Lloyd’s Soccer and NIKE are proud supporters of the annual North-South Soccer Classic and Palmetto State prep soccer! Lloyd’s Soccer Mount Pleasant, SC Greenville, SC Atlanta, GA –4–
SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION
The South Carolina High School Soccer Coaches Association (SCHSSCA) is an auxiliary unit of its parent organization, the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA). The SCHSSCA would like to thank the many high school coaches — past and present — who have endured various hardships in order to develop prep soccer programs throughout the Palmetto state. Many of this year’s North-South Soccer Classic participants are the beneficiaries of the commitment and hard work of those coaches over the years. We also want to acknowledge all the parents of those high school student-athletes for their encouragement and support of prep soccer and their student-athletes.
“Kids Need Coaches”
SCHSSCA President • Mike Mauldin, Myrtle Beach HS SCHSSCA Vice-President • Frank Kucinic, St. Joseph’s Catholic SCHSSCA Board • Katie Clampitt, NSSC Director • Kevin Heise, Gray Collegiate Academy • Kyle Heise, Gray Collegiate Academy • William Hosea (Retired) • Frank Ridlehoover (Retired) • Joe Siatkowski, Mauldin • Dick Smith (Retired) • Sean Vick, Christ Church Episcopal School
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The South Carolina High School Soccer Coaches Association would like to thank the following companies, individuals and organizations for their service and support in presenting the 2017 North-South Soccer Classic. City of Anderson - The Electric City Anderson School District Five Carolina Sports Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Garrett’s Specialty Vehicles Holiday Inn Express & Suites Anderson I-85 T.L. Hanna HS Jack Kovaleski, Referee Assignor Lloyd’s Soccer NIKE J.R. Murphy S.C. Athletic Coaches Association SCHSSCA Executive Board SCSoccer.com Westside HS Younts Properties –6–
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Richard “Dick” Walsh Award
The Dick Walsh Award is awarded by the South Carolina High School Soccer Coaches Association in recognition of Mr. Richard Walsh who was a pioneer for youth soccer in the Lowcountry of the Palmetto State. Walsh was involved in South Carolina high school soccer officiating and scheduling for almost 30 years. He officiated baseball and football for 25 years, as well as basketball and volleyball. His competence was rewarded by officiating a number of state championship matches. In 1994, he received the South Carolina Soccer Officials Association's "Loyal Services Award". Walsh, who was killed via a freak golf cart accident suffered while officiating club soccer Regionals in Columbus, GA, embodied a "soccer volunteer" as he dedicated his services through refereeing, coaching, administration, etc., so that youth soccer would persevere in South Carolina. He was the recipient of the first S.C. High School Soccer Coaches Association's SERVICE AWARD that bears his name in recognition of his contributions to high school soccer. The SCHSSCA incorporated the award in 1999 and thus far, 18-individuals have been bestowed this tremendous honor. The 2017 recipient is Ralph Polson, a longtime supporter of prep soccer in the Palmetto State!
DICK WALSH AWARD RECIPIENTS 2017 ................... 2016 ................... 2015 ................... 2014 ................... 2013 ................... 2012 ................... 2011 ................... 2010 ................... 2009 ................... 2008 ................... 2007 ................... 2006 ................... 2005 ................... 2004 ................... 2003 ................... 2002 ................... 2001 ................... 2000 ................... 1999 ...................
