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2010 MEN’S SOCCER WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
“Full Volley” Trevor Jensen
Bearcat Soccer — 2010 Season
General Information Bearcat Men’s Soccer Quick Facts Head Coach...........................................Nelson Larson WU Record..................................... 12-59-4 (5th year) Career Record............................ 12-59-4 (5th year) Alma Mater........................ Hastings College, 2000 Office Phone................................... (503) 375-5428 Assistant Coach...................... Travis Pease (4th year) Assistant Coach.................Anthony Trejo (2nd year) Assistant Coach.................. Ivan Gutierrez (1st year) 2009 Overall Record.......................................... 6-13-0 2009 NWC Record (Finish).............5-9-0 (5th place) Players Returning/Lost...................... 14/7/3 injured Starters Returning/Lost....................... 7/3/1 injured 2010 Home Games....................................................10 2010 Road Games........................................................9
Willamette University General Information
Location....................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded......................................................................... 1842 Enrollment..............1,801 Undergraduate; 2,606 Overall President.................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life...................... Dr. David Douglass Faculty Athletic Rep....................Dr. Julianne Abendroth Director of Athletics....................................Mark Majeski Nickname................................................................Bearcats Colors.............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................NCAA Division III Conference......................Northwest Conference (NWC) Soccer Facility (Capacity).....................Sparks Field (500) Surface................................................Artificial (FieldTurf) Associate Athletic Director.............Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Assistant Athletic Director.......................... Judy Gordon Administrative Assistant............................ Leslie Berning Head Athletic Trainer..........................Shane Wibel, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer...................Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATC Team Physician................................... Dr. David Thorsett Team Physician...............................Dr. Daniel Schweigert Athletics Comm. Director...................Robert McKinney Assistant Comm. Director............................. Sara Brooks Athletics Comm. Phone............................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail....... rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Phone/FAX.................... (503) 370-6420/6379 Athletics Web Site.............www.willamette.edu/athletics
Table of Contents
Eben Hellekson grabs the ball while looking for attacking options up the field.
General Information.........................................................1 Willamette University.................................................... 2-3 Head Coach Nelson Larson.............................................4 Assistant Coaches...............................................................5 Bearcat Player Profiles................................................. 6-13 2010 Willamette Roster...................................................14 Willamette Sports Medicine...........................................14 Season Outlook................................................................15 2009 Willamette Stats and Results........................... 16-17 Year-by-Year Results........................................................18 Bearcat Soccer Records...................................................18 NCAA Division III/Northwest Conference...............19 Willamette Administration/Athletics............................20 Athletic Facilities...........................................................IBC 2010 Willamette Schedule..........................................OBC
The 2010 Willamette University Men’s Soccer Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics communications director, with assistance from Sara Brooks, assistant athletics communications director, and student worker Maya McFaddin. Photos: Cover (L to R) — Tom Farr (Jr., D), Brendan Dineen (Jr., D), Trevor Jensen (Fr., MF), Timothy Ikehara-Martin (So., MF), Bob Paras (Jr., F); Inside Front — Trevor Jensen (Fr., MF); Back Cover: The 2010 Bearcats — Front Row (L to R), Patrick Yagi, Derek Johnson, Eben Hellekson (GK), Ian Kline, Brandon Shiluk; 2nd Row (L to R), Natividad Zavala, Alfredo Zuniga (GK), Adan Vazquez, Loftin Langdsorf, James Neal (GK), Joel Cowen, Mike McGrew; 3rd Row (L to R), Tom Farr, Pete Kline, Timothy Ikehara-Martin, Zach Zegzdryn, Peter Levish, Etienne Galbreath, Bob Paras; Back Row (L to R), Kevin Martin, Cole Clearman, Robin Hryciuk, Will O’Neil, Trevor Jensen, Brandon Dineen. Cover Photos by Frank Miller. Inside Photos by Naomi Stukey and the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications. Printing by K/P Corporation.
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Willamette University Willamette University is a top-ranked private liberal arts university located directly across the street from Oregon’s Capitol. It is home to 1,801 undergraduates and 805 graduate students in law, management and education. The campus is centered around the Mill Stream and is home to numerous ancient trees and open green spaces. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is accurately reflected on Willamette’s 61- acre campus. Guided and inspired since 1842 by its motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” Willamette fosters community and values service. At Willamette, students can be locally involved in social and environmental issues or study abroad. Willamette is ranked third in the nation among colleges its size with more than 270 alumni having joined the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961. The National Wildlife Federation recognized WU as the nation’s higher education leader in sustainability activities. This achievement, a direct result of studentled initiatives, is further evidence that Willamette lives by its motto, producing responsible citizens of the world who are prepared to live with intention and integrity.
Students gather to study and relax by the Mill
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The clock tower and Jackson Plaza are located outside the Hatfield Library.
At Willamette, the student-faculty ratio of 10:1 allows faculty members to maintain ample office hours and serve as advisors. The professors are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. The size of Willamette’s endowment is consistently among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings, plus the Campus Quad and athletic fields. Ford Hall, a new academic building, was completed in 2009 and houses Rhetoric and Media Studies, Computer Science, Math, Digital Art, Film Studies and Music Technology. Funds for the 46,000-square-foot building included an $8 million gift from Hallie Ford. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol. In particular, Willamette’s students are often chosen for internships with government organizations. Stream.
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Willamette University Willamette University educates 2,500 enterprising, high-achieving students in a premier undergraduate college of arts and sciences, and graduate schools of law, management and education. Willamette is recognized nationally for leadership in sustainability and civic engagement, and the professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who are committed to helping students cultivate their creativity, critical thinking and global perspective for a lifetime of success.
