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Urbana University Men’s Soccer Urbana University Quick Facts ----------------------- 2 Head Coach Nick Roberts ----------------------------- 3 Assistant Coaches --------------------------------------- 4 2011 Team Photo/Roster ------------------------------- 5 2011 Returners ---------------------------------------- 6-9 2011 Newcomers ---------------------------------- 10-11 2010 Team Stats --------------------------------------- 15 Men’s Soccer Record Books ------------------------ 16 Urbana University Athletic Facilities --------------- 17 About Urbana University ------------------------- 18-19 2011 Schedule --------------------------------------- Back The 2011 Urbana University Men’s Soccer Media Guide was written and designed by Chris Anders and the Sports Information Department at Urbana University with assistance from Head Coach Nick Roberts and the UU Athletic Department. The photography is courtesy of Mark Reidinger (SciotoPhoto.PhotoReflect.com) and the Sports Information Department. The 2011 Cover features (from left to right) Braxton Williams, Aaron Wong-You, Joey Perkins and Derrick Smith.
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School: ___________________ Urbana University Location: _____________________ Urbana, Ohio Founded: ____________________________ 1850 Enrollment: __________________________ 1,505 Nickname: _____________________ Blue Knights Colors: _________________ Royal Blue & White Affiliation: __________________ NCAA Division II Conference ____________________ Independent Home Field _________ Urbana University Stadium Surface ___________________ Artificial Field Turf Capacity ____________________________ 3,000 President ______________ Dr. Stephen B. Jones Athletic Director ________________ Doug Young SWA ________________________ Nicole Pluger Faculty Athletic Representative ___ Dr. Jim Judge Sports Information Director _______ Chris Anders Head Coach ___________________ Nick Roberts Alma Mater ____________ Mercyhurst College ‘94 Career Record (Yr.) _____________ 45-45-6 (7th) Record at Urbana (Yr.) ___________ 18-30-4 (4th) Web site: __________________ sports.urbana.edu Athletics Phone ______________ (937) 484-1308 Coach Roberts’ Phone _________ (937) 484-1291 University Phone: ___________ 1-800-7-URBANA
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BLUE KNIGHT HEAD COACH NICK ROBERTS Nick Roberts, a native of Knutsford, England, and a 1994 graduate of Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. has been at the helm of the Urbana University men's program since April of 2008. Roberts has experience playing and coaching soccer at a multitude of levels.
Rosa board of directors, and the Sonoma Soccer Complex board of directors, which was the driving force in raising $1.5 million to build a new soccer complex for Santa Rosa United. Roberts has also coached at the highest level of soccer, serving a four-year appointment (1997-2001) as an assistant coach and head scout for The Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). During his tenure, The Crew was twice East Coast Conference finalists. They were also a finalist at the U.S. Open Cup. From 1994-1997 Roberts was a player/head coach in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) for Columbus USL Professional team posting a 27-15-2 record. He was named to the USL National All-Star team as a coach in 1996.
"Coach Roberts provides a wealth of experiences in recruiting from our area, as well as a lifetime of soccer knowledge," said Urbana University Director of Athletics Doug Young. "He has the type of exuberance for the game and our program that our student-athletes need."
He has an extensive playing background as well. He played at the youth and senior levels with Witton Albion FC, Winnington Park FC and Knutsford Town in the Cheshire League, England. In 1989 he was awarded an athletic scholarship to Mercyhurst College, an NCAA D-II institution. There, he was a four-year starter, earning all-conference honors. After his collegiate career, Roberts played professionally in the United Soccer Leagues with Columbus USL from 1994-1997.
Roberts' has begun to implement his vision to make the men's soccer program into one that will eventually compete on a national level. He has guided the program in the past three seasons through the tricky transitional period of changing from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Over that time, the program developed one of the toughest schedules in the region at the D-II level. In 2010, the Blue Knights played 8 opponents ranked in the top 20 nationally. In his 3 seasons in charge at Urbana, Roberts has a credible 18-30-4 record with a fledgling NCAA D-II program.
Roberts holds the United States Soccer Federation National 'A' License (2002), The English Football Association Preliminary License (1987) and the National Soccer Coaches of America Premier Coaching License (2009). He graduated from Mercyhurst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing in 1994.
"My expectations are that, first, the players will be excellent students and good people," explains Roberts. "Secondly, they will work diligently in becoming the best players they can on the soccer field, representing the team and Urbana University well. My goal is to develop the soccer program at Urbana over the next number of years into a collegiate program that will be able to compete on a national level."
Coach Roberts resides in Columbus with his wife Kori and sons Sebastian and Zavier.