Ralph Polson Dennis Cook Ralph Lundy Twig Gray Marc Lloyd Tom Reilly Linda Smith Troy Bennage David Easley Wayne Quinlan Dick Smith Frank Ridlehoover Kevin Heise Rich Lloyd Scott Ruggles William Hosea Kyle Heise John “JR” Murphy Richard “Dick” Walsh –8–
Richard “Dick” Walsh Award Recipient
RALPH POLSON
Ralph Polson is entering his 10th season at the helm of the Wofford men’s soccer program. He joined the Terriers after eight seasons as associate head coach at the College of Charleston and 17 seasons as head coach at Presbyterian College. In his first seven years with the Terriers, he has helped the team earn two Southern Conference titles. Polson has registered a 79-76-13 mark with Wofford and is 275-179-40 in 26 seasons as a head coach. To add to his decorated resume, he is the Former President of the NSCAA in 2012, is currently a member of the NSCAA Board of Governors Advisory Council, Chairman of the NSCAA Senior College Men’s National All-America, and Chairman of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Playing Rules Committee. Wofford named Ralph Polson as head men’s soccer coach January 14, 2008. “We are pleased to have Ralph Polson as head coach of the men’s soccer program at Wofford College,” said Director of Athletics Richard Johnson. “Ralph brings a wealth of experience to the position and is very familiar with the Southern Conference. We hope to continue to build on the progress made this past season by the team.” In his eight seasons at the College of Charleston, the Cougars reached the Southern Conference semifinals five times and the finals twice. In 2004, the Cougars won the Southern Conference Championship and appeared in the NCAA Tournament. They defeated South Carolina 3-2 in the first round before falling to UNCG. Polson coached nine All-Southern Conference first-team players while at College of Charleston who earned 12 honors. Overall, the Cougars were 89-5914 in his eight seasons, which included seven winning campaigns. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Erskine, as an assistant coach. Polson was named head coach at Presbyterian in 1983. In his 17 years at Presbyterian, he posted a 196-104-26 overall record and had 15 non-losing seasons. He was named NAIA District 6 Coach of the Year in 1986 and 1988. In 1992 and 1996 he earned South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year honors. Presbyterian won the South Atlantic Conference Tournament in 1991, 1993, 1995 and 1996. In 1995, the Blue Hose participated in the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time in school history. Polson holds a USSFA license and has been a member of the USYSA Region III Olympic Development Program coaching staff since 1983. He is a staff coach for the SCYSA State Select Team Program and also worked as a coach for the Bridge Futbol Alliance. Since 1992, he has served as the assistant director of the Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy. He has served as a member of the NSCAA Senior Recognition Committee and served as the NCAA Division II Representative to the NSCAA. In the spring of 2008, Polson was appointed as the secretary for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and a member of the Executive Committee. He was elected to a three-year term as Vice-President of Conventions and Awards of the NSCAA in January 2009. In January 2012, he became the 64th president of the NSCAA. From 2001 to 2014, he had been NSCAA Division I All-America Committee National Chairman and South Region Chairman. He is also treasurer of the Walt Chyzowych Memorial Fund. Polson is a 1980 Erskine graduate. He was a member of the 1977 men’s soccer team at Erskine which reached the NAIA national semifinals. He and his wife, Susan, have a daughter, Megan, a 2014 graduate of Wofford, and son, Ralph, a 2017 graduate of Wofford. The family resides in Spartanburg. –9–
NORTH GIRLS COACHES ED HUMPHREY, Co-Coach
JASON MOUZON, Co-Coach
Education Armstrong State College (Savannah, GA), BS History 1993; Teacher Certification 1995 Winthrop University, Working on Masters Degree in History
Education USC Aiken, BA Secondary Education 2004
High School: Lancaster Overall Record: 51-55 (.481)
Accomplishments & Honors Region 3-4A Coach of the Year - 2014 Region 3-3A Coach of the Year - 2016
High School: Northwestern Overall Record: 55-54 (.505); Batesburg-Leesville (Boys), 33-9; Northwestern (Girls), 20-35
Accomplishments & Honors Region 3-2A Coach of the Year - 2009 Class 2A State Champions - 2010 High School Sports Report Class 2A Coach of the Year - 2010
Family Wife: Cindy Children: Brooke (20)
SOUTH GIRLS COACHES CHAD MEREDITH, Head Coach High School: Swansea Overall Record: 185-74-5 (.710)
Education University of South Carolina, BS Mathematics 1999 Accomplishments and Honors Region 5-2A Coach of the Year - 2006, 2011, 2012 Region 5-3A Coach of the Year - 2013, 2014, 2016 State Wrestling Coach of the Year - 2002 Wrestling State Championship - 2002 Sandhills United Soccer Club - Director of Coaching - Challenge League Semifinalist - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 - Challenge League Quarterfinalist - 2012, 2015 Family Wife: Jane Ann Bennett Meredith Children: Haley (23), Hannah (21), Jane Ashley (17)
ROBERT SLOAN, Assistant Coach
