MEN’S SOCCER
2011 A WINNING TRADITION
WELCOME THE MICHAEL W. RICK ARD LEGACY Michael W. Rickard lived and breathed Owens Express athletics for parts of four decades, starting as an Owens student in the late 1970s until the time of his unexpected death in December 2010. The 1982 Owens alumnus worked for the College for 25 years, the last 10 as Athletic Director. The Express soccer team is wearing a “MR” patch on its uniforms to honor his legacy this season. He was the No. 1 fan of the Owens Express, and the College has continued his legacy by naming the main athletics hallway The Michael W. Rickard StudentAthlete Hall of Excellence. Located in the Student Health and Activities Center, it showcases the College’s 2 national championship teams, 2 national runners-up, 48 conference titles, 38 NJCAA athletic All-American and 69 NJCAA academic All-Americans. The Athletic Dept. also has started the Michael W. Rickard Student-Athlete Award, which will be presented annually to one student-athlete who embodies excellence in community service, academics and athletics. The Owens Community College Alumni Association has established The Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, at the Owens Community College Foundation, with an initial gift of $10,000 that will provide program funds for the Athletic Dept. as well as scholarships for students. To contribute to the Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, contact the Alumni Association at (567) 661-7876 or alumni@owens.edu.
ATHLETICS MISSION Advance student-athlete development through emphasis on academics, citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement.
CONTENTS
ATHLETICS OFFICE
The Michael W. Rickard Legacy 2 Owens Facts 3 Men’s Soccer Roster 4 2011 Schedule 5 Coaching Staff 6 Returning Players 7-9 First-Year Players 10-14 2010 Season in Review 15 OCCAC/NJCAA Memberships 16 Records 16-17 Express Athletics Online 18
Phone
(567) 661-7973 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7973
Ann LaVoy
Secretary
Angie Wannemacher
Athletic Trainer
Nick Huenefeld
Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician
WELCOME OWENS FACTS School
Owens Community College
Location
Toledo, Ohio 43699-1947
One of the largest community colleges in Ohio, Owens Community College is a fully accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965.
Founded 1965 Enrollment
17,173 (Fall Semester 2011)
With a commitment to providing small classes and personal attention, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on campus locations in suburban Toledo and Findlay as well as two free-standing learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.
Nickname Express Colors
Red & White
Affiliation
NJCAA Division I
Conference
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC)
Home Facilities
Owens Soccer Complex
President
Larry McDougle, Ph.D.
Owens Community College offers baccalaureate transfer degrees in the Arts and Sciences and more than 130 two-year degree and certification programs in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Safety, Skilled Trades and Transportation Technologies.
Dean of Student Life Christopher Giordano Phone
The athletic department is housed in the modern Student Health and Activities Center, which features a student union, food court, basketball arena and field house complete with workout facilities. Affectionately known as the SHAC, the Student Center is part of the six-building Galleria Complex that is adjacent to the baseball/softball and soccer field complex.
(567) 661-7129 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7129
Director of Public and Media Relations Brad Meyer Phone
(567) 661-7421 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7421
The Student Center also includes a performance gym with a stage, student intramural gym, three-lane running track, tennis courts, 10 locker rooms and numerous weight, fitness, aerobic and game rooms.
MEN’S SOCCER OFFICE
2011 PROGRAM
Phone Art Johnson Keith Closson Dave Prediger
The 2011 Owens Community College Men’s Soccer Program is a production of the Office of Marketing and Communications in conjunction with the Office of Athletics. Compiled by Nick Heuenfeld, Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician, and Andy Woodard, Marketing Manager. Design by Megan Anderson. Photography by Seth Foley. Information current as of Aug. 23, 2011. On the cover are Express players Travis Turner, Nikoy Wallace and Sean Kaighin.
