylor
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COACH Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Bill Wissman Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Ray Cieplik Brent Smith Brent Smith L. Jerry Bechtel L. Jerry Bechtel L. Jerry Bechtel L. Jerry Bechtel L. Jerry Bechtel Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron R. E. Lenczyk R.E. Lenczyk R. E. Lenczyk R. E. Lenczyk W. J. Taylor W. J. Taylor Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron Gaston N. Buron
W-L-T (CONF) 7-5-1 % 7-5-1 8-4-1 8-4-0 8-4-0 4-7-1 6-5-2 ^ 3-7-3 7-4-2 5-8-0 5-6-1 3-7-3 5-4-3 2-8-1 2-9-0 4-7-0 5-5-0 7-6-0 3-8-0 2-7-1 3-4-2 4-5-0 4-2-0 0-9-0 2-4-2 0-4-1 2-4-0 0-10-0 4-5-0 3-3-0 1-4-1 3-3-0 3-3-0 0-3-0
1998-present - NEWMAC 1991-1997 - CAC
Years 1970-1977, 1979-2001 (31) 2002-present (12) 1939-1944, 1959-1962 (10) 1963-1967 (5) 1978 (1) 1968-1969 (2) 1955-1958 (4) 1945-1946 (2)
TEAM HISTORY
# - ECAC Champions $ - ECAC Semi-Finals % - ECAC Tournament ^ - NCAA Tournament
YEAR 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939
W-L-T 248-165-37 118-96-28 26-45-4 20-35-1 8-4-1 8-11-6 6-19-3 2-14-0
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2014 RESULTS --- 13-3-3 (4-1-2 NEWMAC) Date Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Sep. 6 Sep. 10 Sep. 13 Sep. 15 Sep. 20 Sep. 23 Sep. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15
Opponent Salve Regina Bridgewater St. Mass. Maritime Johnson & Wales (RI) Merchant Marine at Maritime (N.Y.) at Babson at Connecticut Col. at Clark University Mitchell MIT Albertus Magnus at Emerson at WPI Eastern Conn. St. Wheaton (Mass.) Springfield WPI Catholic
USM Invitational USM Invitational
NEWMAC Tournament Semfinals NCAA Tournament First Round
Result W, 2-1 OT W, 1-0 W, 1-0 W, 2-1 W, 1-0 W, 2-1 W, 2-1 2OT W, 1-0 L, 2-1 W, 6-0 W, 1-0 W, 4-0 W, 1-0 OT W, 1-0 T, 0-0 2OT T, 0-0 2OT T, 2-2 2OT L, 1-0 L, 2-0
MEN’S SOCCER HISTORY ECAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS 1995 1998
2008
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NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 1974 1981 2014
NEWMAC TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALISTS 1998 1999 2000 2004 2006 2008 2013 2014
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2015 SCHEDULE Sep. 1 Western Conn. St. Sep. 4 vs. Bridgewater St. Husky Fall Classic Sep. 5 vs. Westfield St. Fall Classic 1:30 PM Sep. 9 at Johnson & Wales (RI) Sep. 12 at Merchant Marine Sep. 15 Connecticut Col. Sep. 19 Babson * Sep. 22 Endicott Sep. 26 Clark University * Sep. 30 Mitchell Oct. 3 at MIT * Oct. 6 at Albertus Magnus Oct. 10 Emerson * Oct. 17 WPI * Oct. 20 at Mass. Maritime Oct. 24 at Wheaton (Mass.) * Oct. 27 at Eastern Conn. St. Oct. 31 at Springfield * Nov. 4 at NEWMAC First Round TBA Nov. 7 at NEWMAC Semifinals TBA Nov. 8 at NEWMAC Championship TBA Home games in bold. *Conference Game
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