TOM POITRAS COACHING STAFF. Head Coach Fifth Year Career Record: (14) Green Bay Record: (4)

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1 TOM POITRAS Head Coach Fifth Year Career Record: (14) Green Bay Record: (4) COACHING STAFF Under the guidance of fifth-year head coach Tom Poitras, Green Bay men s soccer has seen a revival that has the Phoenix soccer family eager for the 2008 season. For the second straight year, Green Bay appeared in the Horizon League title game under Poitras watch when the Phoenix challenged eventual NCAA Elite Eight participant UIC in the 2007 championship contest. After back-toback 10-win seasons, Poitras and the Phoenix aim once again to challenge for a Horizon League title. Along with a Horizon League runner-up finish in 2007, the defensive-minded Phoenix posted a program-best 12 shutouts and registered a 0.80 goals-against average, which also ranked in the top five in team history. Green Bay has established the importance of solid defense under Poitras tutelage. Since his arrival, Green Bay has tallied a 1.12 GAA in four seasons, including 23 shutouts. In 2006 Green Bay reached multiple milestones in its campaign that culminated in the Horizon League championship match. Along with its best league finish in 12 seasons, the Phoenix had its first NSCAA All-American in 15 years in Joshua Okoampa. The Phoenix also finished the year ninth in the NCAA in goals per game. In the past four years, Green Bay has boasted three All-Americans. Adam Ben-Zikri was a two-time Academic All-American in 2004 and 2005 while Okoampa garnered NCAA Third- Team All-American accolades in For his collegiate coaching career, Poitras owns a record in 14 seasons. He ranks fifth in the NCAA in career winning percentage (.625) among coaches with less than five years at the Division I level. Poitras earned his USSF A coaching licence in 1993 and has served as an Olympic Development Program staff coach both in Region I and Region II and was a USSF Coaches Licensing Program Associate Director in Connecticut. Poitras arrived at Green Bay following a six-year stint at Southern New Hampshire, where he posted an record. Poitras guided the Penmen to four NCAA Division II tournament appearances and five 10-win seasons. During the 2002 season, Poitras directed SNHU to a mark and the NCAA Division II title game and was named the 2002 NSCAA New England Region Coach of the Year. With Poitras, SNHU produced eight All-Americans while the Penmen finished ranked in the top 20 nationally in five straight seasons. Prior to his stint at Southern New Hampshire, Poitras spent four seasons at the University of New Haven, registering a record. Poitras revived UNH s soccer program, lifting the Chargers to back-to-back 10-win seasons after inheriting a squad that posted three wins during his first year. Poitras and New Haven increased its win total each of those four years, culminating with a mark in He was also named the New England Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year in A 1992 graduate of Southern Connecticut State, Poitras was a four-year starter for the Owls, who captured the 1987 NCAA Division II national championship. Poitras also played professionally prior to his coaching career, playing two seasons for the Connecticut Wolves of the Interregional Soccer League. The 40-year-old Poitras and his wife, Alison, reside in Green Bay with their son, Ian, and daughter, Ella. 6

2 COACHING STAFF MIKE KULAS Assistant Coach Second Year Mike Kulas is in his second season as an assistant coach for Green Bay men s soccer. Kulas impact aided the Phoenix in returning to the Horizon League championship game in 2007, as the former collegiate defender helped Green Bay set a team record with 12 shutouts in a season. Kulas arrived at Green Bay after one season as the head coach of Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. Prior to that appointment, Kulas was an assistant coach at University of Hartford and Assumption. I am excited to have Mike joining our staff, said head coach Tom Poitras following Kulas hire in He was a hard-working, driven and competitive player and he will bring those same traits to our program and will help continue to improve Green Bay soccer. As a collegiate standout, Kulas shined as a defender under Poitras watch at Southern New Hampshire. He aided SNHU in posting a record during his three seasons as a starter and was a two-time NCAA Division II tournament participant. He was an integral part of the Penmen defense that tallied 32 shutouts during his career and helped post two of the top 15 consecutive shutout minute streaks in Division II history. The team s 15 shutouts in 2000 is tied for 11th in NCAA records. Kulas gained professional playing experience in 2002 as a member of the New Hampshire Phantoms, where the team placed fourth in the Northern Division. The 27-year-old Kulas earned a degree in business administration from Southern New Hampshire in Men s Soccer Support Staff RUDY WADE Strength and Conditioning Through Green Bay Athletics partnership with Bellin Health, Rudy Wade joined Green Bay in September 2004 as the department s full-time strength and conditioning coach. He coordinates strength and conditioning programs for all 16 Phoenix sports, gearing each program toward improving endurance, agility and functional strength through individual training. Wade, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, was an assistant coach at Marquette for one year prior to coming to Green Bay. Previously, he spent two years as a graduate assistant at Bowling Green University, and was an intern at the University of Notre Dame. Wade earned a master s degree in education from Bowling Green after receiving his bachelor s degree in exercise science from Ball State University in He and his wife, Julie, live in Green Bay with their son, Connor. EMILY JOHNSON Athletic Trainer Green Bay native Emily Johnson is in her seventh year as an assistant athletic trainer for Green Bay Athletics. Along with serving as the primary athletic trainer for men s soccer, Johnson also works with women s basketball. A 2001 graduate of Valparaiso University, Johnson earned her National Athletic Trainers Association certification in August, She has a 2002 master s degree from Indiana State University. Johnson serves as an instructor at UW-Green Bay, teaching advanced athletic training and prevention and care of athletic injuries. Johnson and her husband, Jason, reside in Green Bay with their daughter, Maggie. 7

