Williams Soccer 2010 Media Guide by Matt Fisher

Williams Soccer 2010

Williams Soccer 2010 Seniors

Front Left to Right: Andrew Lyons-Berg, Gaston Kelly, Joe Vella, Jeff Lauer Standing: Alex Johnson, Kiel Bonhomme, Colin Ainsworth, Assistant Coach Demeo, Coach Russo, Goalkeeper Coach Maravalli, Charles Romero, Gordon Atkins

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Introduction to Williams Soccer

he Williams College men’s soccer program has as its main objective the same commitment to excellence that exemplifies all aspects of the institution. Through the use of the most modern methods of training and one of the best soccer facilities in the country, as well a formidable New England schedule, the coaching staff strives to assist each player in attaining his maximum physical, technical, and tactical potential and learning how to use his individual ability to develop total team harmony. Our methods are well proven as evidenced by our rich NCAA history, the players we’ve placed in the professional ranks, our record setting number of All-America players and the 4 National Players of the Year awards in the last ten years.. Technical and tactical training at Williams are an integral part of practice. Small-sided games and a heavy emphasis on functional training are employed to assist each player in fulfilling his soccer potential. Most fitness training is done with the ball, emphasizing endurance and speed. Williams soccer features a quick, interpassing, attacking game. We vary our system of play depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. We have played 4-3-3 with wingers, with one winger and two strikers; we have used 4-4-2 and 3-4-3 systems as well. Williams is known for its attacking style of play and an emphasis on keeping possession while going forward. In the attacking third we take risks with much positional interchange and player movement. Creativity is encouraged with the priority being to create goal-scoring opportunities. On defense we play a zone with both high pressure and delayed pressure depending on circumstances. The game of soccer has become firmly entrenched in this country, and we at Williams are committed to furthering its growth by playing beautiful, attacking soccer while maintaining the high standards of spirit and integrity which are intrinsic to the game. Mike Russo Head Coach September, 2010

Table of Contents Introduction to Williams Soccer

Freshmen

Coaches

Record Book

Welcome to Williams College

Team History

Academics

NCAA History

Athletics

All NESCAC Selections

The NESCAC

All New England Selections

2009 SEASON IN REVIEW

All American Selections

2010 SEASON OUTLOOK

Professional & National Teams

Meet the Ephs

Letter Winners in the Russo Era

2010 Roster

Two Sport Athletes at Williams

Player Profiles

Williams Graduates in the Professional World

Seniors

FOX MEMORIAL TROPHY

Juniors

2010 SCHEDULE

Sophomores

STAUFFER AWARD

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The Williams Way...

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Head Coach

T. Michael RUSSO The Russo Era At-a-Glance 31st Season at Williams Alma Mater: Overall Record:

Massachusetts, 1967

Hometown:

Deerfield, MA

379-95-48

NCAA Tournament Record:

28-12-8

1995 NCAA National Champions NESCAC Champions 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009 Division III National Coach of the Year: 1987, 1988*, 1993, 1995 NESCAC Coach of the Year: 2000, 2003, 2006 *First Coach in any division to win back-to-back awards

ike Russo has established Williams College Men’s Soccer as one of the premier programs in NCAA Division III. Since taking over as head coach in 1979, Russo’s teams have compiled an record unmatched in Division III soccer. Soccer success is nothing new for Coach Russo. While at Deerfield Academy he cocaptained the varsity soccer team (1963) and went on from there to lead the U-MassAmherst soccer team as their captain in 1967. At U-Mass, Russo was named to the All New England Men’s Soccer Team. Mike graduated from U-Mass with a Bachelor of Arts in History and subsequently obtained his Masters Degree in Physical Education. Today, he not only coaches the Williams College team, but he is also the Coordinator of Physical Education. Mike also holds licenses from the United States and Canada and spends a part of each summer in Europe studying the game. Prior to accepting the head coaching position at Williams, Mike, as a 26 year old educator, initiated men’s soccer at Massasoit College in 1972. He took them to the Elite 8 in 1978. The next year he took over the helm at Williams. Under Russo, the Williams Ephs won the ECAC New England Championships

in 1987, 88, 89 and 90. Finally, in 1993, the NESCAC agreed to allow its teams to enter Coach Michael Russo Through the Years Year School W L T W/L Pct the NCAA tournament 1979-80 Williams 2 8 2 .250 and since that date the 1980-81 Williams 3 8 1 .292 soccer team has quali1981-82 Williams 3 7 2 .333 fied for the NCAA every 1982-83 Williams 10 5 1 .656 year but two. 1983-84 Williams 9 3 4 .667 1984-85 Williams 11 2 2 .800 Within the New 1985-86 Williams 11 3 1 .767 England Small College 1986-87 Williams 8 4 2 .643 Athletic Conference 1987-88 Williams 17 1 0 .944 (NESCAC), Russo has 1988-89 Williams 17 1 0 .944 1989-90 Williams 14 4 0 .778 guided Williams to a 1990-91 Williams 12 2 3 .794 position of dominating 1991-92 Williams 11 4 2 .719 strength. Williams has 1992-93 Williams 10 4 2 .688 won the regular season 1993-94 Williams 17 1 1 .921 1994-95 Williams 14 1 0 .933 title 5 out of the 9 years 1995-96 Williams 16 0 2 .947 of the conference’s 1996-97 Williams 12 2 3 .794 existence and the con1997-98 Williams 10 3 3 .719 ference tournament 5 1998-99 Williams 16 2 1 .868 1999-00 Williams 15 1 1 .912 out of the 9 years it has 2000-01 Williams 17 2 0 .895 been held. 2001-02 Williams 15 1 1 .912 Coach Russo has 2002-03 Williams 16 3 1 .825 given Williams a style 2003-04 Williams 13 2 2 .824 2004-05 Williams 14 3 2 .789 of play that has re2005-06 Williams 16 3 0 .842 mained consistent over 2006-07 Williams 14 1 2 .882 the years. The Ephs are 2007-08 Williams 12 5 2 .684 well known for its fast, 2008-09 Williams 8 6 2 .563 aggressive play that 2009-10 Williams 16 3 3 .795 Career 379 95 48 .773 wins matches and is

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Williams Soccer 2010 attractive to watch. Williams’ teams are always on the attack, even with a lead. At Williams, Mike has been named NCAA Division III Coach of the Year 4 times and New England Coach of the Year 5 times. He has coached 10 players who have been drafted into the professional ranks and has had 43 players

named All-American. Three of these All Americans were named Player of the Year in Division III. In addition, Mike Masters ’89 and Dan Calichman ’91 played for the U.S. National Team and Khari Stephenson ’04 played for the Jamaican National Team. Mike is married to Angela and their son Derek is a graduate of Hobart College.

The Russo Tradition of Winning Overall Record: 379-95-48 1995 National Championship NESCAC Coach of the Year:

ECAC New England Titles:

2000, 2003, 2006

1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

NCAA Div III Tournament Record*:

26-11-6

New England Coach of the Year:

1984, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1995, 2006

ECAC Regional Tournament of Champions Titles:

NCAA Div III New England Champs:

1993, 1995, 1996, 1998

1987 & 1998

* in 15 NCAA Appearances since 1993

Tom DEMEO

om Demeo has been the assistant coach at Williams since 1993. He attended North Adams State College where he received a BA in History in 1986. He served as an assistant soccer coach at U-Mass in 1988 and 1989. While at U-Mass he received his Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership. Tom returned to North Adams State College as the assistant men’s soccer coach for the 1990 and 1991 seasons. In 1992, Tom became Mike Russo’s assistant at Williams. Tom is a mainstay in the Williams coaching family. His technical and tactical expertise is well established. He sets high standards for the players and brings a calm, solid presence to their training and team. He has always kept everyone’s energy at a high focused level. In addition to his duties with the Ephs, Tom coaches youth teams in the Berkshire AJAX Club. He is also a fulltime teacher in Adams (MA) Middle School. Tom has two children, Dominick and Patrick.

Assistant Coach

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Chris MARAVALLI Goalkeeper Coach

hris Maravalli is entering his first season at Williams after spending the previous three seasons on the staff of the nationally ranked Division 1 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women’s program, where Panther goalkeepers combined for a 0.91 goals against average and 32 shutouts. Maravalli spent two seasons as a staff coach for the FC Milwaukee Nationals working with top-level boys and girls club goalkeepers. He also coached the Shorewood Kickers U14 boys team and was a staff coach for the girls Region II Olympic Development Program. Maravalli is currently a director for SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School run by former U.S. National Team coach Tony DiCicco, which is regarded as the top goalkeeping school in the country. Maravalli earned his undergraduate degree from Castleton State in 2007. He began his collegiate career at Hobart College. He was a two-year letterwinner on the nationally-ranked men’s soccer team and earned a training contract with Grecia FC and FC Zapotal of the Costa Rica 2nd Division professional league in 2004. He has played keeper for Addison United of the Vermont Amateur Soccer League and with the Vermont Voltage of the Professional Development League. Maravalli has a USSF ‘C’ license and ‘Level 3’ goalkeeping license. He also holds an NSCAA National Diploma and National Goalkeeping Diploma.

Athletic Trainer

Lisa WILK

isa Wilk heads into her 13th season as a team trainer. She is also the team trainer for the wrestling team while combining track and field and baseball athletic training responsibilities in the spring. Lisa was a double major at Northeastern University, where she received her undergraduate degrees in both Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology. Lisa is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as she received her Masters Degree from one of the top athletic training programs in the country at Indiana State University.

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The History of Williams College

College

he chartering of Williams College in 1793 was an act of faith and certainly an act surpassing the modest intentions of Colonel Ephraim Williams, for whom the college is named.

