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Change is the buzzword of the day. With change comes hope. As we look back, we can learn from our past and move forward to achieve our goals and dreams. Missed opportunities just may turn out to be blessings in disguise.

Above all else, we as a community, must remember that we should set our goals in stone but make our plans in the sand. It is our ability to adjust to the twist and turns of life that will shape us along the way to our dreams. When we finally achieve that hard fought goal from our childhood it will be a moment to cherish and a lesson of perseverance for others to follow.

This September we began a new chapter in St. Louis Soccer History. Starting with the proclamation of Youth Soccer Month, our own Lori Chalupny received a special gift from Mayor Slay and culminating with the announcement of the first players for our new Women’s Professional Soccer team.

Our city has much to celebrate. Before I close, let me remind you that Christmas is right around the corner. Be sure to get your number one fan that special soccer mom item she has always wanted (page 9).

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The Young Writers page is a way for SSLM to promote and encourage literacy and athletics. Students of all ages are who wish to have there stories or writings published in Soccer St. Louis Magazine should send their information including; name, age, school, team, position, a picture and the writing itself to [email protected].

My Name is Joe Pesek and I am currently a freshman at Oakville High School . I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends. I currently play soccer for Saint Louis Scott Gallagher and played for the Oakville Freshmen team in the

fall . My interest in writing began in 6th grade where I had to write a few articles as a part of one of my classes.

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Breanne E.My name is Breanne E. I am 9 years old. I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old. I play for St. Norbert. I also play indoor soccer. I play other sports too like softball , volleyball and basketball . I like soccer the best. I have a great coach . His name is Scott Goeke. He went to high school with my mom so that is pretty cool . He went to Hazelwood Central High School .

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Rinus Michels, in Team Building, The Road to Success, “says my position is street soccer is the most natural educational system that can be found. In analyzing it, you find that its strength is that it is played daily in a competitive form, with a preference for the match on

all sorts of ‘street playing fields’, usually in small groups. Rarely do you see youth players busy practicing isolated technical or tactical drills.”

“Playing soccer every day ensures this development. It is a process where it is not necessary for adults to be present. You learn by playing the game. Your teammates, higher in the street soccer hierarchy, force you to comply.”

In 1985 Michels and other members of the technical staff of the KNVB (Dutch National Soccer Association) met to look into alternatives to the decline of street soccer. At that time, street soccer was not recognized as an ideal learning process. That changed after further research. Since 1985, the Netherlands has taken a pioneering role in the search for alternatives.

A very important conclusion was formed through the search for alternatives to street soccer regarding the enormous difference in “training time”. You played street soccer every day, often for many hours at a time, sometimes as much as 25 hours per week. In place of this came organized uniform training and a weekly match at the club. What happened was that the youngest players received only one to two hours of training per week. Earlier 25 hours per week was the natural learning process on the street. Now it is only two hours of training with the club per week.

As a result of the study, the conclusion was that in training, the soccer scrimmage form must be used most of the time, just as in street soccer. It is essential to play real soccer. This develops a combination of technical, tactical, physical and mental qualities. The recommended form was4 v 4 for the youngest, 7 v 7 for the next group, and lastly 11 v11 (after age 11). This form would allow everyone to actively play and solve the problems of the game. It was real soccer in a competitive form. There was no isolated training, it all related to the game itself. The quality of play and the enjoyment should be the central focus, not the result. It was all about learning to play, not playing to win. ‘Development stagnates when result takes precedent over how it is achieved.’

The Dutch have a term that says it all: “dry swimming”. Think about it for a second.Learning to swim on dry land – swimming is an activity that takes place in the water, thus the learning environment. In soccer, the elements are: ball, field, boundaries, direction, goals, rules, teammates, and opponents . To be considered soccer, these elements must be present. Playing and training to goals is the ideal, most game-related situation possible. The real game is dependent on how well players play in front of and in between the two goals. Thus, it only stands to reason that goals enhance the learning process and develop a greater degree of insight than training without goals. Without insight, good skills will lose their efficiency. These elements combine to create all the components of soccer – technical, tactical, physical and mental -- the application of skill under the pressures of time, space and opponent and the decisions of what to do when. Eliminating these elements, create a “dry swimming” effect. The best training combines these elements so that training most closely resembles the actual game.

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Recently, our select soccer coach entered our team into a tough tournament where he was certain that we would not come out on top! Even though he risked a few tears and possibly coming in last,

he decided that it would be a good experience for the girls. He was right!

Parents prepared their players for the worst- yet filled their spirits with hope. Filled water bottles and bought t-shirts in support of the event. It was time give them some room to make mistakes and learn from them. With egos set aside and a different approach to winning, our girls had a chance to grow as a team. As a brand new team, the girls saw how true teamwork was put into action. Most of the tournament teams have been together for a while. They are dedicated and practice several nights a week. The result of learning the positions through practice was evident and a convincing eye opener. Sometimes just getting to practice can be a chore when there are so many other things going on in the lives of young people.

The real lesson here was for the parents to sit back, take a risk, and watch the girls learn by “doing” rather than screaming on sidelines as we often see at games. Going into this, knowing we would most likely not win was not easy for some. But, it gave everyone a chance to celebrate small successes. Those small successes served as the building blocks and foundation for a stronger sense of sportsmanship. They were actually surprised to see that after the first game of defeat, they were more alert and consciously aware of their positions. After the last game, it was easy to see that the girls learned some valuable lessons.

What a difference it has made at practice and in regular games! My daughter takes the initiative to gather her own uniform, shoes, hair ties, water bottle, snack and homework for the drive if need be, just to show that she can be responsible and dedicated to something that is important to her. Even the practice uniform has to be the correct apparel or the player will sit out. This is just another way of introducing dedication and commitment-life lessons for the real world.

The tournament loss was only the beginning of a winning streak that changed the attitudes of players and parents alike! It’s really ok to lose because sometimes it is the best way to learn.

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The players from Jefferson College took time out of their action pact, 16 – 2, schedule to meet with Jack Jewsbury and the Kansas City Wizards as they took on David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy. It was a memorable opportunity. Members of the team interviewed the Saint Louis University Alum, a chance to learn first hand what it takes to make it to the next level.

Daniele Stabile:WhatisthedifferencebetweenplayingsoccerattheCollegeLevelandProfessionalLevel?

JJ: The main difference between playing in college and professionally is the speed of play. Not only are the players faster, but the decisions that happen on the field have to be automatic. There is not as much time as you had in college; therefore you must know before you receive the ball what your next play is going to be.

2) Mark Joseph: Iwanttoplayatthelevelyouareplayingrightnow,whatwillittaketomakeittotheMLS?

JJ: I think there are multiple factors that players need to become a professional. A few important things include confidence in themselves and their abililty, a good understanding of the game, a constant desire to be successful, and finally a never-give-up attitude. Things are not always going to be as easy as they were in college or high school and that is something a lot of players do not understand when

Jefferson College Players Interview with Jack Jewsbury

Player Profile: Jack Jewsbury

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they reach the pros. Most guys struggle initially not being the star they were before and if they do not adapt to that change, the next thing they know their career is over. That is why the indiviuals who perservere through the hard times eventually come out ahead. 3) Colin Pugh, James Cumberton, Evan Stawyzinski - Whatwasthebestpieceofadviceyoueverreceivedfromanyone?

JJ: The best soccer advice I ever received from someone was to not get stuck into only playing one position. When you are younger, you get fixated on playing one and only one position and that is it. For me, being a versatile player has enabled me to stay in the lineup. I was always a striker growing up, but once I started playing in MLS things changed very quickly. In my six years being a pro, I have played every position on the field except for goalkeeper (thank goodness for all involved). This versatility is something that I cherish because the more you know about every position the more rounded you become as a player. 4) Max Lubin - Howdidyoumanagethestressthatwasputonyouwhenyouwereincollege?