(567) 661-7938 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7938 Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
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2011 ROSTER
# NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 23
Jacob Olman Alexander Klever Alec Heifferon Kyle Whitmore Leyton McKay-Ellison Chris Kervick Travis Turner Alexander Smith Jauvanie Cole Novak Vuk Janicic Matthew Spence Ababacar Ndoye Blake Niemiec David Ortega-Gonzalez Shane Bloom Sean Kaighin Troy Thompson Nickyle Webber Nikoy Wallace Jeff Cooperider Dillon Lemley
YEAR POS. Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So Fr Fr Fr So So Fr Fr Fr So Fr Fr So Fr Fr
HIGH SCHOOL
Goalie Maumee Midfield Northview Defender Anthony Wayne Midfield Start Defense St. Margaret’s Church of England Midfield De La Salle College Defense Springfield Midfield Perrysburg Midfield Coconut Creek Forward Electro Tecnika Forward Sunrise Midfield Ypsilanti Defense Otsego Midfield Nazaret Oporto Defense Swanton Forward Clay Defender Anthony Wayne Midfield Cornwall Defender Anchovy Goalie Northview Goalie Southview
Head Coach – Arthur Johnson Assistant Coaches – Keith Closson, Dave Prediger
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HOMETOWN Maumee, Ohio Sylvania, Ohio Whitehouse, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Liverpool, United Kingdom Waterford, Ireland Holland, Ohio Perrysburg, Ohio Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Belgrade, Serbia Lauherhill, Fla. Ann Arbor, Mich. Bowling Green, Ohio Madrid, Spain Swanton, Ohio Oregon, Ohio Whitehouse, Ohio Trelawny, Jamaica Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Sylvania, Ohio Sylvania, Ohio
2011 SCHEDULE
R EG ULA R SEASON
DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME(S) OPPONENT(S)
LOCATION
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Sunday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Sunday
Aug. 28 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 15 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 23
4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Mercyhurst College North East (Pa.) Ancilla College Muskegon Community College Jackson Community College Cincinnati State Community College Delta College Cuyahoga Community College Ancilla College Muskegon Community College Lakeland Community College Delta College Schoolcraft College Cuyahoga Community College Cincinnati State Community College Jefferson College, Mo. Lorain County Community College Monroe Community College, NY Lakeland Community College Jackson Community College Schoolcraft College
Home Donaldson, Ind. Muskegon, Mich. Home Cincinnati, Ohio Home Parma, Ohio Home Home Home University Center, Mich. Home Home Home Home Elyria, Ohio Home Kirtland, Ohio Jackson, Mich. Livonia, Mich.
TBA TBA TBA
Region XII Championship NJCAA District D Championship NJCAA Division I National Championship
Home Region XII Site Trenton, N.J.
POS T S E ASON
Sat. - Sun. Sat. Thurs. - Sun.
u OCCAC
Oct. 29-30 Nov. 5 Nov. 17-20
Appreciation Day
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COACHING STAFF ARTHUR JOHNSON
HEAD COACH
Art Johnson returns for his 14th season as Head Coach of the Express men’s soccer program. His accomplishments include being named NJCAA Region XII Coach of the Year in 2005 and OCCAC Coach of the Year in 2006. Since beginning the program in 1998, Johnson-led teams have compiled a 139-110-15 overall record. Prior to coming to Owens, he was a 19-year veteran of the St. John’s Jesuit High School soccer program. In 12 seasons as Head Coach, Johnson compiled a 150-51-20 record. He was named the 1997 Division I Ohio private school Coach of the Year. Johnson is a native of Rochester, N.Y., and played soccer at Monroe Community College in 1975. Johnson graduated from Ohio University in 1978, where he captained the team as a senior. The Toledo resident returned as an assistant the following season.
KEITH CLOSSON
ASSISTANT COACH Keith Closson begins his third season with the Express soccer program as an Assistant Coach. His coaching experience includes previously serving as a men’s and women’s Assistant Coach at Ashland University from 2001-04 and a women’s Assistant Coach at the University of Akron in 2000. Closson also served as a boy’s Assistant Coach at Toledo Central Catholic High School from 2007-09. The Grove City High School graduate holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and marketing from Walsh University and a master’s degree in geography from the University of Toledo. Closson is a resident of Toledo.