Colonel Williams had not intended to found a college. Enroute with his regiment of Massachusetts militia to join the battle with the French and Indians at Lake George, the Colonel had tarried long enough in Albany to write his last will and testament on July 22, 1755. In it he bequeathed his residuary estate for the founding and support of a free school in West Township, where for some years he had commanded a detachment of militia at Fort Massachusetts, farthest outpost of the province. The will stipulated that West Township, then in dispute between Massachusetts and New York, must fall within Massachusetts and that the name of the township must be changed to Williamstown, if the free school was to be established at all. On September 8, 1755, Colonel Williams was killed at the Battle of Lake George. On October 26, 1791, after many delays, fifteen scholars were admitted to the free school in Williamstown. Within a year the trustees, not content with the original modest design of the founder, were captivated by the idea of creating a college where, as they put it, “young gentlemen from every part of the Union” might resort for instruction “in all the branches of useful and polite literature.” The proposal was extremely ambitious, to be sure, but ambition was a common American ailment. England did not develop a third university until the nineteenth century; Williams was the twentyfirst institution of higher learning to flower in onetime British colonies, the second in Massachusetts, the sixth in New England. On June 22, 1793, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts granted a charter to Williams College. The bold decision to plant a college in the wilderness betrayed the intentions of Colonel Williams; yet the new vision had been fed by the same sort of dreams that had led Ephraim Williams to see a school and a comfortable community where only a military outpost had stood. Of the scenery, Thoreau remarked, after a visit in 1844, “It would be no small advantage if every college were thus located at the base of a mountain.” For Thoreau the location of Williams was”as good at least as one well-endowed professorship.” In the early years the religious reputation of the College depended on the essential orthodoxy of its presidents and faculty. It gathered strength from the famous episode of the “haystack meeting” in the summer of 1806. Five Williams undergraduates, seeking to continue their prayers and conversations in spite of a sudden thunderstorm, retired from a grove of trees to the shelter of a nearby haystack, where they were inspired to launch the great adventure of American foreign missions. Williams moved into the twentieth century firm in its intentions to remain a college, at a time when aspirations toward university

Williams Soccer 2010 status were unsettling many of the old colleges. It adhered to a curriculum that was designed for undergraduates; it made room for the elective principle, but it subjected course election to safeguards and controls. The idea of a liberally educated man was not jettisoned in favor of the widely accepted idea of almost complete student freedom in course election. During a crisis in the affairs of the College in 1821, a group of alumni met in Williamstown and organized the Society of Alumni, dedicated to the future welfare of the College. Their action gave Williams the distinction of organizing the first college alumni society in history. The College has built its reputation around teachers and teaching. Mark Hopkins, who was a Williams professor from 1830 to 1887 and president of the College from 1836 to 1872, has become a symbol of this emphasis. In American education Hopkins pioneered in making the student the center of the educational experience, and he did it so well that one of his former students, U.S. President James A. Garfield, immortalized his achievement in an aphorism which has passed into the lore of American education: “The ideal college is Mark Hopkins on one end of a log and a student on the other.” The Hopkins tradition has become one of the College’s great assets. It has been perpetuated in the lives of generations of teachers. Scenery, a reputation for building sound character, loyal but not especially affluent alumni, and devoted teachers could keep the College open, but like most other colleges Williams did not experience growth and prosperity until the closing decades of the nineteenth century. The scenery, of course, remained constant, but it developed into an even greater asset as the United States became more urbanized and industrialized. Williams was still a country college; a Massachusetts court decision of 1888 declared that cows owned by the college were tax exempt. During its long history much of the life and tone of the college was shaped by students. While the same influence continues, the competitive pressure for admission since World War II has allowed for a new and significant degree of selectivity on the part of the College. Among the consequences of this change have been a quickening of the intellectual life of the College and a reconsideration of traditions

and emphases no longer considered appropriate for an institution of liberal learning. In this atmosphere of change and heightened purpose the curriculum underwent appropriate transformations, as a careful comparative study of the yearly catalogues readily shows, leading to the present 4-1-4 curriculum and a more flexible and wide-ranging schedule and program both on and beyond the campus. Changes in the curriculum included the addition of majors and the introduction of interdisciplinary programs, along with the expansion of language offerings to include full, four-year cycles in Chinese and Japanese. Continuing the tradition of putting the student at the center of the educational experience, Williams in the Fall of 1988 introduced in each department at least one course taught as a tutorial, in which, typically, pairs of students meet weekly with the professor to discuss a paper, problem set, or work of art produced by one of the students. By 1992 some 40 percent of the graduating class had experienced at least one tutorial course either in Williamstown or in the Williams-Oxford program, run in association with Exeter College, Oxford, which provides each year for some 30 Williams juniors a year-long immersion in the life of Oxford University. This curricular expansion reflected, and in part resulted from, the fact that the makeup of the college community was changing to mirror more closely the growing racial, ethnic, and religious diversity of American society. The percentage of Williams students who identified themselves as members of one or more American minority group rose to 25 percent; of faculty almost 13 percent. In spite of change, however, the guiding spirit of the College has not wavered from the sentiment expressed by Mark Hopkins in his inaugural address of 1836:

“We are to regard the mind, not as a piece of iron to be laid upon the anvil and hammered into any shape, nor as a block of marble in which we are to find the statue by removing the rubbish, nor as a receptacle into which knowledge may be poured; but as a flame that is to be fed, as an active being that must be strengthened to think and to feel — and to -- and to dare, to do, and to suffer.”

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Academics at Williams Williams Tradition of Excellence in Academics Continues

illiams attracts gifted student-athletes to the hills of western Massachusetts over other prestigious colleges and universities in large part because of its faculty – both in the classroom and in the athletic arena. The faculty is unmatched by those in any other undergraduate programs in the country for their brilliance, enthusiasm, and inspirational qualities. Although research and publishing are expected, teaching is what is most highly valued. With only two small graduate programs, the faculty can focus totally on the undergraduates. The student faculty ratio is 8:1. That ratio is reflected in the faculty’s reputation for personal contact with students and their interest in attending their students’ activities outside the classroom which include their sports, drama, music, and art events. It is the combination of the students and faculty’s high standards and achievement that have continually earned Williams College an unparalleled national reputation.

Forbes Gives Williams High Marks

orbes Magazine recently completed its 2010 special report on America’s best colleges from a student’s point of view, ranking Williams College as number one.

Williams College ranking is consistent with the high standards that Williams has traditionally had and with its excellent national reputation. This ranking may be helpful to some students because it is based on student satisfaction with course instruction, Rank School post graduate employment 1 Williams College success, average student loan 2 Princeton University debt, cost and related con3 Amherst College 4 U.S. Military Academy cerns and combined student 5 Massachusetts Inst. of Technology and faculty success in national 6 Stanford University and international competi7 Swarthmore College tive academic and research 8 Harvard University events. 9 Claremont McKenna College Rankings such as this 10 Yale University must be considered in terms of the methodology used to create them and are, of course, in part subjective. The full report can be viewed at the Forbes Magazine

website: www.Forbes.com.

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Athletics at Williams Williams Again Highly Ranked in Academics and Athletics Among all NCAA Division I, II, and III Colleges

he National Collegiate Scouting Association announced in August, 2010 the results of its eighth annual Collegiate Rankings. Williams College was ranked first in the country for the fifth consecutive year, in academics and athletics at the NCAA Division I, II and III levels. Williams finished 2nd overall while Stanford University was fifth and Harvard University finished in the tenth spot.

NCSA’s rankings are calculated for every school at the NCAA Division I, II and III level by averaging the academic rankings, the U.S. Sports Academy Director’s Cup rank (NACDA) and the NCAA Student- Athlete Graduation Rate of each school. The U.S. Sports Academy Director’s Cup ranking evaluates the strengths of NCAA athletic departments. The student-athlete graduation rates are based on those provided by the NCAA. Williams is the only one of 1,054 NCAA member institutions to be ranked this high nationally in academics and athletics (Directors’ Cup) in the same academic year. The Ephs have now completed this rarest of rankings for seven consecutive years. The National Collegiate Scouting Association matches and introduces college coaches to qualified student-athletes through education, technology and relationships with the coaching community. NCSA’s Collegiate Rankings were developed to encourage student-athletes to take a comprehensive approach to choosing a school based on its overall merits. Colleges and universities are given a ranking based on academics, athletics, and student-athlete graduation rates enabling student-athletes to obtain a true picture of the most complete and well-rounded schools.

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The Directors’ Cup

Williams College Wins Unprecedented 14th US Sports Academy Directors’ Cup

nd one makes a dozen. A dozen in a row.

This season, the Williams College Ephs again ranked #1 nationally in athletics in 2009. Williams successfully defended its title as the best athletics program in NCAA Division III competition by winning its 13th U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup (formerly the Sears Cup). The prestigious award is presented annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), United States Sports Academy, Learfield Sports and USA TODAY to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country. Developed as a joint effort between USA TODAY and NACDA, the U.S. Sports Academy. Williams College won its 14th U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup in the 15 years the award has been in existence for Division III and its 12th in a row by achieving numerous top ten finishes in NCAA competitions. Scoring is allowed, however, for only eighteen sports. The Men’s Soccer Team again contributed points to Williams’ yearly effort to win the Cup by its strong showing in the NCAA Soccer Championships as a Final Four team. In winning the 2009-10 Directors’ Cup, the Ephs set the Division III record for total poinst socred (1292.25) and had 14 different teams with NCAA final season rankings inside the top ten.

The Directors’ Cup 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

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“Some of the very best teaching on my campus happens at 4:00, and we call that practice,” said Harry Sheehy, Williams’ director of athletics. “Fields, rinks, and courts are filled with some of the best teachers at our institution, and I’m proud to

work at a place that recognizes those people as teachers first and foremost.”

Jostens Award

Williams wins record sixth ECAC / Jostens Institution of the Year Award

ixteen times the ECAC has awarded the Jostens Institution of the Year Award recognizing combined academic and athletic excellence. Only two schools have ever won the Jostens Institution of the Year Award more than once: Williams (6) and Princeton (2). Williams is the only ECAC member to win the Directors’ Cup and the Jostens Institution of the Year Award in the same year and the Ephs have done it six times. This is the first time that an institution has won the award in consecutive years. “Williams is honored to receive again the ECAC’s Jostens Institution of the Year Award,” President Adam Falk said. “It’s a tribute to the many athletes, coaches, administrators, and fans, who together make the Williams athletics program the powerful

educational experience that it is.” A year ago Williams and Duke tied for the award, but even an NCAA Division I title in men’s basketball was not enough to allow the Blue Devils to keep pace with the Ephs in 2009-10. Williams was almost perfect in ECAC-sponsored Championships on the year winning four of six events and finishing second in one other. Williams brought home top honors in men’s cross country, women’s crew and men’s and women’s outdoor track & field. The Ephs ECAC men’s cross country championship was their fifth in a row. Established in 1938, the ECAC, is a non-profit organization, sponsoring nearly 100 championships in 37 men’s and women’s sports and assigns more than 4,400 officials in 12 sports.

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The NESCAC

he New England Small College A t h l e t i c Conference has been an official league (full round-robin of nine games plus a conference tournament with champion receiving automatic bid to the NCAAs) only since 2000. Prior to that it was an informal league founded in 1971. Because the NESCAC is one of the strongest Division III conferences in the country, other members generally receive at-large bids to the NCAA tournament after failing to win the NESCAC tournament. This was the case for Williams in 2000, 2005 and 2007. Since the formation of the conference, the Ephs have been seReg. Season Tournament Year Finish Result lected to NESCAC All 2009 Second Champion Conference teams 53 2008 Third Semi-finalist times. A record five 2007 Third Semi-finalist players from the 2001 2006 First Champion team were selected 1st 2005 First Semi-finalist 2004 First Champion team all conference. 2003 First Champion Competition among 2002 Second Champion the conference teams 2001 First Champion is always tight. Along 2000 First Runner-up with Williams, there are typically 2-4 teams ranked in the national polls. The Amherst and Middlebury rivalries with the Ephs have always produced intense matches with national implications. More recently, Trinity and Wesleyan have also produced teams that contend for the conference title and NCAA play. Tufts, Colby, Connecticut College, Bowdoin and Bates round out the conference with teams that are always difficult to play and prepared to win. Such high caliber teams, year in and year out, have made the NESCAC one of the top soccer conferences in the country. Founded in 1971, the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) is a group of eleven highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities that share a similar philosophy for intercollegiate athletics. The Conference was created out of a concern for the direction of intercollegiate athletic programs, and remains committed to keeping a proper perspective on

The New England Small College Athletic conference the role of sport in higher education. The formation of NESCAC originated with an agreement among Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Wesleyan University and Williams College first drafted in 1955. Along with these four institutions, Bates College, Colby College, Hamilton College, Middlebury College, Trinity College and Tufts University are sustaining charter members. Connecticut College joined in 1982, bringing the Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership to its current total of 11 institutions. NESCAC members believe intercollegiate athletic programs should operate in harmony with the educational mission of each institution. The Conference is committed to establishing common boundaries to keep athletics strong but in proportion to the overall academic mission of the member institutions. In pursuit of this mission, the Presidents of each NESCAC institution control intercollegiate athletic policy. Conference tenets are usually more restrictive than those of the NCAA Division III with regard to season length, number of contests and post-season competition. NESCAC institutions also believe athletic teams should be representative of the entire student body. Thus, admissions and financial policies are consistent with the NCAA Division III policies that prohibit athletic scholarships and award financial aid solely on the basis of need.