Salem Facts ● Capital of Oregon ● Total population: 154,510 ● Located in the heart of Oregon ● 45 minutes to Portland ● 1 hour to Eugene ● 1.5 hours to the Oregon Coast ● 2 hours to Mount Hood
Nearby Attractions and Recreation
● Oregon Coast ● Hiking ● Skiing & Snowboarding ● Bush’s Pasture Park ● Capitol Building ● Camping ● Wineries/Vineyards ● Oregon Museum of Science & Industry ● Whitewater Rafting ● Mountain Biking ● Reed Opera House ● Mt. Hood ● Cascade Mts. ● Oregon Zoo ● Silver Creek Falls ● Woodburn Company Stores
Academic Facts ● 49 academic programs ● Total enrollment: 2,606 ● Students from 47 states and 27 countries ● Study abroad in 40 countries on 6 continents ● 10:1 Student-Faculty ratio ● Average class size: 14
Athletic Facts
● Member of NCAA Division III and Northwest Conference ● 20 varsity teams ● Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body ● 175 Conference Team Championships ● 24 Individual National Championships ● 1 Team National Championship ● Seven Olympians, including Nick Symmonds ‘06 (Track & Field 800m)
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Willamette Head Coach
Nelson Larson
Head Coach (5th year, 7th year at WU) Nelson Larson is in his fifth season as the head coach of the men’s soccer team at Willamette University and is in his seventh year on the Bearcat coaching staff. He served as an assistant men’s soccer coach in his first two seasons at Willamette. Larson also is the Director of Youth Programs at Portland City United Soccer Club, where he is a staff coach. Larson is in his fifth year as a staff coach for the Oregon Olympic Development Program. He has the USSF National ‘B’ Coaching License and the NSCAA National License.
Eben Hellekson prepares to take a goal kick.
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As a college player, Larson was a threetime All-Conference defender at Hastings College in Hastings, Neb. He competed for the Broncos in the NAIA and graduated in 2000 with a degree in Marketing. Later, he served as a graduate assistant coach with the Hasting women’s team. He also worked as an assistant coach for Lewis & Clark College in 2003, before joining the Bearcat coaching staff in 2004. He became head coach at WU in May of 2006. Larson and his wife, Jennifer (Bellone) Larson, live in the Portland area. They were married this summer. Office Phone: (503) 375-5428 E-Mail: nlarson@willamette.edu
Brendan Dineen dribbles the ball out of the back.
Patrick Yagi looks to send a pass upfield.
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Assistant Coaches Travis Pease
Anthony Trejo
Assistant Coach (4th year)
Assistant Coach (2nd year)
Travis Pease is in his fourth season as an assistant coach for the ‘Cats. Pease provides Willamette with many years of experience at high schools and clubs in Portland, Ore. He graduated from Pacific University and was an All-Northwest Conference selection in soccer. He played for the ODP Regional Team in 1991 and 1992. Later, he competed for West Villa FC, which won the 1994 Oregon State Championship. At WU, he actively assists with gameday and practice responsibilities. Pease is also a. staff coach for the Portland City United Soccer Club.
Anthony Trejo is in his 2nd year as the goalkeeper coach for the WU Bearcats. Trejo has previous coaching experience, having served as assistant boys’ soccer coach and the goalkeeper coach at Sutter Union HS (Calif.), assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Cascade College, and as an assistant coach and the reserve head coach for the Cascade Surge. He played soccer for two years each at Yuba CC and Cascade College. He had a 0.87 goals against average at Yuba. Trejo earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Administration from Devry University in July of 2009.
Ivan Gutierrez
As a student at Willamette, he majored in Sociology and studied in Chile in 2008. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Willamette in December of 2009. Prior to attending Willamette, he was the Defensive Most Valuable Player for the boys’ soccer team at Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, Calif. Gutierrez helps with a variety of duties as an assistant coach at practices and during games. He has relatives in Stayton, Ore.
Assistant Coach (1st year) Ivan Gutierrez is in his first season on the Willamette coaching staff. He played for WU the past four seasons and saw action in 63 games with 34 starts. He was a midfielder for the Bearcats and tallied three goals and two assists during his career. He provided the game-winning goal against George Fox in a 2-0 win on Oct. 25, 2008.
Willamette University defeated nearby rival Linfield College, 2-1 in overtime, in the final game of 2009 to move past the Wildcats into fifth place in the NWC.
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Willamette Seniors
#1 Eben Hellekson
GK
6’0”, 160 lbs. • Honolulu, Hawaii (University Laboratory School)
Led WU in goalkeeping minutes last year at 699:44 ... Played in 10 games with eight starts ... Recorded 39 saves ... Career record of 5-6-0 ... Was a midfielder in 11 games (7 starts) as a freshman in 2007 ... Has played in 27 games overall as a goalie or a midfielder ... Goalie in high school in Hawaii ... Chosen Second Team All-State ... Played for ODP State Team ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Minor in Psychology ... Son of Owen and Cindy Hellekson ... Born on October 30.
Sr.
Club Team: Honolulu Bulls
Year GP GS 2008 5 0 2009 10 8 Career 15 8
Min. GA GAA Saves W-L-T SHO 208:02 7 3.03 9 1-1-0 0 699:44 19 2.44 39 4-5-0 0 907:46 26 2.58 48 5-6-0 0
#9 Pete Kline
5’8”, 165 lbs. • Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne Central HS)
D
Topped the Bearcats in 2009 with 1,610 minutes played ... Achieved a team-high five assists and tied for fifth on the team in scoring ... Played in all 19 games with 18 starts ... Earned two assists in a 4-2 win over George Fox on Oct. 18, 2009 ... Has been on the field for 51 career games (40 starts) ... All-Conference two times and All-State as a senior at Cheyenne Central HS in Wyoming ... Is majoring in Exercise Science ... Parents are Steve and Sue Kline ... Born on February 8.