3 JC BANKS Sophomore M Milwaukee, Wis. Riverside # : Horizon League all-newcomer team pick... earned College Soccer News Team of the Week honors Oct. 1 after posting back-to-back game-winning goals... tied for the team lead in scoring... had overtime game-winner over Ohio State Sept had two-goal effort against Western Michigan Sept. 23 Four-time all-conference selection... honorable mention all-state as a senior... member of Region II Olympic Development Program... club team won the Region II U-16 title in 2006 and 2007, with his FC Milwaukee squad finishing as national runnersup in 2007 Son of Jimmy and Constance Banks... father was a professional and U.S. National Team soccer player... born Aug. 24, undecided on major Totals FRANCOIS BASTY Junior F/M/D Beauzelle, France St. Sernin # : Was third on the team in assists (5) and fifth in scoring... had game-winning goal at Drake Aug had two assists in win over Western Michigan Sept assisted on three game-winning goals 2006: Took the field for four games, starting against Marquette Sept assisted on both goals in that match for his lone points of the year... suffered a foot injury early in the year and missed the remainder of the season Represented France at the 2003 world championships in Shanghai, China... also gained playing experience in England Son of Alain and Monique Basty... born Aug. 10, business administration major Totals

4 JOSH BAUTCH Sophomore D Wausau, Wis. West # : Took the field for one game as a freshman... played 10 minutes in home win over Albany Sept. 15 Son of Scott and Margo Bautch... born Nov. 29, undecided on intended major Scored 78 career goals and had 34 assists in four years at Wausau West... two-time honorable mention all-state... has played for Wisconsin Olympic Development, Green Bay Metro and Mequon United Totals CASEY BERG Sophomore M Janesville, Wis. Craig # : Saw action in two contests... played a seasonhigh 15 minutes at Marquette Sept also took the field for Green Bay s win over Albany Sept. 15 Son of Marty and Donna Berg... born Aug. 8, undecided on intended major Three-year letterwinner, two-year starter... two-time all-conference... as a senior, led Craig to WIAA state tournament semifinals... team captain... twice led the team in scoring Totals

5 STEVEN HENNESSY Senior D West Allis, Wis. Nathan Hale # : Started five of 13 games as a defender... played a career-high 110 minutes against Marquette Sept : Was a key figure for the Phoenix defense, starting 15 of 17 matches... assisted on match-winning goal in overtime against Butler Oct : Made 14 starts in 17 games as a defender... had an assist in win at IPFW Oct posted first shot of his career in win over Sacred Heart Sept. 4 Named WSCA first-team all-state... Greater Metro Conference Player of the Year... four-year starter... two-time first-team all-conference... led Hale on the defense, which posted 11 shutouts in 2003 Son of Patrick and Debbie Hennessy... born Sept. 26, business administration major Totals RAY HIBBLER Senior D Janesville, Wis. Craig # : Started all 22 games as a defender... missed just 128 minutes on the season... had two shots on goal against Cleveland State Oct : Played in 19 matches, starting had the game-winning goal in overtime against Sacred Heart Sept : Started 16 games, finishing fifth on the team in scoring with five points... scored first collegiate goal at Loyola Oct also scored against UIC Oct had an assist against Cleveland State Sept WSCA first-team all-state selection... finished second in the Big Eight Conference in scoring in two-year captain... team MVP... two-time all-conference selection Son of Melvin and Pam Fields... born June 10, human development major Totals