JJ: College is tough and I understand how stressful it can be at times. The thing I realized was that there are two different paths you can take: One being the individual who skips class and stresses to find notes from others to try and stay in touch with the class before exams, or you can do what you were brought to the university for in the first place and attend class, do your own work, and pass with ease. My feeling was even though school can be a grind at times, if you attend class college was not the worst thing in the world. My advice would to be responsible and if you do that your stress level will hopefully be a lot lower. 5) Kenley Mathurin - Iwouldliketoknowifsocceraffectedyour relationship a little bit with your girlfriend before youbecamemarried?

JJ: This one is an easy answer - YES. My wife and I met in high school and since I went to SLU, she stayed in Springfield, MO, which meant we were attempting the dreadful long distance relationship. It was very difficult being so far away from one another and basically having our lives play out over the phone. We tried dilligently to make this work, but at the end of the day the long distance thing got the best of us as we were off and on for a few years. Once we were both done with college we finally could be in the same city and all has been great ever since. 6) Gary Hoven - WhatistheteamchemistrylikeintheMLS?Doeseveryonegetalong?

JJ: I think team chemistry is something that varies between all teams in the league. As for the Wizards, we have a good group of guys who get along for the most part. The difference between the chemistry in college and professional is that now people are playing soccer for the careers and their livelihood. Therefore

trainings are a bit more competitive because on a daily basis guys are fighting for the same job, and in some cases, for the well being of their family. 7) Quinn Martin - Howdifferentwasthelevelofplay,betweeninternationalgamesandregulargames?

JJ: International games vary depending on where you are playing, but for the most part the speed of play continues to increase as it did from college to pro. Every pre-season we travel to another country to get good games and this past winter we went to Argentina and played Boca and River. The difference is that soccer is all these people have known their whole life so it is great to get those experiences. When we go to these places it is great for us because it prepares us for the upcoming MLS season by playing some of the worlds biggest clubs. 8) Bob Boyer - Therewasprobablytimesinyourlifewhenpeoplesaidyouweren’tgoodenoughoryoucouldn’tdoit,howdidyouovercomethatadversity?

JJ: Yes, there was definitely a time when people doubted that I would make it in MLS. My first season I was placed on the developmental team which means you are basically on the reserve team and you do not make much money at all. Once there, it is a real battle to even dress with the first team much less get in a game. The thing that kept me going was that always believed in my own ability and knew that when the chance came my way, I was going to make the most of it. I only played two games that first year, but the coaches gained confidence in me. The next year I was on the first team.

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Missouri State High School Activities Association boy’s soccer got things started in the month of September. Area teams battle it out for the right to compete for the state cup come November. Classic rivalries draw family and friends to watch the top area players.

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With the rebirth of the St. Louis Major League in 1948, a new golden age commenced. The Major League quickly became a regional powerhouse, with two teams standing out in particular: Simpkins-Ford and Kutis. Simpkins-Ford was originally known as Correnti Cleaners until taken over in 1947 by the Joe Simpkins Ford Auto dealership. The

team quickly assembled a roster of simply amazing talent in players such as Gino Pariano, Charlie Colombo, Frank Borghi, Bob Annis, Frank Wallace, and Bill Bertani, who led the squad to the U. S. Open Cup in 1948 and 1950. Of these players, Pariani, Colombo, Bertani and Annis, were on the 1948 Olympic Squad, while Anis, Borghi, Wallace, Colombo and Pariano were on the 1950 World Cup team that shocked the world by upsetting England.

St. Louis also has an interesting footnote in the history of women’s soccer. The first organized women’s soccer league was established in 1951 by Father Craig of St. Matthew’s Parish of North St. Louis. The Craig Club Girls Soccer League consisted of four teams with names like the “Bobby Soxers”, and played full schedules for two seasons. Although their history was short, it was a milestone in the history of women’s soccer although it would be over a decade before the sport began to make a true start in the colleges.

Sadly, an important era came to an end in 1953 as the St. Louis Major League folded due to a lack of sufficient playing fields. Nevertheless, the junior league continued on, picking up teams, and in 1954, Simpkins-Ford made their final national title run against Pittsburgh Beadling in the National Amateur Cup. Simpkins won the opener 5-2, but lost the 2nd leg 1-5, to lose the title on

point differential. In a kind of changing of the guard, a new franchise, St. Louis Kutis, made their first appearance in the US Open Cup final, losing to the ASL’s New York Americans 1-0 and 2-0. The Municipal League folded in 1957, but was immediately succeeded by a new St. Louis Major Soccer League, which continued on well into the late 1960s. During the 1940s and 1950s, a number of foreign teams touring the US played against All-Star squads in St. Louis, as well as against major St. Louis amateur clubs such as Simpkins and Kutis.

Kutis went on to become the most successful amateur team in St. Louis history. They were arguably the best club in the nation during the 1950s, and are still playing today. Kutis was originally the St. Louis Raiders, who had won the National Amateur Cup in 1952. Shortly after that feat, the team was taken over by Tom Kutis, owner of the Kutis Funereal Home. The team was headed for many years by national team mainstay and hall of famer Harry Keough, a veteran of the 1950 World Cup. After helping lead Simpkins-Ford to their national titles, Frank Borghi also joined the team. Kutis won six consecutive National Amateur Cup titles from 1956-1961. In addition, they won the 1957 US Open Cup, becoming only the third team to that time to win both cups in the same year. Kutis enlisted many other players of renown including hall of famers Bob Kehoe and Bill Looby, as well as Ruben Mendoza, Russ Murphy, and Herman Wecke.

1947-48 Raiders: Top row from left: Tony Mercurio, trainer, Leo Puttin, Bill Mehan, Bill Murphy, Bill Keogh, Harold Dia, Phil Kavanaugh, Ollie Bohlman, Bob Corbett, Amiel Munuz and Nick Jost, sponsor. Bottom row: Mike (Tusky) Montani, Gus Alberici, Frank Licavoli, Blow Muniz, Abe Fitzgerald and Harry Keough

By Dave Litterer of The American Soccer History Archives

The History of Soccer in St. Louis: Part 2The Second Amateur Golden Age

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So successful was Kutis that the entire squad was picked to comprise the roster for the US National Team in two 1958 World Cup Qualifying matches. Bob Kehoe went on to captain the National Team in 1965 World Cup qualifying and coached the team in 1972. Although the glory days were pretty much over after that 1961 triumph, St. Louis teams continued to have an impact in the Amateur Cup. St. Louis Ambrose played in the final in 1963 and 1965, as did Kutis in 1967, 1969 and won it in 1971. St. Louis Busch won it all in 1972, and Big Four Chevrolet lost to Philadelphia Inter in the 1974 edition.

College Dynasty – St. Louis University

In the 1960s, St. Louis soccer began a noted shift towards the college and pro ranks. St. Louis University added soccer as a varsity sport in 1959, the same year that the NCAA established its first true national championship tournament. St. Louis University immediately took command of the national tournament, and won national titles in 1959, 60, 62, 63, and 65, becoming the first national Dynasty. Hall of Famer Harry Keough took over the reigns in 1967, and took the team to the final his first year, where the squad played Michigan State to a 0-0 draw and was declared co-champion. Harry won undisputed NCAA titles in 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1973. In 1971 and 1974 the team made it to the finals only to lose in valiant efforts.

