Metro State Men s Soccer 2009 Players and Coaches Bios

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1 Metro State Men s Soccer 2009 Players and Coaches Bios

2 Head Coach Ken Parsons Ken Parsons, who has led the Roadrunners to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and five Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) tournament selections in five seasons, returns to Metro State for his sixth season in During his five seasons at Metro State, Parsons has a record. He has coached four All-Americans, 19 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas all-region players and 15 first team All-RMAC honorees during his tenure. His 2005 and 2006 teams earned NSCAA academic team honors. Parsons 2008 squad featured three All-Americans as Kellen Johnson, Ryan Vickery and Ola Sandquist all earned All-America honors from the NSCAA and Johnson also became Metro State s first Daktronics All- American, earning honorable mention honors. In addition, Johnson was named RMAC Player of the Year. Metro State also had six players earn NSCAA all-region honors and a pair of players named first team All- RMAC (Johnson and Sandquist). The Roadrunners reached the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year and posted and overall record of , including in the RMAC to finish as runners-up in the conference standings. Metro State won the RMAC regular season title in 2007, Parsons first league crown after three straight second-place finishes. The Roadrunners advanced to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament and posted a overall record. Metro State had three NSCAA/adidas All-Midwest Region players, as Phillip Owen, Garrett Sadusky and Kellen Johnson were all named to the second team. The Roadrunners went in 2006 and advanced to their first NCAA Tournament since Parsons and Metro State advanced to the RMAC Tournament championship game after finishing second in the conference during the regular season. Antonio Porras (first team), Mark Cromie and Shaun Elbaum (second team) all earned NSCAA/adidas All-Midwest Region honors, while five players earned All-RMAC recognition. Parsons led the 2005 team to a overall record, a spot in the RMAC Tournament and a second-place finish in the RMAC with a 7-5 league mark. Porras was named second team All-America, while Porras and Cromie (first team) and Elbaum and Owen (second team) were named to the NSCAA/adidas All-Midwest Region teams. Five players earned All-RMAC accolades. 6th year as head coach career record 2007 RMAC Coach of the Year 3 NCAA Tournament appearances 2007 RMAC regular season champions 2004 RMAC Tournament champions During his inaugural 2004 campaign, Parsons guided the Roadrunners to a overall record and the RMAC Tournament title. Parsons coached three NSCAA/adidas All-Midwest Region players - Owen, Danny Bills and Preston Borrego, as well as four first team All-RMAC selections during his first season. Prior to coming to Metro State, Parsons was the head men s and women s soccer coach at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz. While at Mesa, he coached former Roadrunners Ricky Fetherston and Nagui Sabbagh, and led the Thunderbirds to a combined record in his two seasons. Parsons was named the ACCAC and Region I Coach of the Year for his efforts in While in Arizona, Parsons was also the head boys varsity soccer coach at Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix. While at Mountain Pointe, he led his team to four regional championships and qualified for the state tournament five times ( ). The Pride compiled a record and Parsons earned four Central Region Coach of the Year awards. Parsons has also served as the head girls varsity soccer coach at Cibola High School in Yuma, Ariz., where he earned East Valley Region Coach of the Year honors in His team posted a record during his time there. Parsons earned bachelor s degrees from Marycrest International University (Iowa) in 1993 with a bachelor s of science degree in biochemistry and secondary education, as well as a bachelor s of arts in psychology. While at Marycrest, he was a four-year soccer letterwinner and served as team captain from He went on to earn his master s degree in secondary education from Northern Arizona University in Parsons holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) B license, a USSF National Youth license, a NSCAA Premier diploma, a NSCAA National (Level III) goalkeeping diploma and the Royal Netherlands Football Association Youth and Advanced Coaches Certificate Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 2