Sr. Club Team: Cheyenne Sting
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2007 14 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 2008 18 17 15 5 0 1 1 0 2009 19 18 2 1 0 5 5 0 Career 51 40 19 7 0 6 6 0
#17 Ross Vartain
5’10”, 182 lbs. • Palo Alto, Calif. (Mid-Peninsula HS)
F
Has played in 30 games during his career, including eight starts ... Saw action in 10 games in 2009 and scored a goal against Simpson on Sept. 5 ... Was chosen Most Improved Player for the Bearcats in 2007 ... Played one year of football, two years of soccer and lacrosse, and three years of rugby at Mid-Peninsula HS in California ... Is majoring in History with an emphasis in European History ... Parents are Michael and Susan Vartain ... Born on October 1.
Sr. Club Team: Palo Alto Strikers
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Year 2007 2008 2009 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 4 10 3 0 1 1 0 10 4 8 4 1 0 2 0 30 8 18 7 1 1 3 0
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Willamette Juniors
#10 Brendan Dineen 6’0”, 180 lbs. • Portland, Ore. (Grant HS)
D
Enters his junior season with 32 games played (31 starts) ... Played in 14 games last year, competing mostly at forward ... Scored two goals and added one assist in 2009 ... Saw action in 18 games and led WU with 1,633 minutes as a freshman defender in 2008 ... Helped Grant HS reach the OSAA State Championship game as a senior ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Brother of former WU player Casey Dineen ... Son of Dan and Eileen Dineen ... Born on September 27.
Jr.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2008 18 17 9 4 0 0 0 0 2009 14 14 17 8 2 1 5 0 Career 32 31 26 12 2 1 5 0
Club Team: Portland City United
#4 Tom Farr
6’2”, 170 lbs. • Seattle, Wash. (Ballard HS)
D
Earned three assists in 2009 while starting 18 games ... Has played in 36 games (35 starts) in his Willamette career ... Able to contribute on defense or in the midfield ... Even when playing at the back, he has the skills to go forward and help start the attack ... Competed in two years of soccer at Ballard High School in Seattle ... Was a member of the National Honor Society ... He is undecided regarding his major ... Parents are Jim and Ann Farr ... Born on April 25.
Jr.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2008 18 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 2009 18 18 8 2 0 3 3 0 Career 36 35 9 2 0 3 3 0
Club Team: FC Shoreline Celtic
Ross Vartain sets up for an attacking restart.
Etienne Galbreath passes to a teammate in the midfield.
Pete Kline battles to control the ball against George Fox.
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Willamette Juniors
#8 Bob Paras
5’10”, 160 lbs. • Yuba City, Calif. (Yuba City HS)
F
Joins the Bearcats after playing soccer at Yuba College in California ... Was a team captain ... Earned All-Bay Valley Conference honors in 2009, while helping Yuba win the conference title at 8-2 and finish 13-6 ... Adds speed and quickness to the attack ... Attended Yuba City HS, where he was an All-League selection twice ... Earned All-Metro honors twice in basketball ... Is majoring in Economics with a minor in Politics ... Son of Horacio and Rose Paras ... Born on February 11.
Jr.
Paras transferred to WU after playing at Yuba College in his hometown of Yuba City, Calif. He earned All-Bay Valley Conference honors and was selected for the North vs. South Sophomore Bowl.
Club Team: Sacramento United
#22 Alfredo Zuniga 5’10”, 165 lbs. • Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)
GK
Will continue to challenge for playing time ... Saw action in three games last year, including two starts ... Earned the win over George Fox on Oct. 18, 2009 ... Was the starting goalkeeper at South Salem HS for three years ... Helped South Salem win back-to-back conference titles ... Participated in the symphony orchestra in high school ... National Honor Society ... Is majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry ... Parents are Francisco and Evangelina Zuniga ... Born on January 9.
Club Team: Cascade FC
Zuniga played in three games last season and earned a 1-1 record in the nets for Willamette.
Jr.
Year GP GS Min. GA GAA Saves W-L-T SHO 2009 3 2 180:00 5 2.50 9 1-1-0 0
Alfredo Zuniga is focused as he steps into a goal kick.
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Mike McGrew is thrilled after the Bearcats score a goal.
Adan Vazquez goes up for a header at Sparks Field.
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Willamette Sophomores
#12 Joel Cowen
5’9”, 152 lbs. • El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont HS)
So.
MF/F
Will battle for playing time ... Saw action in one game as a freshman ... Provides a great work rate ... Combines well with other players ... Played varsity soccer for two years at Grossmont HS in California ... Chosen All-League and helped GHS win the league title in 2008-09 ... Is majoring in Economics ... Minor in Mathematics ... Son of Michael and Roberta Cowen ... Born on November 28. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Club: Albion FC
#11 Etienne Galbreath 6’1”, 180 • Portland, Ore. (Grant HS)
So.
Played in 18 games with 13 starts as a defender last season ... Earned two goals and three assists by contributing on restarts ... Provides WU with solid defense ... Helped Grant HS win the 2008 Class 6A State Championship ... Finals Player of the Game ... Second Team All-State and First Team All-League ... Is majoring in Biology ... Parents are Peter and Danielle Galbreath ... Born on September 23
Club: Eastside United FC
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 18 13 14 5 2 3 7 1
#5 Timothy Ikehara-Martin 5’7”, 145 • Vancouver, Wash. (Heritage HS)
So.