Dave Litterer has been researching American soccer history since 1995, and is the co-author of “The Encyclopedia of American Soccer History”, with Colin Jose and Roger Allaway. He has maintained since 1995 the American Soccer History Archives on the internet and is currently the office manager at the Campus Recreation Office at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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The two firms have been portrayed in films about hooliganism, The ICF in Green Street Hooligans and the Headhunters in The Football Factory. The previous leader of the ICF, Cass Pennant, has written a book “Congratulations You Have Just Met the ICF”. In this novel, he tells of the rivalry between the firms of Chelsea and West Ham. Cass Pennant tells the stories of their brawls before and after games as well as how foolish they seemed to have been back in their younger days. “The older members of these firms now are actually great friends” says Cass, and they often enjoy a pint together on match days. There have been two major instances that stand out among all the others when it comes to stadium disasters. Ironically, both of them involve the fans of Liverpool FC. The Heysel stadium disaster was the first to

Soccer Fans: Negativity of the FansBy Zack Godat

happen. It occurred on May 29th, 1985 at Heysel stadium in Belgium. The stadium itself was built in the 1920’s and was very outdated. The game between Juventus, the top Italian club, vs. Liverpool, the top English club, was the European Cup Final. There had been little scuffles before the game, so the local police did all they could to get the supports into the stadium quickly. Many supports had black market tickets, so there were more people in the stands than were allowed. This haphazard way of getting people into the games proved to be a big mistake. The police had no way of knowing which hooligans were at the game. The English hooligans that were present were there to defend their country, not just Liverpool. It was noted that firms from all over England were in attendance at the game. Just over an hour before the game started, the Liverpool/England

supports broke through the crumbling stadium fence and charged the Juventus fans. The Juventus fans had no way to escape, there were walls behind them and they tried to back off, which only added more stress to the situation. The thousands of England hooligans trampled over the Juventus fans, killing thirty-nine innocent people. The players did all they could to stop the fighting. The Liverpool players spoke over the stadium’s PA system pleading to calm down and to stop fighting so that the game could resume. The arrival of the police and the Belgian army calmed the crowd and allowed for the game to be played. However, neither team wanted to play, but felt it was necessary. Juventus won the game 1-0 on a controversial penalty kick.

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In Europe many clubs have a firm that unofficially represents them. Firms are similar to American “gangs,” but they do not fight with guns or explosives; it is an un-written rule, kind of like the rules of war. The firms are providing a negative view of the games. The game of soccer is meant to be a beautiful game

full of great fans, highly skilled players, and a great atmosphere to play in, but the firms are deeply affecting the atmosphere of these games. Two of the most notorious firms in England are the Chelsea Headhunters and West Ham’s Inter City Firm (ICF). The Chelsea headhunters are mostly known for their white supremacist attitude and their relations to the Ku Klux Klan. The Headhunters were said to be strongest in a time when the club was not doing so well and in danger of relegations. The firm consisted of thousands of traveling fans fighting constantly before and after games representing their clubs. In England, the citizens know about the firms and openly support them in public. However the press and police despise the firms, often criticizing them for their violence. (CHELSEA HOOLIGANS, 2008)

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John Hoemeyer

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Lori gets key to STL: Phot by Eric Hoemeyer

Youth Soccer MonthArrives in St. Louis by Roger Cole

LEFT PAGE : Mayor Slay, Chalupny and Cole display proclamation and Young Writers receive recognition for their community development and literacy contribution. Photo by Caleb Cole (MICDS) SSLM Young Photographers

LEFT PAGE : Lori gets key to city: Phot by Eric Hoemeyer

PHOTO INSETS (right page): Young Writers get one on one time with Lori and the Olympic Gold Medal. Photos by Caleb Cole (MICDS) SSLM Young Photographers

GROUP PHOTO (right page): John Hoemeyer (Hazelwood S.D.), SSLM Publisher/Owner Roger Cole, Lori Chalupny, Kyle Cole (MICDS), Sami Holland (Hazelwood S.D.), Mayor Slay, Joe Pesek(Oakville/Desmet): Photo by James Adabie

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C. ColeIt’s official; September is Youth Soccer Month in St. Louis. The Young Writers of Soccer St. Louis Magazine and Lori Chalupny were

on hand to accept Mayor Slay’s proclamation declaring September as Youth Soccer Month in St. Louis. It was a special time for Lori and the Young Writers. Mayor Slay also presented each writer with a certificate for their contribution to literacy, leadership, fitness and the development of the soccer community. In conjunction with Soccer St. Louis Magazine’s efforts in bringing this event to St. Louis, Governor Blunt has also declared September as Youth Soccer Month statewide.

Young Writers Program

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Soccer St. Louis Magazine and the Young writers program is designed to be an extension of the classroom environment; allowing students of all ages to practice

and master their written communication skills. SSLM realizes the importance of this basic form of communication and the importance it plays in leadership development. Soccer has become the number one participation sport in the united States and is a

major impact on the development of leadership skills for our youth.

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Mayor Slay surprised everyone with a special presentation for our hometown Olympic hero. The key to the city! This event was truly a special moment in St. Louis’ Soccer History and will be remembered, and celebrated, for years to come.

Soccer St. Louis Magazine and the Young Writers Program is designed to be an extension of the classroom environment; allowing students of all ages to practice and perfect their written communication skills. SSLM realizes the importance of this basic form of communication and the importance it plays in leadership development. Soccer has become the number one participation sport in the United States and is a major impact on the development of leadership skills for our youth.

Exciting times are ahead for the soccer community in St. Louis. Share with us how you plan to celebrate Youth Soccer Month this year. Send your story and or photos to [email protected]. Look to see them in the October issue as we share how St. Louis, Missouri celebrates Youth Soccer Month. To hear the entire audio presentation of the proclamation, visit www.soccerstlmag.com. Pick up the latest copy of Soccer St. Louis Magazine for what’s happening in soccer in St. Louis. Having trouble getting a copy before they are all gone? Sign up for a subscription online at www.soccerstlmag.com.

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Young Writers Program

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Can Dreams Really Come True?By John M. Hoemeyer

Everyone has dreams or visions of being successful. Be it in their career or as with me in an area of interest, sports. These visions help us in our pursuit of our goals. Sometimes though we loose our focus on what it takes to obtain these goals. It could be because of lack of success or positive reinforcement. However, if you are fortunate enough to see someone up close who has been successful in your area of interest, it can really motivate you to work toward that goal even harder than before to obtain your goals.

Recently, I was presented with a situation that has really re-energized and helped me realize that my dreams really can come true. In early September of this year, I was invited to St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slays office in downtown St. Louis. I was invited there as part of St. Louis Soccer Month, which was promoted by the publication ‘Soccer St. Louis Magazine’. As a young writer for this magazine, I was to receive a certificate from the mayor recognizing other young writers and me for our work with the magazine.

The experience turned out to be much more than an award ceremony. When I arrived at the Mayors office, I met other young writers and the staff from the magazine. I was also introduced to a very short, athletic looking woman. At first I didn’t think much of this woman until inside the Mayor’s office when Mayor Slay and others started talking about the Olympics and soccer to her. Then she showed us a gold metal from the Olympics and I knew she played for the US Women’s Soccer team who had just won the gold metal. It turned out that this young woman was Lori Chalupny of St. Louis. What a shock it was to see the greatest athletic prize in the world and meet a person who had earned that prize.

What really caught my attention was what she said. You see, she had many of the same dreams, visions and goals I have. And more importantly, she told us that if you work hard and believe in yourself, that you too can reach those goals.

Seeing a star athlete and prize was really cool. Yet it was also really a motivator for me to work hard to be the best I can be, showing that anyone with hard work and dedication can achieve greatness while always keeping your eye on the prize.

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Looking for the right club for your young soccer star?St. Louis has a wide variety of clubs to choose from. top level competitive to

developmental: Check out the listings in the Clubhouse section to find the right fit for your player. Look for the full story on these clubs in upcoming issues.

Club Directors, to include your club contact us at

[email protected]

Our focus is to provide a soccer organization where your child can grow and develop not only as a soccer player, but as a person. We will provide an environment that is honest and trusting. We welcome players of all age and skill levels. It is the goal of Elite St. Louis Futbol Club from our directors to our coaches to improve the skill of our players and nurture the love of the game in a positive and fun atmosphere.