The Coach Roberts’ File Birth date ..................................................... May 12, 1967 High School ........... St. Ambrose — Manchester, England Education ...................... Mercyhurst College (NCAA D-II) .............. 1994 — Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing Record at Urbana (Yrs.) .......................... 18-30-4 (3 yrs.) Overall Head Coaching Record (Yrs.) ... 45-45-6 (6 yrs.) Other Head Coaching Experience .................................. ........ Columbus USL Pro Team (United Soccer Leagues) Coaching Honors .............. Named 1996 National Coach ......................................................... for USL All-Star game ................................................................. USSF ‘A’ license .............. Football Association English Preliminary license ............................ Assistant Coach of the Columbus Crew Family ...... Wife, Kori; Sons, Sebastian (4) and Zavier (2)
Roberts came to Urbana from Wittenberg University, where he was an assistant coach for the men's soccer program from 2006-2008. During the 2007 season, the Tigers were consistently ranked in the top 25 in the nation in NCAA DIII. He has been actively involved with coaching youth, ODP and club teams in Ohio and California since 1994. From 2002-2006, Roberts was the director of coaching and player development for Santa Rosa United, a 40-team youth soccer club in Santa Rosa, California. SRU won two national titles under the direction of Roberts, a feat the organization had never accomplished before. He also served on the Santa
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GRADUATE ASSISTANT RHYS CANNELLA Email: rcannella@urbana.edu Rhys Cannella joined the Blue Knight coaching staff this summer as a graduate assistant. Cannella comes to Urbana from Tiffin University, where he earned NCAA Division II First Team All-American honors as a player. Cannella received his undergraduate degree in sports management from Tiffin this past spring. Originially from Luton, England, Rhys is the son of Karen and Luigi Cannella. He has 2 younger brothers, Francesco and Fabio, and a younger sister, Danika.
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2011 BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER
# Name 1 Darragh McGinley 2 Ashton Winkler 3 Braxton Williams 4 Derrick Smith 5 Mwaliko Ahmed 6 Evan Burkholder 7 Joey Perkins 8 Edward Willoughby 9 Mark Whittle 10 Tyler Wason 11 Henrique Guitti 12 Nicodemus George 13 Zach Stacy 14 Ryan Little 15 Wes Oberly 16 Robert Reed 17 Seppi Welzmueller 18 Joe Carter 20 Aaron Wong-You 21 Brandon Thompson 28 Paul Miller
Yr Pos Grad. GK Fr. D Sr. MF Jr. D/MF So. D Fr. MF Sr. MF Grad. MF Grad. MF So. F So. MF Jr. D So. MF Fr. D Sr. MF Fr. MF Jr. D Fr. MF Sr. D Fr. F Sr. GK
Hgt 6-0 5-10 5-9 5-6 5-9 5-11 5-11 5-8 5-11 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-8 5-11 6-2 5-8 6-0 5-11 6-8
Hometown High School/Prev. School Club Team Dublin, Ireland St. Michael's College VEC FC, Ireland Sylvania, Ohio St. Francis de Sales HS Pacesetter SC Blacklick, Ohio Westerville Central HS Blast F.C. Reading, Ohio Reading HS Lakota United Columbus, Ohio West HS West HS Plain City, Ohio Jonathan Alder HS Classic Eagles FC Pickerington, Ohio North HS Eagles S.C./Crew Acad. Sidcup, England Colfe's HS/Sussex Univ. Crowborough FC Olney, England Leeds Metropolitan Univ. Leeds Metropolitan Mississauga, Canada Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oakville Bluestars Sao Paulo, Brazil Colegio Objectivo Portugesa F.C. Simcoe, Canada Simcoe Composite HS Missassauga Falcons Urbana, Ohio Urbana HS Urbana HS Springfield, Ohio Greenon HS Warrior SC Toledo, Ohio E.L. Bowser HS G.T.F.C. Columbus, Ohio Bishop Ready HS Hilliard FC Inning, Germany University of Munich SC Fuertenfedbruck Johnstown, Ohio Johnstown-Monroe HS Team Ohio/Blast F.C. Toronto, Canada Sir Oliver Mavat/Tri-County CC Winstars Academy Hilliard, Ohio Bradley HS Hilliard FC Sidney, Ohio Sidney HS/Ohio State Sidney HS
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Blue Knight Notes - 2010 - Named to the Fall Athletic Director's Honor Roll...One of 6 Knights to start all 18 games...Made a positive impact on the game when he played defense as well as when he played midfield...Assist a pair of goals at home on the season, including one against Cedarville on 9/18 and one against Mt. St. Joseph on 10/6...Half of his 14 shots were on target.
Blue Knight Notes - 2010 - Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...Perkins played in 18 games and started all 18...He was tied for the most assists on the team with 5... He had 24 shots and 10 shots on goal this season... He ranks third on the team in points, and ranks fourth in both shots and shots on goal... He made scoring chances happen with crosses into the box from his outside-midfield position.
2009 - Named to the Athletic Director's Fall and Spring Honor Roll...Started 16 games this season for the Blue Knights and played in all 17. Braxton 2009: Named to the Athletic Director's 2009 Fall Honor Roll. In his second played mostly a defensive role, as well as a short time in the season with the Blue Knights Joey played and started in 16 of 17 matches midfield...Recorded 4 shots with 2 on target. missing only one due to injury. In the season he had 2 assists and had a 46.7% shot on goal percentage...Joey played mostly an outside midfield 2008: Played in 14 games as a true freshman, starting 10 as a defender...Recorded his first career assist on 09/06/08 vs. Thiel College...The position but saw some time at forward. assist set up Will Daniels in the 61st minute of a 2-1 contest...That goal proved to be Daniels' 2nd of a hat trick on the day and the 1st goal of a stretch that saw the Blue Knights score 4 goals in 8 minutes...Williams was one of 2 players to record an assist without taking a shot on the season (Freshman Shaun Raugh was the other)...Made the Dean's List.
