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1 heart OF IU SOCCER THE HEART OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOCCER TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE INSPIRED THROUGH PERSONAL MOTIVATION The IU Soccer Player responds positively to external motivation. However, his strength and inspiration is derived primarily through personal motivation. The IU Soccer Player has a burning desire to achieve success and is driven to be the best he can be. PERFORMANCE FOLLOWS ATTITUDE The IU Soccer Player s performance is shaped through a positive attitude. While the performance of others is inhibited by anxiety and a fear of failure, the IU Soccer Player s performance is bolstered though courage and confidence. The IU Soccer Player demonstrates positive self worth, always striving to build up his teammates. INTEGRITY The IU Soccer Player is an honest player. He strives to do everything right all of the time. He takes no shortcuts and does not cheat in practice or in games. While others save it just for the game, the IU Soccer Player challenges himself to get better every day. He holds himself and his teammates accountable to the highest standards. PRIDE IN THE UNIFORM The IU Soccer Player takes tremendous pride in wearing the soccer uniform. He has a deep respect for the history and tradition of the program and for those who have previously worn the uniform and he recognizes the responsibility that goes with this honor. Only the highest standard of performance and best effort is acceptable. When the IU Soccer Player takes the field wearing the IU colors, he holds his head high never hoping to win, but rather always expecting to win. After all, he is an Indiana University Soccer Player. COACH JERRY YEAGLEY IU SOCCER COACH,

2 QUICK FACTS university facts Location... Population... 69,247 Founded Joined Big Ten Enrollment:...40,354 Nickname...Hoosiers Colors... Cream & Crimson President...Michael McRobbie Director of Athletics... Fred Glass Senior Woman Administrator... Dr. M. Grace Calhoun Faculty Representative... Bruce Jaffee Head coach Head Coach...Mike Freitag (Indiana University, 1979) Years at IU... Sixth as head coach, 25th overall Overall Record/Years (.728)/5 Big Ten Conference Record/Years (.700)/5 Coaching staff Assistant Coach... Phil Presser (Indiana University, 2003) Assistant Coach... Aleksey Korol (Indiana University, 2005) Volunteer Assistant Coach... Mike Sanich media relations Media Relations Director... J.D. Campbell Men s Soccer Contact...Melanie Schneider Schneider s ... ms48@indiana.edu Schneider s Office Phone Schneider s Cell Phone Media Relations Fax Press Box Phone Web Site... IUHoosiers.com 2009 team information Letterwinners Returning/Lost...12/8 Starters Returning/Lost...7/4 Newcomers team information 2008 Overall Record Home Away Neutral Big Ten Record/Finish /T-3rd Home Away stadium information Name...Jerry Yeagley Field at Armstrong Stadium Capacity...6,100 Surface... Grass Largest Crowd/Year...7,423 vs. UCLA/2007 MAILING ADDRESS... Assembly Hall East 17th Street...Bloomington, IN

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDIANA MEN S SOCCER The IU Men s Soccer Player...1 Quick Facts...2 Table of Contents...3 Game Day at Indiana...4 National Championship Teams Winning Tradition History of Success Players of the Year NCAA Success International Experience...21 Jerry Yeagley Hoosiers in the Pros Armstrong Stadium Hoosiers in the Coaching Ranks...28 indiana university Facilities Campus Arts and Entertainment...35 Notable Hoosiers...36 City of Bloomington...37 Student Life...38 Equipment...39 Strength and Conditioning...40 Sports Medicine...41 Hoosiers in the Community...42 Student Development...43 Big Ten Conference...44 Big Ten Network...45 University Administration...46 Athletics Department Administration...47 NCAA Compliance Information...48 IUHoosiers.com SEASON Schedule...50 Roster...51 Opponents Preview MEET THE HOOSIERS Eric Alexander Lee Hagedorn Ofori Sarkodie Darren Yeagle Andy Adlard...64 Rich Balchan...65 Cameron Jordan...66 Daniel Kelly...67 Neil Wilmarth...68 Will Bruin...69 Tyler McCarroll...70 Tommy Meyer...71 Nate Mitchell...72 Alec Purdie...73 Nick Blevins...74 Chris Haffner...75 Luis Soffner...76 Joe Tolen...77 Tim Wylie...78 NEWCOMERS Graham Basecke, Kevin Bick, Ian Block...79 Alex Boler, Caleb Konstanski, Nemanja Kostic...80 Sam Swihart, Matt Wiet...81 coaching staff Head Coach Mike Freitag Assistant Coach Phil Presser...84 Assistant Coach Aleksey Korol...85 Support Staff IN REVIEW Season Review Game-By-Game Recaps Big Ten Tournament Statistics HISTORY Year-By-Year Results Record vs. Opponent Series History All-Time Letterwinners All-Americans Honors IU Athletics Hall of Fame RECORDS 100-Point Scorers Career Records Season Records Single-Game Records Miscellaneous Records Big Ten Records NCAA Tournament Records Year-By-Year Leaders media information IU Athletics Media Relations Guide information The 2009 Indiana Men s Soccer Media Guide is a production of the Indiana Media Relations Office. Individuals wishing to reproduce any portion of the guide should receive prior consent from the Indiana Media Relations Office. Credits Cover Design... Ryan Preske Content... Melanie Schneider Editing...Indiana University Media Relations Graphic Design... Ryan Preske Layout...Melanie Schneider, Ryan Preske Photography... Mike Dickbernd...Keith Nordstrom/New England Revolution/MLS... Colorado Rapids/MLS... Columbus Crew/MLS...Paul Giamou/Toronto FC/MLS... IU Sports Properties... Major League Soccer Indiana Media Relations Assembly Hall 1001 East 17th Street Bloomington, IN

4 2009 indiana MEN S SOCCER GAMEDAY In addition to playing in front of some of the most enthusiastic fans in the country, Indiana soccer players also enjoy taking part in the excitement of other Hoosier sports. gameday ATMOSPHERE Indiana has played host to 54 NCAA Tournament games over the years and boasts a record in those matches. More than 150,000 fans have passed through the turnstiles at Armstrong Stadium since

5 1982 CHAMPIONS REGIONAL FINALS INDIANA 1, EVANSVILLE 0 NCAA QUARTERFINALS INDIANA 2, PHILADELPHIA TEXTILE 0 NCAA SEMIFINALS INDIANA 1, SIU-EDWARDSVILLE 0 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. INDIANA 2, DUKE 1 (8 OVERTIMES) Front Row (L to R): Manager John Gotschal, Manuel Gorrity, Mark Laxgang, Steve Meyer, Pay McGauley, Chris Oswald, Chris Peterson, Gregg Thompson, Greg Kennedy, Dan Kings, Keith Meyer Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Don Rawson, Assistant Coach George Perry, John Stollmeyer, Henry Riggs-Miller, Chris Cotton, Ernane Lung, Craig Layman, Christian Fauser, Tom Ferland, Dave Boncek, Mike McCartney, Mike Hylla, Paul DiBernardo, Assistant Coach Joe Kelley, Head Coach Jerry Yeagley 5