Carlton Williams – Club Director - [email protected]

Brian Landry – Girls Director - [email protected]

618 BrownellKirkwood, MO 63122

314-205-0303 314-542-2194 (fax)www.elitestlfc.com

American Futbol Academy (AFA)

To help America create a unified soccer experience maximizing each player’s ability through systematic, progressional, and measurable skill training so that they possess the ability to function on any team, for any coach, at any level.

Michael Slivinski

P.O. Box 145St. Peters, MO [email protected]

www.TheAFAWay.com

Avalon FCAs one of the first select soccer clubs based in St. Charles, Avalon FC has been providing a place for boys and girls to learn the beautiful game for over 20 years.

With a combination of dedicated and compassionate parent coaches and proven professional trainers, Avalon FC provides a fun and friendly atmosphere that promotes personal player development and a passion for the game over the long term rather than the short term “win now” goals that puts the club above the player.

Ed Campbell16 Castlio Ct. - St. Charles, MO

63304(314) 703-1950

[email protected]

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Midwest FurySoccer Club

The MFSC Program currently has 17 teams (Boys and Girls U9-U15), teams compete in leagues in Missouri and Illinois and travel to competitive tournaments across the Midwest region. Our philosophy for player development has always been on focusing on the four major components of a well-rounded player: technical, tactical, physical, and mental development. MFSC Programs have provided quality local training for individuals and teams for the past several years.

Shawn HewittPO BOX 555, Waterloo, IL 62298

(314) - 422 - [email protected]

www.midwestfurysc.com

Quincy United Soccer Club

Quincy United believes the opportunity exists for the game of soccer to help a child mold a positive self-image by encouraging individual and team self-esteem. Our focus for club participants is to have fun and enjoy the many benefits which youth soccer offers.

We help participants improve their individual skill levels, learn to put forth maximum effort in practices and games and practice good sportsmanship and apply the values and lessons learned in soccer to other aspects of their lives.

Jim Murphy - President1312 Huntleigh Rd.Quincy, IL 62305(217) 228 - 9618

[email protected]

NORCO Soccer Club, having been in existence for over 35 years, is a proven and well-recognized club throughout the Midwest Region and each year hosts one of the largest club tournaments in St Louis. We expose our players to high level competition and most graduating seniors earn some athletic scholarship assistance to continue their education while playing in college. We are a volunteer, non-profit organization that offers our families the best return for their money.

Steve Heitert – President

1531 Babcock DriveSt. Louis, MO 63136

[email protected]

www.norcosoccerclub.com

Juventus Premier Futbol ClubJuventus PFC offers the opportunity to learn the technical, tactical,

physical and psychological components of soccer while utilizing the 100 year old training model of Panathinaikos F.C. of Athens, Greece. Under the guidance of this training model players receive academy style training through a scope and sequence approach. That is, the skills is introduced, modeled, taught, with emphasis on technical accuracy, and developed to a point of independent execution that becomes natural to the players.

Robert Kowalski (Technical Director)341 Westminster

Glen Carbon, IL 62034(618) 401-5878

[email protected]

Green Football Development U.S.A.

Green Football Development U.S.A. is the professional developmental academy of Panathinaikos F.C. of Athens, Greece. Utilizing our proven training model GFD U.S.A. will permanently assist in the development of youth soccer in the United States. We will soon be creating strategic alliances throughout the U.S. providing players with a direct path to the higher levels of soccer, both in the U.S. and abroad. Uniting our great countries for the best in world soccer!

Nicholas Karidis (President/Owner)341 Westminster

Glen Carbon, IL 62034(618) 781-8475

[email protected]

Kolping Kicks Soccer ClubKolping Kicks Soccer Club is a Non-Profit

organization dedicated to teaching the game of soccer to St. Louis area youth. Kolping’s goals are developing area youth, while maintaining good Christian principles, and keeping in perspective that soccer really is, just a game, and was by design suppose to be fun for all - (Players, Coaches, as well as Parents & Fans

Kevin ByrneP.O. Box 16383

St. Louis, MO 63125(314) - 894 - 1339

[email protected]

Looking for the right club for your young soccer star?St. Louis has a wide variety of clubs to choose from. top level competitive to

developmental: Check out the listings in the Clubhouse section to find the right fit for your player. Look for the full story on these clubs in upcoming issues.

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St. LouisScott Gallagher

Matt MuellerDirector of Operations

mmueller.SLSGsoccer.com www.SLSGsoccer.com

YourcLubhereYour club not listed?

contact us today to get your club listed in the next issue. new clubs being added

each issue. Look for the full story on these,

and other clubs, in upcoming issues.

be sure to ask about fundrasing

opportunities through team subscriptions

[email protected](314) - 229 - 9282

www.soccersltmag.com

JCJSA offers a unique, individual training program designed according to skill, ability, and talent. South County and Jefferson County players ages 5 and up are offered specialized training by our staff consisting of licensed coaches, college coaches and former professional soccer players. The goal is to develop your child’s skills and talents in a positive, focused atmosphere. Your child will experience healthy competition and realize their full potential under careful supervision.

Ricardo GarzaP.O. Box 104

Imperial, Mo. 63052636 642-1259

d i r e c t o r @ j c j s a . o r gw w w . j c j s a . o r g

The Club House

A to Z trADInG poStGreat Gift Items from A to Z

collectibles – figurines – home décoroil burners – housewares – bath & body – garden - special occasion – gift cards

– catalogs, etc.

www.atoztradingpost.com

[email protected]

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The Club House

MOTION is what helps Rehydrate the Disc. Stiffness between the vertebrae begins when irritation occurs from

injury or stresses on the spine. It’s the protective mechanism of the body; irritation causes muscles to tighten, ligaments to shorten and the spine gets stiff and locks up. Since the discs get their water and nutrients by pulling them in with motion, the stiffer the spine becomes the more the discs are starved and dry out.

Rehydration / Regeneration—through the SpineTREX non-surgical spinal decompression helps maintain the flexibility in the ligaments and muscles, and maintains motion between the vertebrae while producing a vacuum that draws the fluids oxygen and nutrients into the disc.

Drink More Water – Water is essential for nourishment, lubrication and function of all joint cartilages, tendons, ligaments and spinal discs. Water is also necessary for nutrition delivery and waste elimination.

SpineTREX Bone and Joint Regeneration Formula is the most comprehensive formula you can find - When the proper nutrients are available in the bloodstream, they can be absorbed into the disc by the vacuum produced by the non-surgical spinal decompression.

Is periodic non-surgical spinal decompression necessary to save the discs and to prevent the return of my condition? You should discuss this with your doctor, when you have significant disc degeneration at one or more levels it is usually helpful to have periodic treatment to prevent advancement and return of your condition.

What else can I do to prevent my pain and condition from returning? Following the rules of lifting and bending is important. Exercises to maintain core strength and stretching to increase flexibility.

Are You Drinking enough water?

75% of Americans, and most of the world population, are

chronically dehydrated.

In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for

hunger.

Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism

as much as 3%.

One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for

almost 100% of dieters

Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.

Research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day can ease

back and joint pain.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic

math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a

printed page.

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of

breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop

bladder cancer.

The human body can easily dehydrate itself, particularly on hot days, so you should not use thirst as an indicator of when you need to replenish your

fluids. Keep a glass of water nearby throughout the day and

refill it often.

Don’t underestimate the importance of drinking water—your body is depending on it daily.

Drink More h2oWater is essential for

nourishment, lubrication and function of all joint cartilages, tendons, ligaments and spinal discs’ nutrition delivery and

waste elimination.