2008: Perkins won the Newcomer of the Year Award which was voted on by the Blue Knights' coaching staff...He played in 15 games as a true freshman, starting 13 at forward...Scored his first collegiate goal on 9/6/ 08 against Thiel College...Led the team with 4 assists...his .583 SOG% was third on the team as 14 of his 24 shots were on goal...Also served as Prep Notes: Team captain at Westerville Central HS for Coach Dave the teams' leading striker on corner kicks...Named to the Athletic Director's Pence...Won a District Championship, finishing 13-2-1 and earning the Fall Honor Roll for 2008. school's first men's regional appearance...Named 2nd Team AllPrep Notes: Three-year varsity letter winner for Coach Darrin Monhollen District...Played club soccer for Blast FC. at Pickerington North High School...OSSCA Award for Academic Personal: Son of Reggie and Barbara Williams...Born November 27, Excellence...Second Team All-Conference his junior year...First Team All1989...Communications major...Member of Lambda Sigma...Received the Conference, Second Team All-District, Team Captain, Team MVP, Best Outstanding Communications Arts Student Award in the spring of Offensive Player Award his senior year...Set school records for most assists 2011...Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, a Communications Arts Honor Society, in a season and career...Led team to first District Finals in school in the spring of 2011...Served on the Homecoming Court in 2009 and history...Played in the Central District All-Star Game...Named SNP Super 2010...Published in Knights Write in the Spring of '08, the fall of '09 and the 12 Honorable Mention...Received U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar spring of '11...President of Small Steps, a community service group...Named Athlete Award...Played club soccer with Eagles SC Black, four-time Ohio Vice President of FCA in the fall of '10...Head Editor, as well as a writer and South State Cup Champions and Regional Semi-finalist. photographer for The Lancer...President of McConnell Hall for the Student Government Association in 2010-11...U-Team Leader...Also a member of Personal: Son of John and Teresa Perkins of Pickerington, Ohio...Born Knights for Christ, S.A.C., the Gaming Club, and also serves as a residential October 5, 1989...Accounting major in the University's Honors Program. assistant. Williams' Career Stats
Perkins' Career Stats
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
2008 14 10 0 1
1
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
2008 15 13 1 4
6
24
.042
14
.583
0
0-0
2009 17 16 0 0
0
4
.000
2
.500
0
0-0
2009 16 16 0 2
2
15
.000
7
.467
0
0-0
2010 18 18 0 2
2
14
.000
7
.500
0
0-0
2010 18 18 0 5
5
24
.000
10
.417
0
0-0
Totals 49 44 0 3
3
18
.000
9
.500
0
0-0
63
.014
31
.489
0
0-0
P ki
'C
Totals 49 47 1 11 13
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Blue Knight Notes: 2010 - Redsirted due to a back injury suffered in preseason. 2009 - Played junior varsity for the Blue Knights. 2008 - Played junior varsity for the Blue Knights. Prep Notes: Played at E.L. Bowsher for Coach Kurt Ackenberger....Named Honorable Mention All-League his sophomore year and First Team All-League his junior and senior years. Personal: Son of Scott Oberly and Sherry White... Born June 19, 1984...Criminal Justice major.
Blue Knight Notes- 2010 - Aaron played in 18 games and started all 18 as a defender for the Blue Knights... He had two shots this season, as well as a shot on goal against Mercyhurst College... He played a key role in taking free kicks for the team... As a defender, he was also able to cause problems offensively with his ability to pass and serve balls into the box. 2009: In Aaron's first season as a Blue Knight he played in 16 games starting in 15. As a defender he fired only one shot this season against West Virginia Tech on 9-13-09 for a perfect shot on goal percentage of 1.000. As a defender Aaron rarely got into the attack but he took many free kicks serving balls into the box from midfield. College Notes: Transferred to Urbana from Tri-County Technical College in the Carolinas where he was named Rookie of the Year for Coach Jim Borrichy...Aaron is an experienced central defender and a product of the highly rated Winstars Soccer Academy in Toronto, Canada. Aaron also played for the UMSC Strikers and Coach John Gonsalves. In addition to soccer, Aaron has played volleyball, badminton, and rugby. Prep Notes: Served as team captain for 3 years at Sir Oliver Mavat C.I. for Coach Mortites...Named Team MVP as a senior. Personal: Son of Elvis and Anne Wong-You...Born April 12, 1989...Exercise Science major. Wong-You's Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
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2009 16 15 0 0
0
1
.000
1
1.000
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0-0
2010 18 18 0 0
0
2
.000
1
.500
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0-1
Totals 34 33 0 0
0
3
.000
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Blue Knight Notes - 2010: Named to the Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll... Sat out his junior season due to a leg injury. 2009: Derrick saw time in 12 matches this season getting the nod for the start twice. Derrick recorded his first career start against Marian University on 9-1509. Derrick also started and played in all reserve matches for this season being a defensive leader for the team. 2008: Played in 10 games as a reserve at defender and midfielder as a true freshman...Fired two shots on the season...Named to the Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll for 2008.