DAVE PREDIGER
ASSISTANT COACH Dave Prediger begins his first season as an Assistant Coach in the Express men’s soccer program. Prior to coaching at Owens, Prediger served as head varsity boys and girls soccer coach at Maumee Valley Country Day School for the past 20 years. Additionally, he taught physical education and health over the same period. Prediger is a graduate of Concordia University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and minors in biology and theology. He played soccer four years at Concordia and received All-National College Christian Athletic Association honors. Following his playing career at Concordia, Prediger played professionally for the Arkansas Diamonds, Toledo Pride and Toledo Twisters. Prediger resides in Holland, Ohio with his wife, Paula, and their son, Kody. The Benton Harbor, Mich., native is currently working on a master’s degree at Drake University. 6
RETURNING PLAYERS #4 KYLE WHITMORE
SOPHOMORE
MIDFIELDER
Hometown:
Toledo, Ohio
High School:
Start High School
Major:
Criminal Justice Technology
Overview:
Whitmore was injured most of last season and is trying to make up for it this season and leave his mark on the program. “It’s tough for him with little experience last season as he only played in a few games. It’s like he’s a freshman,” said head coach Art Johnson.
Owens Career:
Whitmore scored one goal with two points, four corner kicks, 15 shots on goal, and three shots off goal.
Prior to Owens: Whitmore played soccer, football and baseball at Start, where he was also a scholar athlete. He was a two-time team MVP in soccer, along with being a three-time All-District player and team captain under coach Jay Whitmore. He was named the Player of the Year in the Toledo City League, as well, in soccer. As a football player, he was First Team All-Toledo City League. His greatest personal sports thrill is assisting in a goal. He was a Scholar-Athlete. Family:
#7 TRAVIS TURNER
Kyle is the son of Jay and Barb Whitmore. His brother, A.J. was a member of the Express soccer program from 2008-09.
SOPHOMORE
DEFENDER
Hometown:
Holland, Ohio
High School:
Springfield High School
Major:
Associate of Science General Concentration
Overview:
Turner is pretty solid in the back, sure footed and a strong defender, according to head coach Art Johnson. “Just this year, we’ve seen a lot of growth and maturity in him. He will possibly be the heart of our defense.”
Owens Career:
Turner scored one goal and had two points, seven shots on goal, and four shots off goal last season.
Prior to Owens: Turner was a three-time First Team All-Northern Lakes League selection and a twotime First Team All-District selection at Springfield under coach Scott Olds. Family:
Travis is the son of Tom and Jennifer Turner.
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RETURNING PLAYERS #11 MATTHEW SPENCE
SOPHOMORE
FORWARD/MIDFIELD
Hometown:
Sunrise, Fla.
High School:
Calabar High School
Major:
Pre-Business Administration
Overview:
Spence is someone who didn’t have a lot of playing time last season and is trying to make up for it this season, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s working to get there, time will tell.”
Owens Career:
Spence did not score a goal last season, but had one assist and one point. Additionally, he had 12 shots onside and two shots offsides.
Prior to Owens: His greatest personal sports thrill was scoring two free kicks for his high school team during his sophomore season. His high school coach was David Hunt. Family:
#12 ABABACAR NDOYE
Spence is the son of Vida Solomon. One of his cousins, Matthew Waddell, played soccer for the University of Penn from 2001-04, while another cousin, Scott Waddell, played soccer for Columbia University from 2003-07. While also playing professional soccer in the U.S. and Europe, Scott is currently the assistant women’s soccer coach at Columbia University.
SOPHOMORE
MIDFIELDER
Hometown:
Ann Arbor, Mich.
High School:
Ypsilanti High School
Major:
Business Management
Overview:
Ndoye moved to the United States from West Africa in 2003 for his freshman year at Ypsilanti. Head coach Art Johnson is looking to take advantage of his size (6’7”) in certain situations. “He should be able to dominate teams in front of the goal.”
Owens Career:
Ndoye scored two goals, had one assist and five points last season. He had 15 shots on goal compared of five shots off goal. He was also a member of the men’s basketball at Owens last season.
Prior to Owens: Ndoye was a two-sport athlete in soccer and basketball at Ypsilanti. He won the team’s Defensive award in basketball, which he did not begin playing until moving to the U.S. Family:
Ababacar is the son of Bakhaw and Oje Ndoye
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RETURNING PLAYERS #17 SEAN KAIGHIN
SOPHOMORE
FORWARD/MIDFIELD
Hometown:
Oregon, Ohio
High School:
Clay High School
Major:
Education Transfer
Overview:
Kaighin is a 2005 graduate of Clay who is a potential Academic All-American candidate with a 4.0 gpa. Head coach Art Johnson said Kaighin is the team’s utility player. “He’s played some forward, some right outside midfield and fullback. He’s got a really high work rate. He’s valuable because we can fill him in to various situations. He provides great leadership.”