For additional information contact the Back Pain Institute

314-770-0900© Copyright 2008 Back Pain

Institute of St Louis, LLC

back 2 the basicsMOTION - WATER - NUTRIENTSby H. Kenneth Gilbertson, DC

The Discs Need 3 Things to Stop the

Degeneration Process:

MOTION

WATER

NUTRIENTS

The Discs Need 3 Things to Stay Healthy and Strong MOTION, WATER & NUTRIENTS

A healthy disc is strong and flexible. The discs are spacers and shock absorbers. Motion is required be-tween the vertebrae to draw in fluids containing the necessary oxygen and nutrients to keep the disc healthy. If irritation develops from stresses or injury, the muscles tighten around the spine to prevent fur-ther injury. If the irritation persists the ligaments shorten and the spine gets stiff. The stiffness prevents the movement of this vital fluids into the disc causing them to dry out and becoming brittle. The brittle disc

Notice the degener-ated disc is dark on the MRI since it is lacking fluid compared to the healthy brighter discs. The longer the disc dries out the thin-ner it becomes and the less space be-tween the vertebrae.

As The Disc Dries Out It Goes Through Progressive Degeneration (Shrinking)

The Disc Acts As A Spacer—Joints Wear Out As The discs Get Thinner

Disc Rehydration—Regeneration Program“It’s All About Saving the Thickness of the Discs”

As Nerve Exits Between The Vertebrae - Nerve Compression Can Occur

Please turn the page over To continue Back Pain Institute—11903 St Charles Rock Rd.— Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-770-0900

H OFitness Forum

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Lindenwood University Lions

209 S. KingshighwaySt. Charles MO 63301

www.lindenwood.edu/athletics

Head Coach (W): Laurie Kaminski (Mehlville HS/Saint Louis U.)(636) 949-4614Laurie Kaminski is in her sixth season with the Lady Lions women’s soccer program, including the fourth as the head coach. During Kaminski’s tenure as head coach, the Lady Lions have an overall record of 36-16-5, and have reached the NAIA regional tournament twice. Prior to the 2005 season, Kaminski was an assistant coach at Lindenwood under head coach Thom Champion. As an assistant, Before coming to Lindenwood, Kaminski played four years of college soccer at Saint Louis University.

Kaminski, a native of St. Louis and a Mehlville High School grad, is a current member of the Scrubs Soccer Club. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing from Saint Louis in 2003. In 2004, she earned a master’s degree in Sport Management from Lindenwood. Off the soccer field, Kaminski holds the position of assistant coach with the Lindenwood softball program.

For more information on the players, coaches and philosophy of this program visit them through the link on soccerstlmag.com

Head Coach (M): Carl Hutter(636-949-4781)

After a successful playing career, Hutter became an assistant coach at Harris-Stowe in 1982 and from 1983-87 he served as its head coach. From 1988-1993, he coached at Missouri Valley, before ending up at Lindenwood. Carl Hutter is entering his 15th season in 2008 as head coach of the Lindenwood men’s soccer team and his 25th season as a collegiate head coach. In 2006, Hutter earned his 200th win at Lindenwood and his 300th career victory. Hutter has a record of 217-78-18 (.722) while at Lindenwood, and he has a career mark of 312-160-46 (.659). The Lions have had a winning season every year under Hutter, and have also advanced to the postseason playoffs each season. Since 2000, the Lions men’s soccer team has advanced to the NAIA National Tournament five times. In four of those appearances, In 2004, Hutter led Lindenwood to its first NAIA National Championship in men’s soccer and was named National Coach of the Year. Hutter has also led his squads to five conference championships.

Lindenwood University is a dynamic four-year liberal arts institution dedicated to excellence in higher education. Nestled amid the beautiful linden trees, our historic 500-acre campus is situated in the heart of St. Charles, Mo., a growing community of 62,000 just west of St. Louis. We offer more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to nearly 15,000 students through values-centered programs that lead to development of the whole person. Our faculty, staff and administration are committed to an integrative liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests and future of our students. Lindenwood is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

In athletics, Lindenwood offers one of the most broad-based and successful programs in the nation. The school currently sponsors 40 sports, from traditional college sports like football, basketball, and soccer, to more unique sports like shooting, bowling and cycling. These programs have experienced a lot of success over the last decade, winning 26 national championships and bringing home numerous conference titles every year.

St. Louis Connection

Kristen PrestSt. Charles, Mo. (St. Charles West) Sr.

Ashley TankersleySt. Charles, Mo.(Francis Howell North) Jr.

Lydia ElkingSt. Louis, Mo.(Ursuline Academy) Sr

Jill SumnerEureka, Mo. (Eureka) Fr.

Kelsey AnselmoSt. Charles, Mo. (St. Charles) Jr.

Paige HickeySt. Louis, Mo. (Pattonville) So.

Lindsay SheaSt. Louis, Mo. (Parkway West) Fr.

Hannah AtkinsonSt. Louis, Mo. (Notre Dame) Fr.

Abby SchaffrinSt. Charles, Mo. (Duchense) Jr.

Brigitte BollwerkSt. Louis, Mo. (Notre Dame) Fr.

Lori DamschroderCollinsville, Ill. (Collinsville) Jr.

Beth HenrySt. Louis, Mo.(Webster Groves) Fr.

Kelly StearnsSt. Charles, Mo.(Francis Howell Central) Fr.

Alen BradaricSt. Louis, Mo. (Affton) Jr.

John MurphySt. Louis, Mo. (DeSmet Jesuit/Bellarmine) Sr. Kristijan KristoSt. Louis, Mo. (Affton) So.

Andrew BramSt. Louis, Mo. (Oakville) Jr. Graham ParleSt. Louis, Mo. (Marquette) Jr.

MEN

WOMEN

WOMEN:MEN:Oct 4 5:00 PM Benedictine (Kan.) Away Oct 6 6:00 PM Missouri Baptist Home Oct 8 6:00 PM Central Methodist (Mo.) Away Oct 11 1:00 PM Baker (Kan.) Away Oct 14 6:00 PM Missouri Valley Home Oct 18 6:00 PM Avila (Mo.) Home Oct 21 3:00 PM Bethel (Tenn.) Away Oct 25 6:00 PM William Jewell (Mo.) Home Oct 28 5:00 PM McKendree (Ill.) Away Nov 1 6:00 PM Graceland (Iowa) Home Nov 4 1:00 PM Culver-Stockton (Mo.) Away Nov 6 2:00 PM Lyon (Ark.) Home

Oct 4 7:00 PM Benedictine (Kan.) Away Oct 6 8:00 PM Missouri Baptist Home Oct 8 8:00 PM Central Methodist (Mo.) Away Oct 11 3:00 PM Baker (Kan.) Away Oct 14 8:00 PM Missouri Valley Home Oct 18 8:00 PM Avila (Mo.) Home Oct 25 8:00 PM William Jewell (Mo.) Home Oct 28 7:00 PM McKendree (Ill.) Away Nov 1 8:00 PM Graceland (Iowa) Home Nov 4 3:00 PM Culver-Stockton (Mo.) Away

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Arnold and his brother Gerrie Muhren, considered to be the ‘the most sublime Dutch footballing brothers’ came from Volendam, ‘twenty kilometers but a world away from Amsterdam, a drop-dead gorgeous tourist trap nestling tidily beside a shimmering inland sea.’ Frans Hoek, former keeper and now keeper coach, and soccer educator, once played for FC Volendam. Both of the Muhren brothers starred for the golden-era Ajax teams and for Rinus Michel’s “Clockwork Orange.” Arnold moved from Holland to England to play where ‘his calm mind, perfect technique and visionary passing made him a star for Ipswich and then Manchester United.’

The Muhrens – like all the Dutch greats of their era – learned their soccer on the streets. ’We played every day, we played with anything that was round – rolled up papers tied with strings, anything. Some people’s parents had money and could get hold of a proper ball, but mostly it was tennis balls. You develop great technique like that. The ground was hard, so you didn’t want to fall because it hurt; so you have good balance. And the game was very quick because the hard ground makes the game quicker. No one ever told us how to play. It was all natural. When we joined Volendam at age twelve, we already knew how to play.’ (Brilliant Orange)To compensate for the loss of street soccer in the busy city of Amsterdam, Ajax has developed a soccer playground for the youngest Ajax players. Twice a week, the 8 to 12 year-olds play soccer tennis, header volley ball or small-sided games. The soccer playground underlines the Ajax philosophy that young players cannot spend too much time with the ball.