3 Parsons Coaching Record/Metro State Head Coaches Parsons 5-Year Collegiate Coaching Record Year Overall Conference Postseason RMAC Tournament champions NCAA Tournament RMAC regular season champions NCAA Tournament NCAA Tournament Totals Harry Temmer Dennis Daly Brian Crookham Bill Chambers Al Ashton Ken Parsons Metro State Year-By-Year Soccer Records Year Overall Conference Postseason Head Coach 1968 Harry Temmer 1969 Harry Temmer 1970 Harry Temmer 1971 RMISL champions Harry Temmer NAIA District champs 1972 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1973 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1974 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1975 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1976 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1977 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1978 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1979 Harry Temmer 1980 NAIA District champs Harry Temmer 1981 Harry Temmer 1982 Harry Temmer 1983 Harry Temmer Harry Temmer NAIA District champs Bill Chambers Bill Chambers RMISL champions Bill Chambers Bill Chambers Dennis Daly ! CAC reg. seas. champs Dennis Daly CAC Tourn. champs ! Dennis Daly ! Al Ashton ! Al Ashton ! Al Ashton ! Brian Crookham * Brian Crookham * Brian Crookham * Brian Crookham * Brian Crookham * NCAA Tournament Brian Crookham * Brian Crookham * Brian Crookham * RMAC Tourn. champs Brian Crookham * RMAC Tourn. champs Ken Parsons * Ken Parsons * NCAA Tournament Ken Parsons * RMAC reg. seas. champs Ken Parsons NCAA Tournament Ken Parsons * NCAA Tournament Ken Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League! Colorado Athletic Conference * Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Time Metro State Coaching Records Overall Conference Conference Championships Name Years Record Pct. Record Pct. Reg. Season Tournament NCAA Tourn. Appearances Harry Temmer Brian Crookham Ken Parsons Bill Chambers Dennis Daly Al Ashton Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 3

4 Assistant Coaches Jeremy Tittle 1st Season Assistant Coach Jeremy Tittle comes to Metro State in the fall of 2009 with an extensive coaching career, including experience most recently in the Denver Metro Area as the senior director of coaching for the Littleton Soccer Club. While at Littleton, he developed and managed player development and annual goals for the club. During his time there, the club more than doubled its percentage of college-bound players and those receiving athletic scholarships. He also recruited, trained and evaluated players and staff members. Prior to working in the Denver area, Tittle was the head assistant coach at NCAA Division I West Virginia University, assisting in all areas on and off the field. He also spent six years as the head coach at NCAA Division II Lees-McRae College in North Carolina where he earned conference coach of the year honors, won two conference championships and helped develop four professional players. Tittle also served as an assistant coach at Midwestern State (Texas) for one season and also spent a year as an assistant at King College (Tenn.). As a player at King College, he earned All-America honors, was the college s male athlete of the year and was a two-year team captain. He was also the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Athlete of the Year. Tittle graduated from King in 1993 with a bachelor s degree in business administration with a minor in psychology and earned his master s degree from the same college in 1996 in kinesiology with a human relations concentration. Tittle holds a USSF A coaching license and also holds a NSCAA Premier diploma. A native of Wichita Falls, Texas, Tittle currently resides in the Denver area with his wife, Kristin. Mark Cromie 2nd Season Assistant Coach Mark Cromie is in his second year as an assistant coach with the Metro State men s soccer team in 2009 after playing three years for the Roadrunners and one year for Colorado Christian University. As a player for Metro State from , Cromie was a three-time All-RMAC selection as a midfielder. He also earned Academic All-RMAC honors. The Roadrunners finished second in the RMAC in 2008 and also reached the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. Three different players earned All-America honors. The Northern Ireland native has earned his USSF B coaching license and worked as a coach with the Westminster AFC soccer program in Denver. While growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Cromie played for the Northern Ireland Youth International team and played three years for the Stoke City FC youth/reserve teams. Cromie graduated from Metro State in the spring of 2009 with a bachelor s degree in marketing. Mark and his wife, Julie, live in Denver Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 4

5 Ryan Brooks #20 5-foot-8 Senior Defender/Midfielder Arvada, Colo. Arvada West H.S. Fort Lewis College 2008: Named NSCAA/adidas first team All-Central Region started 18 of 19 games as a defender and midfielder named to the RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll team was fourth on the team with five assists and also had a goal for seven points also fourth on the squad with 42 shot attempts and had 15 shots on goal scored a goal against Colorado Christian on Sept. 26 had a career-high two assists against Colorado Christian on Oct. 19 also had assists against Regis on Sept. 21, Midwestern State on Sept. 28 and Mesa State on Nov. 2 named to the RMAC All-Tournament team after helping the Roadrunners to a second-place finish at the conference tournament. 2007: Played in 19 games, including 17 starts, as a 2007 sophomore... scored six points, including one goal and four assists... named the RMAC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct scored the game-winning goal for two points at his former school Fort Lewis on Oct tallied three assists in his final nine games, including one in Metro State s 2-1 victory vs. Colorado Mines on Oct. 28. Before Metro State: Redshirted the 2003 season and played his 2004 freshman season at Fort Lewis College... earned RMAC Freshman of the Year and second team All-RMAC accolades in the Skyhawks won the RMAC and advanced to the final 16 at the NCAA Tournament... had six goals and four assists for 16 points on 46 shots... scored twice and had two assists for a career-high six points against Colorado Christian on Sept. 24, coached by Jeremy Gunn. High School: 2003 graduate of Arvada West High School Wildcats went 16-1 in 2001 and won the school s first league championship in 23 years... coached by Steve Snider. Personal: Born March 15, 1985, to Scott and Julia Brooks... has a sister, Amanda... majoring in business management at Metro State. (at Metro State) Goals x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Assists vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Points x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shot Attempts x, last vs. CSU-Pueblo (Oct. 24, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Career Statistics 2004*** Metro State Totals ***statistics from Fort Lewis 2009 Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 5

6 Tyler Hambrick #10 6-foot-0 Senior Midfielder Northglenn, Colo. Faith Christian H.S. 2008: Named NSCAA/adidas first team All-Central Region, Daktronics second team all-region and third team All-RMAC started 21 games at midfield was third on the team in scoring and assists, and tied for third in goals with five goals and six assists for 16 points had 17 shot attempts and 10 shots on goal scored a career-high two goals on Nov. 2 at Mesa State also scored goals against Seattle Pacific on Sept. 12, Colorado Mines on Sept. 14 and Colorado Christian on Oct. 19 has goal against Colorado Mines was the game-winner assisted on two goals on Sept. 26 at Colorado Christian named to the RMAC All-Tournament team after assisting on a goal in the semifinal win against Colorado Mines. 2007: Played in all 22 games, including five starts, as a 2007 sophomore... had five points, including one goal and three assists... had the game-winning goal in Metro State s 3-0 victory vs. CSU-Pueblo on Oct posted an assist vs. UC-Colorado Springs on Oct took seven shots, including six on goal. 2006: Played in 20 games, including seven starts as a 2006 freshman... scored three points on the season, including a goal vs. Mary on Oct also had an assist vs. Colorado Christian on Oct took six shots, including three on goal. High School: 2006 graduate of Faith Christian High School four-year soccer letterwinner... a first team all-state selection as a 2005 junior and a 2006 senior... voted the Eagles team captain as a 2004 sophomore, 2005 junior and a 2006 senior... a second team All-Front Range player as a 2004 sophomore... Eagles were the state runner-ups in 2005 and 2006 after winning the state title in Personal: Born June 14, 1987, to James and Sue Hambrick... has a brother, Danny, and a sister, Jessi... enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding... majoring in business management at Metro State. Goals vs. Mesa State (Nov. 2, 2008) Assists vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Points vs. Mesa State (Nov. 2, 2008) Shot Attempts vs. Regis (Oct. 12, 2008) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Mesa State (Nov. 2, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 6

7 Jamey King #9 6-foot-4 Senior Defender Salida, Colo. Salida H.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Ariz.) 2008: Started 21 games on defense recorded five shot attempts and four on goal helped the Roadrunners limit opponents to just 29 goals in 22 games, an average of 1.28 per 90 minutes. 2007: Named to the RMAC All-Academic honor roll as a 2007 sophomore... played in eight games... posted one shot at Mesa State on Oct. 12. Before Metro State: Played the 2006 season at Chandler-Gilbert Community College... helped the Coyotes to a record... named an all-conference performer... coached by Jon Berzius attended Metro State as a true freshman in 2005 and redshirted. High School: 2004 graduate of Salida High School three-year letterwinner... an all-state performer and Tri-Peaks League Player of the Year as a 2003 senior... helped lead the Spartans to the 3A state semifinals and the Tri-Peaks League championship as a 2003 senior... a second-team all-state and second-team all-league selection as a 2002 junior... coached by Scott McFarland... also lettered as a guard in basketball. Personal: Born Sept. 1, 1986, to Rayann Gillespie... has a sister, Sierra... enjoys hunting and fishing... majoring in exercise science and adult fitness. Shots x, last vs. Fort Lewis (Nov. 13, 2008) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Fort Lewis (Nov. 13, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 7

8 Pat Laughlin #4 5-foot-10 Senior Defender Scottsdale, Ariz. Brophy College Prep 2008: Named Daktronics first team All-Central Region and third team All-RMAC Started 17 games as a defender helped the Roadrunners limit opponents to just 29 goals in 22 games, an average of 1.28 per 90 minutes totaled 14 shot attempts, including seven on goal. 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt. 2006: Played in 20 games, all starts, at defender as a 2006 sophomore named Academic All-RMAC... anchored a defense that surrendered just 27 goals in 22 games... took seven shots. 2005: Played in 18 games, including nine starts as a 2005 freshman... scored one point on an assist against at UC-Colorado Springs on Sept took 14 shots, including four on goal... took a season-high three shots twice, including in the season finale vs. Colorado School of Mines... started four of the final six contests... named the 2005 RMAC Preseason Freshman of the Year. High School: 2005 graduate of Brophy College Prep High... four-year letterwinner a first-team all-region player as a 2003 junior and 2004 senior... Broncos posted a 23-2 record and won the region championship as a senior. Personal: Born June 22, 1987, to Joe and Annette Laughlin... has two sisters...enjoys golfing... majoring in psychology with a minor in chemistry. Assists vs. UC-Colorado Springs (Sept. 23, 2005) Points vs. UC-Colorado Springs (Sept. 23, 2005) Shot Attempts x, last vs. Colorado Mines (Nov. 4, 2005) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Mesa State (Oct. 3, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 8