Owens Career:
Kaighin had four shots on goal and two shots off goal last season while taking five corners.
Prior to Owens: Kaighin played soccer and tennis at Clay. In soccer, he was the team’s leading scorer, Most Valuable Offensive Player, and Most Valuable Player in 2004 under coach Tom Gladieux. Kaighin’s greatest personal sports thrill was accomplishing a hat trick against Tiffin Columbian in 2004. Additionally, he was the senior class president. Family:
#21 NIKOY WALLACE
Sean is the son of Paula Musselman.
SOPHOMORE
DEFENDER
Hometown:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
High School:
Anchovy High School
Major:
Diesel Technology
Overview:
Wallace is a pretty solid left back with good speed, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s probably our best attacker out of the defensive end – he’s very aggressive. He crosses the ball well and is always looking to set up his teammates to score.”
Owens Career:
Wallace didn’t score any goals last season, but had three assists and three points. He had seven shots on goal compared to three shots off goal.
Prior to Owens: Wallace was a member of the Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club Team in Jamaica, where he was named Player of the Year in 2006 under coach Easton Adams. Family:
Nikoy is the son of Dennis Wallace and Jennifer Williams.
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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #1 JAKE OLMAN
GOALKEEPER
FRESHMAN Hometown:
Maumee, Ohio
High School:
Maumee High School
Major:
Criminal Justice
Overview:
Olman, the team’s Afro man, will likely start for the Express this year at goal, and head coach Art Johnson said he has the tools to be a really good goalkeeper. “At 6’3”, he has great physical attributes for a goalkeeper.”
Prior to Owens: Olman played football, basketball, tennis and soccer at Maumee. In soccer, he was a Second Team All-Northern Lakes League and Honorable Mention All-District selection his senior year, while being named an Honorable Mention All-NLL selection his junior year for coach Doug Everheart. In football, he was First Team All-NLL and Second Team All-District his senior year, First Team All-NLL his junior year and First Team All-NLL and Second Team All-District his sophomore year as a kicker. His greatest personal sports thrill is getting to the sectional finals for the first time in his career at Maumee during his senior season. Family:
#2 AJ KLEVER
Jake is the son of Kevin and Penny Olman. His father was a member of a Big Ten championship team at Ohio State, where he played (1979-81) for Woody Hayes and Earle Bruce.
FORWARD
FRESHMAN Hometown:
Sylvania, Ohio
High School:
Northview High School
Major:
Criminal Justice Technology
Overview:
Klever comes in with a lot of experience, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s done well at every level, and we’re looking for it to continue. He loves playing, and he loves scoring. He has all the tools. There is no reason why he can’t leave a good mark (in the program).”
Prior to Owens: Klever was named First Team All-Northern Lakes League and First Team All-Ohio his senior year. Additionally, he set the record for most goals in one season (25) during his senior season under coach Ryan Creech. He was named First Team All-NLL and Second Team All-Ohio his junior year. As a freshman, his Northview team played in the Ohio Division I state semifinals. Also, during his junior year, Klever was selected for the national pool team for the Olympic Development Program, which he lists as his greatest personal sports thrill. Family:
AJ is the son of Chris and Jenny Klever.
#3 ALEC HEIFFERON FRESHMAN
DEFENDER
Hometown:
Maumee, Ohio
High School:
Anthony Wayne High School
Major:
Undeclared
Overview:
Heifferon is a defender who is looking to win a spot as one of the team’s primary defenders. Head coach Art Johnson expects him to make some solid contributions as he adjusts to the college game.
Prior to Owens: Heifferon comes to the Express as a three-year varsity player at Anthony Wayne under head coach Vince Laverick. He also kicked for Anthony Wayne’s varsity football team. Family:
Alec is the son of Michael Heifferon and Renee Breymaier. 10
FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #5 LEYTON MCKAY-ELLISON FRESHMAN
MIDFIELD/DEFENDER
Hometown:
Liverpool, England
High School:
St. Margaret’s Church of England
Major: Undeclared Overview:
McKay-Ellison is a pretty solid defender with deceptive speed, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He plays hard all the time. We’re always telling him to take it easy in practice.”
