Kevin cross Richardson, Texas (Texas A&M 97-MBA) (Austin College 95) On The Pitch Rates 27th nationally for career winning percentage among active DI soccer coaches Led UTEP to a school-record seven straight winning seasons, all of 10+ triumphs UTEP has the best record of any C-USA school since joining league in 2005 Miners are eighth in nation for goals scored and t14th for wins since 2002 UTEP has been ranked in NCAA Central Region for a program-best five straight years Built loyal fan base, which has helped UTEP forge a 61-7-3 home record since 2002 Team has posted top GPA in athletics department five times since 2002 Tabbed the WAC and Central Region Coach of the Year in 2002 Cross Career at UTEP Overall WAC (1997-2004), C-USA (2005-) Year Position W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Place 1997 Asst. Coach 9 10 1.475 2 4 0.333 Sixth 1998 Asst. Coach 13 6 1.675 5 1 0.833 T-First 1999 Asst. Coach 8 8 3.500 1 4 1.250 Sixth 2000 Asst. Coach 8 12 0.400 3 4 0.429 T-Fifth 2001 Head Coach 3 11 2.250 1 6 1.188 Eighth 2002 Head Coach 16 3 0.842 6 2 0.750 T-Second 2003 Head Coach 11 8 0.579 4 4 0.5000 T-Fourth 2004 Head Coach 13 5 1.710 5 2 1.688 T-Second 2005 Head Coach 20 4 1.820 6 2 1.772 T-Third 2006 Head Coach 15 6 0.714 6 3 0.667 T-Fourth 2007 Head Coach 13 7 2.636 6 2 1.722 Third 2008 Head Coach 13 7 1.643 6 4 1.591 T-Fourth Asst. Coach Totals 38 36 5.513 11 13 1.460 Head Coach Totals 104 51 7.664 40 25 5.607
Cross along with his wife, Carrie, their son, Chase, 5, and their daughter, Chelsea, 3, pose for a picture with Pluto at Disneyland. Get To Know Kevin Full name is Kevin Ryan Cross Born on March 8, 1972, in Dallas, Texas Son of Martin and Mary Cross His brother, Scott, is the head men s basketball coach at UTA Married the former Carrie Wheeler on July 25, 1998 Carrie was a head women s soccer coach at Franklin HS Has a son, Chase, 5, and a daughter, Chelsea, 3. Chelsea is named after the famous Chelsea FC Starred as a center back at Austin College from 1992-94 Team was runner up in district three straight years Graduated summa cum laude with business and economic degress Earned an MBA from Texas A&M before deciding to coach Cross Record Overall: 104-51-7 Regulation: 91-44 Overtime: 13-7-7 At Home: 62-13-3 On Road: 31-32-4 Neutral Sites: 11-6-0 In August: 12-3-0 In September: 47-16-3 In October: 36-22-4 In November: 9-10-0 Is Shutout: 0-21-1 Score 1 goal: 15-20-2 Score 2 goals: 28-8-3 Score 3 goals: 21-2-1 Score 4 goals: 14-0-0 Score 5+ goals: 26-0-0 Shutouts Opp: 51-0-1 Allow 1 goal: 36-9-1 Allow 2 goals: 13-21-3 Allow 3 goals: 2-16-1 Allow 4 goals: 2-4-0 Allow 5+ goals: 0-1-1 Takes More SOG: 78-17-3 Allows More SOG: 23-32-3 SOG are even: 3-2-1 Take more CK: 55-11-3 Allow more CK: 36-33-3 CK are even: 13-7-1
explosive offense under cross Since 2002 scored 388 goals to rate 8th nationally averaged 2.66 goals per game
stephanie merrell morales El Paso, Texas (UTEP 01) On The Pitch Is in her second season as an assistant coach for the Miners Stalwart defender for Miners from 1997-2000, helping team limit foes to 1.4 gpg Started 76 of 79 games, with her tough play aiding in posting 18 shutouts Her hiring continued trend of former standouts for program returning to coach Joined UTEP after impressive three-year stretch of coaching HS locally Led Chapin HS to 2007 district title and 2008 bi-district championship Helped Andress HS JV boys team advance to sweet 16 of state playoffs Get To Know Stephanie Full name is Stephanie Ann Merrell Morales Born on June 24, 1979, in El Paso, Texas 2001 UTEP graduate with degree in criminal justice Daughter of Richard and Frances Merrell Richard is a huge UTEP fan Has one brother, Garrett, 25 Married Kalani Morales on Oct. 30, 2004 Has two daughters, Kiara, 8, and Kayla, 5 Is a lifelong resident of El Paso He Said It I am very excited to work with Stephanie. She is extremely passionate about UTEP soccer, and she is an incredible leader. She complements our staff and will help UTEP soccer accomplish its goals. Head Coach Kevin Cross on Stephanie Merrell Morales