9 Mike Martinez #12 5-foot-9 Senior Forward Thornton, Colo. Horizon H.S. 2008: Saw action in 18 games with five starts at midfield scored two goals and had an assist for five points recorded 14 shot attempts and seven shots on goal scored goals against UC-Colorado Springs on Sept. 19 and Colorado Christian on Oct. 19 also had an assist against CCU for three points. 2007: Played in 21 games, including 12 starts, as a 2007 sophomore... scored eight points, including two goals and four assists... scored a goal in Metro State s 5-3 win over then-ranked No. 1 Fort Lewis on Sept also had a goal in the Roadrunners shutout of CSU-Pueblo on Oct notched an assist in four different games... posted four shots at Mesa State on Oct attempted 19 shots, including 10 on goal. 2006: Saw action in six games as a 2006 freshman... named to the RMAC All-Tournament team after scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 double overtime victory over Colorado School of Mines in the first round of the RMAC Tournament on Oct took four shots, including two vs. Colorado Christian on Oct. 22. High School: 2006 graduate of Horizon High School three-year letterwinner... named a second team All-Front Range League player as a 2005 junior and a 2006 senior... the Hawks won the Front Range League title in 2004, 2005 and coached by Art Drotar... also lettered in wrestling and track and field. Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1987, to David and Clarissa Martinez... has two brothers, Matt and Mark, and a sister, Angela... majoring in speech communications with a minor in public relations. Goals x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Assists x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Points... 3.vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) (1 g, 1 a) Shot Attempts x, last vs. CSU-Pueblo (Oct. 10, 2008) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Colorado Mines (Oct. 17, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 9

10 Sam Rolph #22 5-foot-7 Senior Midfielder Denver, Colo. Mullen H.S. 2008: Appeared in 20 games with eight starts as a midfielder scored a goal and attempted five shots against Colorado Christian on Oct. 19 had 31 shot attempts and 13 shots on goal for the season. 2007: Played in 18 games, including eight starts, as a 2007 sophomore... scored 12 points, tied for fifth on the team, including five goals and two assists... scored three goals in his first six games, including one in Metro State s 5-3 victory over then-no. 1-ranked Fort Lewis... had an assist in Metro State s 4-0 shutout of UC-Colorado Springs on Sept started eight of the first 12 games... suffered an injury against Regis on Sept. 30 and missed four games before returning off the bench. 2006: Saw action in 20 games, including four starts as a 2006 freshman... scored five points, all on assists... tallied a career-high two assists and two points vs. Mary on Oct had all five assists in a three-game span from Oct took eight shots, including four on goal. High School: 2006 graduate of Mullen High School three-year letterwinner... a first team all-state and All-Centennial League selection as a 2003 sophomore and a 2004 junior... a two-time member of the Colorado all-star team... Mustangs advanced to the state finals as a 2003 sophomore and a 2004 junior... did not play his senior season... coached by Jay McClain. Personal: Born Jan. 22, 1988, to Craig and Valerie Rolph... has a brother, Victor, and two sisters, Abby and Hannah... majoring in business management at Metro State. Goals x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Assists x, last vs. University of Mary (Oct. 7, 2006) Points x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shot Attempts vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shots On Goal x, last vs. CSU-Pueblo (Oct. 24, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 10