Prior to Owens:
His greatest personal sports thrill is playing for Manchester City Academy.
Family:
Leyton is the son of Keith Ellison and Glenys McKay-Ellison.
#6 CHRIS KERVICK FRESHMAN
FORWARD/MIDFIELD
Hometown:
Waterford, Ireland
High School:
De La Salle College
Major:
Computer Science
Overview:
Kervick is currently adjusting to playing in America, according to head coach Art Johnson. “As the season goes on, I expect him to get better and better. In America, for whatever reason, everything is faster, whereas it’s more patient in Europe. He’s going to get better. The experience he brings should prove valuable as the season goes on.
Prior to Owens: Kervick’s high school team, De La Salle, was the 2011 national champions of Ireland. In addition, he played for Bohemians Football Club, who won the league championship last season. Kervick, who played for head coach Frank Hayes, also participated in hurling. He lists winning the Munster Final in Waterford in 2004 as his greatest personal sports thrill. Family:
#8 ALEC SMITH
Chris is the son of Nicky and Brenda Kervick.
MIDFIELD/FORWARD
FRESHMAN Hometown:
Perrysburg, Ohio
High School:
Perrysburg High School
Major:
Fire Science Technology
Overview:
Smith is probably the team’s hardest working player, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He never quits, he has good skills, he’s tactically and technically sound, he comes from a good soccer background in Perrysburg and is just a really good coachable player. I expect him to do well.”
Prior to Owens: Smith won Honorable Mention All-Northern Lakes League for coach Mike Timbrook during his junior year at Perrysburg, where he was also a one year participant in wrestling that same season. His greatest personal sports thrill was winning back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011 with his club team, Pacesetter. Family:
Alec is the son of Robert and Stephanie Smith.
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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #9 JAUVANIE COLE
MIDFIELD
FRESHMAN
Hometown:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
High School:
Coconut Creek High School
Major:
Pre-Culinary Arts
Overview:
Head coach Art Johnson said of Cole: “He’s got a really nice touch on the ball, and he reads the game well. With decent speed, he is a good ball handler. He’s what you would call a point guard in basketball.”
Prior to Owens: Cole participated in soccer and cross country during his time at Coconut Creek. Family:
#10 NOVAK VUK JANICIC
Javuanie is the son of Rosalee Blake.
FORWARD
FRESHMAN
Hometown:
Belgrade, Serbia
High School:
Elektro Technicka Skola
Major:
Business Management
Overview:
Vuk Janicic has a chance to do special things offensively for the Express this season. Head coach Art Johnson said of Vuk Janicic: “He is a very strong, aggressive, good finisher with a strong shot. He’s hard to mark because of his size and build. He’s pretty solid.”
Prior to Owens:
Vuk Janicic was the leading scorer in the Serbian Zone League with the Trudbenik team. His greatest personal sports thrill is playing in front of a full stadium. Vuk Janicic also participated in handball and volleyball.
Family:
Novak is the son of Janko and Dragana Janicic.
#13 BLAKE NIEMIEC FRESHMAN
DEFENDER
Hometown:
Bowling Green, Ohio
High School:
Otsego High School
Major:
Military Science
Overview:
Niemiec is learning to use his size (6’2) as a defender, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He has good physical attributes. As time goes on, he’ll learn to use his size and dominate some people.”
Prior to Owens: Niemiec was an Honorable Mention All-Suburban Lakes League selection for the 2006-07 season and a Second Team All-SLL selection for the 2007-08 season under coach Johann Svensburg. Family:
Blake is the son of DJ and Natalie Niemiec.
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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS DAVID #14 ORTEGA GONZALEZ
MIDFIELD
FRESHMAN
Hometown:
Madrid, Spain
High School:
Nazaret Oporto
Major: Undeclared Overview:
Ortega González is probably the most efficient player on the team, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s smart, crafty, runs well, and is a patient defender. All around, he’s probably the guy who will make our team go, and the good thing is that he goes about it quietly. He’s not yelling or screaming, and before you know it he has an assist and a couple steals.”