Blue Knight Notes: 2010 - George played in 17 games and started 16 of them as a defender...He had 4 shots on goal and 7 shots all together... He was co-captain of the team and was a huge pressence on the field with his skill and leadership...He played a key role in free kicks, and was one of the better players on the team at winning headers. 2009: After sitting out his first year for a redshirt Demus played in and started 16 games this season having to sit one due to an ejection against Mercyhurst college Aug. 30th, 2009...Defensive anchor for the Blue Knights, stepping up in big spots when needed...Demus recorded 2 assists on the season and took 3 shots from his defensive position putting one on target...Voted Team MVP by his fellow players after the 2009 season. 2008 - Redshirted his first season at Urbana.
Prep Notes: Two-year captain at Reading High School for Coach Bill Simpson...Teams finished with the best and 3rd best records in school history, going 13-3-3 and 12-7-2...Named All-District Sportsmanship in 2007.
Prep Notes: Played at Simcoe Composite School in Simcoe, Canada for Coach Defreyne...Two-time MVP for Haldimand Norfolk Champions.
Personal: Son of Derrick and Eloise Smith...Born February 12, 1990...Psychology major.
Personal: Son of Nicholas and Nicolla George of Simcoe, Canada...Born May 16, 1990...Education major.
Smith's Career Stats
George's Career Stats
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A
2008 10
0
0 0
0
2
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
2009 16 16 0 2
2
3
.000
1
.333
0
0-0
2009 12
2
0 0
0
0
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
2010 17 16 0 0
0
7
.000
4
.571
0
0-0
Totals 22
2
0 0
0
2
.000
0
.000
0
0-0
Totals 33 32 0 2
2
10
.000
5
.452
0
0-0
Blue Knight Notes: 2010 - Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...As a freshman, Ahmed was redshirted. Prep Notes: Played at Columbus West High School for Coach Keith Hadley...Ahmed is an outstanding defender and a 2007 All-City 1st team selection...He was also the defensive MVP for his West HS in 2006 and 2007...An honor roll student, Ahmed has received numerous awards for his academics as well as his athletics, including the President's Education Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Achievement, the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award in 2008, and West HS Student of the Month...Also had perfect attendance, ran track, cross country and wrestled in addition to playing soccer. Personal: Son of Batula Mberwa and Mohamed Muse...Born January 1, 1989...Math Education major. Coach Roberts' Comments: "Mwaliko is a competent soccer player who is technically and tactically very good. He is also versatile and can player a number of positions. We are looking forward to having him here for the upcoming season." Why did Mwaliko choose Urbana University? "Because it's a nice and quiet place to live and it also has a good Education program." BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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Blue Knight Notes: 2010 - Sat out his first year as a Blue Knight. Prep Notes: Tyler played high school soccer for Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, scoring 20 goals in 2008 and 25 in 2009. Wason was also named the MVP of the school's volleyball team, earning OLMC's Athlete of the Year in 2008. He played his club ball for the Oakville Bluestars in 2009, winning the U21 Ontario Provincial Championship. The Bluestars also finished undefeated that season in the Ontario Soccer League. In 2007 and 2008, he played for the Mississauga Falcons on the club level, making the OYSL All-Star team in 2007. The Falcons were Ontario Cup Finalists that season.
Blue Knight Notes: 2010 - Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...In his first season at Urbana Henrique played in 17 games and started 15... Missed some playing time due to injury... He had 1 game winning goal at Lake Erie College, which was also his first career goal, and 5 assist for a total of 7 points on the season... He had 28 shots, ranking third on the team, and 17 shots on goal, ranking him second on the team... He played a key role in taking corner kicks for the team. Prep Notes: Henrique comes to Urbana from Centro Interescolar Objetivo. He played at the club level for Sociedade Esportiva, Portugesa de Desportos, and Macabi. He was a golden boot winner in both the Independence Cup as well as the Sao Paulo Futebol center.
Personal: Son of Peter and Nancy Wason...Born August 24, Personal: Son of Silvio and Sondra Guitti...Born March 1990...Sports Management major. 26...Marketing major. Coach Roberts comments: "Tyler is an excellent player, an instinctive forward with pace and the ability to score goals. He can also play wide and he's technically strong enough to play in the midfield. We expect him to have a big impact on the program."
Guitti’s Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A 2010 17 15 1 5
7
28
.036
17
.607
1
0-1
Blue Knight Notes: 2010 - Stacy played in 3 games in his freshman season...He scored 1 goal and had 2 points on the year...Scored his first career goal at home against Mt. St. Joseph's on 10/6/10. Prep Notes: Three-year letterman for Coach Chad Wells at Urbana High Schol...Named Most Improved Player and All-CBC as a junior. Personal: Son of Tim and Lori Stacy...Born February 14, 1992...Pre-Dentistry major.