Kelly Parker Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (UTEP 04) On The Pitch Starred at UTEP from 1999-2002, earning all-conference honors twice School record-holder for points (84) and assists (30) Part of a then school-record 16 wins in 2002, while leading the nation in assists Key individual in recruiting players from Canada in her time at UTEP Is a member of the Canadian Women s National team Played in the W-League for several seasons before being drafted by WPS Spent the 2009 season as member of Skye Blue FC Get To Know Kelly Full name is Kelly Elizabeth Parker Born on March 8, 1981, in Saskatoon, Canada Daughter of Margaret Slater and Garnet Parker Has three siblings, including a twin, Alison Family bred and raised race horses Desires to travel to Spain one day Is a huge Real Madrid and Barcelona club fans Her favorite athlete is Rafael Nadal, of Spain 2004 UTEP graduate with degree in public relations He Said It We re extremely lucky to have Kelly. She has been great at recruiting top-level players to the program. She is the best motivator and leader that I ve ever known. She is huge for our program s success. Head Coach Kevin Cross on Kelly Parker Resides In El Paso
Cara Nordin Kamloops, B.C. (UTEP 08) On The Pitch Will assist in all facets of the program while pursuing a master s degree Starred with UTEP from 2004-07. Member of school s of second-winningest class Second all time at school in career assists (25), fourth in points (77) and sixth in goals (26) Appeared in 85 matches (second-most ever at school), while earning 71 starts (10th most) Captained 2008 squad which was 13-7-1 and was regionally ranked Four-time member of the college of science s Dean List and C-USA Honor Roll Active with National Honor Society and UTEP s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Get To Know Cara Full name is Cara Joanne Nordin Born on Nov. 11, 1986, in Surrey, B.C., Canada 2008 UTEP graduate with bachelor of sciences Daughter of Steve and Robert Johnston Has two siblings, Brett and Angela Loves to run to clear her mind or overcome stress Her dog s name is Umbro, after the soccer brand Began playing soccer because of Angela s love of the game Tattoo 4ever on her ankle in memory of her dad He Said It Cara was one of the best players in program history. She knows the girls very well, and will be a great program coordinator. She won the Golden Miner award, so she excels in all areas. Head Coach Kevin Cross on Cara Nordin He passed away her freshman year
Jessica Salvi Jackson Hole, Wyo. (UTEP 09) On The Pitch Will help in all areas of the program while completing her undergraduate degree Will especially work with UTEP goaltenders in every facet of the position Standout at GK for UTEP in 2006 & 2007 after transferring from Laromie CCC Was a part of the winningest senior class in Miner soccer history Second all time at UTEP in save % (.851), third in shutouts (eight) and fourth in GAA (1.18) Shattered school records for GAA (0.54), GA (five) and save % (930) in 2007 Finished with overall record of 19-7-1 in her two years with the Miners Get To Know Jessica Full name is Jessica A. Salvi Born on Aug. 1, 1986, in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Will graduate in Dec. with liberal arts degree Daughter of Roger and Stefanie Salvi Has two siblings, Michael and Renee Had a nickname of sternum, due to a fractured chest Loves music and carries her IPOD everywhere Has a tattoo on her side that says never forget Wants to remember everything and learn from experiences Her hometown has a population of 9,000 He Said It Jessica is one of the most talented GKs in the country and has aspirations of coaching. She will be be an outstanding coach for our young GKs. She is very good with video production which will be a huge asset to our staff as well. Head Coach Kevin Cross on Jessica Salvi