D
MF
Received significant playing time as a freshman in 2009 ... Competed in 16 games with 11 starts ... Recorded an assist against Whitman on Nov. 1 ... Played four years at Heritage HS in Vancouver, Washington ... Won Second Team All-League honors as a junior and a senior ... Team captain at HHS ... Is majoring in Biology at WU ... Son of Greg and Laura Ikehara-Martin ... Born on October 4.
Club: Columbia Timbers
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 16 11 9 5 0 1 1 0
#7 Derek Johnson
F
5’10”, 160 lbs. • Mercer Island, Wash. (Mercer Is. HS/Whitworth)
So. Club: Eastside FC
Will challenge for playing time at forward this fall ... Brings WU a quality level of speed and quickness ... Transferred after one season at Whitworth University ... Played soccer all four years at Mercer Island HS in Washington ... Is majoring in International Studies with a minor in Economics ... Parents are Robert and Heather Johnson ... Born on September 24. Johnson played soccer for all four years at Mercer Island High School in Washington.
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Willamette Sophomores
#6 Loftin Langsdorf
5’11”, 155 • Vancouver, Wash. (Columbia River HS)
So.
Scored two goals in 2009 and played in all 19 games with 13 starts ... Effective as a winger or defender ... Played at Columbia River HS ... Second Team All-District in 2009 and Hon. Mention in 2008 ... Honor Roll all four years ... His club team, Columbia Timbers won state titles in 2008 (U-17) and 2010 (U-19) ... Majoring in Biology ... Son of Laura Petersen and Dean Langsdorf ... Born on March 14. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 19 13 20 11 2 0 4 0
Club: Columbia Timbers
#19 Mike McGrew 6’1”, 165 • Portland, Ore. (Grant HS)
So.
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 16 8 7 3 0 0 0 0
#14 Patrick Yagi
5’7”, 180 • Sammamish, Wash. (Eastlake HS)
Club: Cross Fire
Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 15 11 1 0 0 1 1 0
5’6”, 150 • Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)
Club: Cascade FC
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D
Participated in 15 games with 11 starts in 2009 ... Earned an assist against Pacific on Sept. 27 ... Was a defender for four years at Eastlake High School ... Chosen Second Team All-King County ... National Honor Society ... Has a good work rate and battles for the ball ... Undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... His parents are Peter Yagi and Cheryl Gunderson ... Born on July 10.
#3 Natividad Zavala
So.
MF
Played in the midfield in 16 games (8 starts) last year ... Supplied quality passes ... Helped Grant HS win the 6A State title in 2008, reach the final in 2007 and earn three league titles ... First Team All-State and First Team All-League in 2008 ... Westside Metros (club team) won 2009 and 2010 Regional titles ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Son of Jon and Angela McGrew ... Born on October 14.
Club: Westside Metros FC
So.
MF/D
MF
Played in nine games with two starts in 2009 ... Brings energy when he enters the game ... Competed in soccer at nearby South Salem HS ... Chosen Honorable Mention All-Central Valley Conference in 2008 ... Helped South Salem qualify for the OSAA Class 6A State Tournament ... Undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... Son of Vicente and Maria Zavala ... Born on December 24. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 9 2 2 1 0 0 0 0
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#2 Cole Clearman
5’9”, 165 • Sammamish, Wash. (Skyline HS)
Fr.
MF
Played two years of varsity soccer at Skyline High School ... Also participated in varsity golf for two seasons ... Helped Skyline HS reach the State quarterfinals in soccer during his senior year ... Qualified for the King Couny and District tournaments in golf ... Competed in club soccer for ISC Arsenal ... Undecided regarding his major ... Is the son of Cole Clearman ... Born on June 17. Clearman contributed to Skyline High School reaching the State quarterfinals his senior year.
Club: ISC Arsenal
D
#16 Robin Hryciuk
6’0”, 175 • Snohomish, Wash. (Glacier Peak HS)
Fr.
Contributed to Glacier Peak HS winning a State championship in soccer ... Team captain ... Chosen Second Team All-Area ... Earned three letters in soccer and four letters in swimming ... Won the district title in the 50 freestyle and went to State in three events ... Played for Northwest Nationals Soccer Club ... Undecided regarding his major ... Son of John and Janice Hryciuk ... Born on November 12.
Club: Northwest Nationals
Hryciuk helped Glacier Peak High School win a State championship in soccer.
#15 Trevor Jensen
5’9”, 155 • Chula Vista, Calif. (Bonita Vista HS)
Fr.
Played soccer at Bonita Vista High School in California ... Provides Willamette with speed and effort in the midfield ... Will battle for playing time this year ... Member of the California Scholarship Federation ... Qualified for the Honor Roll at Bonita Vista ... Is undecided regarding his college major ... Parents are David and Jodi Jensen ... Born on December 4.
Club: Nomads Academy
Jensen played soccer and qualified for the Honor Roll at Bonita Vista High School.
#20 Ian Kline
5’5”, 140 • Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne Central HS)
Fr.
MF
MF
Helped Cheyenne Central HS in Wyoming win a State championship in 2009 .... Was chosen Second Team All-Conference as a junior and a senior ... Qualified for the Honor Roll at Cheyenne Central ... Will provide the Bearcats with depth in the midfield ... Majoring in Economics at Willamette ... Brother of teammate Pete Kline ... Parents are Steve and Sue Kline ... Born on December 13.
Club: Cheyenne Sting
Kline helped Cheyenne Central High School earn a State Championship in soccer.
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#18 Kevin Martin
6’1”, 160 • Cardiff, Calif. (Francis Parker HS)
Fr.