High School: South Florence Overall Record: 50-62 (.446); Palmetto Warriors 11-7; Wilson 28-34; South Florence 11-21 Education Clemson University, BS Electrical Engineering 1996 Accomplishments and Honors S.C. High School Soccer Coaches Association Girls Representative Florence Soccer Association - Coach, 8 years Congaree Rapid FC - 2017 Family Wife: Tamara Child: Bobby (17), Aria (14), Brailey (14), Caelin (12), Brittany (9)
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NORTH BOYS COACHES CESAR ROBLES, Head Coach
CRAIG JOYNER, Assistant Coach
Education York Technical College - Associates Degree Mechanical Engineering
Education Wofford College, BS Biology - 1987 George Washington University, MA Educational Leadership & Supervision 2007
High School: Rock Hill Overall Record: 178-104-1 (.631); Northwestern (Girls) 142-86; Rock Hill (Boys) 36-18-1
Accomplishments & Honors Region 3-4A Coach of the Year, 2010 North-South Soccer Classic - North Girls Co-Coach, 2010 NSCAA Premier Diploma Discoveries Soccer Club - Coach, 12 years - Classic League State Champion - Challenge League Semifinalists Former U.S. Marine
High School: Belton-Honea Path Overall Record: 132-91-6 (.590); T.L. Hanna (Girls), 55-16-3; T.L. Hanna (Boys), 70-59-3; Belton-Honea Path, 7-16
Accomplishments & Honors Region 1-4A Coach of the Year - Twice Family Wife: Mandy Children: Trey (27), Carrie (23)
Family Wife: Marylynn Children: Patrick (22), Charlie (21), Julio Cesar (15)
SOUTH BOYS COACHES TROY ALEXANDER, Co-Coach High School: Hartsville Overall Record: 119-70-7 (.625)
Education Winthrop University, BS Biology 2002 New England College of Optometry, OD 2006 Accomplishments & Honors Region Coach of the Year, 3 times Hartsville United - Staff Trainer - Board Member Pee Dee Optomoetric Society President SC Optometric Physician Board Member Lion’s Club Family Wife: Teresa Children: Will (5), Variah (1)
DANIEL HOLBROOK, Co-Coach
High School: R.B. Stall Overall Record: 175-104-10 (.623); Denmark-Olar (16-16); Blackville-Hilda (63-35-2); R.B. Stall (76-53-8) Education USC Aiken, BA Latin American History & Minor in English 2000 Walden University, Masters in Literacy Education 2007 Accomplishments & Honors Region 5-1A Coach of the Year, 2005 & 2008 Region 4-1A Coach of the Year, 2007 Charleston County Mentor Teacher R.B. Stall Heart of the Warrior Award, 2015 Football Coach - 17 years - Offensive Coordinator - Class 1A State Champions 2005 & 2007 Family Wife: Lori (JV Boys Soccer Coach)
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NORTH-SOUTH SOCCER CLASSIC 21st Annual Girls All-Star Match 10:30 am - T.L. Hanna HS Memorial Stadium
NORTH GIRLS Number Player High School Position College HS Coach 0 .......... Caroline Embler ................. T.L. Hanna ........................ Goalkeeper ........... Valdosta State University* ...................... Ansley Pendergrass 1 .......... Elizabeth Price ................... Clover ............................... Goalkeeper ........... Coastal Carolina University ................... Kelsey Geary 2 .......... Sarah Aquino ..................... South Aiken........................ Defender ............... USC Aiken ............................................ David Mihoulides 3 .......... Havon Ashy ....................... J.L. Mann .......................... Midfielder .............................................................................. Steve Georgopoulos 4 .......... Kendall Claxton ................. Riverside ........................... Defender ............... Winthrop University* .............................. Carley Victor 5 .......... Misha Dimmick ................... J.L. Mann .......................... Forward ................ Cornell University .................................. Steve Georgopoulos 6 .......... Katherine Gonzalez ........... Byrnes .............................. Forward ................ USC Upstate* ........................................ Craig Thompson 7 .......... Kimber Haley ..................... Fort Mill ............................. Midfielder ............... Clemson University ............................... Danielle Center 8 .......... Emma Harms ..................... Riverside ........................... Forward ................ Newberry College* ............................... Carley Victor 9 .......... Marissa Lee ....................... South Aiken........................ Forward ................ USC Aiken* ........................................... David Mihoulides 10 .......... Liz Melton .......................... Dorman ............................. Forward ................ Erskine College* .................................... Josef Lorenz 11 .......... McKenzie Miller ................. T.L. Hanna ........................ Midfielder ............... Columbia International University* .......... Ansley Pendergrass 12 .......... Dani Morris ........................ Hillcrest .............................. Defender ............... Erskine College* .................................... Laney Younts 13 .......... Nancy Neil ......................... Wade Hampton (G) ............ Defender .............................................................................. PJ Mancuso 14 .......... Abby Robinson .................. Eastside ............................. Defender ............... North Greenville University* .................. David Craig 15 .......... CC Thompson ................... Indian Land ....................... Midfielder ............... University of South Carolina .................. Mark Bonda 16 .......... Cassidy Tronco ................. Airport ............................... Defender .............................................................................. Keith Morris 17 .......... Jayce Ward ....................... Wade Hampton (G) ............ Midfielder ............... North Greenville University* .................. PJ Mancuso Co-Coach - Ed Humphrey, Lancaster Co-Coach - Jason Mouzon, Northwestern