11 Steven Emory #8 6-foot-2 Junior Midfielder Fort Collins, Colo. Fort Collins H.S. 2009: Selected as the RMAC Preseason Player of the Year. 2008: Named first team NSCAA/adidas All-Central Region, second team Daktronics all-region and second team All-RMAC started all 22 games as a midfielder finished fourth on the team in scoring and tied for third in goals with five goals and one assist for 11 points third on the team with 58 shot attempts and 20 shots on goal scored a goal in three consecutive games from Sept. 1 through Sept. 14 against Montana State-Billings, Seattle Pacific and Colorado Mines his goals against MSUB and Seattle Pacific were both game-winners also scored goals against Fort Lewis on Oct. 5 and UC-Colorado Springs on Oct. 26 added an assist against Seattle Pacific for a season-high three points was 2-for-2 on penalty kicks, scoring against Seattle Pacific and Colorado Mines named to the RMAC All-Tournament team after helping the Roadrunners finish as runners-up at the conference tournament. 2007: Played in all 22 games, including six starts, as a 2007 freshman... scored 15 points, third on the team, including five goals and five assists... tied for fifth in the RMAC in assists (5)... scored two goals for four points and had a career-high six shots vs. UC-Colorado Springs on Oct recorded two assists and a goal vs. Georgia Southwestern on Aug tallied two assists vs. Northeastern State on Sept started five out of six games from Sept. 30-Oct posted 35 shots, including 21 on goal. High School: 2007 graduate of Fort Collins High School three-year letterwinner... a first team all-state selection as a 2006 senior... a second team all-state pick as a 2005 junior... a first team All-Front Range player as a senior... the Lambkins won the state championship as a 2005 junior after posting a record... coached by Jason Oderizzi. Personal: Born Aug. 31, 1989, to Gordon and Jeanine Emory... has a brother, Kevin, and two sisters, Lauren and Kailyn... enjoys snowboarding... majoring in health care management. Goals vs. UC-Colorado Springs (Oct. 19, 2007) Assists x, last vs. Northeastern State (Sept. 28, 2007) Points vs. UC-Colorado Springs (Oct. 19, 2007) Shot Attempts vs. Regis (Oct. 12, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. Colorado Mines (Sept. 14, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 11

12 Tyler Wilson #16 5-foot-10 Junior Defender Aurora, Colo. Smoky Hill H.S. 2008: Started all 22 games on defense named to the RMAC All-Academic Team second team helped the Roadrunners limit opponents to just 29 goals in 22 games, an average of 1.28 per 90 minutes did not attempt a shot during the season. 2007: Appeared in 10 games, including three starts, as a 2007 freshman... had two shots at Midwestern State on Sept posted four shots on the season, including two on goal. High School: 2007 graduate of Smoky Hill High School three-year letterwinner... the Buffaloes won the state championship as a 2006 senior and a 2004 sophomore... a second team all-state performer as a senior... a first team All-Centennial League player and team captain as a senior... a second team all-league player as a 2005 junior... coached by Danny Winsor. Personal: Born March 10, 1989, to Matt and Theresa Wilson... has a sister, Amanda... enjoys playing golf and basketball... majoring in marketing at Metro State. Shot Attempts vs. Midwestern State (Sept. 2, 2007) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Midwestern State (Nov. 8, 2007) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 12

13 Pierre Amestoy #23 5-foot-11 Sophomore Midfielder Albuquerque, N.M. Bosque School 2008: Started 10 games and appeared in 16 games at midfield and forward as a true freshman tallied an assist and had four shot attempts on Sept. 26 at Colorado Christian had 16 shot attempts, including six on goal during the season. High School: 2008 graduate of The Bosque School four-year letterwinner... a first team all-state performer as a 2005 sophomore and a 2007 senior... the Bobcats advanced to the state final as a 2006 junior. Personal: Born March 19, 1990, to Pierre and Leslie Amestoy... has a brother, Adam... majoring in business management at Metro State Totals Ri Armstrong #11 5-foot-10 Sophomore Midfield/Forward Aurora, Colo. Rangeview H.S. Points vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Shot Attempts vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) 2008: Appeared in 20 games with one start at forward as a true freshman had one goal and four assists for six points recorded 17 shot attempts and 10 shots on goal tallied an assist in his first career game on Aug. 29 against St. Martin s also had an assist in a start against Montana State-Billings on Sept. 1 and at Regis on Sept. 21 scored a goal and had an assist on Oct. 19 against Colorado Christian. High School: 2007 graduate of Rangeview High School four-year letterwinner... a four time All-Centennial League performer... named all-state as a 2007 senior... coached by Vic Strause... also lettered in track and field. Personal: Born Aug. 25, 1988, to Ri and Laura Armstrong... has a brother, Davy, and two sisters, Lily and Dina... enjoys hunting and hiking... majoring in math education Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 13 Points... 3.vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) (1 g, 1 a) Assists x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shot Attempts vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008)

14 Ryan Baker #18 5-foot-10 Sophomore Defender Gilbert, Ariz. Highland H.S. 2008: Appeared in 11 games with one start on defense as a true freshman had one shot on goal during the season. High School: 2008 graduate of Highland High School four-year letterwinner a first team all-state performer as a 2007 junior and a 2008 senior... the Southwest Valley Player of the Year as a senior... named to the all-arizona team as a junior and a senior... named the region s Defensive Player of the Year and the Hawks Most Valuable Player as a junior... an honorable mention all-region pick as a 2005 freshman... Highland won the state championship in coached by Tim Barmettler. Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1989, to Tab and Debbie Baker... has a brother, Brandon, and a sister, Nikki... enjoys snowboarding... majoring in accounting Totals Augusto Bueno #6 5-foot-10 Sophomore Midfielder Sao Paulo, Brazil Colegio Moeman Shot Attempts vs. Fort Lewis (Oct. 31, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. Fort Lewis (Oct. 31, 2008) 2008: Appeared in three games as a reserve midfielder, scoring a goal on Oct. 19 against Colorado Christian had two shot attempts on the season. High School: Graduated from Colegio Moema in Sao Paulo in high school did not have organized sports. Personal: Born Jan. 8, 1985, to Evandir Silva and Regina Maria Bueno... has three sisters, Renata, Roberta and Raquel... enjoys playing tennis and swimming... majoring in marketing at Metro State. Goals vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Points vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shot Attempts x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shots On Goal x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 14

15 Scott Crawford #3 5-foot-9 Sophomore Midfielder Arvada, Colo. Pomona H.S. 2008: Appeared in seven games as a reserve midfielder as a true freshman had an assist in his first career game on Aug. 30 at Westminster (Utah) recorded a shot on goal on Sept. 26 at Colorado Christian. High School: 2008 graduate of Pomona High School four-year letterwinner... a first team All-Jefferson County selection as a 2007 senior... named the Panthers Most Valuable Player and team captain as a senior... an honorable mention All-Jefferson County pick as a 2006 junior... received Academic All-State honors as a 2006 junior and a 2007 senior... Panthers made the playoffs in each of his final three seasons... coached by Steve Foulke. Personal: Born March 20, 1990, to Joe and Diane Crawford... has a brother, Andrew, and two sisters, Megan and Kelsey... sports industry operations major Totals Dominique Griffith #1 5-foot-11 Sophomore Goalkeeper Aurora, Colo. Smoky Hill H.S. Assists vs. Westminster (Aug. 30, 2008) Points vs. Westminster (Aug. 30, 2008) Shot Attempts vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) 2008: Redshirted. 2007: Did not play in a regular-season contest as a 2007 freshman. High School: 2007 graduate of Smoky Hill High School lettered as a senior... helped the Buffaloes to the state championship and a record as a 2006 senior... coached by Danny Winsor. Personal: Born June 1, 1989, to William and Karla Griffith... has a sister, LaToya... enjoys swimming and watching movies... majoring in health care management Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 15

16 Scott Grode #7 5-foot-10 Sophomore Forward Gilbert, Ariz. Basha H.S. 2008: Appeared in 20 games with three starts as a midfielder and forward as a true freshman scored three goals and had an assist for seven points recorded 20 shot attempts and 11 shots on goal scored a goal in his first career game on Aug. 29 against St. Martin s also scored goals against Colorado Christian on Sept. 26 and Colorado Mines on Oct. 17 had an assist against UC-Colorado Springs on Oct. 26 recorded a season-high four shot attempts twice, both against Colorado Mines. High School: 2008 graduate of Basha High School four-year letterwinner... a first team all-state performer as a 2006 junior... named the Bears Offensive Player of the Year and team captain as a 2006 junior and a 2007 senior... a second team all-region selection as a 2005 sophomore... coached by Eric Forman... also was the kicker for the football team as a senior. Personal: Born Jan. 28, 1990, to Ken and Julie Grode... has a brother, Brad, and a sister, Angie... Angie plays soccer at Chandler-Gilbert CC... enjoys painting and drawing... majoring in business management at Metro State. Goals x, last vs. Colorado Mines (Oct. 17, 2008) Assists vs. UC-Colorado Springs (Oct. 26, 2008) Points x, last vs. Colorado Mines (Oct. 17, 2008) Shot Attempts x, last vs. Colorado Mines (Nov. 6, 2008) Totals Dele Johnson #28 6-foot-2 Sophomore Defender Arvada, Colo. Pomona H.S. 2008: Did not record any statistics in two games as a reserve defender. High School: 2008 graduate of Pomona High School three-year letterwinner... an honorable mention all-state and a first team All-Jefferson County selection as a 2007 senior... a second team all-league pick as a 2006 junior... Panthers were crowned city champs as a 2005 sophomore, 2006 junior and a 2007 senior... coached by Steve Foulke. Personal: Born June 13, 1990, to Tunde and Remola Johnson... has two brothers, Bode and Rolf, and two sisters, Antonia and Malinda... enjoys playing video games and singing... majoring in marketing at Metro State Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 16

17 Tyler Keidel #17 5-foot-8 Sophomore Midfielder Buena Vista, Colo. Salida H.S. 2008: Appeared in nine games with one start at midfield attempted four shots and had one on goal. 2007: Redshirted the 2007 season. High School: 2007 graduate of Buena Vista High School played soccer at Salida High School a two-time all-state first team selection... named the Tri-Peaks League Most Valuable Player as a 2004 sophomore, 2005 junior and 2006 senior... helped the Demons to four consecutive league championships and their first state title in set program records for most career goals (61) and games played (72), as well as goals in a season (19)... coached by Scott McFarland. Personal: Born March 16, 1988, to Jeff and Kathy Keidel... has a sister, Jennah... enjoys snowboarding, running, hiking and biking... majoring in psychology Totals Gerald Mota #21 5-foot-7 Sophomore Defender Aurora, Colo. Overland H.S. Shot Attempts x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. St. Martin s (Aug. 29, 2008) 2008: Appeared in four games as a reserve midfielder/defender attempted one shot. 2007: Served a medical redshirt in High School: 2007 graduate of Overland High School four-year letterwinner... an all-state honorable mention selection as a 2005 junior... a first team All-Centennial League selection as a 2003 freshman, 2005 junior and 2006 senior and a second-team pick in helped the Trailblazers to the 2005 Centennial League championship... twice named to the all-city team... coached by former Metro State soccer player, Mazen Kayli. Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1989, to Gerald and Jodi Mota... has two brothers, Albert and Jose... marketing major Totals Shot Attempts vs. Colorado Christian (Sept. 26, 2008) 2009 Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 17

18 Chris Yoder #5 5-foot-6 Sophomore Midfielder Gilbert, Ariz. Mesquite H.S. 2008: Played in all 22 games with 12 starts at midfield as a true freshman had one goal and three assists for five points recorded 21 shot attempts and eight on goal scored a goal in his first career game on Aug. 29 against St. Martin s had assists against Seattle Pacific on Sept. 12, Colorado Christian on Sept. 26 and Colorado Christian on Oct. 19 recorded a season-high four shot attempts, including three on goal on Oct. 3 against Mesa State. High School: 2008 graduate of Mesquite High School four-year letterwinner... set Mesquite s career goal record with a two-time All-Fiesta Regional team selection, including a first-team pick as a 2006 junior... Wildcats qualified for the state cup all four seasons... coached by Rich Esperti... also selected as an alternate for the USL Super Y League U-18/19 National ODP camp in Florida. Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1989, to Bruce and Lisa Yoder... has a sister, Alyssa enjoys bowling, wakeboarding and dirt biking... majoring in civil engineering at Metro State Totals Issa Bissau #25 6-foot-0 Redshirt Goalkeeper Denver, Colo. Collegiate Academy Goals vs. St. Martin s (Aug. 29, 2008) Assists x, last vs. Colorado Christian (Oct. 19, 2008) Points vs. St. Martin s (Aug. 29, 2008) Shot Attempts vs. Mesa State (Oct. 3, 2008) Shots On Goal vs. Mesa State (Oct. 3, 2008) 2008: Appeared in one game in the field against Colorado Christian on Oct. 19 scored a goal in that game. High School: 2008 graduate of Collegiate Academy two-year letterwinner at Chatfield High School was part of the United States National Team pool in Chatfield won the league championship as a junior and a senior... an all-state pick as a junior... a two-time All-Jeffco player, including a first-team pick as a junior. Personal: Born to Osei and Mari Bissau... has a brother, Soya... enjoys playing basketball and video games... journalism major Totals Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 18

19 Incoming Transfers/Freshmen Bios Jack Belanger #19 6-foot-0 Junior Midfielder/Defender Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny H.S. Coastal Carolina University Before Metro State: Played two years at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C.... named to the Big South All-Freshman team in 2006 after starting 14 of 16 games... defense recorded six shutouts in started seven of 14 games as a sophomore. High School: 2006 graduate of Ankeny High School... three-year letterwinner... earned All-Academic recognition in each of his three years of high school Club Experience: Bypassed his senior year of high school soccer to play with the 2005 PDL National Champion Des Moines Menace... named team s MVP in coached by Matt Kennedy. Personal: Born Oct. 1, son of Bill and Rhonda Belanger... has a sister, Erin... accounting major. Career Statistics 2006*** *** Totals ***statistics from Coastal Carolina Austin Herring #14 5-foot-9 Freshman Midfield/Defender San Clemente, Calif. San Clemente H.S. High School: 2009 graduate of San Clemente High School... three-year letterwinner... coached by Mike Pronier... had seven goals and seven assists as a sophomore and three goals and 12 assists as a junior... missed most of his senior season with an injury. Club Team: Played for the San Diego Surf SC... also competed with the US Soccer Development Academy U18 in coached by Dave Cohen... member of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Presidio League championship teams and the 2008 Surf Cup champions... helped San Diego Surf SC to the 2007 Cal South National State Cup title and the semifinals at the USYSA Region IV tournament in Las Vegas, Nev second place finish at the Arsenal Cup on London, England. Personal: Born Nov. 4, son of Janet and Casey Herring... has two sisters, Lindsey and Natalie... plans to major in human performance & sport. Marc Herschberger #13 5-foot-10 Freshman Forward Westminster, Colo. Northglenn H.S. High School: 2009 graduate of Northglenn High School... four-year letterwinner... coached by Jeffrey Carroll... first team all-state as a senior... named first team All-Front Range League three times... two-time honorable mention all-state... three-time first team North Area Newspapers All-Region... Front Range League Player of the Year as a senior... two-year team captain... four-time first team allacademic... totaled 62 goals and 37 assists during four-year high school career. Club Team: Played for the Colorado Rapids Development Academy... coached by former Metro State head coach Brian Crookham... named to the ODP state team from team captain in Personal: Born May 29, son of Linden and Maurean Herschberger... has one brother, Scott... cousin Jodi McGann was a member of Metro State s women s soccer 2004 national championship team and was a four-year letterwinner... plans to major in business marketing Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 19

20 Incoming Freshmen Bios Tony Moore #15 5-foot-11 Freshman Midfielder/Forward Arvada, Colo. Pomona H.S. High School: 2009 graduate of Pomona High School... four-year letterwinner... coached by Steve Foulke... named second team all-conference twice... led the Jefferson County Conference with 15 goals scored as a senior... scored eight goals as a junior... played defense as a freshman and sophomore... team captain... three-year letterwinner in football and one-year letterwinner in basketball. Club Team: Played for the Colorado Edge Soccer Club with the Elite 1 team... made the state semifinals three times... coached by Dave Kramer. Personal: Born June 18, son of Tammy and Corey Moore... plans to major in business management. Kevin Pocalyko #2 5-foot-9 Freshman Midfielder Longmont, Colo. Longmont H.S. High School: 2009 graduate of Longmont High School... three-year letterwinner... coached by Nathan Oliver... Denver Post 4A honorable mention all-state as a senior... two-time first team All-4A Northern Conference... first team all-area as a junior... Longmont Times-Call Soccer Player of the Year as a junior... team captain as a senior... scored 39 goals and had 15 assists in 45 career games... netted 17 goals in both his junior and senior seasons... had five assists as a junior and six as a senior... led the 4A Northern Conference in goals and points as a junior... also lettered in football. Club Team: Competed for the Boulder County Force... coached by John Welch... named to the ODP team and the ODP Region IV team USL Super Y League. Personal: Born Feb. 12, son of Nick and Mary Beth Pocalyko... has twin brothers, Jason and Kyle... plans to major in criminal justice. David Roesener #0 5-foot-8 Senior Goalkeeper Altus, Okla. Faith Christian H.S. At Metro State: Did not play until High School: Graduated from Faith Christian High School in Lakewood, Colo.... coached by Will Lind... four-year letterwinner... named all-state, All-Colorado and academic all-state... member of the state championship team in 2003 and 2004 and the state runnersup in 2002 and team captain... scored one goal in his career from the goalkeeper position... also three-year letterwinner in baseball. Personal: Born July 5, son of Randy and Debora Roesener... political science major. Nick Seeley #00 6-foot-0 Freshman Goalkeeper Longmont, Colo. Alexander Dawson H.S. High School: 2009 graduate of Alexander Dawson School... four-year letterwinner... coached by Doug London... first team all-region in 2007 and honorable mention all-region in recorded 13 shutouts during his final three seasons... lettered one year in wrestling and baseball. Club Team: Played for the Colorado Edge... coached by Rob Johnson... helped his team to the state semifinals in 2007 and Personal: Born March 25, son of Robert Seeley... has a brother, Alex... plans to major in marketing Metro State Men s Soccer -- Players and Coaches Bios -- Page 20