Street: continued from page 6

Fans: continued from page 16players did all they could to stop the fighting. The Liverpool players spoke over the stadium’s PA system pleading to calm down and to stop fighting so that the game could resume. The arrival of the police and the Belgian army calmed the crowd and allowed for the game to be played. However, neither team wanted to play, but felt it was necessary. Juventus won the game 1-0 on a controversial penalty kick. That European cup final was the most meaningless match ever played. (Heysel Stadium Tragedy)

Just four years later on April 15th, 1989 the Liverpool FC fans were involved in another disaster, the Hillsborough disaster. This was during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The already packed stadium was packed even more when the police ordered the gates to stay open during the match. They feared that the pressure of the rowdy fans outside was “a danger to life,” so they let the gates stay open. The fans stormed the stadium and pushed the crowded fans up closer against the fence. There was no escape for the crushed fans due to the recent upgrades to the stadium. As fans pushed forwards, the fence eventually broke and the fans stormed the field. The injured fans were ferried to ambulances and some were air lifted to hospitals. It has been said that over 200 people were injured, and 93 football supporters died. This tragedy was Britain’s worst-ever sporting disaster. (1989: Football fans crushed at Hillsborough) In Spain, hooliganism isn’t as much of a problem as racism. There have been multiple instances in which some of the world’s top players have been targets to the rowdy fans. In 2006, Barcelona was playing a match versus Real Zaragoza, and the Zaragoza fans began making monkey chants at Barcelona’s star forward Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o has been subject to the criticism of many fans, but this was now a whole stadium making monkey sounds at him. The Cameroonian began to walk off the field mouthing the words “No more. No more. No more.” Fellow teammate Ronaldinho rushed to his side, and began to comfort him, begging him to stay on the pitch. Two Zaragoza players begged and pleaded with Eto’o to stay, telling him to not give in to the fans harassments, after all, all they wanted was him to leave the stadium. Eto’o decided to stay and he scored the game winning goal in that game. Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard said “It’s a shame, Samuel is a human being and he felt bad on the field. But I was pleased with the attitude of his teammates who told him to continue.” The Zaragoza fans were fined 600 Euro’s ($710), but two individual fans were fined $7,900 dollars and banned from football all together. At a World Cup Qualifying game in Madrid, the fans were once again making racist comments to two of England’s star players. Shaun Wright-Phillips and Ashley Cole were both made fun of during the course of the match. The fans would make sounds and mimic monkeys whenever one of the two players would touch the ball. The racism in football today is really providing a negative atmosphere for the players. If it continues many of the players will not want to play in certain parts of the world. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Sepp Blatter said, “Racism again is rearing its ugly head in society and in football. FIFA is determined to stamp out racism.” (FIFA Fines) and (Eto’o over the Edge)

Jewsbury: continued from page 119) Rico Gomez - Didyoueverquestionyourplayingabilityincollegeortheprosbeingsurroundedbyplayersofequalskill?

JJ: No, I do not believe I ever questioned my own ability. Like I said in the above question, you might not be playing one second but then one injury or one suspension and your number is called upon. At that point you have to make the most of that opportunity and make it hard for the coach to not play you the next game out. 10) Santiago Mondragon - Howfarwouldyoulikegoinsoccer?Whatareyourgoalsforyoursoccercareer?

JJ: I think both of those questions can be answered by saying that I would love to one day represent the US national team. That is something that I have not yet done in my career and would be a dream come true. 11) Ivan Bodul - How did it feel when you signed your first professionalcontract?

JJ: It was a great feeling knowing that a life-long dream was finally going to come true. Ever since I was a young boy I had aspirations of playing pro soccer and I am grateful for everyone that helped me along the way. Some days you sit back and think I “play soccer” for my job and it is a pretty good gig. 12) Ricardo Garza - Whenyouretireasasuccessfulsoccerplayer,whatareyourplansafteryourplayingcareer?

JJ: That is something that I have not yet thought too hard about. I do have a business degree from SLU, so that always creates some opportunities on the business side of things. On the other hand, I would not mind to stay in the soccer world to some extent. Hopefully, I will have quite a few more good years with the Wizards and then when I retire I will have to do what is best for my family at that time. Thanks for giving me the chance to answer some questions the guys had and best of luck for the rest of the season!


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Principia is a college community of Christian Scientists, spiritual preparation is the basis for meeting the mental and physical demands of every sport. Coaches at Principia provide the technical and fundamental training mandatory for building a successful program, but beyond that, they are dedicated to the spiritual growth of their student-athletes.

The Principia Panthers Men’s Soccer team has started the season with a 4-3 record. The Panthers had a successful sports camp, followed by a weeklong trip to sunny California where they played three challenging games. Returning home to Elsah, the Panthers opened up and won the first SLIAC conference game of the season with a home win against the MacMurray Highlanders.

The Principia Panthers Women’s Soccer team is off to a great start, continuing the season with a 7-0 record. The Panthers had a successful sports camp, followed by a week in California for three games in the sun. Returning home to Elsah, the Panthers opened up and won the first SLIAC conference game of the season with a home win against the MacMurray Highlanders.

The Principia College1 Maybeck Place

Elsah, Illinois 62028

http://www.prin.edu/collegeathletics/index.pl

HEAD COACH (W): Lee Ellis - [email protected] Record: 15-4-0 Career 160-73-8SLIAC COACH OF THE YEAR/SLIAC Team Sportsmanship Award

Coach Lee Ellis enters his 13th season at the helm of the Principia College women’s soccer program, a member of the NCAA Division III and St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). Since coming to Principia in 1996, He has posted a career record of 160-73-8, has won two SLIAC Cham-pionships (1997 and 2004), and has earned Coach of the Year honors in 1997, 1999, 2004, 2006 and 2007. Coach Ellis holds a Premier Coaching Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), and a “B” license from the United States Soccer Federation. He has earned advanced degrees (Ed.S.; M.S.) in counseling psychology and student development and in business management (M.B.A.). Coach Ellis holds the rank of associate professor, is the Associate Athletic Director, and when not on the soccer pitch or in meetings, teaches a course in Leadership.


HEAD COACH (M): Vitalis Otieno - [email protected] 2007 Records and Honors - Record: 17-2-1 Career record: 50-41-7SLIAC COACH OF THE YEAR/SLIAC TEAM CHAMPION

Coach Vitalis “Odi” Otieno enters his sixth season at the helm of the men’s program looking to build on last seasons NCAA tournament appearance. The Panthers went undefeated in the SLIAC Conference and won the conference tournament to get the AQ to the NCAA tournament. During his tenure the panthers have made it to the conference playoffs three times losing twice in the semifinals and winning it all this past year. Otieno currently holds both an NSCAA National and Advanced National coaching licenses. He is also a USSF B licensed coach. He also serves as the sports information director.

St. Louis ConnectionMEN:

Samuel Thomas

St. Louis (The Principia School) Fr.

Patrick HarberChesterfield

(The Principia School) Fr.

WOMEN:

Alyssa CheathamTown and Country

(The Principia School) Fr.