Stacy’s Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS SHOTS Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-A 3
0
1 0
2
3
.333
2
.667
0
0-0
Totals 3
0
1 0
2
3
.333
2
.667
0
0-0
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Prep Notes: Named 3rd Team All-Central Prep Notes: Played at Greenon High School District in 2010 for Coach Ivan Mast Jr. at for Coach Jeff Nickles...Named the 2009 Jonathan Alder HS. Central Buckeye Conference Sportsman of the Year and received All-CBC Special Personal: Son of Arden and Marsha Mention in 2010...Also earned the Royal Burkholder...Born September 9, Knight Award. 1992...Computer Science major. Personal: Son of Garth and Carin Little...Born August 30, 1992...Biology major. Personal: Working towards his MBA while at Urbana University...Son of Ciaran and Why did Ryan choose Urbana University? Barbara McGinley...Born September 3, "It was a good fit both academically and 1987. soccer-wise." Why did Darragh choose Urbana University? "It is an improving and respected university both on the pitch and College Notes: Played at Sussex University in the classroom." for Coach Terry, finishing runners-up in the Sussex District in 2009 and 2010...Top goal scorer for Sussex in both 2009 and 2010. College Notes: Team Captain and Player of the Year for St. Michael's College...Also attended the Institute for Art and Design, where he played for Coach Eddie Gormley...His squad won the Colleges and Universities Football League in 2009...Also won the Colleges Football Association of Ireland Cup in 2007.
Personal: Son of Ed and Bernadette...Born June 19, 1990...Working towards his MBA Prep Notes: Reed previously played at as a grad student at Urbana University. Bishop Ready in Columbus, Ohio. He also played for Hilliard FC at the club level. At Bishop Ready, he was a 2nd Team AllPrep Notes: 4-year varsity letterman for District selection, as well as an All-Central Coach Lee Aliakbar at St. Francis de Sales Catholic 1st Team choice. Reed can play HS in Toledo...Named Honorable Mention most positions in the midfield. as a junior and 1st Team All-District as a Personal: Robert is the son of Harold and senior...Served as a team captain as a junior Diana Reed. He is interested in majoring in and senior...Recieved the Joe Smith Award Political Science at Urbana University. and the Leadership Award...Finished as high College Notes: Played at Leeds as District runner-up at de Sales. Metropolitan University for Coach Lee Coach Roberts' Comments about Robert: Padmore...Won the BUCS League 3 straight "Robert is a player I expect will grow into a Personal: Son of Kevin and Renee years. good college player at the NCAA D-II level. Winkler...Born April 25...Sports He is a technically gifted player, who's Management major. Personal: Son of Tony and Claire...Born patient on the ball and has a nice balance to November 22, 1987...Working towards his Why did Ashton choose Urbana his game. We are excited to have Robert graduate degree at Urbana University. University? "It's a small campus and I here at Urbana, and I think he will develop enjoyed my visit and overnight stay. nicely within our program." Everyone is friendly at Urbana." BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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College Notes: Played collegiately at the University of Munich before transferring to Urbana...Also played at the club level for SC Fuertenfedbruck in Germany. Personal: Real name is Josef, but goes by "Seppi"...Son of Josef and Irmgard Welzmueller...Born October 1, 1990.
Prep Notes: Named Player of the Year, 1st Team All-League, 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team All-State at Johnstown Monroe High School for Coach Josh Stranges. Personal: Son of Craig and Donna Carter...Born November 22, 1992...Sports Management major. Why did Joe choose Urbana University? "It is a small but nice school with a good soccer team that is going to do great things."
Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Paul joined the men's soccer team as a goalkeeper after swimming for the Blue Knights last school year. 2010-2011: Named the team's Most Outstanding Swimmer at the 2011 All-Sports Athletic Banquet...Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...In his first season with the Blue Knights Paul competed in a total of 7 events... He won the 50yd freestyle 4 times, at Lake Erie (10/15/10), at Wheeling Jesuit (10/ 23/10), at Ohio Wesleyan (1/15/11), and at Wilmington (11/6/10) and set the school record (21.28) at the ASCC at Ohio University (2/19/ 11)...He won the 100yd freestyle 3 times, at Lake Erie (10/15/10), at Wilmington (11/6/10), and at Findlay (11/12/10)...He won the 200yd freestyle at Bethany College against Bethany and Davis&Elkins (1/29/11)... Helped the team win the 200yd medley relay 4 times, at Wheeling Jesuit (10/23/10), at Hiram College (11/19/10), at Ohio Wesleyan (1/15/11), and at Bethany College vs Bethany and Davis&Elkins (1/29/ 11)... He also helped set the school record in the 200yd medley relay (1:39.34) at the ASCC at Ohio University(2/19/10)...Helped the team win the 200yd freestyle relay twice, once at Findlay (11/12/10), and once at Ohio Wesleyan (1/15/11), also setting the school record (1:27.18) while at the ASCC at Ohio University (2/18/11)... He also helped set the school record in the 400yd freestyle relay (3:14.44) and the 400yd medley relay(3:41.71), both at the ASCC at Ohio University. College Notes: Attended Ohio State University and swam for Coach Bill Wadley.