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2009 Season in Review

he Williams Men’s Soccer coaching staff welcomed 33 players to preseason camp in early September in preparation for the fall campaign. The coaching staff and players were determined to regain their regional supremacy and national prominence this fall after a few miscues in mid-season 2008 precluded the team from NCAA postseason play for the first time since 1997.

2009 NESCAC Champions Williams soccer fans rightfully anticipate winning soccer seasons year in and year out. The 2009 Ephs were expected to do well and, not surprisingly, when the season ended, the Ephs were one of the best teams in the nation, made the NCAA Final Four (their fourth), and finished with a 16-3-3 overall record. Seven of the upper classmen on the ’09 team played for the 2006 team which may well have been the best team in the country that year. That season ended with a 0-0 home draw with eventual NCAA champion Messiah College. The two following seasons Williams had a combined record of 20-11-4, good for most teams but in 2008 the Ephs missed the NCAA tournament for only the second time since 1993. Williams opened the 2009 season with a home 1-1 tie vs. Wesleyan. The Ephs scored first but, playing a man down, couldn’t quite keep the Cardinals off the board. Then came a 1-0 home result over New Paltz State on a goal in the 90th minute. By the third match, the first year contingent caught onto the Russo scheme and the Ephs reeled off seven straight wins by a combined of score 24-3, including 2-1 victory at Amherst. A perplexing 0-3 home to Trinity preceded three more wins, including 3-2

in overtime at Bowdoin. At Middlebury, the Panthers packed it in and won1-0. That ended the regular season at 11-2-1, and the NESCAC at 6-2-1. In the NESCAC tournament, the Ephs beat Conn College 3-0 at home and Bowdoin 2-0 at Wesleyan. The final, also played at Wesleyan, was a beauty. Williams led 1-0 before Middlebury scored with about 4 minutes to play. The Ephs created a scoring opportunity in the first OT that forced Middlebury to surrender an own goal which resulted in an Ephs championship and an automatic NCAA berth. Gaston Kelly, Charles Romero, Joe Vella and Conor Smith earned All Conference honors and Smith was named NESCAC Player of the Year. An interesting NCAA tournament followed as the NCAA selection committee in an unusual move sent the highly-ranked Ephs on the road for all its games. Two wins at RPI, 3-0 over Husson and 1-0 over the hosts, were followed by a trip to Pennsylvania to meet York College on their home field. York, ranked #2 at the time, may have been the best team in the nation, having previously handed Messiah its only loss. York scored in the 5th minute and Williams looked overmatched for the first half hour. Freshman Patrick Ebobisse got the equalizer in the 43rd minute, blasting a stunning left-footed 30-yarder into the far top corner. GK Andrew Graham made two huge saves, one late in regulation and one in overtime. For the shootout, freshman Than Finan replaced Graham in the net. York shot first, and made it. Williams missed its first shot and each team made their next three shots, so York was shooting its 5th shot to advance. Finan made a fabulous save. Colin Ainsworth buried the Ephs 5th try, so it was 4-4 going into sudden death. Each side made their next two, then York missed and freshman Matt Ratajczak made his to make it 7-6 and put the Ephs in the Sweet 16. The next day the Ephs met Christopher Newport in the quarterfinals. Once again it was 1-1 score through regulation and overtime and The Ephs Advance!

Williams Soccer 2010 the Ephs faced another shootout. However, in this match against NCAA tournament teams. The NESCAC had four Williams completely dominated play. CNU was ahead in the teams in the tournament, more than any other conference. 20th minute, but in the 64th Ratajcak sent a long cross from Williams scored 51 goals, allowed 16, and had 10 shutouts. the left to find Will Whiston Date Opponent W / L Score They played 5 overtime streaking to the far post. matches (2 wins and 3 ties, T 1-1 09/12/09 Wesleyan (Conn.) * Wheaton leapt over a defender two of which resulted in and crashed in a header. Finan shootout “wins”). 09/15/09 New Paltz St. W 1-0 again replaced Graham for the Some of the indiW 4-0 09/19/09 Connecticut College * shootout. Williams and CNU vidual honors garnered both made their first shots, but by team members include: 09/20/09 at Wheaton (Mass.) W 2-1 then Finan saved the second one Conor Smith, 1st Team * and the third CNU shooter was All-America, NCAA All 09/26/09 at Colby W 6-0 wide right. With Williams up Tournament Team, 1st 09/27/09 at Babson W 2-1 3-1, Ainsworth went inside right Team NSCAA West All New post to end it at 4-1 and send the England and the ECAC W 2-1 10/03/09 at Amherst * Ephs to the NCAA Final Four in New England Team; Pierre San Antonio. Meloty Kapella, NCAA All 10/07/09 at Castleton W 4-0 Tournament Team and 10/10/09 Bates * W 4-0 NSCAA 1st Team West All New England; Joe Vella, 10/11/09 Trinity (Conn.) * L 3-0 NSCAA 2nd Team All New England West, Charles 10/14/09 Springfield W 5-0 Romero, NSCAA 2nd Team All New England West and 10/17/09 at Bowdoin * W 3-2 2nd team ECAC All New W 3-1 10/24/09 Tufts * England and Gaston Kelly, NSCAA 2nd Team All New L 1-0 10/30/09 at Middlebury * England West. In addition, at the NCAA Tournament NESCAC Tournament Banquet, Eph midfielder, Than Finan Saves Against York Nick Pugliesse was named 11/01/09 Connecticut College W 3-0 The Ephs met defending the first winner of the Elite national champion Messiah in 88 Award. This award 11/07/09 Bowdoin W 2-0 the semifinal. Messiah was as recognizes the student athW 2-1 11/08/09 Middlebury good as advertised but the Ephs, lete who has reached the boldly attacking, outplayed pinnacle of competition at NCAA Tournament them in first half only to trail the na1-0 at the break. In the second tional 11/14/09 Husson W 3 0 half Messiah, subbing all but chamtwo players, came in waves with pionW 1-0 11/15/09 at RPI fresh legs and equal talent. The s h i p final was 2-1 Messiah. Messiah in his T 1-1 11/21/09 York (PA) ** went on to win the NCAA’s, but sport † the record shows Williams, York while T 1-1 12/22/09 at Chris. Newport and Messiah teams were the achievL 2-1 12/04/09 at Messiah ‡ class of the tournament. ing the Nick Pugliese Accepts Elite 88 The Ephs earned a ranking highest * = Conference Game ▪ **= Sectional Semifinal Award of #2 in the final national polls. academic † = Sectional Finals ▪ ‡ = National Semifinal Their schedule was brutal. They standard among his peers. met six of the teams ranked in that poll and played 10 matches

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2010 Season Outlook

ne of the goals of the 2009 William’s team was to regain Regional and National prominence after the Ephs did not make the NCAA tournament in 2008. The 2009 squad responded by making it to the NCAA final four only to lose 2-1 to eventual National Champion, Messiah College. While the road to the 2010 final four will be a most difficult one, the main goal of the Eph booters this fall is to be as competitive as possible in an attempt to return to San Antonio..

Six seniors graduated from the 2009 team including Captain and All-America Conor Smith who was also the NESCAC Player of the Year. Other key losses were All NESCAC and second leading goal scorer, Pierre Meloty-Kapella, midfielder, Will Whiston (6 goals) and starting goalkeeper, Andrew Graham. However, there is a strong core of returning players along with several promising newcomers to battle for starting positions. In goal, Seniors Jeff Lauer, Andrew Lyons-Berg, Sophomore Than Finan, and first year Peter Morrell will battle it out for Graham’s starting position. While the backline loses Smith, Co-Captain Joe Vella will anchor the defense along with starting wide backs Junior Phil Vestergaard and Sophomore Matt Ratajczak. Competition for the fourth spot will be keen as Sophomores Andrew Trainor, and Doug Weinrib (out last season with an injury) will vie for that position. There should be much depth in the midfield as Seniors Colin Ainsworth, Alex Johnson, Juniors Angus Kennedy, Nick Pugliese, and Sophomore Peter Christman compete for starting central midfield positions on the flank, Seniors Gordon Atkins, and Kiel Bonhomme, will likely see action in wide positions. Senior Co-Captain Gaston Kelly (6 goals, 15 assists) and Senior All NESCAC Charlie Romero (12 goals) return up front to lead a strike force which hopes to

create havoc for opposing defenses. Junior, Dan Morrisroe and Sophomore Patrick Ebobisse, a dangerous one-on-one player, will also be counted on to score goals. The team hopes to surpass last year’s total of 51 goals. Some promising newcomers include Dan Lima, a big, fast player who will be used up front, User Kushaina, a wide player from Zimbabwe, and Noah Cadet who will be looked at in the central midfield positions. In 2009, the Ephs had a stingy defense and a well-balanced attack and the coaching staff will Coach Russo and Coach Demeo work hard to improve all aspects Breaking down the Ephs of defensive and attacking play. The chemistry on the squad is very good and everyone looks forward to the September 1st preseason starting date. In each of the last three years, a different NESCAC team has gone to the Final Four which again confirms the strength of the league. It is the strongest soccer playing conference in the country. Williams had one of the strongest schedules in the country last year and this year will be no exception with the likes of nonleague opponents Babson, New Paltz, R.P.I. (number 1 in NY), Springfield, and Wheaton making up the schedule along with the traditional NESCAC opponents.