Played four years of varsity soccer and was a three-year starter at Francis Parker High School in California ... Team MVP during his last two years ... First Team All-League and First Team All-Division 4 as a junior and a senior ... Will battle for playing time ... Honored for academics all four years ... Undecided regarding his major at WU ... Is the son of Peter and Donna Martin ... Born on August 3. Martin was named First Team All-League and First Team All-Division 4 two times each.
Club: San Diego Surf
#00 James Neal
5’11”, 160 • Seattle, Wash. (Ballard HS)
Fr.
Neal was a starter for three years on the soccer team at Ballard High School in Seattle, Washington.
6’4”, 170 • Vashon, Wash. (Vashon Island HS)
O’Neil was selected First Team All-League two times at Vashon Island High School.
#23 Brandon Shiluk
5’10”, 160 • Castro Valley, Calif. (Castro Valley HS)
MF/F
Earned First Team All-League honors his final two years at Castro Valley High School in California ... Led the league and was fifth in NCS with 16 assists as a senior ... Was an NCS Scholar-Athlete during his junior and senior years ... Will challenge for playing time on the wing or at forward ... Undecided regarding his major at WU ... Parents are David and Patrice Shiluk ... Born on October 21.
Club: Newark Argonauts
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F
Was a varsity soccer player for four years at Vashon Island High School ... Team captain for two seasons ... Earned First Team All-League recognition twice ... As a senior, he was the Nisqually All-League Offensive Player ... National Honor Society ... Gives the Bearcats depth at forward ... Undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... Parents are Liam and Karen O’Neil ... Born on May 30.
Club: FC Juventus
Fr.
GK
Participated in soccer for three years as a student-athlete at Ballard High School in Seattle, Washington ... Team Most Valuable Player as a senior ... Competed one year each in football, cross country and baseball ... Was a member of the wrestling team for two years ... Is majoring in Chemistry and working toward a minor in Physics ... Son of Deborah Starr ... Born on December 21
#21 Will O’Neil
Fr.
MF/D
Shiluk earned First Team All-League recognition during his junior and senior seasons.
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#13 Adan Vazquez 5’ 8”, 155 • Woodburn, Ore. (Woodburn HS)
Fr.
Played soccer from 2006-09 at Woodburn HS ... Chosen Second Team All-State in 2009 ... First Team All-League in 2008 and 2009 ... Second Team All-League in 2007 ... Team captain ... Played club soccer for Eastside United FC, which won the 2010 National Championship ... Is one of WU’s fastest players ... Has not chosen a major ... Son of Lorenzo and Maira Vazquez ... Born on February 13.
Club: Eastside United FC
Vazquez helped his club team, Eastside United FC Liverpool win the 2010 National Championship.
#24 Zach Zegzdryn 5’8”, 170 • Palmer, Alaska (Palmer HS)
Fr.
F/MF
MF
Competed in soccer for four years and started every game at Palmer High School in Alaska ... Played football for three seasons ... Was First Team All-Conference in soccer in 2010 ... Second Team All-State and First Team All-Conference as a kicker in football in 2008 ... A five-time Academic Letter winner ... Undecided regarding his major ... Son of Ed and Cindy Zegzdryn ... Born on October 29.
Club: Alaska Northstars
Zegzdryn was selected First Team All-Conference as a soccer midfielder in 2010.
Timothy Ikehara-Martin avoids defenders.
Kevin Martin (#18) provides tight defense.
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2010 Willamette Roster No. 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Name Pos. James Neal GK Eben Hellekson GK Cole Clearman MF Natividad Zavala MF Tom Farr D Timothy Ikehara-Martin MF Loftin Langsdorf MF/D Derek Johnson F Bob Paras F Pete Kline D Brendan Dineen D Etienne Galbreath D Joel Cowen MF/F Adan Vazquez F/MF Patrick Yagi D Trevor Jensen MF Robin Hryciuk D Ross Vartain F Kevin Martin MF/D Mike McGrew MF Ian Kline MF Will O’Neil F Alfredo Zuniga GK Brandon Shiluk MF/F Zach Zegzdryn MF
Ht. 5’11” 6’ 0” 5’ 9” 5’ 6” 6’ 2” 5’ 7” 5’11” 5’10” 5’10” 5’ 8” 6’ 0” 6’ 1” 5’ 9” 5’ 8” 5’ 7” 5’ 9” 6’ 0” 5’10” 6’ 1” 6’ 1” 5’ 5” 6’ 4” 5’10” 5’10” 5’ 8”
Wt. Yr. 160 Fr. 160 Sr. 165 Fr. 150 So. 170 Jr. 145 So. 155 So. 160 So. 160 Jr. 165 Sr. 180 Jr. 180 So. 152 So. 155 Fr. 180 So. 155 Fr. 175 Fr. 182 Sr. 160 Fr. 165 So. 140 Fr. 170 Fr. 165 Jr. 160 Fr. 170 Fr.