Prep Notes: Played keeper for Sidney High School and swam for Coach Mary Janides in Sidney, Ohio...2007 Ohio State Champion in the Prep Notes: Played at Hilliard Bradley HS for 50 Freestyle...2006, 2007 District Champion in Coach Tony Earp...Earned First Team All-OCC the 50 Freestyle...2007 District Champion in the and First Team All-Central District...Named the 100 Freestlye. Athlete of the Month as a senior. Personal: Son of Doug and Malinda Personal: Son of Jim and Nancy Miller...Born September 15, 1988...Stands 6'8", Thompson...Born August 24, 1993...Sports 230 lbs...Athletic Training major.
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Urbana University 2010 Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 03, 2010) Overall: 6-10-2 Home: 3-3-1 Away: 3-7-1 Neut: 0-0-0 |------------SHOTS------------| ## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-ATT -----------------------------------------------------------------------23 Stuart Brown 18-18 17 1 35 74 .230 46 .622 4 3-4 20 Rowan Taylor 3-3 2 0 4 5 .400 4 .800 0 0-0 18 Zack Stacy 3-0 1 0 2 3 .333 2 .667 0 0-0 14 Jordan Cannon 15-13 1 0 2 16 .062 7 .438 1 0-0 13 Chris Thornburg 2-0 1 0 2 1 1.000 1 1.000 0 0-0 8 Justin Parmenter 18-18 1 2 4 38 .026 13 .342 0 0-0 11 Henrique Guitti 17-15 1 5 7 28 .036 17 .607 1 0-1 3 Ryan Kleman 18-18 1 0 2 13 .077 7 .538 0 0-0 19 Danijel Durec 11-3 1 1 3 2 .500 1 .500 0 0-0 9 Joey Perkins 18-18 0 5 5 24 .000 10 .417 0 0-0 7 Nick Kadoves 18-9 0 1 1 7 .000 3 .429 0 0-0 6 Khalil de Lima 4-0 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 28 William Harvey 16-15 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 10 Aaron Wong-You 18-18 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-1 12 Nicodemus George 17-16 0 0 0 7 .000 4 .571 0 0-0 21 Nathaniel Byrum 10-0 0 1 1 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 24 Adam Conlon 18-1 0 0 0 7 .000 3 .429 0 0-0 5 Mwaliko Ahmed 2-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 2 Braxton Williams 18-18 0 2 2 14 .000 7 .500 0 0-0 15 Wes Oberly 1-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 16 John Kolhoff 18-15 0 1 1 9 .000 7 .778 0 0-0 22 Colton Goforth 3-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Total............... 18 26 19 71 256 .102 135 .527 6 3-6 Opponents........... 18 31 26 88 308 .101 156 .506 10 1-1 |---GOAL AVERAGE---| |--SAVES--| |----RECORD----| ## Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho ------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 William Harvey 16-13 1450:01 21 1.30 102 .829 5 8 2 5.0 19 Danijel Durec 3-3 233:41 10 3.85 15 .600 1 2 0 1.0 TM TEAM 0:00 0 0.00 8 1.000 0 0 0 0.0 Total............... 18 1683:42 31 1.66 125 .801 6 10 2 6 Opponents........... 18 1683:42 26 1.39 109 .807 10 6 2 5 Urbana University 2010 Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 03, 2010) Overall: 6-10-2 Home: 3-3-1 Away: 3-7-1 Neut: 0-0-0 TEAM STATISTICS UU-M OPP -------------------------------------------------SHOT STATISTICS........................ Goals-Shot attempts.... 26-256 31-308 Goals scored average... 1.39 1.66 Shot pct............... .102 .101 Shots on goal-Attempts. 135-256 156-308 SOG pct................ .527 .506 Shots/Game............. 14.2 17.1 Assists................ 19 26 CORNER KICKS............. 84 91 PENALTY KICKS............ 3-6 1-1 PENALTIES.......................................... Yellow cards........... 27 20 Red cards.............. 0 1 ATTENDANCE......................................... Total.................. 2482 2140 Dates/Avg Per Date..... 7/355 11/195 BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER RECORD BOOKS & YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS GOALKEEPERS' RECORDS
BLUE KNIGHT MEN'S SOCCER RECORD BOOK (1999-2010) Most Saves in a Career
TEAM RECORDS 14
2002
14-6-0
Best Win % in a Season
.700
2002
14-6-0
Best Conference Record
4-3-1
2004
9-8-3
Most Goals in a Season
61
2001
20 games
Least Goals All. in Seas.
24
2006
18 games
Least GAA in a Season
Most Wins in a Season
1.30
2002
26 goals/20games
Most Assists in a Season
77
2001
20 games
Most SHOs in a Seas.
9
2002
20 games
325
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
224
Kyle Wunderlich
2001-2004
105
Aaron Vorst
2002
102
William Harvey
2010
Most Saves in a Game
17
Ryan Michaels
vs. Goshen 9/13/07
Most Saves in a Shutout
17
Ryan Michaels
vs. Goshen 9/13/07 (0-0,2OT)
Lowest GAA in a Career
1.30
William Harvey
2010-current
2.00
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
0.72
Kyle Wunderlich
2002
0.74
Micah Fisher
2006
.829
William Harvey
2010
Most Saves in a Season
Lowest GAA in a Season
Most Shots in a Season
328
2001
Most Consecutive Wins
8
2002 & 2006
20 games
Most Goals in a Game
15
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Most Assists in a Game
17
2001
on 14 goals
Most Points in a Game
45
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Most Shots in a Game
65
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Most Shutouts in a Season
Most SOGs in a Game
39
2006
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
Most GK Minutes in a Career
Highest Save Pct. in a Season Most Shutouts in a Career
9
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
5
William Harvey
2010-current
5
Kyle Wunderlich
2001-2004
5
William Harvey
2010
4,404
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
Most GP at GK in a Career
59
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
45
JoshBaskin
2003-2006
Most Starts at GK in a Career
47
Aaron Vorst
2001-2004
41
Dan Melendrez
1998-2001
Most Career GW Goals
5
Pat Thompson
2001-2004
17
Bastian Zenk
2001
Most GW Goals/Season
4
StuartBrown
2010
17
JoshBaskin
2003
17
Stuart Brown
2010
* Lee Shreiner scored 16 goals in 1975 at a time when Urbana University had men’s soccer in the l and ‘70s, but Urbana dropped soccer in the late ‘70s. He also had 53 career goals scored and 33 assists during his 4 year varsity career from 1972-1975. He is a member of UU’s Hall of Fame
4
Matt Spirk
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
4
Stuart Brown
vs. SSU, 10/16/10
3
Stuart Brown
vs. #12 Gannon, 10/19/10
3
Will Daniels
2008
3
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
3
JoshBaskin
2004
3
JoshBaskin
2003
3
NateWebb
2002
3
BastianZenk
2001
3
Daniel Lantis
1999
35
Pat Thompson
2001-2004
34
Zack Weaver
2001-2004
33
JoshBaskin
2003-2006
Most Assists in a Season
14
Dan Melendrez
2001
Most Assists in a Game
3
Chris Toth
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
3
Josh Baskin
vs. Trinity, 9/8/06
Most Points in a Career
123
Josh Baskin
2003-2006
104
Dan Melendrez
1998-2001
40
JoshBaskin
2003
40
Dan Melendrez
2002
8
BastianZenk
2001
8
Matt Spirk
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
8
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
8
Stuart Brown
5
Pat Thompson
Most GW Goals/Season
4
Stuart Brown
Most Shots in a Game
12
Josh Baskin
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
12
Jon Snyder
vs. Point Park, 8/26/07
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Most Goals in a Career* Most Goals in a Season*
Most Goals in a Game
Most Assists in a Career*
Most Points in a Season Most Points in a Game
Most GW Goals/Career
SEASON FINAL RECORDS 6-10-2
2009
6-10-1
(NCAA D-II Provisional)
2008
6-10-1
(NCAA D-II Exploratory)
2007(AMC)
4-11-2
AMC: (1-5-0)
2006 (AMC)
11-7-0
AMC: (3-5-0)
2005 (AMC)
6-10-1
AMC: (2-5-1)
2004 (AMC)
9-8-3
AMC: (4-3-1)
2003 (AMC)
9-9-2
AMC: (3-4-1)
2002 (AMC)
14-6-0
AMC: (2-4-0)
2001 (AMC)
8-12-0
AMC: (6-10-0)
2000 (AMC)
6-14-0
AMC: (2-9-0)
1999 (AMC)
5-13-0
AMC: (2-9-0)
90-120-12
AMC: (25-54-3)
Program Record
(NCAA D-II Independent)
.432 W% (.317 AMC W%)
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Josh Baskin
8
Stuart Brown
vs. Mt. St. Joe's 10/6/10
Most Games Played in a Career
79
ChadWells
2001-2004
Most Games Started in a Career
78
ChadWells
2001-2004
Most SOG in a Game
2010
vs. Pikeville, 9/16/06
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY
As an independent liberal arts institution, Urbana University’s strength lies in its quality faculty, students, and curriculum supported by strong student services. Urbana University prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service to society through excellent classroom instruction, real world experiences, community partnerships, and technology. It is the mission of Urbana University to offer a liberal arts education in a small college environment emphasizing student learning through individual attention, excellence in instruction, career-oriented programs, and critical reflection on moral and ethical values.
Campus facilities include a blend of modern and traditional architecture, creating a peaceful and safe setting for learning and interacting with faculty and students. Set on 128 acres, the campus consists of academic and administrative buildings including the modern Lewis and Jean Moore Center for Mathematics and Science, the multipurpose Warren G. Grimes Center, a recently renovated Commons area, a brand new Student Center, a women’s residence hall completed in the fall of 2000, a new men’s residence hall completed in the summer of 2004, and an honors residence hall completed in 2007. State-of-the-art residence halls offer both traditional rooms and suite-style accommodations. Students can participate in the many cultural, educational, recreational and social events held on campus. Movies and professional acts supplement social activities such as dances, ski trips, clubs, Homecoming activities, special entertainment and others. A variety of student organizations provide students numerous opportunities for campus involvement and leadership development. Vocal music and dramatic activities are offered for all interested students and members of the Urbana community. The Performing Arts Department at Urbana seeks to develop the artistic talents of the student body. Urbana University’s Honors Program can provide the knowledge and skills needed to gain acceptance to a graduate or professional school and/or leadership role at home or abroad. It can also prepare you to assume lifelong service to the community, whether local, state, national, or international.