Date Opponent Location Time

Thur. Oct. 2 Fontbonne University* HOME 6p Sat. Oct. 4 MacMurray College Jacksonville, IL 1:00pTues. Oct. 7 Washington University HOME 7pSat. Oct. 11 Westminster College Fulton, MO 5:00pThur Oct. 16 Harris-Stowe State College HOME 7p Sat. Oct. 18 Eureka College* HOMECOMING 3p Tues. Oct. 21 Webster University HOME 5p Sat. Oct. 25 Fontbonne University Clayton, MO 1:00pWed. Oct. 29 SLIAC Tournament TBA TBA Sat. Nov. 1 SLIAC Tournament Final TBA

WOMEN: Date Opponent Location Time

Thur. Oct. 2 Fontbonne University* HOME 8pmSat. Oct. 4 MacMurray College Jacksonville, IL TBATue. Oct. 7 Wabash College HOME 5pmSat. Oct. 11 Westminster College* Fulton, Mo 7pmSat. Oct. 18 Eureka College* Homecoming 5pmSun. Oct. 19 Alumni game HOME 1pmTue. Oct. 21 Webster University* HOME 7pmSat. Oct. 25 Fontbonne University St. Louis, MO 3pmTue. Oct. 28 Illinois Weslleyan HOME 7pmWed. Oct. 29 Conference Tournament TBA TBASat. Nov. 1 Conference Tournament TBA TBA NCAA Tournament TBA TBA

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIST. LOUIS TRITONS

One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO63121

www.umlstritons.com

Head Coach (W): Tom Champion(314) 516-5660Thom Champion, a well-known and successful coach on the St. Louis soccer scene, has been named interim head women’s soccer coach at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Champion succeeds Beth Goetz, who served as head coach for 11 years before being named Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance/Senior Women’s Administrator at Butler University on July 25.

Champion began his collegiate coaching career as the head men’s soccer coach at Harris-Stowe State in 1979. His first stint in women’s soccer was at Cardinal Newman, where he served as the assistant coach for the Jets’ NAIA national runner-up team, while also guiding the men’s program as head coach.


Head Coach (M): Dan King(314) 516-5660Dan King is entering his eighth season in 2008 as head coach for the UMSL men’s soccer program and is the fourth head coach in the storied history of the Tritons soccer program.

He has produced a record of 48-67-13 while at UMSL and has led the Tritons to three Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournaments during that time.

King also recorded nine wins in 2002, guiding UMSL to a 9-7-2 record and a berth in the league tourney. For his efforts, he was named GLVC Coach of the Year. King again led the Tritons to a bid in the conference tournament the following year in 2003.

Founded in 1963 on the grounds of a former country club, UMSL today is spread across 350 acres of rolling hills in suburban St. Louis County adjacent to two Interstate highways and five minutes from Lambert International Airport.The University of Missouri-St. Louis provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities for a diverse student body through its outstanding faculty, innovative research and regional, national and international partnerships.

UMSL enrolls more than 15,500 students from 46 states and 77 countries and 40,000 additional students in non-credit continuing education programs. Despite its international flavor, the UMSL student body comes primarily from, and reflects the diversity of, the region. More than 1,200 students live on campus and 175 students participate in one of 11 NCAA Division II sports programs. More than 70 percent of UMSL’s 72,000 graduates still live and work in the region – supporting the unofficial campus tagline “We Educate St. Louis.”

OCTOBER

Wed., 1 at SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 7:00 pm

Sun., 5 MISSOURI S&T* Home 12:00 pm

Fri., 10 at Northern Kentucky* Highland Heights, Ky. 5:00 pm

Sun., 12 at Indianapolis* Indianapolis, Ind. 12:00 pm

Wed., 15 OAKLAND CITY Home 4:30 pm

Fri., 17 ST. JOSEPH’S* (Alumni Day) Home 7:30 pm

Sun., 19 WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE* (Senior Day) Home 2:30 pm

Fri., 24 at Lewis* Romeoville, Ill. 2:30 pm

Sun., 26 at Quincy* Quincy, Ill. 2:30 pm

NOVEMBER

Sun., 2 GLVC Tournament First Round

Fri., 7 GLVC Tournament Semifinals

Sun., 9 GLVC Tournament Championship

OCTOBER

Sun., 5 MISSOURI S&T* Home 2:30 pm

Fri., 10 at Northern Kentucky* Highland Heights, Ky. 7:30 pm

Sun., 12 at Indianapolis* Indianapolis, Ind. 2:30 pm

Wed., 15 TRUMAN STATE Home 7:30 pm

Fri., 17 ST. JOSEPH’S* (Alumni Day) Home 5:00 pm

Sun., 19 WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE* (Senior Day) Home 12:00 pm

Fri., 24 at Lewis* Romeoville, Ill. 12:00 pm

Sun., 26 at Quincy* Quincy, Ill. 12:00 pm

NOVEMBER

Sun., 2 GLVC Tournament First Round

Fri., 7 GLVC Tournament Semifinals

Sun., 9 GLVC Tournament Championship

MEN:

Tim BoruffSt. Louis, Mo. (Trinity) Fr.

Justin BarwickImperial Mo. (St. Pius X/Missouri State) So.

Mike McCarthyFlorissant, Mo. (Chaminade) Fr.

Johnny O’MaraSt. Charles, Mo. (Duchesne) Fr.

WOMEN:

Lauren KerleySt. Peters, Mo. (Francis Howell) Fr.

Lindsey KrullFenton, Mo. (Fox) Fr.

Melissa MoorefieldSt. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell) Fr.

Jesa JenkinsHazelwood, Mo. (Hazelwood West) Fr.

Annie BouvatteSt. Charles, Mo. (Webster Groves) So.

AJ BrewerFairview Heights, Ill. (Althoff Catholic) Jr.

Anne WeaverSt. Charles, Mo. (St. Charles) Fr.

Emily CastelloSt. Louis, Mo. (Trinity) So.


WOMEN:MEN:


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College Connection

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Cougars

Box 1129Edwardsville, Ill. 62026-1129

www.siue.edu/ATHLETIC

Head Coach (W): Derek Burton (St. Louis, Mo./Vianney HS)(636) 949-4614Derek Burton is entering his first year as SIUE women’s soccer head coach. Burton comes to SIUE from Iowa State where he served as an assistant coach. Burton becomes the fifth head coach in the history of the program. The Cougars are entering their first season as a part of NCAA Division I. SIUE will begin Ohio Valley Conference with the Cougars being inserted into the league schedule as early as the 2011 season. The Cougar women’s soccer program welcomes Burton who has links to St. Louis and the Ohio Valley Conference. Burton helped Vianney High School to a state championship in 1991 and helped his team to a No. 1 boy’s soccer national ranking by USA Today. After four years as a starter at Arkansas-Little Rock and one more year as an assistant, Burton spent two seasons at Morehead State as an assistant coach. It was the first two years of the OVC women’s soccer program for Morehead State. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in health education at Arkansas-Little Rock in 1997 and a Master’s in Sports Administration at Morehead State in 1999.


Head Coach (M): Kevin Kalish(636-949-4781)

Kevin Kalish opens his first season as head coach after eight seasons as an assistant coach for the men¹s soccer Cougars. Kalish brings a wealth of soccer talent and coaching experience to the Cougars. Kalish, who also holds the position of Director of Soccer Operations with the Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, is a graduate of Saint Louis University, where he was a GTE Academic All-American and first team NSCAA All-American for the soccer team. In 1999, he was named Saint Louis University¹s Most Outstanding Male Athlete and played in the National College Senior All-Star Bowl. He was Conference USA Player of the Year in his senior season at SLU. He also was a first team All-Midwest and All-Conference selection during his junior and senior seasons at SLU where he led the Billikens to the NCAA Soccer Final Four. He was also twice named All-Big East while at Connecticut. He has been drafted by three professional soccer teams. In 1998, he was drafted by the St. Louis Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League and, in 1999, he was drafted by both the Nashville Metros of the United Soccer League and was the third pick of the Kansas City Wizards in the MLS Super Draft. Kalish earned a bachelor’s degree from SLU in 1999 and master’s degree in kinesiology from SIUE in August 2006.

First-year Men’s head coach Kevin Kalish has a little different approach to preparing for the 2008 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer program. An assistant coach for the last eight seasons, Kalish enters this season with a talented group of players looking to take on the new challenge set before them as they make the transition to Division I competition. The Cougars will be on the road for most of the season. Their three home games, which will be played at Korte Stadium, are McKendree on Oct. 10, Jefferson College on Oct. 15 and an exhibition against the SIUE Alumni on Oct. 17. In his first season as Women’s head coach, Burton not only has to assess a new team but also has to face a full NCAA Division I schedule as the Cougars continue their reclassification move. “We can’t go into any games feeling favored. Many times this season we will have games that will test our character that we hope to build on for the future,” Burton said. “Our team is excited about the move to Division I. They look to step up to the challenge this season.”