6 DAN KRUEGER Sophomore M Fridley, Minn. Spring Lake Park # : Took the field for five matches... played a season-high 15 minutes against Albany Sept. 15 Son of Dale and Kathy Krueger... born Nov. 16, undecided on intended major All-state selection... four-year starter... first-team all-metro... team captain... three-time all-conference honoree... was also a standout at the club level for Wings Nationals that won the 2006 Minnesota State Cup Totals ILYA KSENIDI Junior F West Allis, Wis. Nathan Hale # : Horizon League all-academic... as a reserve forward, played in 21 contests... started in two matches, including Horizon League championship game against UIC Nov had two shots in win over Ohio State Sept : Took the field for nine matches, starting one... made first collegiate start in win over Marquette Sept had a season-high two shots against IPFW Sept. 11 As a captain, led Hale in goals and points in two-time all-conference selection... aided prep squad in a No. 2 state ranking as a junior in 2004 with team highs in goals and points Son of Aleksandr and Olga Ksenidi... born April 26, business administration major Totals

7 MIKE McCORMACK Senior M/F Downers Grove, Ill. South # : As a reserve, played 22 games, starting one... had game-winning goal over Cleveland State Oct assisted on game-winner against UIC Oct : Played all 20 matches with one start... had game-winning score against Wright State Oct also scored in wins over Cleveland State Sept. 9, Sacred Heart Sept. 16 and Wisconsin Oct : Took the field for 13 contests as a reserve... scored in Horizon League quarterfinals at UIC Nov had an assist against Eastern Illinois Sept. 3 Most Valuable Player at 2004 IHSA State Tournament after leading Downers Grove South to Class AA title with his game-winning goal in the 89th minute... Chicago Tribune first-team all-state... posted 34 goals and 12 assists as a senior Son of John and Debbie McCormack... born Feb. 28, history major Totals DAVID PROCHAZKA Sophomore M Gothenburg, Sweden Donner # : Horizon League all-newcomer team, also league all-tournament team selection... anchored Phoenix defense... scored on a penalty kick in Horizon League championship game against UIC Nov aided team in posting team record for shutouts in a season (12) Played for BC Häcken at the club level, where he was the captain of the junior team... two-time winner of the Gothia Cup... member of Swedish National Team training camps for three years... alldistrict... aided team to third-place finish in Junior Swedish Championship in 2004 Son of Jiri and Helena Prochazka... born Oct. 30, business administration major Totals

8 SCOTT RAYMONDS Sophomore F/M Brookfield, Wis. East # : Saw action in 16 games, starting one... scored against Western Michigan Sept also assisted on game-tying goal at Marquette Sept. 9, his first collegiate start As a senior, earned second-team all-state honors... led East to WIAA runner-up finish in 2006, leading the team in goals and assists... all-conference, allarea... member of ODP Region II pool... played for former Green Bay men s soccer standout Herbert Dundun at East Son of Dan and Claudette Raymonds... born Feb. 22, undecided on intended major Totals TOSAINT RICKETTS Senior F Edmonton, Alberta St. Francis Xavier # : Played five matches for Canada s U-23 team in March, Horizon League first-team all-league, all tournament team... five of his six goals were game-winners... scored twice at Wright State Oct : Played for Canada in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup... second-team All-Horizon League, all-tournament team... finished second on the team in scoring (17)... had game-winners against Butler in overtime Oct. 6 and Loyola Oct also made a pair of penalty kicks 2005: Finished second on the team in scoring (9)... had a pair of two-goal efforts on the year: vs. Cleveland State Sept. 18 and Western Michigan Sept. 25 As a member of Canada s U-17 National team, scored game-winner against the U.S. in an international friendly July 20, as a prep, was one of the top short distance sprinters in Alberta Son of Pam Ricketts... born Aug. 6, business administration major Totals

9 TYLER ROSENBERG Senior D Grafton, Wis. Milwaukee Lutheran # : NSCAA second-team scholar all-region... Horizon League all-academic... has started every game of his collegiate career... tied for the team lead in assists (6), helping on four game-winning goals... scored game-winning goal over Evansville Sept : Scored in win at Ohio State Sept assisted on game-winner against Loyola Oct also had assists in two games against Butler 2005: Scored at Denver Sept scored the following game against Cleveland State Sept had an assist against Eastern Illinois Sept third-team All-America as selected by the National Lutheran High School Association... two-year captain... notched 16 goals and 25 assists as a junior... played every minute of FC Milwaukee s five-game Midwest Regional title, where the U-18 side took fourth place nationally in 2005 Son of Kenton and Pamela Rosenberg... born Nov. 20, business administration major Totals JACOB ROUSE Junior M Cambridge, Minn. Cambridge-Isanti # : Took the pitch for three games... had two shots against Western Michigan Sept : Redshirted the 2006 season 2005: As a reserve, took the field for eight contests... posted a pair of shots on the season All-state as a senior for Cambridge-Isanti... four-year starter... all-time leading scorer for the Bluejackets with 38 goals and 33 assists for his career... threetime all-conference... three-time team MVP Son of Randall and Leora Rouse... one of seven children... born Aug. 17, business administration major Totals

10 ADAM STIKL Senior GK Milwaukee, Wis. West Allis Nathan Hale # : Anchored defense that set team record with 12 shutouts... posted a 0.80 GAA on the year, moving into second in team history in goals-against average... his 13 shutouts is tied for fourth-best in team records... had seven saves in draw at No. 12 Northwestern Nov had an assist from the goal in win over Western Michigan Sept : Started the first two matches of the year before suffering an injury... returned for the final four games of the year to post a record... had sesason-high six saves in win at Wisconsin Oct : Saw action in seven games, making five starts at the end of the year... had two shutouts, including an overtime win over Milwaukee Oct also shut out UIC Nov. 5 with five saves Wisconsin Masonic All-Star... first-team All-Greater Metro Conference... three-year letterwinner Son of William and Antoinette Stikl... born Jan. 31, public administration major Year GP-GS Minutes Saves GA GAA Shutouts Record Totals MIKE VOIGTLANDER Sophomore M Vadnais Heights, Minn. Mounds View # : Had an immediate impact as a freshman, starting 20 of 21 games in the midfield... had an assist in win over Western Michigan Sept. 23 First-team all-state... also earned first-team all-metro and all-conference honors... four-year starter... team captain as a senior... also participated in football, rugby and Nordic skiing Son of Rick and Tina Voigtlander... both parents were student-athletes at Green Bay... father, Rick, is a member of the Phoenix Hall of Fame... born June 30, human development major Totals

11 DAVID ZNATY Junior F/M Hadera, Israel Amal Hadera # : Hampered by injury, saw action in 11 games... had a goal and an assist in homecoming win over Albany Sept also had game-tying goal at #12 Northwestern Nov : Second-team All-Horizon League, all-tournament team... after scoring game-tying goal in the 90th minute against Detroit in the Horizon League quarterfinals, went on to score the match-winner in overtime... scored first collegiate goal against Kentucky Aug also scored in win over Wright State Oct assisted on game-winner at Detroit Sept had two assists against IUPUI Aug. 25 Played for Hapoel Kfar-Saba at the club level... was player of the year in high school Son of Eli and Ketty Znaty... born July 15, business administration major Totals Men s Soccer Student Assistants JOSH LOYD Goalkeeper Coach Josh Loyd is in his first season as an assistant for Green Bay men s soccer, as the former four-year letterwinner will serve as the team s goalkeeping coach this fall. While with the Phoenix, Loyd started the 2006 season and tallied a career goals-against average of He took the field for 25 contests, posting four shutouts and making 93 career saves. Originally from Plymouth, Minn., Loyd will graduate in the spring with a degree in communication and the arts. LATI ZIBA Undergraduate Assistant Coach Horizon League honors as a senior. Lati Ziba begins his first season as an assistant coach to Tom Poitras while working toward an undergraduate degree in accounting. A three-year starter for the Phoenix, Ziba finished his collegiate playing career in 2007 with two goals and three assists for seven points. Ziba earned second-team All- A native of Macedonia, Ziba graduated from South Milwaukee High School in JEFF SONNTAG Manager Jeff Sonntag is in his third year as the manager for the Green Bay men s soccer program. Sonntag is responsible for equipment management, assisting with practice and game setup and video coordination as well as other duties as assigned. A junior academically from Janesville, Wis., Sonntag is a double major in history and political science. 16

12 GREEN BAY NEWCOMERS PAUL BOX Freshman D Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley # 25 JOSH CHAMBERLAIN Freshman M/D De Pere, Wis. De Pere # 28 Aided Neuqua Valley to an Illinois High School Association Class AA state tournament runner-up finish in four-year letterwinner, two-year starter... team captain... helped the Wildcats earn a No. 5 national ranking... all-city, all-conference Son of Jim and Laura Box... born June 9, intended major is human biology Three-year starter, two-year captain... helped De Pere to a record in 2007 and a WIAA state quarterfinal appearance... gained all-area player of the year honors... two-time all-conference selection... ranked first in his class academically Son of Paul and Donna Chamberlain... born Sept. 1, undecided on intended major STUART GRABLE Freshman M Neenah, Wis. Neenah # 13 AJ KONCHAR Freshman F Cedar Rapids, Iowa Xavier # 26 Named one of College Soccer News Top 100 freshmen in NSCAA All- America... first-team all-region Wisconsin Player of the Year... led Neenah to 2007 WIAA Division 1 title and a record... aided FC Milwaukee to a 2007 national runner-up finish at the club level and a regional final in 2008 Son of Dave and Robin Grable... born Sept. 26, intended major is business administration First-team all-state... four-time all-conference selection... four-year starter... led Xavier in scoring all four years... aided Xavier in capturing back-to-back Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 1A championships in 2005 and also gathered all-metro accolades Son of John and Sharon Konchar... born Dec. 4, intended major is graphic design JOEY MARASCO Freshman D Milwaukee, Wis. Pius XI # 15 TRAVIS MEIKLE Freshman GK Cottage Grove, Wis. Monona Grove # 1 First-team all-state... team captain for Pius XI, leading the Popes to a record in two-time all-conference, all-area selection... was a member of the FC Milwaukee club team that posted back-to-back top three finishes at the national tournament and a regional final finish in 2008 Son of Maurice and Barbara Marasco... born Sept. 14, academic interests include international business All-state selection as a senior... two-year starter... Masonic All-Star... two-time all-conference selection... team defensive MVP as a senior... member of Wisconsin ODP team... also played for the Region II team in 2007 which competed in Costa Rica Son of Mike and Penny Meikle... born Feb. 6, intended major is human biology 17

13 GREEN BAY NEWCOMERS MIKE OHNESORGE Freshman M Mosinee, Wis. Mosinee # 27 TONY PATTERSON Freshman M Menomonee Falls, Wis. Menomonee Falls # 3 WSCA second-team all-state selection as a senior... Mid-State Conference player of the year in named 2007 offensive player of the year by the Wausau Daily Herald... four-year starter... tallied 99 goals and 27 assists during his prep career Son of Kerry Ohnesorge and Rochelle Skaar... born May 18, undecided on intended major Four-year starter... second-team all-state honoree... team captain and MVP at Menomonee Falls... five-year member of FC Milwaukee... has aided the club in posting four state championships, two regional titles and back-to-back national tournament appearances Son of Larry and Sandy Patterson... born May 24, undecided on major DEVERNE # 17 WALLACE Junior D Siparia, Trinidad & Tobago Naparima/Genesee (N.Y.) C.C. TONY WALLS Freshman M/D Wauwatosa, Wis. East # 5 Spent two seasons at Genesee (N.Y.) Community College... earned first-team allregion honors in team captain SSFL National Big Five silver medalist in 2005 Son of Jemma Wallace... born April 3, undecided on intended major Earned NSCAA All-Region V honors in gained experience with the U.S. National team... played club soccer with FC Milwaukee, helping the club post back-to-back regional titles and a 2007 national championship... also lettered in basketball, aiding Wauwatosa East to a WIAA Division I title in 2008 Son of Sarah Gingrass and Andre Walls... born Jan. 16, undecided on intended major RYAN WEHKING Freshman GK St. Louis, Mo. Priory # 24 Led Priory to a perfect record and a Missouri Class 2 state title in garnered first-team all-state honors twice... named the state s Class 2 goalkeeper of the year in posted 34 career shutouts as a prep... second-team all-metro... also earned all-state honors as a kicker in football Son of Matt and Rhonda Wehking... father Matt was a four-year letterwinner for Green Bay soccer ( )... born Dec. 26, intended major is business 18