Prior to Owens:
Ortega González was a member of A.D. Arganda in the Preferente League from 2008-11, and he was instrumental in youth camps in Madrid.
Family:
David is the son of Eugenio Ortega and Angelita Gonzalez.
#16 SHANE BLOOM FRESHMAN
DEFENDER
Hometown:
Swanton, Ohio
High School:
Swanton High School
Major:
Business Management
Overview:
Bloom is a young player who is learning a lot tactically and technically, according to head coach Art Johnson. “The game is a bit fast for him right now, but he has a great work ethic. He’s never going to give up on a play.”
Prior to Owens: Bloom was an Honorable Mention All-League selection in soccer his junior year prior to being named Second Team All-League his senior year under coach Tom Kruptizer. Bloom, who also participated in baseball and basketball all four years, was a member of the honor roll is senior year. His greatest personal sports thrill was his team made the Little League World Series the summer after his eighth grade year. Family:
#19 TROY THOMPSON
Shane is the son of Mike and Nancy Bloom.
DEFENDER
FRESHMAN
Hometown:
Waterville, Ohio
High School:
Anthony Wayne High School
Major:
Accounting Technology
Overview:
Thompson is an athletic player who had a lot of action at the high school level at Anthony Wayne. Head coach Art Johnson is looking for him to become a valuable asset for the team because he can fill a utility role and be inserted at a multitude of positions.
Prior to Owens: Thompson was a First Team All-Northern Lakes League and First Team All-District selection his senior year under head coach Vince Laverick, while also being named First Team AllNLL in football the same year. Academically, he was a First Team All-NLL Academic team selection each of his four years. During his junior year under head coach Francis Stephens, he was named the team’s Coaches Award recipient. During his sophomore season, Thompson helped lead Anthony Wayne to the state final four in soccer under coach Chip Smith, which he lists as his greatest personal sports thrill. Family:
Troy is the son of Ginny Thompson. 13
FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #20 NICKYLE WEBBER
MIDFIELDER
FRESHMAN
Hometown:
Trelawny, Jamaica
High School:
Cornwall College
Major:
Business Management Technology
Overview:
Webber is a really smart ballplayer, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s really crafty. He’s smart and really reads the game well. It’s tough to contain him.”
Prior to Owens:
Webber was a member of the Trelawny Knockout League Championship team in 2010. He also played cricket from his eighth grade year through his junior year.
Family:
Nickyle is the son of Norman and Sherlene Webber.
#22 JEFF COOPERIDER FRESHMAN
GOALKEEPER
Hometown:
Sylvania, Ohio
High School:
Northview High School
Major:
Emergency Medical
Overview:
Cooperider is quick with a good leaping ability and brings a lot of experience to the goalie position according to head coach Art Johnson. He’s been successful at every level, and his success with the Express is a matter of how fast he gets up to the college level pace.
Prior to Owens: Cooperider was an All-NLL selection his junior year at Northview for head coach Ryan Creech. His greatest personal sports thrill was when his club team, Pacesetter Soccer Club, made the regional finals this past summer. Family:
#23 DILLON LEMLEY
Jeff is the son of Todd and Jennifer Cooperider. His brother, Daniel, played for the University of Cincinnati’s men’s soccer team the last two years.
GOALKEEPER
FRESHMAN
Hometown:
Sylvania, Ohio
High School:
Southview High School
Major:
Criminal Justice Technology
Overview:
Lemley, similar to Bloom, is learning a lot about the game, according to head coach Art Johnson. “There’s an adjustment curve with him. How far he goes with his game will mark when he can make the transition.”
Prior to Owens: Lemley was a four-year member of the soccer team for coach Chad Cody and a two-year member of the baseball team at Southview. His greatest personal sports thrills are his big game saves. Family:
Dillon is the son of Jeffrey and Peggy Lemley.