Fri. Oct. 10 McKendree HOME 7:00 PMWed. Oct. 15 Jefferson HOME 7:00 PMFri. Oct. 17 SIUE Alumni HOME 6:00 PMWed. Oct. 22 Memphis Memphis, Tenn. 7:30 PMSat. Oct. 25 Alabama Birmingham, Ala. 7:00 PMSat. Nov. 1 Oakland Detroit, Mich. 7:00 PMSat. Nov. 8 Belmont Nashville, Tenn. 1:00 PMSat. Nov. 15 Central Arkansas Conway, Ark. 2:00 PM

WOMEN:MEN:

Wed. Oct. 1 Missouri-St. Louis HOME 7:00 PMSat. Oct. 4 Alumni (Exh.) HOME Noon Fri. Oct. 10 Loyola Chicago, Ill. 7:00 PMSun. Oct. 12 Valparaiso Valparaiso, Ind. 1:00 PMWed. Oct. 15 Evansville Evansville, Ind. 4:00 PMFri. Oct. 24 Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 4 pm ET

Claire Lovercheck Fr.Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS

Chelsey Johnston So.Wentzville, Mo./Timberland HS

Kelly Limpert Sr.St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell C. HS

Jenny Kates Sr.Florissant, Mo./Incarnate Word

Alexandria Brazill Fr.St. Louis, Mo./Incarnate Word

Kaci Harkey Fr.Bethalto, Ill./Civic Memorial HS

Nick Frasca Sr.St. Charles, Mo./West HS

Scott Meyer So.Ballwin, Mo./DeSmet HS

Tim Lindsay Jr.Florissant, Mo./CBC HS

Randy Roy Jr.St. Louis, Mo./CBC HS

Chris Hopping So. St. Charles, Mo./James Madison

Tim Weir Jr.Florissant, Mo./Northwestern

Myles Hensler Jr. Maryville, Ill./Drury

Brian Groark Fr. Florissant, Mo./CBC HS

Jack Twellman Fr. St. Louis, Mo./Saint Louis University HS

Kevin Bielicki Jr. St. Louis, Mo./CBC HS

Dustin Attarian Sr. St. Louis, Mo./St. Louis C.C. Meremac

Zach Bauer Sr. St. Charles, Mo./Boston U.

Ryan Wilhelm So. St. Louis Mo./CBC

Kyle O’Brien Fr. Garden Grove, Ca./Marina HS

Matt Harris Sr. St. Charles, Mo./CBC HS

Nick Bigogno Sr. St. Louis, Mo/Lindbergh HS

Bob Ridder Sr. Quincy, Ill./Notre Dame HS

Chris Anzalone So. St. Peters, Mo./Drury

Nash Maduekwe Fr. St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade HS

Benny Jeffery So. Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS

Mike Jones Jr. St. Peters, Mo./Ft. Zumwalt South HS

Nick Collico Fr.Florissant, Mo./Chaminade Prep College

Jennifer Kratzer Sr.O’Fallon, Mo./Trinity HS

Michele Martin Sr.Collinsville, Ill./Collinsville HS

Correen Roark Jr.Hazelwood, Mo./Hazelwood West HS

Amy Million Sr.Granite City, Ill./Granite City HS

Kelley Humphrey Jr.Edwardsville, Ill./Edwardsville HS

Samantha Carder So. DeSoto, Mo./DeSoto HS

MEN

WOMEN


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Washington University - Bears

Campus Box 1067One Brookings Drive

Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899

http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Head Coach (W): Jim Conlon(314) 935-4706 [email protected]

Conlon arrives on the Danforth Campus after serving eight seasons as the head women’s and men’s soccer coach at

Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He is the third women’s soccer coach in Washington U. history and the second

full-time coach. As the first full-time soccer coach in Wartburg history, Conlon posted a 108-48-10 overall record

with the men’s team and 96-57-5 with the women’s team.


Head Coach (M): Joe Clarke (St. Louis, Mo., McBride HS)(314) 935-5174

Joe Clarke has continued Washington University’s tradition as a soccer power, having led the Bears to a 127-62-22

(.654) record in 11 seasons. Clarke, the head coach at Saint Louis University for 14 years, was named Washington

U.’s sixth men’s soccer coach in May 1997. Over his 24-year career, Clarke has led his teams to 10-plus wins 22

times. Since he came to the Danforth Campus, the Bears have made five NCAA Tournament appearances. Born and

raised in St. Louis, Clarke grew up playing in the youth soccer leagues of St. Louis. He graduated to the playing

fields of McBride and Normandy high schools before enrolling at Saint Louis University in 1972. Clarke’s playing

and academic careers were far from over after his collegiate days at Saint Louis. He went on to play for the St. Louis

Stars and California Surf. A seven-year professional career would come full circle when Clarke returned home to

play for the St. Louis Steamers. Following his final pro season with the Steamers in 1982, Clarke was given the op-

portunity to coach at his alma mater following the retirement of hall-of-famer Harry Keough after the 1982 season.

Coming off of its first visit to the NCAA Sectional Finals since 1995, and the most successful campaign in head coach Joe Clarke’s 11 years with the team, the Washington University men’s soccer squad has high expectations heading into a new season.

Washington University will return all of its top goal scorers from a year ago as it prepares for the 2008 season. Another key returnee for Washington U. will be junior goalkeeper John Smelcer (C.B.C. High).

On the women’s side, First-year head coach Jim Conlon returns 23 letterwinners and seven starters from last year’s squad, which posted a 17-4 overall mark and advanced to the NCAA Sectional semifinals. Conlon replaces Wendy Dillinger, who spent six years as the head coach before taking the same position at Iowa State University.

WOMEN:MEN:

MEN:

John Smelcer Jr.St. Louis, Mo. (C.B.C. High)

Michael Chamberlin Fr.St. Louis, Mo. (Parkway North)

WOMEN:

Katy Southworth So.St. Louis, Mo. (MICDS)

Kristina Noll Sr.St. Louis, Mo.

(Ursuline Academy)

Samantha Murphy Sr.Florissant, Mo.

(Incarnate Word Academy)

Emma Brown Fr.St. Louis, Mo. (Parkway North)

OCTOBER

Wed. Oct. 1 Missouri S&T 7:30 p.m.Sun. Oct. 5 Carnegie Mellon • 11 a.m. (ET)Tue. Oct. 7 Principia 7 p.m.Sun. Oct. 12 EMORY • 11 a.m.Fri. Oct. 17 NEW YORK • 5:30 p.m.Sun. Oct. 19 BRANDEIS • 11 a.m.Sat. Oct. 25 RHODES 9:30 a.m.Fri. Oct. 31 Rochester • 5:30 p.m. (ET)

NOVEMBER

Sun. Nov. 2 Case Western Reserve • 11 a.m. (ET)Sat. Nov. 8 CHICAGO • 12:30 p.m.

• HOME GAMES

OCTOBER

Sun. Oct. 5 Carnegie Mellon • 1:30 p.m. (ET)Sun. Oct. 12 EMORY • 1:30 p.m.Fri. Oct. 17 NEW YORK • 7:30 p.m.Sun. Oct. 19 BRANDEIS • 1:30 p.m.Fri. Oct. 24 DOMINICAN 7:30 p.m.Mon. Oct. 27 MARYVILLE 7:30 p.m.Fri. Oct. 31 Rochester • 7:30 p.m. (ET)

NOVEMBER

Sun. Nov. 2 Case Western Reserve • 1:30 p.m. (ET)Sat. Nov. 8 CHICAGO • 2 p.m.



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