The Urbana University Bookstore carries text books, office and school supplies, Blue Knight apparel and merchandise, along with a wide variety of snacks and drinks. Visit Urbana University’s Online Bookstore to purchase a Blue Knight hoodie, hat, or T-shirt at www.urbana.bncollege.com. Blue Knight Stadium is home to the Urbana University men’s soccer team. The stateof-the-art stadium was built on the south end of campus in 2006. The Blue Knights play and practice on the stadium’s allweather field turf. The field has seating capacity for over 3,000. Men’s and women’s soccer games are often popular events on campus on autumn afternoons. Admission is free, so come out and support the Blue Knights as often as you can! BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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It’s true! T. Coleman duPont graduated from Urbana University Prep School Division in 1879 and went on to become President of the Dupont Chemical Company! Birdie Kim, the 2005 U.S. Open Women’s Golf Champion owes part of her success to one of our alumni? Absolutely. Miles Nixon, an Urbana grad, was Birdie’s caddy! An Urbana University graduate has been in the boxing ring with the likes of Evander Holyfield, Oscar de La Hoya, and George Foreman? Believe it! Brian Garry has officiated over 1400 professional boxing matches including 50 world titles! David Letterman had an Urbana alumnae as a guest MULTIPLE TIMES on his show? You can bet on it! Gretchen Worden, best known for revitalizing the famed Mutter Museum, appeared with Dave many times. One of our former basketball stars plays professionally for the Harlem Wizards? Yes, it’s true. Eric Jones is a key member of the Wizards and their famous basketball entertainment show. Urbana University students really can reach for the stars! Seriously. One of our former students, Tom Hennon, has been a crew member on the space shuttle Atlantis, and flown three space missions! The University of Kansas Women’s Resource Center is named after an Urbana alumnae? Dr. Emily Taylor was the original founder of a women’s higher education development program from which OVER 100 women have gone to become college or university presidents or chancellors! An Urbana alumnae was President of the West Virginia Institute of Technology and led them to become one of the best rated comprehensive universities in the country? Dr. Karen LaRoe recently retired and is now on the Urbana University Board of Trustees.
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY Urbana University administers aid from a number of federal and state programs, including Pell Grants, Ohio Instructional Grants, SEOG Grants, Perkins Loans, Student Stafford Loans, and Parent Plus Loans. For more information on financial aid check our website at http:// www.urbana.edu/finaid.htm or call the Urbana University office of financial aid at 937-4841355 or 1-800-7 URBANA ext. 1355. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year of high school, though there is no stated deadline. While admissions are flexible based on high school achievements and grades, applicants are usually accepted based on having a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 and an ACT score no less than an “18” (or SAT score of 860). Urbana University is a member of NCAA Division II. The Blue Knight athletic teams compete against NCAA D-I, D-II, D-III and NAIA programs from across the country in 15 intercollegiate sports including: football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s swimming. Women’s lacrosse became the 15th intercollegiate team during the 2010-11 school year, and men’s and women’s bowling club teams were added in 2009. A variety of activities are also offered for student enrichment including: theater, concerts, pep and marching bands, choir, movies, parties, guest speakers, comedians, flag football, intramural basketball, skiing, student newspaper, sand volleyball, indoor pool, student government and nearby outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.).
The 27,000-square-feet Student Center is one of Urbana University’s newest on-campus facilities. Features include the Bundy Wellness Center, lounge, conference and meeting rooms, snack bar, and a bookstore. Wireless computer service is available throughout the facility.
In 2003, a major renovation project was completed at Barclay Hall and adjacent Bailey Hall. The two buildings, which house classrooms, are now connected by an atrium and a secondary walkway.
Urbana University is dedicated to providing superb residence hall facilities to its students. McConnell Hall (above) was completed in the summer of 2007, and Sycamore Residence Hall (left) was completed in 2004.
URBANA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Allied Health Radiographic Imaging Respiratory Care Business Administration Accounting General Management Human Resource Management Marketing Communication Business Marketing Communications Journalism/Public Relations Theatre Computer Information Systems Computer Programming E-business Management Information Systems System Analysis and Design Systems and Network Administration Criminal Justice Education Early Childhood Development Education Early Childhood Education (K-3) Middle Childhood Education (4-9) Adolescent/Young Adult Education (7-12) English Family Studies History Liberal Studies Mathematics Nursing-BSN Completion Program for RN’s only Philosophy and Religion Studies Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Science Biology Chemistry Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medici Pre-Veterinary Sociology Sports and Health Studies Athletic Training Exercise Science Recreation Sports Management Coaching Certificate Graduate Programs of Study Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Classroom Teaching
The Warren G. Grimes Center (left) has been a mainstay on Urbana University’s campus for decades. Located on the south end of campus, the Grimes Center houses the gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts, a new state-of-the-art free weight room, along with all of the athletic staff offices and additional classrooms. A sand volleyball court is located behind the Grimes Center. The facility is a hub for almost all student-athlete activity on campus. Student-athletes can be found in Grimes lifting weights, shooting hoops, working out or talking with coaches at all hours of the day. BLUE KNIGHT MEN’S SOCCER
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