Rochester College Men's Soccer Guide 2015-16

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SCHEDULE Home games played at Ultimate Soccer are listed in crimson.

August 22

3:00pm Adrian College (Scrimmage)

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

23

3:00pm Purdue University–Calumet

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

26

3:00pm @ Marygrove University

Marygrove

29

3:00pm Concordia University

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

30

3:00pm @ Concordia University

Concordia

September 1

4:00pm @ Albion College

Albion

2

3:00pm St. Clair College–Windsor

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

11

3:00pm Huntington University

12

3:00pm @ University of Michigan–Dearborn

13

Blue Devil Classic

Lawrence Tech Univ.

Blue Devil Classic

1:00pm @ Lawrence Tech University

Blue Devil Classic

14

2:30pm @ Madonna University

16

7:00pm @ St. Clair College–Windsor

St. Clair

19

3:00pm Indiana Tech University

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

22 3:00pm University of Michigan–Dearborn

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

29

GLCC

4:00pm @ Great Lakes Christian College

October 11

3:30pm @ Illinois Tech University

Illinois Tech University

13

4:00pm Great Lakes Christian College

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

17

4:00pm Algoma University

Ultimate Soccer Arenas

THE TEAM Kabacinksi Jr. 0 Kyle GK 6'0 220 Dearborn, MI Divine Child H.S

1

Nathan Spivey Fr. GK 6'0 165 Dryden, MI Dyden H.S

2

Mark Shawnah So. D 5'6 130 West Bloomfield, MI West Bloomfield H.S

3

Devin Papuga Sr. D 6'0 170 Holly, MI Holly H.S

4

Mason Storay So. M 5'7 145 Farmington Hills, MI Harrison H.S

5

Luai Fakhoury Sr. D 5'7 150 Farmington Hills, MI Harrison H.S

6

Kyle Doyon So. M 5'8 160 Oxford, MI Brandon H.S

7

Fred Prest Jr. F 5'8 155 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Brewton-Parker College

8

Nathan Hicklin Sr. D-M 6'3 190 Troy, MI Schoolcraft College

9

Johann Hermiz Jr. M 5'10 170 West Bloomfield, MI Schoolcraft College

10

Romario Georgis So. F 5'7 165 Sterling Heights, MI Schoolcraft College

11

Erich Leite So. M 5'10 165 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Faulkner University

12

Kyle Richards So. M 5'8 150 Commerce, MI Orchard Lake St. Mary

13

Matt Pomorski Sr. D 6'1 170 Shelby Twp., MI Eisenhower H.S

14

Andy Kola So. M 5'10 155 Shelby Twp., MI Eisenhower H.S

15

Michael Krussman M 5'8 150 Sterling Heights, MI Sterling Heights H.S

Fr.

16

Troy Moyer So. D 6'1 155 Munford, MI Munford H.S

17

Matt Gross Jr. F 6'2 175 Roseville, MI L'Anse Creuse North H.S.

20

Gabriel Borges So. M 5'11 175 Brasilia, Brazil Faulkner University

26

Joseph Piechocki Fr. D 5'6 150 Macomb, MI Henry Ford II

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Tony Hermiz, 2nd Season Coach Hermiz is no stranger to the Warrior's soccer field as he coached the women's soccer team in 2008. He takes over the men's program after 30 years of playing and coaching experience. As a graduate of Ferndale High School, he was selected to the All-State team and named Mr. Soccer in the state of Michigan in 1977.

After high school he signed with local Oakland University where he served as a team captain in his senior year and was named to the AllMidwest All-Star Team. In 1982, Hermiz and the Grizzlies made an appearance at the NCAA Division II final four.

After college Hermiz took his talents into the professional ranks of soccer where he was a member of the Iraqi American Sport Club. As a member of the club he became a U.S. Open Cup semi-finalist in Chicago, IL. In 1984, as a member of the Ukrainian Sport Club Hermiz and the team became a U.S. Open Cup finalist in St. Louis, MO. He also played for the Michigan Ontario Soccer League All-Star Team. In 1989 as a member of the Michigan Express All-Star Team he had the opportunity to play against the Moscow Locomotive Russian Team.

Hermiz's coaching career began when he assisted Gary Parson at Oakland University from 1981-1983. During his time as an assistant the Grizzlies made it all the way to the NCAA Division II semi-finals. In 1998 he became the founder/owner of the Metrostars Soccer Club where he also served as the director of coaching for two years. He spent a total of seven years with the Metrostars where he coached various age groups ranging from U-10 through U-18. Many players from these teams went on to receive collegiate scholarships.

In addition to the Metrostars, Hermiz has played a role in many other local soccer organizations including the owner of Shelby Soccer City from 1996-2008, co-owner of Vardsarstars Soccer Club from 2004-2006, and currently he owns and directs Winstar Sports which he began in 2010.

Hermiz has experienced much success with his club teams as he has coached a twotime State Cup Finalist team and also a State Cup Champion team with the Metrostars FC U-18 boys team.

Assistant Coach Anthony Ibrahim Assistant Coach Joe Beshara Team Manager Sean Koza Assistant Coach Daniel Seargent

ROCHESTER COLLEGE ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS College Information Location:

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Nickname: Warriors Mascot: "Wally" the Warrior Enrollment: 1,100 Founded: 1959 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. John Tyson Athletic Director: Klint Pleasant Athletic Director Emeritus:

Garth Pleasant

Facility: Ultimate Soccer Athletic Department Phone/Fax:

248-218-2181/2225

Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Men's Soccer Information Head Coach: Tony Hermiz Years at Rochester College:

2

Sports Information Director:

Chaz Hill – chill@rc.edu

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