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2009 ROSTER # Name 01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Jason Lauver Ryan Troyer Alex Caskey Martin Brubaker Anthony Johnson Charlie Frederick Juan Diaz De Leon Scott Wilkinson John Tamrat Jake Miller Luke Woodworth Alain Chaponniere Kyle Stiffney Billy Funk Nick Good Afrah Haile Rick Eigsti Connor Histand Julian Sider Mark Hershberger Greg Thiessen Daniel Martin David Shenk Jordan Delp Rueben Stoltzfus Raymond Waweru Haven Schrock Joel Maust Juan C Moya Aaron Shelly Moon Shik Woo Dennis Chavez David Graber Jordan Weaver Lewis Caskey Brian O’Leary Josh Stiffney Drew Stoltzfus Jeremy Hassman
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Yr. Pos. Hometown / Previous School FR SO SR JR SO SO SR SR SR SR SR SO SR SO SR JR JR SO SO SR SO SO SR JR JR JR JR FR FR FR SO FR FR FR FR FR FR FR JR
GK GK F MF/F MF/D MF MF MF/F MF MF MF MF/D MF/D MF MF MF MF MF MF MF MF/D F D/M D D MF/F MF/D F MF MF F MF D F D MF F GK D
Goshen, IN / Goshen HS Fredericksburg, OH / Waynesdale HS Goshen, IN / Bethany Christian HS Goshen, IN / Bethany Christian HS Minneapolis, MN / South HS Bloomington, IN / Bloomington North HS Goshen, IN / Goshen HS Harleyville, PA / Christopher Dock HS Minneapolis, MN / Johnson HS Goshen, IN / Goshen HS Middleburry, IN / Northridge HS Holland, MI / West Ottawa HS Goshen, IN / Bethany Christian HS Gallup, NM / Gallup HS Lititz, PA / Warwick HS Nairobi, Kenya / Rosslyn Academy Goshen, IN / Bethany Christian HS Quakertown, PA / Christopher Dock HS Harrisonburg, VA / Eastern Mennonite HS Harrisonburg, VA / Eastern Mennonite HS Austin, TX / Westwood Christian HS Salem, OR / Western Mennonite HS Harrisonburg, VA / Eastern Mennonite HS Quakertown, PA / Christopher Dock HS Quakertown, PA / Christopher Dock HS Nairobi, Kenya / Light Academy Minneapolis, MN / South HS Goshen, IN / Goshen HS Quito, Ecuador / Alliance Academy Bluffton, OH / Bluffton HS South Korea / Bethany Christian HS Barnesville, OH / Olney Friends HS Goshen, IN / Goshen HS Goshen, IN / Bethany Christian HS Goshen, IN / Bethany Christian HS Seattle, WA / Ballard HS Goshen, IN / Goshen HS Souderton, PA / Souderton Area HS Wellman, IA / Iowa Mennonite HS
QUICK FACTS & TABLE OF CONTENTS Goshen College Facts
Address: City, State, Zip: Affiliation: Founded: President: Enrollment: Website:
1700 South Main Street Goshen, Indiana, 46526 Mennonite Church USA 1894 James E. Brenneman 983 www.goshen.edu
Athletic Facts
Director of Athletics: Tim Demant Phone: (574) 535-7491 Faculty Athletic Rep: Michelle Horning Sports Information Director: Josh Gleason Phone: (574) 535-7497 Head Trainer: Linda Kaminskis Affiliation: NAIA Conference: Mid-Central College Conference Mascot: Maple Leafs Colors: Purple, White Website: www.GoLeafs.net
Team Facts
Head Coach: Thavisak ‘Tavi’ Mounsithiraj Season at Goshen: 8th Season Alma Mater: Goshen College Career Record (@ Goshen): 84-59-19 (84-59-19) Phone: (574) 535-7235 Email: thavisakm@goshen.edu Home: Goshen College Soccer Complex Home Capacity: 3000 2008 Record: 9-8-2 (5-2-1 MCC) 2008 Postseason: 1-1 (MCC Semifinals) Letterwinners Ret/ Lost: 25/5 Starters Ret/ Lost: 8/3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Roster Quick Facts Table of Contents 2009 Schedule GC Soccer Complex 2009 Season Preview 2009 Senior Class Coaching Staff 2008 Headline Recap 2008 Stat Leaders History Record Book Photos
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2009 SCHEDULE
Day
Thurs. Sat. Sat. Tues. Wed. Fri. Sat. Wed. Wed. Wed. Thurs. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Wed. Sat. Sat. Sat.
Date
Aug. 20 Aug. 22 Aug. 29 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 4-5 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Sept. 30 Oct. 3 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
Opponent/ Event
Location
Northwest Christian Univ. Eugene, OR Concordia University Portland, OR Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Aquinas University GOSHEN Bluffton University GOSHEN Hope College Classic Holland, MI vs Hope College vs. Kalamazoo College St. Xavier University GOSHEN Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Bethel College* Mishawaka, IN Manchester College Manchester, IN Grace College* GOSHEN Huntington University* Huntington, IN University of Saint Francis* GOSHEN Spring Arbor University* GOSHEN Marian University* Indianapolis, IN Taylor University* Upland, IN IN Wesleyan University* GOSHEN MCC Tourney - 1st Round TBA MCC Tourney - Semifinals TBA MCC Tourney - Final TBA
* Mid-Central College Conference Match
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Time
6:00pm 7:00pm 3:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 12:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm CST 7:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm 4:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm TBA TBA TBA
GC SOCCER COMPLEX Location: Far south end of GC Athletic Complex on southeast side of Goshen College campus. Built: 1950’s Capacity: 1,500-2,000 in grandstands Playing Dimensions: 110 yards long, 75 yards wide
On a cold fall night, the noise can be heard over a mile away. Follow the noise and you will find one of the most exciting soccer atmospheres in all of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Goshen College Soccer Complex has a long history of success having seen 19 Mid-Central College Conference Championships on the men’s side and is a consistent host to
conference and regional tournament contests. The consistent on-the-field success of its teams has contributed to and certainly benefited from a wild and boisterous fan base. Standing from whistle to whistle the Maple Leaf faithful make the Goshen College Soccer Complex the most difficult places to play in the MCC. With chants for every situation, the fans keep opponents and officials on their toes. The outstanding atmosphere would never be possible without the design of the complex. One of the few lighted soccer-specific stadiums in all of the NAIA, the GC Soccer Complex is lit by four oversized light standards with 18 high-watt bulbs on each. Completely covered cement dugouts sit directly in front of the 1,500-2,000 seat grandstands. At the top of the grandstand sits the press box that allows room for media, a radio broadcast team, and statistic crews. It also serves as a modest wind-break for the later season contests. Directly to the south and west of the stadium are three separate practice field, making the Goshen College Soccer Complex ideal for hosting multiple teams and events on the same day. Maple Leaf soccer players also have access to the Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center. The $7.3 million state-of-the-art facility was built in 1995 and houses a variety of athletic and fitness-related activities.
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2009 SEASON PREVIEW
Veteran Squad Looks For Another Postseason Run Maple Leafs Have 11 Seniors On The Roster And Depth Could Be Biggest Strength
GOSHEN, Ind. – The 2009 Goshen College men’s soccer season is already two games in, but it is never too late to take a look at what might be in store for the bulk of the season ahead. Returning from a west coast trip to Oregon at 1-1, head coach Tavi Mounsithiraj feel confident about the season ahead. “We have a very good side,” Mounsithiraj explained. “It was great for us to get out West to see a different style of play. We learned a lot that will help us as we move into conference play.” The 2009 version of the Maple Leafs are a very veteran squad with 11 seniors on the roster. For more, read a positionby-position summary below. DEFENSE Whenever you return an NAIA All American and two-time defending MCC Defensive Player of the Year in the middle of your defense, things are probably looking strong for your backline. The presence of senior Kyle Stiffney along, takes pressure of the rest of the defense as he has the ability to run down mistakes and mark dangerous attackers in the middle. The Maple Leafs also have a plethora of experience on the wings with the return of 5 – MAPLE LEAFS SOCCER
juniors Reuben Stoltzfus and Jordan Delp and sophomores Julian Sider and Anthony Johnson. Sophomore Ryan Troyer, fresh off a four shutout freshman campaign, will be the No. 1 option between the pipes. MIDFIELD The Maple Leafs have become known for their ball control style of play and this year should prove to be no different. Seniors Luke Woodworth, Nick Good, and Mark Herschberger are the basis for one of the most formidable midfields in the country, while talented up-and-comers Afrah Haile, Rick Eigsti, Greg Theissen, Connor Histand, and Charlie Frederick provide depth and versatility to the Leafs lineup. FORWARD Instead of having one go-to option, the Leafs have a number of players who have the ability to find the back of the net. Seniors Scott Wilkinson and Juan Diaz De Leon have the experience of playing in the big game, while sophomores Dan Martin and Alain Chapponniere have outstanding combinations of skill and experience after a year in the Leafs lineup.
Senior Juan Diaz De Leon
Senior Kyle Stiffney
Senior Scott Wilkinson
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COACHING STAFF Thavisak Mounsithiraj
Head Coach – 9th Season (574) 535-7235 thavisakm@goshen.edu Sporting a career mark of 81-60-19 (30-24-7 MCC), Thavisak “Tavi” Mounsithiraj begins his ninth season at the helm of the Maple Leafs in 2009. A three-year starting midfielder for Goshen College (1991-94), Mounsithiraj transferred to Goshen after leading Hesston College to the NJCAA Region V Championship Game. A 1986 graduate of Centreville High School (Centreville, QUICK HITS Mich.), Mounsithiraj earned a total of 16 varsity letters in football, • 67-42-5 career record at basketball, and track. Northridge High School Having received a BA from Goshen College in Interdisciplinary • Teams have received award Studies, Mounsithiraj continues to play soccer with the Elkhart for academic excellence in each of the last six seasons from Soccer Club. The amateur club has won five Indiana State NSCAA Championships. He also serves as the director of the Goshen Youth • Has coached 15 NAIA All Soccer Organization and the GSF (adult soccer league). American Scholar Athletes in Mounsithiraj has coached various youth and travel teams for more past three seasons than 15 years and has instructed at both the Goshen College Soccer Camp and the University of Notre Dame Soccer Camps since 1996. Tavi is married to his wife, Anita, who is a seventh grade science teacher at Heritage Middle School. The couple has one son, Dteban, who was born in April.
Jamie Graber
Assistant Coach – 2nd Season Jamie Graber begins his second season as an assistant coach in 2009. Graber was a defender for Goshen College in 2004 and 2005 after transferring from Manchester College He graduated from Goshen College in 2005 after leading the Maple Leaf side to their first MCC Championship in 15 years as a co-captain. Graber was a two-time All MCC selection (2004-2005), NAIA All Region Selection and NAIA Honorable Mention All American (2005).
Tony Janzen
Assistant Coach – 1st Season Tony Janzen starts his college coaching career on the Maple Leafs sidelines in 2009. Janzen was a star forward for Goshen from 200407 and is on the programs all-time leaderboard for goals (44) and points (98). He was named All MCC three times and twice dubbed NAIA All American Honorable Mention.
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2008 NOTES/ STATS 2008 HEADLINES/ HIGHLIGHTS Felton’s Bicycle Kick Gives Leafs Double-Overtime Road Win After battling for nearly 110 minutes of grueling rain and stiffling defenses, senior Cody Felton put an end to things with a bicycle kick winner as the Maple Leafs knocked off host St. Xavier University 2-1. Maple Leafs Defense Rolls Off Three Straight Shutouts In MCC Play Goshen solidifes spot amongst the Mid-Central College Conference elite with shutout wins over St. Francis, Grace, and Huntington. Junior Kyle Stiffney goes on to win second-straight Defensive Player of the Year honors. Goshen College Soccer Turns 50 In Golden Anniversary Former and current players – young and old – gather as Maple Leaf soccer celebrates some of the most historical moments in program history, including 19 MCC titles and four national championship appearances. Troyer Saves PK To Give Maple Leafs 2-1 Win Against Marian Freshman goalkeeper Ryan Troyer comes up big with penalty kick save as the Maple Leafs hold onto lead in dramatic 2-1 win over feisty Marian College squad. Goshen Battles Rain, Trojans For 4-1 Win Over Taylor Fifteen minutes in the Maple Leafs found themselves down by a goal on their home field in the midst of a rain storm. On senior night, however, Goshen would not go down a loser as they rattled off four unanswered to take the 4-1 victory. Grace No Match For Maple Leafs In MCC Quarterfinals Goshen dominates possession and chances as they roll into the Mid-Central College Conference Semifinals with a 3-0 win over visiting Grace College.
2008 STATISTICAL LEADERS Goals Cody Felton Daniel Martin Juan DeLeon Assists Daniel Martin Scott Wilkinson Luke Woodworth Bo Grant Connor Histand Shots On Goal Cody Felton Scott Wilkinson Danile Martin
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Points Cody Felton 11 Daniel Martin 10 Luke Woodworth 7 Juan DeLeon 7 Scott Wilkinson 7 Games Started Nick Good 18 Rusty Emery 18 Goals Against Avg. Ryan Troyer 0.87 Saves Ryan Troyer 55
Team Stats Goals 26 Assists 20 Shots 277 Shots On Goal 132 Corner Kicks 80 Fouls 188 Record 9-8-2 MCC Record 5-2-1
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HISTORY Tony Janzen (‘08)
BY THE NUMBERS PROGRAM BY DECADE 1950’s 0-6 1960’s 50-30-5 1970’s 125-34-3 1980’s 101-49-19 1990’s 100-94-2 2000’s 94-69-19 ALL TIME 470-282-48 CAREER COACHING RECORDS Art Smucker 0-2 Marlin Wenger 0-4 Ed Herr 1-3-1 Harold Yoder 0-11-1 Byron Shenk 16-10 John Ingold 101-23-5 Dwain Hartzler 259-170-22 Thavisak Mounsithiraj 85-61-19 Jesse Woodworth (‘05)
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Record Book Career Goals Player/Grad Year/Goals Kerry Escayg 1998/ 66 Sam Richardson 2000/ 61 Don Hess 1972/ 59 Lynn Smith 1969/ 55 Paul Sawatsky 1980/ 53 Jay Moyer 1981/ 53 Tony Janzen 2008/ 44 Abner Kisare 1976/ 41 John Bauman 1973/ 38 Tony Figueroa 1987/ 35 Myron Bontreger 1991/ 34 David Roth 1998/ 34 Season Goals Player/Year/Goals Abner Kisare 1975/ 25 Lynn Smith 1967/ 24 Sam Richardson 1998/ 23 Kerry Escayg 1997/ 21 Lynn Smith 1968/ 20 Don Hess 1971/ 20 Galen Yoder 1966/ 18 Ron Kopenhaver 1964/ 18 Kerry Escayg 1996/ 18 Don Hess 1972/ 17 Paul Sawatsky 1979/ 17 Sam Richardson 1998/ 17 Career Assists Player/Grad Year/Assists Kerry Escayg 1998/ 37 Jay Moyer 1981/ 33 Paul Sawatsky 1980/ 31 Dan Liechty 1988/ 29 David Roth 1998/ 28 Sam Richardson 2000/ 28 Scott Bodiker 1993/ 27 Don Hess 1972/ 26 Cliff Wenger 1984/ 26 Paul Lefever 1984/ 23 Assists: Season Player/Year/Assists Paul Sawatsky 1978/ 14 Mark Yoder 1992/ 14 Abner Kisare 1974/ 13 Cliff Wenger 1983/ 13 Dan Liechty 1984/ 13 Bob Gingrich 1974/ 12 Jay Moyer 1979/ 12 David Roth 1997/ 12 Sam Richardson 2000/ 12 Many tied with 11
Career Points Name/Grad Year/Pts Kerry Escayg 1998/ 169 Don Hess 1972/ 154 Sam Richardson 2000/ 150 Jay Moyer 1981/ 139 Paul Sawatsky 1980/137 Lynn Smith 1969/ 128 Abner Kisare 1976/ 103 Tony Janzen 2008/ 98 David Roth 1998/ 96 John Bauman 1973/ 95 Tony Figueroa 1987/ 82 Points: Season Name/Year/Pts Abner Kisare 1975/ 58 Sam Richardson 1998/ 58 Lynn Smith 1967/ 55 Kerry Escayg 1997/ 53 Lynn Smith 1968/ 48 Kerry Escayg 1996/ 47 Abner Kisare 1974/ 45 Paul Sawatsky 1979/ 43 Kerry Escayg 1998/ 43 John Bauman 1971/ 42 GAA: Carear Joel Ryman 1983/ .733 Eric Lehman 1982/ .885 Duane Beck 1967/ .947 Don Lind 1969/ .955 John Gerber 1978 / 1.000 Darin Derstine 1988/ 1.056 Daryl Groff 1981/ 1.078 Todd Neuenshwander 1991/ 1.087 Shawn Gerber 1998/ 1.123 Geoff Landis 1976/ 1.378 GAA: Season Eric Lehman 1980/ .143 Darin Derstine 1983/ .529 Eric Lehman 1981/ .647 Joel Ryman 1982/ .733 Todd Neuenschwander 1988/ .882 Don Lind 1968/ .909 Shawn Gerber 1998/ .947 John Miller 1971/ 1.000 Geoff Landis 1972/ 1.000 John Gerber 1976/ 1.000
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ALL MCC PICKS
Junior Afrah Haile (left) gets up for a header while sophomore Dan Martin (right) looks on. The Maple Leaf faithful are known for their songs, chants, and dedication to their beloved soccer team.
Senior Nick Good
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