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2010 SEASON IN REVIEW Express adapt to changes, injuries; finish 11-10 Conference realignment, injuries and the loss of an assistant coach were all factors for the 2010 Express men’s soccer program, which ended with an 11-10 record and a trip to the NJCAA tournament. Owens started the season by winning the Delta College Invitational with wins over Delta College and Ancilla College. The team then traveled to Monroe (N.Y) and Mercyhurst (Pa.) College on Sept. 4-5 and lost both games. The more pressing issue, however, was that they lost two starters to injury in that trip including goalkeeper Pavle Udovicic and sophomore forward Rodcliff Hall, who was the region’s leading scorer his freshman year with 24 goals. Shortly after that, assistant coach Jeremiah McNutt took a head coaching job at Northeastern Junior College in Colorado. The Express regrouped, however, and reeled off six consecutive victories before taking on eventual national runner-up Cincinnati State Sept. 26, when they lost 3-1. The following game against Lincoln Land College on Oct. 3 was when Hall returned. Udovicic didn’t return until the Oct. 13 matchup against Schoolcraft.
Hamouda, who was named team MVP, also attempted the third most shots in a single season (85) and the second most in a career (159), and he is now fourth on the career points list. Hamouda’s four assists against Kellogg Community College on Oct. 16 tied a school record. The team’s offensive MVP was freshman forward Glenroy Miller, while the defensive MVP was freshman defender Lamar Lemonius. Another freshman, forward Kyle Whitmore, was named the team’s most improved player. Freshman defender Travis Turner won the team’s Owens Award. Earning Region XII First Team honors were Hamouda and Lemonius, while second-team honors went to Miller and Hall. Overall, the Express finished the season 11-10 overall and 10-6 in Region XII, which was good for third place. They capped their season with a tough 3-2 overtime loss to Ancilla College in the NJCAA Region XII quarterfinals on Oct. 27. With the 11-10 mark, the Express have posted winning records in nine of the past 10 seasons, including four straight.
The 2010 soccer season was also defined by a conference realignment, which led to an increase in competitiveness and intensity.
REGULAR SEASON Delta College Ancilla College Monroe (N.Y.) CC Mercyhurst College North East (Pa.) Lorain Country CC Jackson CC Kellogg CC Cuyahoga CC Lakeland CC Ancilla College Cincinnati State CC Lincoln Lane College Cuyahoga CC Schoolcraft College Delta College Schoolcraft College Kellogg CC Jackson CC Lakeland CC Cincinnati State CC
In past years, teams from Ohio and Michigan played in separate conferences. In 2010, those two conferences merged. This led to each game becoming more competitive which, in turn, led to a record number of yellow cards for Owens and its opponents. Yellow and red cards were at a record high region-wide. That, combined with the aforementioned injury issues, forced Owens to play its players out of position as players had to sit out games. “Every game we played had more relevance, more pressure,” said Owens head coach Art Johnson, who completed his 13th season. “Games were a lot more intense and goal differential was critical when it came to tiebreakers.” Hall ended up with 11 goals, pushing his career total to 35, which is third most in program history. He also moved into third place on the career point list with 76 and his five goals against Kellogg Community College on Oct. 16 tied a school record.
POSTSEASON
Sophomore midfielder Michael Hamouda became the program’s all-time assist leader with 24. He had 13 his freshman year and 11 in 2010, which are good for second and fourth in a single season, respectively.
Ancilla College
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W 3-0 W 2-0 L 2-4 L 2-3 OT W 2-1 W 2-1 W 7-2 W 1-0 W 3-2 W 3-2 L 1-3 L 0-2 L 2-3 OT L 4-6 W 4-3 L 0-6 W 10-0 W 3-0 L 1-2 L 0-2 L 2-3 OT
RECORDS C O A C H IN G R E CORDS Art Johnson Overall Record
139-110-15 139-110-15
1998-Present 1998-Present
S EAS ON R E C ORDS Year
Overall OCCAC OCCAC OCCAC/MCCAC Record Record Finish Record
2010 11-10-0 2009 12-7-1 2008 10-8-2 2007 15-5-2 2006 4-14-1* 2005 16-5-2 2004 16-5-0 2003 12-6-2 2002 11-9-1 2001 12-8-0 2000 6-13-2 1999 9-9-1 1998 5-11-1
2-4-0 3 3-3-0 2 2-3-1 3 3-3-0 2 2-6-0* 5 5-3-2 3 8-2-0 2 4-4-2 3 5-3-0 2 7-3-0 2 4-6-0 3 4-5-1 3 3-7-0 4
10-6
OCCAC/MCCAC Finish 3
* - Includes six losses (three non-conference and three OCCAC) by forfeit.