* Indicates playing collegiate soccer
SOUTH GIRLS Number Player High School Position College HS Coach 0 .......... Taylor Jarrett ..................... West Ashley ....................... Goalkeeper .......................................................................... Drew McNeely 1 .......... Bryce Kinard ..................... River Bluff .......................... Goalkeeper ........... Wofford College* .................................... K.C. Dunbaker 2 .......... Ashleigh Bankert ................ Swansea ........................... Midfielder ............... University of South Carolina .................. Chad Meredith 3 .......... Madison Carrier ................ Lexington .......................... Midfielder ............... College of Charleston ............................ Chris Fryland 4 .......... Gabrielle Carter ................. Lexington .......................... Defender ............... College of Charleston ............................ Chris Fryland 5 .......... McKenna Costa ................. James Island Charter ......... Defender ............... Clemson University ............................... Brian Garvin 6 .......... Rachel Cosby .................... Chapin .............................. Forward ................ Clemson University ............................... Bob Taylor 7 .......... Julia Gambill ....................... Irmo ................................... Forward ................ Clemson University ............................... Matt Lugo 8 .......... Juliette Gamell .................... Waccamaw ........................ Midfielder .............................................................................. Mark Sanchez 9 .......... Harley King ....................... White Knoll ......................... Midfielder .............................................................................. Shandon Shoaf 10 .......... Kassie Lee ......................... White Knoll ......................... Midfielder ............... Georgia Tech ........................................ Shandon Shoaf 11 .......... Cailyn Marietti .................... West Ashley ....................... Forward ................ Spartanburg Methodist College*............. Drew McNeely 12 .......... Anna Moses ...................... Ashley Ridge ..................... Defender .............................................................................. Mark Weaver 13 .......... Bailey Schaberg ................ River Bluff .......................... Midfielder .............................................................................. K.C. Dunbaker 14 .......... Erin Schnell ....................... Academic Magnet .............. Defender ............... Tulane University .................................. Alister DeLong 15 .......... Sophie Sherman ................ James Island Charter ......... Midfielder ............... Clemson University ............................... Brian Garvin 16 .......... Sarah Studley .................... Fort Dorchester ................. Midfielder .............................................................................. Taryn Floyd 17 .......... Kailey Varney .................... West Florence .................... Forward ................ Francis Marion University* .................... Josh Puryear Head Coach - Chad Meredith, Swansea Assistant Coach - Robb Sloan, South Florence
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NORTH-SOUTH SOCCER CLASSIC 29th Annual Boys All-Star Match 12:30 pm - T.L. Hanna HS Memorial Stadium
NORTH BOYS Number Player High School Position College HS Coach 1 .......... Trevor Watson ................... Mauldin ............................. Goalkeeper .......................................................................... Joe Siatkowski 2 .......... Blake Baker ....................... Nation Ford ....................... Forward ................ Queens University* ............................... Jonathan Jarrett 3 .......... Carl Brophy ....................... T.L. Hanna ........................ Defender ............... Erskine College* .................................... Matt Brophy 4 .......... Fernando Calderilla ........... Gaffney .............................. Midfielder ............... Spartanburg Methodist College*............. Scott Simmons 5 .......... Charlie Chionakis .............. South Aiken ........................ Midfielder .............................................................................. Dave Myers 6 .......... Phillip Clark ........................ Dixie .................................. Forward ............................................................................... Brian Gamble 7 .......... Zhenya Deller ................... Rock Hill ............................ Defender ............... USC Lancaster* .................................... Cesar Robles 8 .......... Dillon Erkens ..................... Wade Hampton (G) ............ Defender .............................................................................. Damon Dixon 9 .......... Diego Franco .................... St. Joseph’s Catholic .......... Midfielder ............... Clemson University ............................... Frank Kucinic 10 .......... Ellis Gardner ...................... Belton-Honea Path ............ Forward ................ Brigham Young University ..................... Craig Joyner 11 .......... Thomas LaFrancis ............. Gaffney .............................. Forward ................ Erskine College* .................................... Scott Simmons 12 .......... Rogelio Mendez ................ Rock Hill ............................ Forward ................ College of Charleston ............................ Cesar Robles 13 .......... Tommy Purucker ............... Fort Mill ............................. Defender .............................................................................. Sean Fielden 14 .......... Dalton Sheeks ................... Riverside ........................... Defender ............... University of South Carolina .................. Todd Lea 15 .......... Gavin Shepard .................. Clover ............................... Defender ............... College of Charleston ............................ Graham Stafford 16 .......... Bryan Aguilar ..................... Rock Hill ............................ Midfielder .............................................................................. Cesar Robles 17 .......... Andrew Sweat ................... Eastside ............................. Defender ............... North Greenville University* .................. Michael Martin 18 .......... Brad Young ....................... Nation Ford ....................... Midfielder ............... Alderson Broaddus University* .............. Jonathan Jarrett Head Coach - Cesar Robles, Rock Hill Assistant Coach - Craig Joyner, Belton-Honea Path
SOUTH BOYS Number Player High School Position College HS Coach 0 .......... Evan Dowdy ..................... River Bluff .......................... Goalkeeper ........... University of South Carolina .................. Phil Savitz 1 .......... Noah Scott ......................... Brookland-Cayce .............. Goalkeeper ........... Coker College* ...................................... Robby Setzler 2 .......... Nader Almassri .................. Chapin .............................. Midfielder .............................................................................. Ben Bosco 3 .......... Trevor Ano-Ryba .............. Ashley Ridge ..................... Forward ............................................................................... Nate Harris 4 .......... Donovan Branch ............... Brookland-Cayce .............. Defender ............... Spartanburg Methodist College*............. Robby Setzler 5 .......... David Chappelear ............. Bluffton ............................... Midfielder .............................................................................. Josh Fox 6 .......... Matt Crews ........................ Gilbert ................................ Forward ................ Columbia International University* .......... Austin Whtie 7 .......... Ian Devlin .......................... Dreher .............................. Defender ............... College of Charleston* ........................... Jamie McClendon 8 .......... Aaron Thornton ................. Academic Magnet .............. Midfielder .............................................................................. Jason Hamil 9 .......... John Gressette ................... A.C. Flora ......................... Defender ............... Clemson University ............................... David Schroer 10 .......... Charles Grondines ............ James Island Charter ......... Defender .............................................................................. Todd Robinson 11 .......... Hunter Hardin .................... Myrtle Beach ..................... Midfielder ............... Francis Marion University* .................... Jason Himmelsbach 12 .......... Daniel Johnson .................. Hartsville ........................... Forward ................ University of South Carolina .................. Troy Alexander 13 .......... Sam Plumer ....................... Lexington .......................... Midfielder .............................................................................. Will Gettys 14 .......... Irvin Rodriguez .................. West Ashley ....................... Forward ................ USC Aiken* ........................................... Stephen Jackson 15 .......... Adrian Santiago ................. R.B. Stall ........................... Midfielder .............................................................................. Daniel Holbrook 16 .......... Hampton Scott .................... River Bluff .......................... Midfielder .............................................................................. Phil Savitz 17 .......... Garrett Smith ...................... Academic Magnet .............. Defender ............... Texas A&M University ........................... Jason Hamil Co-Coach - Troy Alexander, Hartsville Co-Coach - Daniel Holbrook, R.B. Stall – 13 –
Ashley Ridge HS Congratulates
TREVOR ANO-RYBA
on his selection to the 2017 North-South Soccer Classic
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