Hometown (Previous School) Seattle, Wash. (Ballard High School) Honolulu, Hawaii (University Laboratory School) Sammamish, Wash. (Skyline High School) Salem, Ore. (South Salem High School) Seattle, Wash. (Ballard High School) Vancouver, Wash. (Heritage High School) Vancouver, Wash. (Columbia River High School) Mercer Island, Wash. (Mercer Island HS/Whitworth) Yuba City, Calif. (Yuba City HS/Yuba College) Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne Central High School) Portland, Ore. (Grant High School) Portland, Ore. (Grant High School) El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont High School) Woodburn, Ore. (Woodburn High School) Sammamish, Wash. (Eastlake High School) Chula Vista, Calif. (Bonita Vista High School) Snohomish, Wash. (Glacier Peak High School) Palo Alto, Calif. (Mid-Peninsula High School) Cardiff, Calif. (Francis Parker High School) Portland, Ore. (Grant High School) Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne Central High School) Vashon, Wash. (Vashon Island High School) Salem, Ore. (South Salem High School) Castro Valley, Calif. (Castro Valley High School) Palmer, Alaska (Palmer High School)
Head Coach: Nelson Larson (5th year, 7th year on WU staff) Assistant Coaches: Travis Pease (4th year), Anthony Trejo (2nd year), Ivan Gutierrez (1st year)
Willamette University Sports Medicine
Shane Wibel, ATC
Erin Scharer, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Dr. Daniel Schweigert
Dylan Borden, ATC
WU Team Physician
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Asst. Athletic Trainer
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Bearcat Soccer — 2010 Season
Season Outlook 2010 A strong finish a year ago, paired with a talented recruiting class, has the Willamette University men’s soccer team awaiting the. start of the 2010 season. The WU schedule begins with three home games in five days. Last year, the Bearcats went 3-3 in their final six games to move into fifth place in the Northwest Conference. The Bearcats finished at 6-13 overall, 5-9 in the NWC. Five losses were by a single goal, including four 1-0 defeats early in the season. WU’s roster had 11 freshmen a year ago. It was one the top classes in recent seasons. Even so, it took a while for the newcomers to adapt. Eventually, the offense began to click and the Bearcats scored 22 goals in their final 14 games. This year, there are 10 freshmen and eight sophomores. The team is still young, but the Bearcats are bolstered by talent and the return of three seniors and four juniors. Leading the way is Eben Hellekson (Sr., GK). He played a team-high 700 minutes and earned a 4-5 record last season. He is very athletic and can make difficult saves. He achieved 39 saves in 2009, while tying for the team lead with eight starts in goal. Alfredo Zuniga (Jr.) also returns in goal. He achieved a 1-1 record last season in 180 minutes played. Forward Erik Kaufman, who led WU in scoring with nine goals and two assists for 20 points as a sophomore last fall, injured his knee during the spring. He will miss the entire 2010 season. In addition, Willamette’s second-leading and third-leading scorers from 2009 have graduated, so a new group of Bearcats will be called upon to lead the attack. There are several players who appear ready to shoulder the scoring load. Loftin Langsdorf (So., MF/D) showed an ability to get forward on the wing. He
Brendan Dineen celebrates after scoring against George Fox last season. WU won the road game, 3-2.
scored two goals and was a key contributor in moving the ball through the midfield. Timothy Ikehara-Martin (So., MF) also helped in the midfield and provided a solid work rate while earning one assist. Mike McGrew (So., MF) provided WU with technical skill. He was difficult to mark while taking the ball into the final third and was a key threat for headers on set-pieces Langsdorf, Ikehara-Martin and McGrew gained experience as freshmen. Langsdorf saw action in all 19 games with 13 starts. Ikehara-Martin and McGrew each played in 16 games. Ikehara-Martin started 11 and McGrew started eight. Willamette's offensive success during the final two-thirds of the 2009 season was aided by defenders getting into the attack. Pete Kline (Sr., D) led WU with five assists. Etienne Galbreath (So., D) added two goals and three assists, Brendan Dineen (Jr., D) scored twice and earned one assist, while Patrick Yagi (So., D) tacked on one assist for the Bearcats. Tom Farr (Jr., D) provided solid efforts on the back line. The returning defenders are ready to lead the team on the defensive half of the field.