2010 Co-Captains Gaston Kelly and Joe Vella with the Coaching Staff

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2010 Ephs Alphabetical Roster # 4 14 21 28 23 6 00 26 19 24 9 13 12 99 17 22 1 27 18 30 15 8 5 3 25 7 16 99

Name Colin Ainsworth Gordon Atkins Kiel BONHOMME Noah Cadet Peter Christman Patrick Ebobisse Than Finan Caleb Hoffman-Johnson Alex Johnson Matthew KASTNER Gaston Kelly Angus Kennedy User KUSHAINA Jeffrey Lauer Daniel LIMA Ralston Louie Andrew Lyons-Berg Conor Mercadante Joshua Miller-lewis Peter MORRELL Daniel Morrisroe Nick Pugliese Matt Ratajczak Charles Romero Andrew Trainor Joe Vella Philip Vestergaard Doug Weinrib

Pos. MF MF MF MF MF/B MF GK MF MF F F B F GK F B GK B B GK F MF B F B/MF D/MF B B/F

Class Height Weight Hometown 11 6-1 175 Davis, CA 11 6-1 180 Somers, NY 10 5-11 170 New York, NY 14 5-10 150 Saratoga Springs, NY 13 6-0 150 Falmouth, MA 13 5-11 158 Bethesda, MD 13 6-0 175 Williamstown, MA 13 6-1 170 Falmouth, ME 10 5-9 170 Niskayuna, NY 14 5-11 170 Mendham, NJ 11 5-8 150 Hingham, MA 12 6-0 165 Hanover, NH 14 5-8 155 Mutare, Zimbabwe 11 6-3 200 San Diego, CA 14 6-1 195 Naugatuck, CT 14 6-1 170 Piedmont ,CA 11 6-1 190 Silver Spring, MD 14 5-9 190 Garden City, NY 14 6-1 165 New York, NY 14 6-0 160 Brunswick, ME 12 5-11 170 Riverside, CT 12 5-10 165 Rochester, NY 13 6-4 185 Brooklyn, NY 11 6-2 185 Mansfield, MA 13 6-0 160 Wilmington, DE 11 6-2 180 Manlius, NY 12 6-4 185 St. Petersburg, FL 13 6-3 190 Mamaroneck, NY

Previous Team Davis Mutiny The Taft School New Rochelle Raiders Westchester U18 Academy MPS Cape Cod Crusaders Pachuca Bethesda Berkshire Ajax Coastal SC & Seacoast ME Clifton Park (NY) SC NJ Dynamo Galway Rovers & Cape Cod Crusaders Upper Valley Lightning Highway FC San Diego Crusaders Soccer Plus FC Bay Oaks FC Bethesda United Lynbrook East & Rockaway SC Manhattan Phoenix Seacoast Academy & Coastal SC Rye Rovers Rochester Futbol Club Oval Academy Team Bishop Feehan FC Delco Academy Team Syracuse FC Cobras Strictly Soccer FC FC Westchester Dev. Academy Team

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2010 Ephs Numerical Roster # 00 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 99

Name Than Finan Andrew Lyons-Berg Charles Romero Colin Ainsworth Matt Ratajczak Patrick Ebobisse Joe Vella Nick Pugliese Gaston Kelly Doug Weinrib User KUSHAINA Angus Kennedy Gordon Atkins Daniel Morrisroe Philip Vestergaard Daniel LIMA Joshua Miller-lewis Alex Johnson Kiel BONHOMME Ralston Louie Peter Christman Matthew KASTNER Andrew Trainor Caleb Hoffman-Johnson Conor Mercadante Noah Cadet Peter MORRELL Jeffrey Lauer

Pos. GK GK F MF B MF D/MF MF F B/F F B MF F B F B MF MF B MF/B F B/MF MF B MF GK GK

Class Height Weight Hometown 13 6-0 175 Williamstown, MA 11 6-1 190 Silver Spring, MD 11 6-2 185 Mansfield, MA 11 6-1 175 Davis, CA 13 6-4 185 Brooklyn, NY 13 5-11 158 Bethesda, MD 11 6-2 180 Manlius, NY 12 5-10 165 Rochester, NY 11 5-8 150 Hingham, MA 13 6-3 190 Mamaroneck, NY 14 5-8 155 Mutare, Zimbabwe 12 6-0 165 Hanover, NH 11 6-1 180 Somers, NY 12 5-11 170 Riverside, CT 12 6-4 185 St. Petersburg, FL 14 6-1 195 Naugatuck, CT 14 6-1 165 New York, NY 10 5-9 170 Niskayuna, NY 10 5-11 170 New York, NY 14 6-1 170 Piedmont ,CA 13 6-0 150 Falmouth, MA 14 5-11 170 Mendham, NJ 13 6-0 160 Wilmington, DE 13 6-1 170 Falmouth, ME 14 5-9 190 Garden City, NY 14 5-10 150 Saratoga Springs, NY 14 6-0 160 Brunswick, ME 11 6-3 200 San Diego, CA

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Previous Team Berkshire Ajax Bethesda United Bishop Feehan Davis Mutiny Oval Academy Team Pachuca Bethesda Syracuse FC Cobras Rochester Futbol Club Galway Rovers & Cape Cod Crusaders FC Westchester Dev. Academy Team Highway FC Upper Valley Lightning The Taft School Rye Rovers Strictly Soccer FC Soccer Plus FC Manhattan Phoenix Clifton Park (NY) SC New Rochelle Raiders Bay Oaks FC MPS Cape Cod Crusaders NJ Dynamo FC Delco Academy Team Coastal SC & Seacoast ME Lynbrook East & Rockaway SC Westchester U18 Academy Seacoast Academy & Coastal SC San Diego Crusaders

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Colin AINSWORTH At-a-Glance Midfield Senior ▪ 6’1” ▪ 175

Davis, CA Davis Mutiny 2009-10

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games, starting 3, and recording 3 goals. In 2009, Colin again came on very strong, especially from the season’s mid-point. A highly skilled central midfielder who makes players better with his scheming ability. In 2010, Colin is expected to make a significant contribution in the middle of the field.

Prep and Club:

High School: Colin played for Davis Senior High School, which was a sectional champion. Colin was also selected as First Team All- League and All-Section. Club: Played for Davis Mutiny, which were Nomads Champions.

Personal: olin Ainsworth: As a sophomore, transferred from UC Santa Cruz, where he was a starting midfielder and had three goals and 8 assists. He was a welcome addition to the Ephs in

Son of Karen Leaf and Tim Ainsworth, Colin has brother, Robert. Colin’s mother and uncles are also Eph alumni. Colin is an Economics major.

Once joining the Ephs in 2008, Colin played in 16

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Gordon ATKINS At-a-Glance Midfield / Back Senior ▪ 6’2” ▪ 175

Somers, NY The Taft School 2009-10

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ordon Atkins: is tall, rangy, and fast. He has been used as an outside back but also can play in midfield.

Gordon brings skill and speed to the back in 2009. He is creative in attack and lives to push forward out of the back. Look for him to score some goals

– possibly accidentally – with his powerful right foot. As a freshman, Gordon appeared in 11 matches. As a sophomore he played in 7 matches, starting 5, but eventually gave way to a calf injury that sidelined him for much of the last half of the season. In 2009 he played in the back and in the midfield in wide positions. He is a versatile player who should make an impact this year.

Prep and Club:

High School: Attended The Taft School (CT) for four years, where he captained the soccer team. Named First Team All-State (CT) for two years. Named All-New England (Prep Class A) senior year. Also Captain of the track team.

Personal:

Son of Richard and Colette Atkins. He has a younger brother, Owen. Gordon is an Economics Major.

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Kiel BONHOMME At-a-Glance Midfield Senior ▪ 5’11” ▪ 170

New York, NY New Rochelle Raiders 2009-10

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Kiel appeared in 6 matches as a freshman, including a start in the NCAA game against Messiah and showed toughness in his appearances as a sophomore. As a Junior, Kiel apperaed in all matches.

Prep and Club:

High School: Three year starter, two year captain for Fordham Preparatory School - earned Second team All New York City and team MVP Honors in 2005. Led high school to three N.Y. Archdiocese Championships and 2005 state finals. Club: Played for New Rochelle Raiders.

Personal:

iel Bonhomme: A fast attacking outside outside midfielder, Kiel sat out the 2009 season but looks forward to returning to the pitch in 2010. An athletic midfielder and strong tackler, who is ready for another chance to take the field.

Son of Raymond Bonhomme. Born December 11, 1988. Kiel has one sister, Melanie. An Art History major, he Chose Williams College because of outstanding academic and athletic reputation.

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Alex JOHNSON At-a-Glance Midfield Senior ▪ 5’7” ▪ 170

Niskayuna, NY Clifton Park NY SC 2009-10 G

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lex Johnson: An indefatigable midfield player, Alex can play on the flank and in central positions. A highly technical player, Alex has a high work ethic and he makes good tactical decisions with the ball.

As a freshman, Alex gave key minutes in 7 matches. Alex started three games and played in every game in which he was healthy. During his sophomore season, he played in 17 games, starting in 3, recording 3 assists. Alex played in 15 matches, despite an injury as a junior. He again looks to be the field general in the midfield.

Prep and Club:

High School: Niskayuna High School Midfielder. Was the 2005 Gatorade New York Gatorade Player of the Year, 2005 NSCAA/Adidas All-America, 2005 NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-American. Club: Member of Clifton Park, NY Premier Soccer Club 1999-2006.

Personal:

Son of Laura and Marty Johnson, he has a brother, Jake and two cats, Oz and Tom. Academic interests are Music and English.

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Gaston KELLY

Co-Captain

At-a-Glance Forward Senior ▪ 5’8” ▪ 150

Hingham, MA Galway Rovers & Cape Cod Crusaders 2009-10

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aston Kelly: is a highly skilled front player who also reads the game well and plays with a lot of heart. An integral part of the the Ephs NCAA run, Gaston returns as a co-captain. Leading by example both on and off the field, Gaston is highly skilled and can play as a front player or in the midfield. A

quintessential team player who always subordinates his own interest for the good of the team. Exciting to watch and able to change the game with one acrobatic move. As a freshman, Gaston appeared in 11 matches, starting three NCAA matches. As a sophomore, Gaston scored the game winning goal against Bowdoin on a spectacular bicycle kick. He played in 13 matches, starting 10. He scored 3 goals and recorded 1 assist. Last season, Gaston notched 6 goals and 15 assists in 22 games and was an All-NESCAC 2nd Team selection. An integral part of the the Ephs NCAA run, Gaston returns this year as co-captain.

Prep and Club:

High School: 4-year starter at Hingham HS. League MVP and top scorer his last 3 years, finishing with 101 goals and 37 assists. 3-time Eastern Mass All-Star and All-State, 2-time All-New England selection, and 2007 NSCAA All-American. Club: Played for Galway Rovers and Cape Cod Crusaders. Played for Massachusetts ODP team as U-16.

Personal:

Son of Daniela and Eduardo Kelly. He is a native of Quilmes, Argentina. Has one sister, Sol, and two brothers, Fed and Nick.

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Jeffrey LAUER At-a-Glance Goalkeeper Senior ▪ 6’3” ▪ 210

San Diego, CA San Diego Crusaders 2009-10

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effrey Lauer: is a physically imposing goalkeeper. While he is an excellent shotstopper and a penalty kick specialist, he needs to become more consistent handling crosses and distributing the ball. If he can work on these things, we have every expectation that Jeff will be an excellent goalkeeper.

Jeff is a great team player. Despite getting few minutes in 2009, he was one of the most supportive players on the squad. He will compete for the starting goalkeeper position this fall.

Prep and Club:

High School: Francis Parker High School. 4 year letter winner. Won San Diego CIF Championship in 2006 and 2007. All League and All Division IV in 2007. Club: Served as Captain for the San Diego Crusaders for three years from 2003 - 2006.

Personal:

Son of Jon and Katherine Lauer. Born August 23, 1989, Jeffrey has 2 younger siblings, Krista and David. Jeff is majoring in History and Geosciences. Jeff is also involved in student government on the Dodd Neighborhood governance board as competition director (current) and publicity director (past). Jeff is also an excellent chef and dabbles in the trombone.