NJ C A A T OU R NAMENT HI STORY 2010 2009 2007 2005 2004 2002 2001 1999
L 2-3 OT L 1-4 W 2-1 OT L 1-2 PK 2-4 W 1-0 PK 4-2 W 2-1 PK 4-1 L 0-1 L 1-3 L 2-3 PK 4-5 L 2-4 L 1-3
Ancilla College (Sub-Regional) Schoolcraft College (Regional Semifinals) Schoolcraft College (Regional Semifinals) Macomb Community College (Regional Final) Schoolcraft College (Regional Semifinals) Cincinnati State Community College (Regional Final) Illinois Central Community College (District Final) Macomb Community College Macomb Community College Lakeland Community College Macomb Community College
MEMBERSHIPS NJCAA
Owens Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XII. There are 31 member schools in Great Lakes Region XII. Visit the NJCAA online at www.njcaa.org
OCCAC
MEMBERSHIPS
Owens Community College has been a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) since 1987. The other members of the OCCAC are Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Columbus State Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison State Community College, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Sinclair Community College. Visit the OCCAC online at www.occac.org
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RECORDS A LL-T IM E R E CORDS SEASON RECORDS
Team Most Overall Wins Most Conference Wins Most Goals Scored/Season Fewest Goals Allowed/Season Most Goals Scored/Game Most Goals Allowed/Game Fewest Goalie Saves/Season Most Team Shutouts Most Shots/Season Fewest Shots Allowed/Season
16 8 73 21 12 (vs. Kellogg CC) 9 (vs. Cuyahoga CC) 51 10 432 145
I N DI V IDU A L R ECORDS GOAL LEADERS Single Season 28 Sean Bucknor 28 Sean Bucknor 26 Sean Brown 24 Rodcliff Hall 23 Fabio Cardoso
2007 2006 2001 2009 2000
115 Sean Bucknor 111 Sean Bucknor 85 Michael Hamounda 78 Sean Brown 76 Rodcliff Hall 74 Michael Hamouda
2006-07 2001-02 2009-10 2000-01
Career
2001 2005 2009 2000 2010
POINT LEADERS
ASSIST LEADERS Single Season 17 Jeff Brown 15 Antonio Briggs 13 Michael Hamouda 12 Mike Carrazales 11 Michael Hamouda
Career 24 Michael Hamouda 23 Jeff Brown 20 Sean Brown 17 Robbie Sumbry
2009-10 2001-02 2001-02 2001-02
ALL- A M E R IC ANS NJCAA ATHLETIC ALL-AMERICANS Sean Bucknor Sean Bucknor
SHOT LEADERS
SAVE LEADERS
Single Season
Career 56 Sean Bucknor 45 Sean Brown 35 Rodcliff Hall 33 Fabio Cardoso
2005, 2004 2004 2007 2005 2007 1998 2009 2005 2007 2008
2006 2007
Single Season 2007 2006 2010 2001 2009 2009
226 Sean Bucknor 159 Michael Hamouda 148 Sean Brown 111 Rodcliff Hall 93 Jeff Brown
244 Dan Pietraszak 228 Jon Quirk 215 Dustin Schimmoeller
1999 2000 2002
Career 390 Dustin Schimmoeller 244 Dan Pietraszak 228 Jon Quirk
2001-02 1999 2000
Jonathon Moore Jahvan Russell
2009 2009
2006-07 2009-10 2001-02 2009-10 2001-02
Single Season
64 Sean Bucknor 62 Sean Brown 59 Sean Bucknor 52 Rodcliff Hall 52 Fabio Cardoso
2007 2001 2006 2009 2000
Career 123 Sean Bucknor 110 Sean Brown 76 Rodcliff Hall 63 Michael Hamouda 62 Robbie Sumbry
2006-07 2001-02 2009-10 2009-10 2001-02
NJCAA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Isaac Metcalf Justin McIntyre Ryan Davis Justin McIntyre Yousef Aliakbar
2003 2005 2006 2006 2008
Lorenzo Carrion-Bistolfi
2008
Lorenzo Carrion-Bistolfi
2009
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NSCAA ALL-AMERICAN Simi Wakawa
2003
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On YouTube, watch video recaps of select games.
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