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2009 Willamette Statistics Individual Statistics No. Name GP GS Goals Assts. Pts. GWG Shots G/S% SOG SOG% PK 8 Erik Kaufman 19 19 9 2 20 3 32 .281 19 .594 0-0 10 Casey Dineen 17 17 6 0 12 1 36 .167 19 .528 2-2 6 Luke Lagattuta 18 18 3 6 12 0 21 .143 11 .524 0-0 18 Etienne Galbreath 18 13 2 3 7 1 14 .143 5 .357 0-0 16 Brendan Dineen 14 14 2 1 5 0 17 .118 8 .471 0-0 9 Pete Kline 19 18 0 5 5 0 2 .000 1 .500 0-0 21 Loftin Langsdorf 19 13 2 0 4 0 20 .100 11 .550 0-0 11 A. Monbouquette 18 10 1 1 3 1 8 .125 1 .125 0-0 26 Ivan Gutierrez 13 7 1 1 3 0 5 .200 1 .200 0-0 4 Tom Farr 18 18 0 3 3 0 8 .000 2 .250 0-0 17 Ross Vartain 10 4 1 0 2 0 8 .125 4 .500 0-0 12 Tim Ikehara-Martin 16 11 0 1 1 0 9 .000 5 .556 0-0 14 Patrick Yagi 15 11 0 1 1 0 1 .000 0 .000 0-0 5 Mike McGrew 16 8 0 0 0 0 7 .000 3 .429 0-0 3 Natividad Zavala 9 2 0 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0-0 15 Bradley Eckerson 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0-0 19 Peter Levish 5 4 0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0-0 24 Scott Klepper 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0-0 7 Spencer Clemmer 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0-0 23 Justen Nielsen 12 6 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 22 Eben Hellekson 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 1 Mark Bennett 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 20 Kevin Johnson 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 13 Joel Cowen 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0
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19 19 27 19 19 42
24 32
78 116
6 13
195 .138 92 .472 2-2 284 .148 132 .465 1-3
PTS. - Total Points (2 for each goal; 1 for each assist); GWG - Game-Winning Goals; G/S - Goals/Shots Ratio; SOG - Shots on Goal; SOG% - Shots on Goal Percentage (of total shots); PK - Penalty Kicks
Goalkeeping Statistics No. Name GP GS Minutes GA GAA Saves SV% W-L-T Pct. SHO 15 Bradley Eckerson 5 0 190:14 2 0.95 6 .750 0-2-0 .000 0 1 Mark Bennett 10 9 646:52 16 2.23 30 .652 1-5-0 .167 0 22 Eben Hellekson 10 8 699:44 19 2.44 39 .672 4-5-0 .444 0 0 Alfredo Zuniga 3 2 180:00 5 2.50 9 .643 1-1-0 .500 0 Team 6
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19 19 1716:50 42 19 19 1716:50 27
2.20 1.42
90 65
.682 .707
GA - Goals Against; GAA - Goals Against Average; SV% - Save Percentage; SHO - Shutouts
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2009 Willamette Results 6-13-0 Overall Record, 5-9-0 Northwest Conference (5th Place) Home: 3-4-0 Away: 3-7-0 Neutral: 0-2-0 Date Opponent Result Overall NWC Att. Goals Assists Sept. 1 at Corban 1-0 L 0-1-0 — 315 None None Sept. 5 at Simpson (Calif.) 5-1 W 1-1-0 — 75 Langsdorf, Farr, Lagattuta Kaufman, C. Dineen, Lagattuta, Vartain Sept. 6 at Oregon Tech 1-0 L 1-2-0 — 167 None None Sept. 11 North Park (#23) 1-0 L 1-3-0 — 45 None None Sept. 12 Chapman 1-0 L 1-4-0 — 35 None None 1-5-0 0-1-0 150 Galbreath Lagattuta Sept. 19 Pacific Lutheran* 3-1 L Sept. 20 Puget Sound* 2-0 L 1-6-0 0-2-0 160 None None Sept. 26 at George Fox* 3-2 W 2-6-0 1-2-0 175 C. Dineen, Kaufman, Kline B. Dineen, Kaufman Sept. 27 at Pacific* 4-2 L 2-7-0 1-3-0 200 Kaufman 2 Yagi, Monbouquette Oct. 3 at Whitman* 2-1 W 3-7-0 2-3-0 100 Langsdorf Kaufman, Kline C. Dineen Oct. 4 at Whitworth* 3-0 L 3-8-0 2-4-0 175 None None Oct. 11 at Linfield* 5-1 L 3-9-0 2-5-0 200 Lagattuta Kline Oct. 17 Pacific* 2-0 L 3-10-0 2-6-0 80 None None Oct. 18 George Fox* 4-2 W 4-10-0 3-6-0 175 Gutierrez, Kline 2, Galbreath 2, Lagattuta, Farr, B. Dineen Monbouquette, Kaufman Oct. 24 at Puget Sound* 3-2 L 4-11-0 3-7-0 402 C. Dineen (2) Lagattuta Oct. 25 at Pacific Lutheran* 2-0 L 4-12-0 3-8-0 120 None None Oct. 31 Whitworth* 5-2 L 4-13-0 3-9-0 150 C. Dineen, Gutierrez Kaufman Nov. 1 Whitman* 3-2 W 5-13-0 4-9-0 110 Kaufman, Lagattuta (2), Farr, B. Dineen, Ikehara-Martin Galbreath Nov. 7 Linfield* 2-1 W (OT) 6-13-0 5-9-0 70 Kaufman (2) Galbreath, Lagattuta Home games in Bold Face
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Year-by-Year Results Willamette Year-by-Year Results Year Overall Conf. 1980 5-5-0 2-1-2 1981 6-8-4 3-2-0 1982 15-4-0 4-1-0 1983 10-6-2 2-1-1 1984 12-4-1 3-1-0 1985 9-10-1 2-3-0 1986 7-10-0 3-2-0 1987 12-5-2 3-2-0 1988 15-5-3 8-3-1 1989 9-6-2 2-2-2 1990 13-5-1 4-2-0 1991 13-6-2 3-2-1 1992 9-6-1 3-2-0 1993 9-8-1 3-2-0 1994 8-6-1 3-2-0 1995 5-10-1 4-7-1 1996 8-8-3 5-6-3 1997 7-10-3 6-9-1 1998 12-8-0 9-7-0 1999 8-12-3 5-7-2
Head Coach Harold Zagunis Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Brad Victor Ezam Bayan Ezam Bayan Ezam Bayan Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi
Year Overall Conf. 2000 10-8-2 6-6-2 2001 7-8-0 6-8-0 2002 6-11-2 5-7-2 2003 8-8-3 7-6-1 2004 6-12-2 6-8-0 2005 5-14-0 3-11-0 2006 1-17-1 0-13-1 2007 2-15-2 0-13-1 2008 3-14-1 2-11-1 2009 6-13-0 5-9-0
Head Coach Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Bob Barry Jim Tursi Jeff Enquist Jeff Enquist Nelson Larson Nelson Larson Nelson Larson Nelson Larson
Totals 246-262-44 117-156-42 7 Head Coaches (.486) (.438) Postseason Berths 1982 — NAIA Dist. 2 Champion 1991 — NAIA District 2 Champion, Lost in Area 1 Final NWC Co-Coach of the Year 1990 — Brad Victor
Willamette Men’s Soccer Records T eam Records
Offense Most Goals/Season..........................59................1982 Most Goals/Game........ 11 vs. Linfield................1982 Defense Lowest GAA/Season.....................0.78................1988 Most Shutouts/Season (won/tied)....10................1988 Fewest Goals Allowed/Season.........18......1987, 1988 Wins Most in a Season..............................15......1982, 1988 Losses Fewest in a Season.............................4......1982, 1984 Ties Most in a Season................................4................1981 Fewest Ties in a Season.....................0...........6 Times Winning Streaks Most Consecutive Wins...................11................1982 Most Consecutive Wins or Ties.......11................1982 Willamette was 15-4 in 1982 with an 11-game winning streak. The Bearcats finished second in the conference at 4-1, while outscoring their opponents, 20-5.