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Andrew LYONS-BERG

At-a-Glance Andrew played in 2 matches as a freshman, 5 games as a sophomore, and saw action in 6 games as a junior with 4 key saves. This year, Andrew will again be competing for the starting goalkeeper position and will see increased playing time. Andrew is very committed to training and possesses the ability to win the starting position.

Goalkeeper Senior ▪ 6’2” ▪ 193

Silver Spring, MD Bethesda United 2009-10

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ndrew Lyons-Berg: A senior goalkeeper who is tremendously athletic and has made large contributions in goal in each of the last three seasons. Each year he has found ways to continue his constant improvements both mentally and physically.

High School: Four year letter-winner in football for Sidwell Friends School where he was captain and MVP his senior year and a two-time all-conference team selection. Club: Played for two-time Region I champions Bethesda United. Also played four years and traveled to Italy and Brazil with the Maryland state ODP team.

Personal: Eve.

Son of Clare Lyons and Steve Berg and has one sister,

Charles Romero At-a-Glance Forward Senior ▪ 6’2” ▪ 195

Mansfield, MA Bishop Feehan 2009-10 G

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harles Romero: is big, fast and skilled. He has been used up front. He will be counted on as a scorer and in opposing giving defenses fits.

As both a freshman and a sophomore, Charlie saw a lot of action and added to the attack, regularly starting at

midfield or wing. His skill and speed should yield a lot of goals. Charlie blossomed as a legitimate front player last fall. He was the team’s leading scorer with 10 goals and 6 assists. A 1st team All-NESCAC selection who is expected to produce even more this year.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played at Bishop Feehan High School where he was team captain in soccer. Two-time first team all-conference player. AEMASS, Sun-Chronicle, and Pawtucket Times All-star. He served as a captain in the Bay State Games, and was Male Scholar Athlete of the year. Also played varsity basketball and served as captain of the track team.

Personal:

Son of Loretta and Bill Romero. He has three brothers: Dan, Tom and Nick, as well as two dogs: Rocky and Daisy.

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Joseph VELLA

Co-Captain

At-a-Glance Back / Midfield Senior ▪ 6’2” ▪ 180

Manilus, NY Syracuse FC Cobras 2009-10

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oe Vella: A Co-Captain, Joe is a hardnosed defender who relishes the opportunity in 1-on-1 situations on the ground and in the air. He is the team’s best header of the ball and will be a go-to guy on restarts. He also strikes the ball well as his free kick beat Bowdoin last year in OT. He is especially talented

from around 30 yards out. As a freshman he saw action in 9 matches. He followed that with a successful sophomore campaign which included scoring the winning goal against Conn. College with 2:30 left. As a junior, he notched 2 goals, 2 assists, and earned 2nd team All-NESCAC honors. Once again, Joe should add strength to the back line this season.

Prep and Club:

High School: Manlius Pebble Hill School. Captain and MVP senior year, 4-year starter as center mid. First Team All-league junior and senior year. Section and League Champs 2002 through 2006. Club: Played for Syracuse FC Cobras, Captain since 2002. State Cup winners and Region 1 Semi-finalist 2005. Played as a center-mid until 2006 when he transitioned to center back in a flat back.

Personal:

Son of Michael and Colleen Vella. Born August 20, 1988 he has an older sister Erin that recently graduated from Lehigh University.

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Angus KENNEDY At-a-Glance Midfield / Back Junior ▪ 6’0” ▪ 175

Hanover, NH Seacoast United & Upper Valley Lightning 2009

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ngus Kennedy: is a skilled sophomore who is looking to make an impact in either the midfield or back. Angus is at home both on defense and at midfield; he is a good passer of the ball and is very competitive.

As a freshman, Angus played in 11 matches, starting

1. As a sophopmore, Angus played in 19 matches and made a big contribution to the team’s fortunes—coming on strong as the team progressed. His best position is probably a holding midfielder as he is a ball winner who plays simply upon regaining possession. This year, he will be looking to fight for a starting spot. He will primarily be used as a midfielder or defender.

Prep and Club:

High School: 4 year varsity member of the Hanover High school soccer squad, winning consecutive state titles. All-state selection in his junior and senior years, and AllNew England as a senior Club: Played for Seacoast United / Upper Valley Lightning.

Personal:

Son of Chris Kennedy and Betsy McClain. He has a sister, Hannah.

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Daniel MORRISROE At-a-Glance Forward Junior ▪ 6’0” ▪ 180

Riverside, CT Rye Rovers 2009

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aniel Morrisroe: is eager to compete for playing time as a front player this year. He is a spearhead type of forward who is dangerous in the attacking third.

As a freshman, Daniel played in 3 matches before being injured. He managed to fight back from injury, playing

in the last 3 games including the first round of the NESCAC tournament and participating in the Connecticut Olympic Development team during the offseason. As a sophomore, Daniel gave key minutes in 19 matches. A junior striker who is skilled and strong physically. Dan can play as a target or as a 2nd striker who runs of the 1st striker. He will be counted on to get some goals and assists.

Prep and Club:

High School: A three-year member of the varsity soccer squad at the Brunswick School, playing at both center and midfield. His senior year, he was both the leading scorer and MVP. He was named First-team All-State and All-WNEPSA. Club: Played for the Rye Rovers.

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Son of Susan and Gary Morrisoe, Dan has one sister, Lauren and one brother, Tom and a dog named Charlie.

Nicholas PUGLIESE At-a-Glance Midfield Junior ▪ 5’10” ▪ 165

Rochester, NY Rochester Futbol Club 2009-10

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8. He scored 1 assist. He was instrumental in the Ephs’ comeback from 2 goals down to take win against Conn. College. He went on to play in 22 games as a sophomore, recording 2 goals and 3 assists. A workhorse in midfield with a high level of fitness and “a never say die” mentality. He can play as a holding midfielder or get forward in a more attacking role.

Prep and Club:

High School: Captained McQuaid Jesuit, earning AllSection honors. Club: Played for the Rochester Futbol Club and New York West ODP.

Personal: ick Pugliese: is a high energy, high work ethic midfielder who can play central or on the flank. He possesses good skill and tactical awareness and should see time in the middle

As a freshman, Nick played in 16 games, starting

Son of Kim and Scott Pugliese, he has a sister, Shauna and a cat named Buddy. He has never lost a game of pingpong.

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Philip VESTERGAARD At-a-Glance Back Junior ▪ 6’4” ▪ 185

St. Petersburg, FL Strictly Soccer Pinellas County 2009-10

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hilip Vestergaard: Phil is a versatile player both in the backfield both at flank and in the center of the defense. At 6’4” he is tall, fast, can play in the center of the field, and is very good on the ball. As a freshman, Phillip played in 7 matches, starting

5, including against Amherst. In 2009, he started every game at right back. This season, he hopes to be a bigger influence and present even more of a threat going forward.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Shorecrest Preparatory School and was an All-Conference selection in each of his four years, along with being chosen as team MVP. Two time all state selection, State Runner-up Adidas Premier member. Club: Played for Strictly Soccer Pinellas County First Team where he participated in the Disney Showcase, 3 final fours of the State Cup Championships, placing in the Region 3 Premier League, and the Raleigh Shootout Championship.

Personal:

Son of Soren and Cecelia Vestergaard, with a brother Michael, and dog Molly.

Peter CHRISTMAN At-a-Glance Midfield Sophomore ▪ 6’0” ▪ 150

Falmouth, MA MPS Cape Cod Crusaders 2009-10

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eter Christman: a native of Massachusetts, is a wiry and skillful player who has a strong work ethic and is in tip-top fitness. He has worked extremely hard in the offseason to improve his game.

He played some in the back as a freshman, but this

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year will be looked at as a central midfield player. Peter is expected to be a regular contributor at midfield while maintaining a presence at outside back this season and hopes to figure prominently in the rotation.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Falmouth High School where he was a team captain his junior and senior years. He was also selected as an Atlantic Coast League All-Star as a junior and senior year and was both an Eastern Mass. All-Star and All-State selection as a senior. Club: Played for the MPS Cape Cod Crusaders, where he was Team Season MVP 2004; 2006; and 2008, and Super Y ODP National Pool Selection 2004; 2006 and 2007.

Personal:

Son of Lynn and George Christman, he has two brothers, Nick and Colin.

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Patrick EBOBISSE At-a-Glance Midfield / Forward Sophomore ▪ 5’11” ▪ 158

Bethesda, MD Pachuca Bethesda 2009-10

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High School: Played for Walter Johnson High School. Club: Played for Pachuca Bethesda.

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positive way. He played with a highly competitive club team—Pachuca—which helped prepare him for the college game. Patrick is capable of giving some valuable minutes and is expected to make a strong contribution this season. Will be looked at in the attacking midfield position and up front.

Personal:

atrick Ebobisse: was a pleasant surprise in 2009 as a freshman. He was one of the team’s best players in the final third of the season scoring the tying goal against York in the NCAA tournament.

Son of Aldin and Liza Ebobisse.

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Nathanial FINAN At-a-Glance Goalkeeper Sophomore ▪ 6’0” ▪ 175

Williamstown, MA Berkshire Ajax 2009-10

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han Finan: A native of Williamstown, Than grew up watching Williams Soccer and was present for the National Championship game in 1995. As a sophomore goalkeeper he has his eye focused on winning time guarding the nets for the Ephs. Than came up big last year as his saves in goal versus

York and Christopher Newport advanced the team to the Final Four. His strength lies in his reaction time and speed in sniffing-out inbound balls. He will vie with 3 other goalkeepers for the starting position.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Mount Greylock Regional High School where he was a 3-year starter, playing in every game for 3 years. As a senior, he was a captain of the “Mounties” State Champion team. He also earned County MVP honors. Club: Played for Berkshire Ajax from 2005-2009.

Personal:

He is the son of Keith Finan and Laurie Heatherington, he has a sister, Rachel —who was a 4-year starter at sweeper for Dickinson College—and cat, Jamal.

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Caleb HOFFMAN-JOHNSON At-a-Glance Midfield Sophomore ▪ 6’1” ▪ 175

Falmouth, ME Coastal SC & Seacoast ME 2009-10

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aleb Hoffman-Johnson: trained with the varsity as a freshman, but played mostly with the reserve team last fall. He has strong skills as a ball-winner and distributes the ball well. He made great improvements in 2009, honing his skills further.

This season, Caleb will be called upon to contribute more. He is a skillful midfielder who will be looked at in the center of the park.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Falmouth High School where he was a captain in 2007. While a member of the team, the Yachtsmen won two State Championships, in 2006 and 2007. Club: Played for Coastal SC/Seacoast ME who were 4-time State Cup Champions from 2004-2008 and a Region 1 Finalist in 2007.

Personal:

Son of Seth Johnson and Elisabeth Hoffman, both of whom attended Williams. He has a brother, Gabe who attends Dartmouth, a sister, Anna, and a cat, Scout.

Matthew RATAJCZAK At-a-Glance Back Sophomore ▪ 6’4” ▪ 185

Brooklyn, NY Oval Academy Team 2009-10

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att Ratajczak: returns to Williams with an outstanding record during his first year playing for the Ephs.

At 6’4”, Matt is imposing, yet runs well and possesses excellent ball-handling skills. He is very good in the air and can play both short and long accurate

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passes from left back. Tactically astute, he can also play in the middle of the defense when called upon. Matt started every game as a freshman in 2009. He also was used in the center of the defense on occasion. A strong defender who has excellent skills in both directions, a point he drove home when he scored the winning penalty versus York in NCAA Tournament Sweet-16 round. Matt seeks to again hold fast in his starting position in the backfield this season and has high hopes for the future.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Packer Collegiate. Club: Played for Oval Academy Team.

Personal:

Son of Dave and Amie Ratajczak.

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Andrew TRAINOR At-a-Glance Back / Midfield Sophomore ▪ 6’0” ▪ 160

Wilmington, DE FC Delco Academy Team 2009-10

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A good tackler of the ball, he is a tenacious defender. Andrew is quick and adept at starting the counter-attack upon winning the ball and will be looked to in the left back and left midfield.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Wilmington Friends High School. Club: Played for FC Delco Academy Team.

Personal:

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Son of George and Amy Trainor, he has one brother, David

ndrew Trainor: is a highly competitive left flank player, who looks forward to contributing once again this season. Having improved his technical abilities during his first season in Williamstown, he looks to increase his minutes and his impact on the field.

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Doug WEINRIB At-a-Glance Back / Forward Sophomore ▪ 6’3” ▪ 190

Mamaroneck, NY FC Westchester Academy Team 2009-10

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oug Weinrib: missed most of last season with an unfortunate leg injury. He has much potential as he is big, fast, possesses good ball skills, and an extremely long throw.

At 6’3”, 190 pounds, Doug has very good pace and the coaching staff is eager to have this talented sophomore

back at full speed. He will be looked at in the center back position but also can play up front.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Mamaroneck High School where he earned All-League and All-Section honors as a senior. The Tigers advanced to the sectional playoffs in each of his three seasons. He was selected for the Tiger Athletic Leadership Conference in 2008 and 2009. Club: Played for US18 FC Westchester Development Academy Team. In 2007-08, he was starting center back on the Northeast Regional Champions team, and qualified for and played in the U.S. Development National Finals, placing seventh. He also qualified for Super Y Nationals. He was the starting center in 2008-09 until he was injured.

Personal:

Son of Ken and Nancy Weinrib, he has two brothers, Craig and Miles, and two dogs, Boo and Luch.

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Noah CADET At-a-Glance

Midfield Freshman ▪ 5’10” ▪ 150 Saratoga Springs, NY

FC Westchester Academy

oah Cadet: A native of Saratoga Springs, New York, is a skilled central midfield player who was a key performer for the FC Westchester U18 Academy team this past spring.

Prep and Club:

Club: Played for FC Westchester U18 Academy from 2009 - 2010.

Personal:

He is the son of Dominique Cadet and Kristin Fitzsimons, he has a brother, Alex who also plays soccer.

Matthew KASTNER At-a-Glance

Forward Freshman ▪ 5’11” ▪ 170

Mendham, NJ

New Jersey Dynamo

att Kastner: A native of Mendham, New Jersey, is a big, fast striker, Matt led Delbarton—a top New Jersey school—in scoring and to the state final.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Delbarton School (NJ) Club: Played for New Jersey Dynamo from 2004 - 2008.

Personal:

He is the son of Drew and Maureen Kastner, he has a brother, Andrew, and a sister, Haley, both of whom attended Villanova.

User KUSHAINA At-a-Glance

Forward Freshman ▪ 5’8” ▪ 155

Mutare, Zimbabwe Highway FC

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ser Kushaina: A native of Zimbabwe who is very fast and skilled. He can play in a wing position or up front.,

Prep and Club: High School: Played for BerkshireSchool Club: Played for Highway FC from 2007 - 2009.

Personal:

He is the son of Nodoubt and Gnita Kushaina, he has two brothers and a sister.

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Daniel LIMA At-a-Glance

Forward Freshman ▪ 6’1” ▪ 195

Naugatuck, CT SoccerPlus FC

Ralston LOUIE At-a-Glance

Back Freshman ▪ 6’1” ▪ 170

Piedmont, CA Bay Oaks FC

# 17 an Lima: A native of Connecticut who played every position but goal for a very strong Worcester Academy team. He is big, possesses good speed and will be looked at as a front player.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Worcester Academy (CT) Club: Played for Soccer Plus FC from 2005 - 2010.

Personal:

He is the son of Mario and Ana Lima, he has a brother Filipe, who attends Connecticut College and sisters, Mariana and Cristina.

# 22 alston Louie: A native of California who is a very good athlete who will be used in the back.

Prep and Club: High School: Played for Piedmont High School Club: Played for Bay Oaks FC from 2005 - 2010.

Personal:

He is the son of Reagan Louie and Robin Wu, he has a sister, Ryan Louie, who attends UCLA, and a dog, Hana.

Conor MERCADANTE At-a-Glance Forward Freshman ▪ 5’9” ▪ 140

Garden City, NY

Lynbrook East & Rockaway SC

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onor Mercadante: A native of Garden City, New York who possesses very good ball skill and good tactical understanding in the central midfield position

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Chaminade High School Club: Played for Lynbrook East and Rockaway SC from 2007 - 2010.

Personal:

He is the son of Beth and Jim Mercadante, he has two brothers, Kevin and Chris.

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Joshua Miller-LEWis At-a-Glance

Back Freshman ▪ 6’1” ▪ 165

New York, NY Manhattan Phoenix

oshua Miller-Lewis: A native of the Big Apple, who looks to contribute as back or midfield player, Josh is athletic and skilled. He can play wide or in central positions.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Horace Mann School Club: Played for the Manhattan Phoenix from 2009 - 2010.

Personal:

He is the son of Jeff Lewis and Karin Miller-Lewis, he has a sister, Gillian —who attends Horace Mann.

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Peter Morrell At-a-Glance Goalkeeper Freshman ▪ 6’0” ▪ 160

Brunswick, ME Coastal SC & Seacoast Academy

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eter Morrell: A native of Maine, who was goalkeeper from the Seacoast United U18 Academy team, Peter will challenge for the starting position as goalkeeper.

Prep and Club:

High School: Played for Brunswick High School Club: Played for Coastal SC from 2003 - 2009, and Seacoast United Academy Team from 2009 - 2010.

Personal:

He is the son of Jane and Bill Morrell, he has a sister, Lucy —who plays soccer at Bowdoin.

NCAA Final Four at the Alamo

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Record Book

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The History of Williams Soccer

t took Mike Russo about a half-dozen years at Williams to build a national-caliber Division 3 team. That level was reached around 1987 and the Ephmen have been one of the premier sides in America ever since. Not only do the Ephs win, they look good doing it. They play attractive, aggressive soccer, attacking even when holding a lead, which is unusual in a sport dominated by play-not-to-lose, defense-first mentality..

The Record / Statistics:

For 1987-2009, including all post-season play, Williams’ record is 323 wins, 55 losses and 33 ties, a 0.830 winning percentage, ties excluded. During that period, the team scored 1,014 goals (2.46/game) and allowed 288 (0.720). The Ephs record at home is even better with only 21 losses in 23 years. Williams is almost never blown out: Of its 55 losses over the past generation, 44 were by a single goal.

Honors and Accolades:

Ephs were named as All-America 43 times since 1987. Terry Kaufmann and Brad Murray were back-toback National Division 3 Players of the Year in 1995 and 1996, while in 2001 Alex Blake won this honor—the only junior ever named. In 2006, Defender/Striker Dana Leary was National Division 3 Player of the Year and Midfielder Patrick Huffer was named NSCAA/Adidas Men’s Scholar Athlete of the Year (an honor which included all three NCAA soccer divisions). In 2009, senior Captain Conor Smith joined these ranks as a 1st team All-America selection. Coach Russo was named National Division 3 Coach of the Year in 1995, the fourth time he was so honored. Blake holds the Williams record for career goals with 81, an average of over 1.1 per game. Murray set the previous record with 46 and also holds NCAA Division 3 postseason records with 8 goals in the 1995 tournament (5 games) and 12 career tournament goals. .

Streaks:

There were five notable streaks during the 21 years, three involving consecutive shutouts. In 1988 the Ephs opened with nine straight shutouts on the way to a 171-0 season. The defense of 1999 kept 10 straight opponents off the board. The longest streak was in 1998 and ran 1,053 minutes—11 complete games and parts of two

others. In 1998, Middlebury beat Williams 1-0 in overtime at Cole Field. The Ephs again lost to Middlebury 1-0, also in overtime, in 2001. In between were 51 consecutive regular-season games without a loss (50 wins, 1 tie). This broke the previous unbeaten streak of 47 regular-season games (44-0-3) set during 1992-1996.

NCAAs:

Prior to 1993, the NESCAC did not allow teams to participate in the NCAA tournament; instead, they competed in the ECACs. Their initial year, 1993, the Ephs lost 0-1 at home to UC San Diego in the national championship game. Two years later, also at home, the 17-0-2 team beat Methodist 2-1 to win their national championship. Williams has been selected for the NCAAs in 15 of the 17 years they were eligible. Through 2009, their tournament record is 28-12-8, one of the best in the country over that period of time.

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Williams in the NCAA Tournament

he New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) did not allow member teams to participate in the NCAA Soccer tournament until 1993. Conference teams, including Williams, competed in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) tournaments. In 1993, Williams initial year participating in the NCAA, the Ephs finished 2nd. Williams suffered a 1-0 loss in the NCAA finals which were played in Williamstown. Two years later, again at home, Williams (17-0-2) beat Methodist College, 2-1, to win the national championship. The Ephs have made the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet 16â&#x20AC;? eleven times in 16 years, and advanced beyond that nine times including two appearances in the championship final and four Final Four appearnaces. Williams has qualified for the NCAA tournament in 14 of the 16 years since 1993.

The Record / Statistics:

determined Williams squad known for its resilient defense and passing attack. It was cold and snowed throughout much of the match. Williams came out in short sleeves while the Methodist team donned gloves and long sleeved shirts. Talent, coaching and perhaps psychology won the day. Williams 2 Methodist 1. Through 2009, the Ephs record in NCAA tournament play is 28-12-8, one of the best in the country over that period. Williams has a longstanding tradition of post season play. Year after year Williams is usually present deep in the NCAA tournament. This tradition has only enhanced the respect for Williams soccer in the conference and across the country. This respect is evidenced by the fact that Williams is, in many circles, expected to be in the NCAA every year.

The 1995 NCAA National Championship final was held in Williamstown on Cole Field before a huge crowd that surrounded the pitch. It was a classic that pitted a Methodist College team heavily laden with foreign students against a

Championship in the Snow

Victory at the 2009 NCAAs Williams Defeats Christopher Newport University 4-1 in 2009 NCAA Tournament

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All NESCAC Selections 2009 First Team Second Team

2008 First Team Second Team

2007 First Team Second Team

2006 First Team Second Team

Conor Smith Charles Romero Gaston Kelly Joe Vella Sam Empson Pierre Meloty-Kapella

2001 First Team

2000 First Team

Ryan Pelletier Nathan Elwood Sam Empson Kit Fuderich

Second Team

1999 First Team

Tommy Day Patrick Huffer (NESCAC Player of the Year) Dana Leary Brett Olsen

Second Team

1998 First Team Second Team

2005 First Team Second Team

2004 First Team

2003 First Team Second Team

2002 First Team Second Team

Alex Blake (National Player of the Year) Richard Bode Ted Giannacopoulos Josef Powell Marc Williams Ted Giannacopoulos Josef Powell Will Ouimat Ryan Spicer Ted Giannacopoulos Matt Magiera Josef Powell Alex Blake (NESCAC Rookie of the Year) Ryan Spicer Nick Trebat Steve Danbusky Ted Giannacopoulos Matt Magiera

Josh Bolton (NESCAC Player of the Year) Patrick Huffer Dana Leary Nick Armington Nick Armington Josh Bolton Dana Leary Brett Olsen Ryan Pellitier Khari Stephenson Brett Olsen (NSECAC Rookie of the Year) Nick Armington Josh Bolton

Matt Magiera

Richard Bode

1997 First Team Second Team

Alex Blake Dylan Smith Khari Stephenson (NESCAC Player of the Year) Ryan Olsen

1996 First Team

Jason Horowitz Greg Classen Nick Trebat

Seth Morgan Brad Murray

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All New England Selections Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000

Player

Conor Smith Pierre Meloty-Kapella Gaston Kelly (2nd Team) Charles Romero (2nd Team) Joe Vella (2nd Team) Sam Empson (2nd Team) Nathan Elwood Dana Leary Patrick Huffer Tommy Day Brett Olsen (4th Team) Josh Bolton Dana Leary Patrick Huffer Nick Armington (2nd Team) Nick Armington Josh Bolton Dana Leary Brett Olsen (2nd Team) Ryan Olsen Khari Stephenson Alex Blake Khari Stephenson Dylan Smith (3rd Team) Ryan Olsen (4th Team) Alex Blake Ted Giannacopoulos Josef Powell Marc Williams Alex Blake Ted Giannacopoulos Josef Powell

Marc Williams

Patrick Huffer

Year

Tommy Day

Ryan Olsen

1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1987 1987 1987 1987 1983

Alex Blake Ted Giannacopoulos Jason Horowitz Greg Classen Brad Murray Matt Murrell Terry Kaufmann Matt Shaw Jake Upton Nick Phillips Greg Locraft Peter Lyn Stephen Bailey Ambi Stern Doug Brooks Rob Lake Denny Wright Rob Swann Jon Deveaux Denny Wright Ted Murphy Mark Schroeder

Player

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All American Selections Year

2009 2006 2005, 06 2004, 05 2003 2002, 03 2001 2000, 01, 02 2000, 01 1999, 2000, 01 1999 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1995 1994

Player

Conor Smith Patrick Huffer (Adidas Scholar Athlete of the Year) Dana Leary (06 National Player of the Year) Josh Bolton Ryan Olsen Khari Stephenson Marc Williams Alex Blake (01 National Player of the Year) Josef Powell Ted Giannacopoulos Matt Magiera Stephen Danbusky Nick Trebat Greg Classen Brad Murray (National Player of the Year) Terry Kaufmann (National Player of the Year) Brad Murray Peter Rogaris John Thompson

Dana Leary

Conor Smith

Brad Murray Ted Giannacopoulos

Year

Alex Blake

Terry Kaufmann

Khari Stephenson

1993 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987, 88 1987 1986, 87, 89 1986 1986 1983, 84 1982 1978 1972 1966, 67 1962 1961 1955 1955 1952

Jim Reidy Orjan Hult Rob Lake Ambi Stern Rob Blanck Mike Masters Nikolai Nachamkin Dan Calichman Mike Masters Nikolai Nachamkin Jeffrey McEvoy Rob Kusel Greg Hartman John Buehler Jonathan Healy J Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Alvord Rutledge James Davib Thomas Lincoln Paul Quinn

Player

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Professional & National Teams n to erica m A t s fir s the dium c o m e m b l e y St a e b s r e e Mas t l in W Mike core a goa s

Josh Bolton 2006-2007 2007-2008

Rochester Rhinos Atlanta Silverhawks

Nick Armington 2006

Salt Lake City, MLS

Khari Stephenson 20102008-2010 2007-2008 2006 2004-2005 2004 2003-2005

Alex Blake 2002

San Jose Earthquakes, MLS Aalesunds FK, Swedish Premier League A.I.K. Stockholm, Swedish Premier League GAIS, Swedish Premier League Kansas City Wizards, MLS Chicago Fire, MLS Jamaican National Team Colorado Rapids, MLS

Ted Giannacopoulos 2001

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Dan Calichman 1999 1995-1998 1991-1995

New England Revolution, MLS Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS (Captain) Hiroshima, Japan Mazda, J. League

Greg Classen 1998

Albany Alley Cats, USISL Division III

Stephen Danbusky Josh Bolton

2003-2006 2002 2000 1999-2001

Rob Lake 1990

Virginia Beach Mariners Connecticut Wolves Hampton Roads Piranhas (Player / Asst. Coach) Long Island Rough Riders Linkenheim F.C., Germany

Mike Masters 1993-1996 1992

Peter Lyn

Khari Stephenson

1994 1994 1994

Bill Hennig 1993

Dan Calichman

Long Island Rough Riders San Francisco Blackhawks

Raleigh Flyers Hampton Roads Mariners Puerto Rican National Team Connecticut Wolves

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Letter Winners in the Russo Era 1980 Michael S. Battey Andrew C. Chase Jeffrey E. Coombs Douglas A. Orr Robert A. Pollini Van R. Townsend Paul G. Tratnyek Daniel B. Wyman

1984

Daniel E. Aramini John Campbell Fletcher Carr James A. Kornbluh Michael J. Sullivan

1986 Erik K. Knutzen Scott Koenig Jeffrey McEvoy Pieter M. Mulder Clark C. Otley Mark E. Schroeder Paul C. Williamson

1988 Brian R. Kornfield Michael P. Morris Nikolai A. B. Nachamkin Michael J. Roach Kurt Schroeder

1992 David B. Baird Charles A. Goldfarb, M.D. Laurin L. Laderoute, III Jeffrey D. Lipp Jim Ryan

1981 Sean Bradley Benjamin J. Davidson Daniel E. Friesen Terrance M. Heneghan Derek C. Johnson Alexander Keusseoglou David M. Law Neal J. McLaughlin Douglas C. Nelson Kern A. Reid, M.D. Frederick Schlosser Stuart Taylor Scott M. Tripler, M.D.

1982 David E. Barry Thomas S. Chase Brian R. Daniell Reginald L. Jones III Richard A. Leavitt James W. Leonard Jim Peck J. Jeffrey Poggi, M.D. William R. Tetreault, M.D. Charles Von Arentschildt

1983 Aytac H. Apaydin, M.D. Geoffrey B. Baker Eric T. Fernald Mark A. Koenig Robert M. Kusel Austin W. Lehr David Nasser John D. Ormsbee Eric F. Smith Kris Strohbehn Jeffrey S. Sutton Martin J. White

1985

David P. McCabe Douglas Erwin McKenney Toner Mitchell Edward E. Murphy Ken Rhodes J. David Wolf

1987 John P. A. Austin Bradric T. Bryan Jon C. Deveaux David P. Nichols Steven G. Pekala Eric R. Von Estorff C. Scott Walker E. Helge Weiner-Trapness G. Denny Wright

1989 Robert M. Blanck, Jr. Matt Daley Graeme W. Davis Douglas H. Gilbert W. Bryan Jennings Michael E. Masters Emiliano Mugnaini Mark E. Saalfeld

1993 Shawn B. Allen, M.D. William W. Hennig Orjan Hult Ethan G. Kline Gregory W. Locraft, Jr. Tsholwane F. Mokoena Jake Upton

1990 Douglas Brooks Daniel J. Calichman Brian R. Harwell Geoffrey Igharo Samuel S. McIlvain Andrew L. Stern Robert Swann John M. Walker

1994 Peter D. Ackerman Dimitrios E. Balodimas Craig Epifanio Nicholas A. Phillips, II James Reidy David K. Riley Matthew F. Shaw, M.D. Jeffrey M. Sicat, M.D.

1991 Stephen Bailey John C. Kennel Robert A. Lake Peter A. Lyn Bruce R. Quilling

1995 Mark S. Abrams Jeffrey S. Alexander Stephen M. Ginsberg D. Justin Griffith Christopher J. Klatell Matthew T. Murrell Thad F. Schilling John Samuel Thompson, III

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1996 Paul Adrian Burke Michael A. Cotter Warren K. Eng, M.D. Terance M. Kaufmann Peter C. Rogaris Christopher E. Ross Tyler K. Sage Erin L. Sullivan

2001

Dorian B. Baker Liviu O. Cananau Michael David Cortese W. Graham Davidson, Jr. Graham B. Dobbin Charles W. Mahoney William Burke Ouimet Ryan W. Spicer

2004

Andreas Boye Garrett T. Collins Jesse Dungan Bryan S. McCoy Ryan D. Olsen Khari Stephenson Romel N. Wallen Matthew C. Watson

2007

Jeffrey C. Castiglione Thomas R. Day, Jr. Folafolu F. Folowosele John C. Hillman Patrick A. Huffer Dana O. Leary Daniel MacGregor Matthew M. Nolan Brett R. Olsen Gregory B. Walker

1997 Seth Bair Jonathan D. Botts, M.D. Robin A. Kelesoglu Seth J. Morgan Bradford G. Murray Peter H. Sinclair Mark Torres Eric Watson

2002

Richard Page Bode Ted P. Giannacopoulos David M. Glick Justin Oeltjen Josef P. M. Powell Eric Scott Stein Walker McCoy Waugh Marc I. Williams

2005

Matthew K. Aronson Barrett Palmer Belair Schuyler C. Riggs

2008

Mike Darling Nathan Elwood Will Ford Christopher Fuderich Ryan Pelletier Will Sheridan

1998 Matthew S. Bruno Gregory A. Classen Brian J. Greenfield Jason Horowitz Javier R. Nogales Christopher A. Smith

1999 Stephen G. Danbusky Christian A. Dankers Hans R. Davies Jonathan S. Ilgen Edward R. McPherson, Jr. Angelo Patentas Daniel J. Pozen Jon D. Sederstrom Nicholas S. Swan Nicholas M. Trebat Matthew K. Whalin

2000 Neal Appleman Shawn M. Boburg Geoffrey H. Cohane David A. Kaufman Matthew M. Magiera Jason G. Stojkovic Jonathan L. Trementozzi

2003

Alex S. K. Blake Yuri A. Campbell Marshall L. Dines Perry Jonathan Kalmus Robert W. Kirsher Edwin H. May, IV Dylan C. Smith

2006

Nicholas W. Armington Matthew T. Bilodeau Joshua W. Bolton Edward W. Castle Keith W. Jackson

2009

Dan Curbelo-Zeidman Sam Denton-Schneider Brian Dolezal Sam Empson Chris Gocksch Peter Gordon Jay Ingram Alex Kramer

2010

Andrew Graham Peter Houston Ben MacKinnon Pierre Meloty-Kapella Conor Smith Will Whiston

The 2001 NESCAC Tournament Champions: The Williams College Ephs

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Two Sport Athletes at Williams

illiams College has always encouraged its students to participate in multiple extracurricular activities. Playing one sport, keeping up with one’s courses and enjoying the Williams collegiate social life is the typical experience for the majority of Williams’ athletes. However, for some of our athletes extracurricular participation involves playing two sports. The two sport experience provides exposure to new friends and coaches as well as additional travel and NCAA opportunities. All of the Williams athletic teams compete at the highest levels of the NCAA, so the time and effort required to play just one sport is demanding. For all collegiate athletics, skills and conditioning need to be maintained voluntarily in the off season. The two sport athlete gets the benefit of the conditioning from two teams while competing in two sports he enjoys. Williams believes those individuals who are gifted enough to have an impact and have the desire to participate on two teams should have the option to avail themselves of that opportunity. Coach Russo has continually supported two sport athletes. Last year, the soccer team had two players, Pierre MelotyKapella and Nick Pugliese, who were two sport athletes. Pierre was selected as a 2nd Team All New England forward. In 200910, he also ran the 100 meters for the Track and Field team. Nick is a rising junior who put in a successful year at mid-field. In addition to this, he was on the the Men’s Crew team for their spring season. Recent grad and 2006 National Player of the Year, Dana Leary, also played Varsity Basketball while he led the soccer team to the NCAA Elite 8 (twice) and the Sweet Sixteen Providing athletes the chance to play two sports is one of the features of Williams athletics that drives Williams incredible sports success and has helped it win 12 straight Director Cups. The list of two sport athletes at Williams is long and distinguished. Some of these talented individuals include:

Two Sport Athletes at Williams

• Jerome Page ’49 – Basketball & Soccer • Pete Willmott ’59 – Basketball & Baseball • Steve Crehan ‘73 – Basketball & Football (All NE) • Richard Small ‘73 – Soccer & Basketball • Richard (Dick) Nesbit ‘74 – Football & Lacrosse • Dave Nasser ‘83 – Soccer & Baseball • Mika Brzezinski ‘89 – Cross Country & Track & Field • Mike Masters ‘89 – Soccer & Basketball • Dan Calichman ‘90 – Soccer & Lacrosse • Rob Lake ’90 – Soccer & Lacrosse • Rich Williams ‘90 – Football & Basketball • George (Ted) Rogers ‘91 – Football & Lacrosse • Rob Bice ‘94 – Golf & Basketball • Bobby Walker ‘95 – Football & Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field • Ethan Brooks ‘96 – Football & Indoor/Outdoor

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Track & Field Kasia Sullivan ‘96 – Field Hockey & Lacrosse Erin Burnett ‘98 – Field Hockey & Lacrosse Alana Teutonico ‘98 – Basketball & Lacrosse Laura Brenneman ‘99 – Soccer, Basketball, & Softball Jim Frew ‘99 – Basketball & Baseball Kathellen Higgins ‘99 – Basketball & Softball Rebecca Brooks ‘00 – Soccer, Basketball, & Track & Field Sean Keenan ‘00 – Football & Basketball Karl Remsen ‘03 – Cross Country & Nordic Skiing Jabe Begeron ‘04 – Ice Hockey & Baseball Joyia Chadwick ‘05 – Volleyball & Track & Field Dana Leary ‘06 – Soccer & Basketball Brian Morrisey ‘09 – Football & Lacrosse Alice Nelson ‘10 – Nordic Skiing & Lacrosse

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Williams Graduates in the Professional World Name

Grad Year

City

State / Country

Title

Organization

Mark SCHROEDER

1987

Storrs

Professor of Law

University of Connecticut School of Law

Ethan Kline Steve Ginsberg Erin Sullivan Terry Kaufmann Paul Burke Brad Murray Eric Watson Brian Greenfield Christian Dankers, MD Dan Pozen Jonathan Ilgen Steve Danbusky Angelo Patentas Shawn Boburg Neal Appleman Graham Dobbin Dorian Baker Graham Davidson Will Ouimet Eric Stein Josef Powell Ted Giannacopoulos Marc Williams Richard Bode Dylan Smith Andreas Boye Khari Stephenson Matthew Aronson Tommy DAY John Hillman

1993 1995 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2007 2007

London Dedham Springfield Chicago New York Palo Alto New Paltz San Francisco Boston Boston Arlington Virginia Beach Waltham Hackensack New York San Francisco New York San Mateo Amherst New York Orlando Boston London Chicago Toronto New York San Jose Washington Lusaka Boston

England MA MA IL NY CA NY CA MA MA VA VA MA NJ NY CA NY CA MA NY FL MA England IL Canada NY CA DC Zambia MA

Partner Head Soccer Coach Head Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Coach Trader Headmaster Associate Head Men's Soccer Coach General Manager Resident Associate Research Scientist Boys Director of Coaching Principal Reporter Senior Project Manager Associate Business Intelligence Group Associate Professor of Geology Managing Director Vice-President, Operations Manager Student Senior Assoc. Brand Manager Faculty of Law Associate Professional Soccer Player Senior Staff Instructor Associate

Smith Kline Associates Noble and Greenough School Western New England College Performance Trust Capital Partners Nightingale Danford School Summit Partners SUNY New Paltz Performant Financial Corporation Massachusetts General Hospital Wellington Management National Institutes of Health Beach FC Youth Soccer Club Global Petroleum The Record of Bergen County Cauldwell Wingate Inc., LLC RS Investments Goldman Sachs Acacia Capital Amherst College FSI Capital, LLC Machinery & Parts Export, LLC Dolphin Seafood University of London Law School Kraft Brands University of Toronto Highbridge Principal Strategies San Jose Earthquakes US Dept. Housing and Urban Development Grassroots Soccer Parthenon Consulting

The Late Greats Gather to regain their Youth

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Fox Memorial Soccer Trophy

he perpetual trophy in tribute to the inspiring qualities of leadership and integrity which distinguished Myles Fox, 1940, Williams Soccer captain, killed in action on Tulagi while serving with the United States Marine Corps. Each year there shall be inscribed thereon the name of the soccer player whose achievements of character and sportsmanship best typify those of the “Skipper.” The trophy was awarded anonymously by a Williams alumnus in 1953. The committee on selection consists of the Director of Athletics, the Coach, and the manager of the soccer team.

Year 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

Player John Lyman Grey Paul Joseph Quinn Jr. Thomas Clarke Lincoln Howard A. Patterson Jr. Richard B. Lombard Jr. Donald W. Lum Thomas B. Tierney Robert L. A. Adams William M. Ryan John L. O’Donnell Jr. John H. Only Jr. John M. Trainor Walter C. Upton Jonathan L. Healy W. Clark McFadden II Lyle W. Johnson Peter C. Thorp Richard V. Bennett Robert H. Young Jr. Thomas E. Geissler Mark W. Cresap Michael J. Elkind Jr. Graham R. Hone James S. Hield Edward B. Rouse Seth C. Johnson Douglas A. Orr Daniel E. Freisen Brian R. Daniell

Year 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Player

Aytac H. Apaydin Michael J. Sullivan Douglas E. McKenny John A. Mitchell Jr. Pieter M. Mulder G. Denny Wright Nikolai A. B. Nachamkin Robert M. Blanck Jr. Andrew L. Stern Stephen H. Bailey Lauren L. Laderoute III Gregory W. Locraft Matthew J. Shaw Derek J. Griffith Paul A. Burke Erin L. Sullivan Eric B. Watson Jason L. Horowitz Christian A. Dankers Neal Appleman William G. Davidson Richard P. Bode Dylan C. Smith Bryan McCoy Edward W. Castle Thomas R. Day Dana O. Leary Nathan R. Elwood Sam Denton-Schneider Peter Houston

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The Tradition of Excellence

Continues...

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2010 Williams Soccer Schedule Date

09/11/10 09/15/10 09/18/10 09/19/10 09/25/10 09/26/10 10/02/10 10/09/10 10/10/10 10/13/10 10/16/10 10/18/10 10/23/10 10/29/10

Opponent

at Wesleyan (Conn.) * at New Paltz St. at Connecticut College * Babson Colby * Wheaton (Mass.) Amherst * at Bates at Trinity (Conn.) * at Springfield Bowdoin * RPI at Tufts * Middlebury *

* = NESCAC Conference Game

Coach Russo and the entire 2010 Williams Soccer team would like to extend special thanks to Matt Fisher and Gate 21 Graphics (www.Gate21.net) for the design and layout of this Guide, as well as Loretta Romero / Photos by Lorett (www.PhotosByLorett.ShutterFly.com) and William Whiston for providing many of the photographs of the Williams team. Without their hard work, this guide would not have been possible. Some photos courtesy of: Photos by Lorett / Loretta Romero âŚ William Whiston, Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.

Copies of some photos are available via Shutterfly at: www.photosbylorett.shutterfly.com.

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The Stauffer Award Run for Yourself, Run for Your Mates!

att Stauffer, class of 1996, was a two-time Academic All NESCAC selection and an all NESCAC in 1994. Matt lost his battle with leukemia in 1998, but served as an inspiration to his teammates in 1995 as they won the NCAA national championship. His number, 10, is permanently retired from Williams Soccer. Today, Matt continues to serve as an inspiring force for the Ephs. This year is the fourteenth anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1996 from Williams College. In his memory the Stauffer Award is given to the Williams players â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Best Exemplify The Highest Commitment To Excellence Both On And Off The Field.â&#x20AC;?

Year

2009 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001 2000 1998

Player

Conor Smith Nathan Elwood Patrick Huffer Edward W. Castle, Jr. Matthew Aronson Richard Bode William B. Ouimet Christian A. Dankers

Matt Stauffer Class of 1997

Coach Demeo, Former Coach Gnall, 2009 Stauffer Award Winner Conor Smith, and Coach Russo at the Stauffer Memorial

The 2010 Ephs

Seated: (L to R) Andrew LYONS-BERG ▪ Kiel BONHOMME ▪ Colin AINSWORTH ▪ Alex JOHNSON ▪ Gaston KELLY ▪ Joe VELLA ▪ Gordon ATKINS ▪ Charles ROMERO ▪ Jeffrey LAUER Kneeling: (L to R) Trainer Lisa WILK ▪ Matthew KASTNER ▪ Peter CHRISTMAN ▪ Andrew TRAINOR ▪ Peter MORRELL ▪ Than FINAN ▪ Nick PUGLIESE ▪ User KUSHAINA ▪ Noah CADET ▪ Conor MERCADANTE Standing: (L to R) Equipment Manager Glenn BOYER ▪ Head Coach Mike RUSSO ▪ Caleb HOFFMAN-JOHNSON ▪ Ralston LOUIE ▪ Joshua MILLER-LEWIS ▪ Doug WEINRIB ▪ Phillip VESTERGAARD ▪ Matt RATAJCZAK ▪ Angus KENNEDY ▪ Daniel LIMA ▪ Daniel MORRISROE ▪ Patrick EBOBISSE ▪ Assistant Coach Tom DEMEO ▪ Goalkeeper Coach Chris MARAVALLI

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