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Individual Records Most Goals Game......................5.... Dirk Hmura vs. Colo. Chr., 1990 Season..................... 19.............................Dirk Hmura, 1991 Career...................46.................Dirk Hmura, 1988-91 Most Assists Game......................4....... Dirk Hmura vs. WBC, 1991 Season....................8...................... Kent Jensen, 1983 8.......................Casey Fries, 1990 Career...................16................ Jeff Johnson, 1982-83 16.................Dirk Hmura, 1988-91 Most Points Game....................10.... Dirk Hmura vs. Colo. Chr., 1990 Season..................45......................Jeff Johnson, 1982 Ccareer...............108.................Dirk Hmura, 1988-91 Most Games Played Career...................78...............Chase Jordan, 1996-99 Most Shutouts Season..................10.......................Russ Sovde, 1988 Career...................21................. Russ Sovde, 1986-88 Lowest GAA Season...............0.78.......................Russ Sovde, 1988
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NWC and NCAA Division III
The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Whitworth. Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth left out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only and withdrew in 2009. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted from the NAIA to the NCAA.
Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has 447 members and is the largest NCAA division. Division III is about following your passions and discovering your potential. The college experience is a time of learning and growth. For student-athletes in Division III, this happens in the classroom, through athletics and, ultimately, by completing an academic degree. The Division III experience provides student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in a competitive athletic environment. Student-athletes can push themselves to excellence. At WU, studentathletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. An emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, faculty and staff focus on the well-being of student-athletes and their overall academic and athletic success.
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Willamette Administration Dr. M. Lee Pelton
President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He teaches at Willamette in subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. He has been a past chairman of the NCAA Division III membership committee, which provides oversight of the Division III provisional member program. Majeski previously served on the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee, overseeing championships in that sport. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At WU, Majeski oversees 20 varsity teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III, the Northwest Conference and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. He also is the swimming liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. He lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack Henry, age 6.
Athletics Administrative Staff
Dean of Campus Life.................Dr. David Douglass Faculty Athletic Rep.............. Dr. Julianne Abendroth Associate Athletic Director.......Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Assistant Athletic Director.....................Judy Gordon Head Athletic Trainer....................Shane Wibel, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer............. Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer................ Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director.............Robert McKinney Assistant Comm. Director........................Sara Elcano Administrative Assistant.......................Leslie Berning
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Aaron Swick . .......... (503) 370-6011 Men’s Basketball Kip Ioane ................ (503) 370-6063 Women’s Basketball Anne Lapray ........... (503) 370-6132 Cross Country/Track & Field Matt McGuirk ........ (503) 370-6898 Football Mark Speckman ..... (503) 375-5350
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Golf (M/W) Noah Horstman...... (971) 285-6600 Rowing (M/W) Susan Parkman........ (503) 370-6655 Men’s Soccer Nelson Larson......... (503) 375-5428 Women’s Soccer Hillary Arthur.......... (503) 370-6657 Softball Damian Williams..... (503) 370-6656
Swimming (M/W) Leslie Shevlin .......... (503) 370-6601 Men’s Tennis Toby Krauel............. (503) 370-6841 Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts ........ (503) 370-6804 Volleyball Tom Shoji . .............. (503) 370-6230
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Athletic Facilities Sparks Field
Tom Farr
The Willamette University soccer teams play home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility on campus. Sparks Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectators. The facility includes a FieldTurf surface and is one of the top small college fields in the area. In addition to the lights and bleachers, Sparks Field includes seating for both teams, and has a public address system. Sparks Field is located next to the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight lifting and fitness center, classrooms and locker rooms. Cone Field House, where the volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball teams play, seats. 2,500 and is part of the Sparks Center. Also at the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium has space for 200 fans and can be viewed from the lobby. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets at the WU Tennis Courts each year. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks from campus. The stadium seats 2,400 fans and has
lights for night games. It also features a new scoreboard with a video display screen. There is an athletic training room, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. McCulloch Stadium creates the atmosphere of an old stadium, but provides many modern conveniences. It has a FieldTurf surface. The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year. This year, Willamette will host the NCAA West Regional cross country meets. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, the home of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand and an overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for art exhibits and a rose garden. On the east side of campus is the Willamette Softball Complex. It includes covered dugouts, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The men’s and women’s golf teams practice at Illahe Hills Country Club and Creekside Golf Club. Athletes on the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and practice on the Willamette River in downtown Salem.
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2010 SCHEDULE Sept. 1
Corban University
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Sept. 3
Colorado College
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Sept. 5
Bethel University
Salem, OR
5 p.m.
Sept. 10
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
7 p.m.
Sept. 12
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Claremont, CA
12 p.m.
Sept. 18
Pacific Lutheran University*
Tacoma, WA
2:30 p.m.
Sept. 19
University of Puget Sound*
Tacoma, WA
2:30 p.m.
Sept. 25
George Fox University*
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Sept. 26
Pacific University*
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 2
Whitman College*1
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 3
Whitworth University*
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 9
Linfield College*
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Oct. 16
Pacific University*
Forest Grove, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 17
George Fox University*
Newberg, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 23
University of Puget Sound* 23
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 24
Pacific Lutheran University* 23
Salem, OR
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 30
Whitworth University*
Spokane, WA
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 31
Whitman College*
Walla Walla, WA
2:30 p.m.
Nov. 6
Linfield College*
McMinnville, OR
6 p.m.
*Northwest Conference Game Fall Alumni Event Senior Weekend 3 Men’s Soccer Family Weekend 1
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All home games are played at Sparks Field on the Willamette University campus.
department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics