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Assistant Coach
nick.noble@mail.wvu.edu
West Virginia
Division 1
Third year Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach at West Virginia University
Assistant Coach
foldesy.1.1@osu.edu
Ohio State
Division 1
Assistant Volunteer Coach
akronmenssoccer@gmail.com
Akron
Division 1
2017 MAC Champions and Final Four in Philadelphia, PA with 4 MLS Draftees.
2018 MAC Champions and National Finalist in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 MLS Draftees.
Assistant Coach
freitas@oakland.edu
Oakland U. (MI)
Division 1
Thomas Freitas,
I am 23 years old from Brazil came to the US in 2013 to play NCAA for Mars Hill University 2 years, then 2 years at Notre Dame College where I joined the coaching staff after graduating in 2017. in 2018 I joined the Oakland University Men's Soccer staff NCAA D1 as a Graduate Assistant focused on the performance analysis, statistics, video reports, and scouting opponents, as pursuing my MBA degree.
Have completed a about to 10 coaching courses in Brazil (Universidade do Futebol) , and Performance Analysts course by Oliver Gage/CoachTechSoccer, plus Internships with big clubs in brazil: Palmeiras, Sao Paulo, Atletico MG.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Oakland University, Graduate Assistant Coach / Performance Analyst
NotreDameCollege.Mens SoccerAssistantCoach 2017-2018
Cleveland Internationals, U-13 Coach for two week camp 2016
Dayton Dutch Lions Camps, U-15 Coach for during summer trainings 2017
Cleveland Select Summer Camp, U-11 Coach for Summer Camps 2015-16
Erie Commodores Camps, U-10 Coach for Erie Summer Camps 2016
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
DaytonDutch Lions.USL-PDL, 10 Games 1Goal
Notre Dame College, NCAA DII, Captain, 37 Games 23 Wins , 3 Goals 3 Assists
Erie Commodores, NPSL, 10 Games 1 Goal
Mars Hill University, NCAA DII, 34 Games 16 Wins, 5 Goals 4 Assists
AUDAX-SP, Brazilian League U-13, U-15, U-17
E.C Pinheiros, Sao Paulo State League U-7, U-9, U-11
Assistant Coach
amoore@francis.edu
Saint Francis (PA)
Division 1
Antony Moore resumed his duties as the program's top assistant coach in 2021 after serving as the interim head coach for the entirety of the 2017 season. He enters his ninth season with the program in 2021.
The Red Flash put up record-breaking numbers offensively with Moore at the helm, winning double digit games for the fifth straight season.
Saint Francis scored 37 goals in 18 games during this season, its most since the 1994 season.
The Red Flash are 57-29-11 (.644) in Moore's five seasons, appearing in three NEC Championship games.
Moore helped develop three-time All-American center back and MLS SuperDraftee Francis de Vries.
In his third season, Moore joined first-year head coach Paulo Neto and helped the Flash earn 11 victories on the season and their third-straight appearance in the NEC Tournament.
Moore helped coach Pablo Medina to the SFU all-time assists record with 26 in his time in Loretto and helped guide Francis de Vries to NEC and ECAC Defender of the Year honors and his second-straight All-America season in 2015.
In 2014, Moore helped lead the Red Flash to its most successful season in program history where they earned the No. 1 overall seed after winning the Northeast Conference regular season title. SFU went 13-6-1 and sported a 6-1 NEC record en route to hosting the NEC Tournament. Saint Francis had four players named to the All-NEC First Team.
Moore, a 2012 Fairleigh Dickinson graduate with a bachelor of arts in Communications, played four years of collegiate soccer, first at St. Gregorys in Oklahoma and later at Fairleigh Dickinson. He helped lead FDU to a conference championship and NCAA Sweet 16 berth in 2012
Moore was named to the National Team of the Week (Nov 18, 2012) after scoring the game winner vs. St. Johns and earning two assists vs. St. Louis, both in the NCAA Tournament.
Born in Douglas, Isle of Man, Moore is the son of Helen Jones, Graham Moore and the brother of James Moore. In 2014, Moore was called up to represent his national team Ellan Vannin in the ConIFA World Football Cup in Oestersund, Sweden.
Coach
bediakoswan13@outlook.com
Saint Francis (PA)
Division 1
Bediako Swan served four seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Davis & Elkins, under current SFU head coach Frank Olszewski. He also moved over to the women's sideline prior to the 2016 season to serve duel roles.
In 2017, Swan was the recipient of the United Soccer Coaches Top 30 Coaches under 30 program.
Prior to his return to the Senators' program, Swan spent 2013 as an assistant coach of the Elkins High girls' soccer team, and helped guide the Tigers to a sectional championship. Swan also served as a staff coach with Elkins United and Seneca Soccer club teams.
Swan had a successful playing career as a striker for Davis & Elkins, earning two first team All-WVIAC selections (2009, 2010) and All-Region accolades in 2010. He began his collegiate playing career at Georgia Perimeter College.
Swan graduated from D&E in 2012 with a double major in history and political science.
Assistant Coach
dpalmer@oberlin.edu
Oberlin
Division 3
Dan Palmer completed begins his sixth season as the head womens soccer coach at Oberlin College in 2018.
In five seasons he has completely revamped the program, raising the teams level of play and competitiveness while creating a culture of winning. In 2014, the Yeowomen tied a school record with 10 wins after combining for 10 wins in the three seasons prior (2011-13). Over the last four seasons the Yoewomen have a record of 33-27-8.
The Palmer File In 2014 he led the Yeowomen on a nine-matching winning streak en route to a 10-8 season and 3-5 mark in the NCACHas led the team to the best three-year stretch in program history, totaling 24 wins and four draws (2014-16) Instructed four-time All-NCAC selection Gwennie Gardiner. Gardiner earned United Coaches All-Great Regional First-Team honors and was the first NCAC Offensive Player of the Year in school history. Mentored All-NCAC First-Team Selection Gwennie Gardiner (2016, 2017) and Second-Team honoree Maddi Kimball (2015, 2017) and has coached eight other All-NCAC players over his first five yearsTeams have been honored for academic excellence by the NSCAA, with Casey McGuire earning All-Ohio All-Academic honors in 2014Helped 2015 graduate Kate Frost set the school record for shutouts in a season (5) and career (12). She also earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors in 2013His 2013 Yeowomen team was also one of 26 teams in the country to earn the Nation Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Gold Award for Ethics and Sportsmanship. Oberlin totaled 1,637 minutes on the pitch without committing an egregious infraction to draw a cardCame to Oberlin after a successful nine-year tenure as the head mens soccer coach at nearby Case Western Reserve University where he compiled a record of 87-65-16 while leading the Spartans to two University Athletic Association Championships and two NCAA Tournament appearancesTwo-time UAA Coach of the Year, Palmers teams were ranked in the nations top-20 three times, including as high as second in 2007. During his time with the Spartans, he also mentored numerous All-Americans and Scholar-All Americans.Served as the head mens soccer coach at Hiram for two season (2002-03). Previously, he worked as the head womens soccer coach at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, from 1996-01 compiling a 70-47-6 record - before also taking over its inaugural mens program from 1997 to 2001. A 1981 graduate of North Central College (Illinois), Palmer got his start in coaching at his alma mater where he served as the head mens coach from 1984 until 1989. He also earned a masters degree from Northeastern Illinois University in 1989
Assistant Coach
russo@denison.edu
Denison
Division 3
Russo has guided the Denison men's soccer team to over 200 victories, three North Coast Athletic Conference championships and three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. Overall, Russo has amassed 425 wins in his 38 year coaching college soccer. He is is the Top 25 of all time winningest college coaches.
In 2010, the Big Red posted a 10-8 record and advance to the championship game of the NCAC Tournament before falling, 3-1, to nationally-ranked Ohio Wesleyan in a rematch of the 2009 championship.
In 2009, the Big Red posted a 12-5 record and finished with a 6-1 mark in conference play. They entered the NCAC Tournament as the No. 2 seed and went on to defeat Kenyon in the semifinals before a momentous upset of the nation's top-ranked team and previously unbeaten, Ohio Wesleyan, in the championship game. The team moved on to their ninth NCAA Tournament appearance in school history and their third appearance under Russo's direction.
In 2006, Russo led the Big Red to a 12-4-2 record overall, finishing 7-1-1 in the conference. Denison advanced to the North Coast Athletic Conference title game and battled Allegheny for the full 90, sending the game into overtime. In the 96th minute of overtime the Big Red netted a dramatic breakaway goal, sending them to yet another NCAA tournament. Highlights of the season include a school record for having only 13 goals scored against the Big Red. The previous season saw Russo join an elite group of active NCAA coaches who have reached the 300-win milestone with their 2-1 victory over Hiram College.
Russo's 2003 squad posted a program-best 18-3 record and a share of the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship. Denison began the year with a school-record 13 consecutive victories and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the NSCAA/Adidas Division III mens soccer national poll. The Big Red qualified for the NCAA tournament for the seventh time in school history and the first time since 1983. He was also named the NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
He enters the 2018 season with an overall coaching record of 418-226-53, a .635 winning percentage. Over his 19 years at Denison he has maintained the winning tradition of the Big Red program and has gone 191-126-31 over that span. In addition, after the team's record-setting 2003 season, Russo was named the NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
Russo, who is certified by the United States Soccer Federation with an "A" license, holds a bachelor's degree in physical education (1977) from Wilmington College, where he also played varsity soccer. Russo continued his education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a master's degree in health and physical education (1979). While at Miami, Russo served as both assistant and head coach of the Redhawks' men's soccer team. Most recently, he was the men's soccer coach at the State University of New York - College at Oneonta from 1995 through 1998.
Russo began his coaching career in 1978 at Miami University of Ohio as an assistant on the men's soccer staff. In 1980, he was named head coach of the program as well as serving as a physical education instructor during his time at Miami. Following his four-year stint in Oxford, Russo moved on to coach the men's soccer team at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. During his nine years at Gannon, Russo's teams appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament six times. He was named the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference's Coach of the Year three times (1983, '84 and '85), Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Coach of the Year. In January of 2010, Russo was inducted into the Gannon University Hall of Fame where he remains the program's all-time leader in coaching victories.
In the fall of 1991, Russo took the head coaching position at the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg. During his four seasons in Spartanburg, Russo's teams advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament each year. In 1992, he was named the NSCAA South Regional Coach of the Year. He earned Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year recognition in both 1992 and 1994. Russo also served as a physical education instructor. He was president of the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference in 1983.
Along with his soccer coaching responsibilities, Russo's position includes appointment as an assistant professor in Denison's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.
Graduate Assistant Coach
cbucur@lec.edu
Lake Erie
Division 2
Coach Bucur is in his fourth season on the mens soccer coaching staff after a successful playing career for the Storm. Bucur was a stand out on the field for the Storm during his playing career. He played in every game in his four year career and started all but two of them. Bucur scored 11 goals and had four assists in his career. He was the captain and led his team to their most successful Division-II season (11-5-2) in his season year. Off the field Bucur was a member of the NSCAA Scholar All-East team, and he also received numerous All-GLIAC academic honors. He graduated with his undergraduate degree in Education in 2015 and his Masters in Business Administration in 2017 from LEC.
Head Men's Soccer Coach
zemanskidj@hiram.edu
Hiram
Division 3
Zemanski will enter his fourth season as head men's soccer coach in 2016. He also spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Hiram.
Zemanski four players earn All-NCAC honors, including a First Team All-NCAC selection in Tanner Matthews.
Zemanski led the Terriers to a 8-8-2 record in the 2014 season, including a ranking as high at No. 15, after Hiram started 5-1-0.
Zemanski worked closely with former Head Coach Carl Capellas to build the Hiram program to be one of the most competitive in the nationally respected North Coast Athletic Conference.
Zemanski is a 1984 graduate of the University of North Carolina where he also played soccer as a student-athlete for the Tarheels. Before arriving at UNC in 1982, Zemanski played for two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh. From 1988-1995, he played semi-professional soccer with the Lake Erie All-Stars.
Prior to coming to Hiram, Zemanski was an Assistant Boys' Soccer coach at Hudson High School. He also coached youth soccer with the GFS Soccer Club and the Everest Soccer Club in Hudson where he currently works as director of the club and has won several State-Cup Championships. He currently coaches the Everest U18 premier team. In addition, he has made coaching stops at Upper St. Clair High School in Western, Pennsylvania and the Beadling Soccer Club in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Zemanski is one of the premier youth coaches in Northeast Ohio who has coached several of the top youth players in the area. His son, Ben, currently plays for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer.
Zemanski currently resides in Stow, Ohio.
Assistant Coach
pastorejm@hiram.edu
Hiram
Division 3
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Hiram College
Head Coach
zwalters@thiel.edu
Thiel
Division 3
Zack Walters will be entering his fourth season as the head coach of Thiel Colleges mens soccer team in fall of 2024.
In his first season with the program, the team earned the College Team Academic Award by United Soccer Coaches for the first time. The team went on to earn this recognition again in his second season.
Walters has grown the team to be the largest in program history; increasing retention, GPA, and adding a Reserve Team schedule. Walters has mentored 5 All-PAC performers as Head Coach, with Jonah Lentz being only the third player in program history to receive All-PAC honors in each of his first two seasons. In 2022, Brock Newsome and Cade Wolfe were recognized as Academic All-District First Team selections by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). They were the first two players to receive this recognition in the history of the program.
A 2018 graduate of Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) member Westminster College, he was a 4-year starter and a 2-year co-captain for the Titans. Walters scored 12 goals and handed out 10 assists for a total of 34 points during his collegiate career. He was a two-time All-PAC selection, including Second Team accolades in 2017. In 2020, Walters was named to the Westminster All-Decade (2010-2019) Second Team.
In 2015, he was a member of the Titans team that won the PAC title and advanced the NCAA Division III Tournament. During their championship run, Walters scored a game winner against #2 nationally ranked Thomas More. The goal received national media attention. Serving as a volunteer assistant coach at Westminster in 2018, Walters once again helped lead the Titans to another PAC championship and appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament.
A native of Hermitage, Pa. and graduate of Hickory High School, Walters graduated Magna Cum Laude from Westminster College in 2018. He earned Bachelors Degrees in Business Administration and Sports Management. As an undergraduate, Walters was named to the Deans List every semester and qualified for the PAC Academic Honor Roll four times. He went on to earn a Masters Degree in Education from Westminster College in 2020. Walters earned his National D License from U.S. Soccer in 2022.
Walters has extensive experience at the club level. Since 2017, Walters has been the Head Coach for u16 & u18 Boys at LC Select. In 2021, Walters took over as the Director of Coaching for LC Select.
Walters holds a variety of roles at Thiel College, including Admissions-Athletics Liaison, SAAC Advisor, Ski Club Advisor, and Adjunct Professor.
Assistant Coach
duk540@psu.edu
Penn State-Erie the Behrend
Division 3
David Krems enters his second season as the assistant coach of the Penn State Behrend men's soccer program in 2019. Krems brings seven years of coaching experience to the men's soccer team. Krems helped lead the Lion's to a 16-4-2 record in the 2018 season in which three players were selected United Soccer Coaches All Great Lakes Region. The Lion's made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament, eventually falling to the National Runner Up, Calvin University.
Prior to joining the Lion's coaching staff, Krems served as an assistant coach at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. While at Case, Krems assisted with all aspects of the men's soccer program including player development, travel coordination, film, and opponent scouting. The Spartans posted a 7-9-2 record in 2017 against one of the toughest schedules in the nation, playing 12 matches against Top 25 opponents.
In 2016, Krems served as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Notre Dame College. Other prior coaching stops include Hiram College and Xavier University. David was a four-year starter at Hiram, and he helped lead the Terreirs to a 43-17-13 overall record during his collegiate career. He graduated fourth all-time in goals scored at Hiram. Krems graduated from HC with a bachelor's degree in business management in 2010.
Assistant Coach
rcannell@bw.edu
Baldwin Wallace
Division 3
Assistant Coach At Baldwin Wallace University. (1st Season).
Volunteer Assistant Coach (Goalkeepers)
haregw@westminster.edu
Westminster (PA)
Division 3
Jerry Hare is in his seventh year as an assistant coach for the Titans in 2023. Hare brings more than 32 years of coaching experience with specialty in goalkeeping to the mens and womens soccer programs.
In 2018, he was part of the Westminster coaching staff that helped guide the mens soccer team to a Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) title and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Hare was also a part the womens soccer coaching staff that helped direct the team to a PAC Championship runner-up finish and an appearance to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament and again in 2021, in which he helped senior Camille Holzschuh rank first in the PAC in goals-against average (0.55) and broke the program record for career shutouts with 25. The Titans only conceded one goal against conference foes in the regular season. In 2022, Hare helped freshman Morgan Murphy to a successful season, which she started all 20 matches for Westminster, going 14-4-2 while posting a league-low .697 goals-against average. Murphy totaled 90 saves and owned a .874 save percentage, which ranked 24th in Division III. In 10 regular season conference starts she went 9-1 with a 0.44 goals-against average. She led the conference with seven shutouts last fall, including four in league play. She was named as the PAC Newcomer of the Year award and the championship tournament's Most Outstanding Player following Westminster's 2-0 shutout of Franciscan in the title match, in which she made 12 saves against Franciscan after recording seven saves and stopping three shootout attempts during the 1-1 semifinal draw with Chatham. Since 2017 at Westminster, his mens goalkeepers have a combined goals-against average of 1.12 and a combined GAA of 0.86 for the womens goalkeepers.
Hare is the Founder and Director of the Hare Goalkeeper Academy, which provides year-round education and training to young goalkeepers, ages 7-22 in western Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
Hare is also the Head Soccer Coach for Shady Side Academy Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Coed Soccer and spent the past 24 years as varsity assistant soccer coach at Shady Side Academy (SSA), primarily working with the boys and girls goalkeepers. He helped lead the Girls Varsity team to the WPIAL Class A Championship victories in 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and finished as a runner-up in the PIAA State Championship game in 2016 and 2019. His girls team won the 2017 PIAA State Class A Championship for the first time in school history. He helped lead the boys to the WPIAL Class A and AA Finals in 2002, 2006, 2008, 2016, 2020 and won the WPIAL Championship in 2017 and 2018. His boys finished in third place in 2019 WPIAL Class AA consolation game.
In 1990 as a volunteer goalkeeper coach, he helped lead Hampton High School Boys Soccer to the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA Championship victories. During his twenty-five years at Shady Side Academy, his boys goalkeepers have a combined goals-against average of 0.79 and a combined GAA of 1.12 for the girls goalkeepers.
His personal philosophy is to build a motivating and positive environment for growth and development through dedication, hard work, and teamwork. Hare holds national and regional coaching diplomas from the National Soccer Coaches Association. He is a certified CPR Trainer and Sport Safety Trainer from American Red Cross.
Assistant Coach
mabair@geneva.edu
Geneva
Division 3
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator: Mike Bair
Mike Bair will be entering his eighth season as an assistant coach for the mens soccer program at Geneva College. Since joining the coaching staff, Bair has helped the Golden Tornadoes to an overall record of 87-37-22, and he was a part of their run to the NCCAA National Championship tournament in 2011 and their PAC title in 2016. The NSCAA named the Geneva mens soccer coaching staff 2016 Regional Coaching Staff of the Year for the Great Lakes Region.
Bair assists in all phases of the mens soccer program including training the goalkeepers as well as field players, recruiting, and administrative duties. He is also an instructor in the Physical Education department at Geneva.
Head Soccer Coach
dpoe@mercyhurst.edu
Mercyhurst-North East
Junior College
Assistant Coach
abaloun@walsh.edu
Walsh
NAIA
Baloun is in his sixth year as an assistant coach. The Amherst, Ohio native played four years in goal with the Cavaliers. Baloun has an NSCAA National Diploma and a USSF E license. He coaches club soccer for Canton United as a U15 and U16 head coach and club wide goalkeeper coach. Baloun also works at Walsh University as an adjunct mathematics professor. He graduated from Walsh in 2011 with a BS in high school math education.
mhorgan1@kent.edu
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Assistant Coach
jpace20@umd.edu
Maryland
Division 1
Maryland men's soccer head coach Sasho Cirovski has announced former Terrapin standout Jake Pace has been hired as director of operations. After seeing action as a reserve defender as a freshman, Pace moved up top to the striker position where he shined in his final three seasons at Maryland. He finished his career with 13 goals, including a career-high six as a captain his senior year. Pace played an important role in back-to-back Atlantic Coast Conference championships in 2012 and 2013 and helped guide the Terps to the College Cup in each of his last two seasons at Maryland.
Assistant Coach
dhesch@niagara.edu
Niagara
Division 1
David Hesch begins his first season as an assistant coach with Niagara men's soccer in 2017.
Hesch brings 14 years of experience at the NCAA Division I level to Niagara, including 12 seasons on the coaching staff of the University at Buffalo. Beginning as an assistant at Buffalo in 2001, Hesch was elevated to associate head coach in 2005, and he was named the Bulls head coach in August 2011 following the announcement of longtime mentor John Astudillos retirement.
With Buffalo, Hesch served as the teams recruiting coordinator as well as the primary leader in the teams day-to-day operation. Hesch helped oversee the scouting of opponents, training sessions, and video analysis used by the Bulls in their match preparation.
In his time at Buffalo, Hesch helped the team to over 100 wins in his time as a head coach and associate head coach. The Bulls qualified for the MAC Tournament 10 of those 12 seasons, including two finals appearances against top-seeded Akron. Hesch recruited 31 All-MAC players, 11 NSCAA All-Region players, and 19 MAC All-Academic Team honorees. Hesch assisted in the development of 18 professional players at Buffalo, including goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth, a Nichols School graduate and an eight-year veteran of Major League Soccer (MLS) currently with Minnesota United FC.
Prior to Buffalo, Hesch was the head coach of Lake Erie College during the 2000 season where he guided the team to a third-place finish in the National Small College Tournament. Hesch also spent one season as the assistant mens soccer coach at Cazenovia and has coached the Premier Club Syracuse Blitz to four New York State West Championships.
Hesch is involved in the Western New York soccer scene at numerous levels. Since moving to Buffalo, Hesch has served as the Director of Coaching for Buffalo Blackwatch, a soccer club in WNY where he oversees all player and coach development and progress. In addition, Hesch is the founder and manager of Raise Your Level LLC., a company set up to develop children of all ages into quality soccer players. Hesch guided the Western New York men's soccer team to consecutive Gold Medals at the Empire State Games with Niagara alumni Matt Stedman, Mark Spooner, Billy Gustafson, and Eric Brodfuehrer highlighting his roster.
As a player, Hesch was the 1998 first overall selection in the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) after attending St. Bonaventure and Rowan University. In 1998, he was a member USL Delaware Wizards when they won the Metro Division Championship.
Hesch is a native of Liverpool, N.Y. and graduated from Liverpool High School. He currently lives in Grand Island with his wife, Kate, and daughters, Natalie and Addison. He holds a USSF A Coaching License.
Asst. Coach
dspielvogel@wooster.edu
Wooster
Division 3
Devyn Spielvogel has been the Assistant Coach for Men's Soccer at Wooster beginning with the 2017 season. Spielvogel previously was a volunteer assistant with both the men's and women's programs for the 2015 season.
In between stints at Wooster, Spielvogel spent one season at conference rival Oberlin College where he served as assistant coach for the women's program.
Prior to Wooster, Spielvogel gained experience at Pennsylvania State University as an undergraduate student. He had a variety of duties with the Nittany Lions, including assisting with cataloging and coding video for the coaching staff, helping out at practice as a practice player, and assisting the team's managers. Spielvogel also has extensive camp experience, including the 2014 Seattle Sounders FC youth summer camp program.
Spielvogel holds a USSF E coaching and USSF grade 8 refereeing license. He is currently working on his National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches (USC) organization.
Spielvogel holds a bachelor's degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management from Penn State and a master's in sport management from California University of Pennsylvania.
Assistant Coach
russo@denison.edu
Denison
Division 3
Russo has guided the Denison men's soccer team to over 200 victories, three North Coast Athletic Conference championships and three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. Overall, Russo has amassed 425 wins in his 38 year coaching college soccer. He is is the Top 25 of all time winningest college coaches.
In 2010, the Big Red posted a 10-8 record and advance to the championship game of the NCAC Tournament before falling, 3-1, to nationally-ranked Ohio Wesleyan in a rematch of the 2009 championship.
In 2009, the Big Red posted a 12-5 record and finished with a 6-1 mark in conference play. They entered the NCAC Tournament as the No. 2 seed and went on to defeat Kenyon in the semifinals before a momentous upset of the nation's top-ranked team and previously unbeaten, Ohio Wesleyan, in the championship game. The team moved on to their ninth NCAA Tournament appearance in school history and their third appearance under Russo's direction.
In 2006, Russo led the Big Red to a 12-4-2 record overall, finishing 7-1-1 in the conference. Denison advanced to the North Coast Athletic Conference title game and battled Allegheny for the full 90, sending the game into overtime. In the 96th minute of overtime the Big Red netted a dramatic breakaway goal, sending them to yet another NCAA tournament. Highlights of the season include a school record for having only 13 goals scored against the Big Red. The previous season saw Russo join an elite group of active NCAA coaches who have reached the 300-win milestone with their 2-1 victory over Hiram College.
Russo's 2003 squad posted a program-best 18-3 record and a share of the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship. Denison began the year with a school-record 13 consecutive victories and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the NSCAA/Adidas Division III mens soccer national poll. The Big Red qualified for the NCAA tournament for the seventh time in school history and the first time since 1983. He was also named the NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
He enters the 2018 season with an overall coaching record of 418-226-53, a .635 winning percentage. Over his 19 years at Denison he has maintained the winning tradition of the Big Red program and has gone 191-126-31 over that span. In addition, after the team's record-setting 2003 season, Russo was named the NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.
Russo, who is certified by the United States Soccer Federation with an "A" license, holds a bachelor's degree in physical education (1977) from Wilmington College, where he also played varsity soccer. Russo continued his education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a master's degree in health and physical education (1979). While at Miami, Russo served as both assistant and head coach of the Redhawks' men's soccer team. Most recently, he was the men's soccer coach at the State University of New York - College at Oneonta from 1995 through 1998.
Russo began his coaching career in 1978 at Miami University of Ohio as an assistant on the men's soccer staff. In 1980, he was named head coach of the program as well as serving as a physical education instructor during his time at Miami. Following his four-year stint in Oxford, Russo moved on to coach the men's soccer team at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. During his nine years at Gannon, Russo's teams appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament six times. He was named the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference's Coach of the Year three times (1983, '84 and '85), Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Coach of the Year. In January of 2010, Russo was inducted into the Gannon University Hall of Fame where he remains the program's all-time leader in coaching victories.
In the fall of 1991, Russo took the head coaching position at the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg. During his four seasons in Spartanburg, Russo's teams advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament each year. In 1992, he was named the NSCAA South Regional Coach of the Year. He earned Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year recognition in both 1992 and 1994. Russo also served as a physical education instructor. He was president of the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference in 1983.
Along with his soccer coaching responsibilities, Russo's position includes appointment as an assistant professor in Denison's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.
Graduate Assistant Coach
cbucur@lec.edu
Lake Erie
Division 2
Coach Bucur is in his fourth season on the mens soccer coaching staff after a successful playing career for the Storm. Bucur was a stand out on the field for the Storm during his playing career. He played in every game in his four year career and started all but two of them. Bucur scored 11 goals and had four assists in his career. He was the captain and led his team to their most successful Division-II season (11-5-2) in his season year. Off the field Bucur was a member of the NSCAA Scholar All-East team, and he also received numerous All-GLIAC academic honors. He graduated with his undergraduate degree in Education in 2015 and his Masters in Business Administration in 2017 from LEC.
minickr1@hiram.edu
Hiram
Head Coach
psvihlik@heidelberg.edu
Heidelberg
Division 3
The 2016 season is Svihlik's first season as the head coach for the Student Princes, Svihlik was named the head men's soccer coach at Heidelberg on March 4, 2016.
Before hailing to Heidelberg, Svihlik served as a full time assistant men's and women's soccer coach at Notre Dame College, an NCAA Division II institution. He helped lead the men's team to an appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament each of his two seasons.
Coaches Hired Weekly
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
EXACT partners with college goalkeeper coaches to prioritize a premium experience for goalkeepers.
All GKs participate in individual keeper-specific training led by college GK coaches
Training focuses on all GK skills including footwork, shot stopping, crossing, and more; GKs receive a 1-on-1 evaluation based on their performance
In addition position-specific work, GKs also face live action observed by all college coaches
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Player
EXACT Sports Camp is a key component to being recruited as an athlete. The camp provides you with an opportunity to meet, interact, and train with college coaches from different schools around the nation from different levels. EXACT Sports provides you with insights into improving your chance of being seen and recruited by college coaches. It was one of the best decisions I made in my recruiting process.
Player
This is the first ID Camp that I have attended and it was a positive experience in every way. The camp was very well organized leading up to the camp with very informative emails and preparation work for the camp. On the day of the camp, registration was well organized and the EXACT team was there to help for every step of the way. Chris was an excellent leader and motivated me from the very beginning. It was amazing to be exposed to real college coaches and to be coached both on and off the field. Getting feedback on the day was very rewarding. I am looking forward to attending EXACT Soccer Academic 50 ID Camp in June/July.
Player
Through this one day camp, EXACT Soccer has made me realize that my dream is so possible to reach. It's the only camp I've been to, but I was able to meet so many new people who share the same passion as me. I also learned how to elevate my recruiting game to reach my goal much easier.
Parent
I brought my son to this camp not really knowing what to expect and was concerned about how young he was for the camp, since it appears designed around high school level players. I was surprised by the in-depth amount of information that EXACT provided us regarding how to prepare for the college recruitment process. Without a doubt, we would have missed out on the opportunity to know how the process works and the information you provided was insightful and we have confidence moving forward as our son moves into high school and college beyond.
Great job and we look forward to attending more EXACT camps, as well as introduce my younger son to the camps when the time is right. Thank you!
Player
The best part about the Exact ID camp was the ability to have one-on-one conversation with 30+ college soccer coaches from all over the United States. These coaches were not only from different part of the country, but also coaches at different levels. They say a big part of getting recruited is building relationships with the coaches, and I believe this was a great way to get started! This camp gave us, athletes, the opportunity to learn the basics of college recruiting, the qualities the coaches looking for in a player, and overall get great tips from them.
Player
I loved the style of training and playing at the camp. They were open to changes with certain age restrictions and skill differences (as I am one of the younger athletes). Also, I loved how we were able to meet each coach privately, as well as during training. Lastly, the elevator pitch practice was unique and beneficial as it prepares me for the future.
Parent
The numerous pieces of advice for student athletes was really good. This camp was a confidence builder for my son, and also empowering. Thanks for a well organized and educational camp.
Parent
I attended the camp with my son. The information that the EXACT personnel provided was excellent. We are now much more informed regarding the college recruiting and scholarship qualification's. The coaches that mentored the boys were also very knowledgeable, devoted, and fun. The rating that was provided after the camp was very helpful to help guide my son with his future training. The camp helped to boost my son's confidence and love for the game. I cannot say enough about the camp. You guys are the best ! Thanks for your efforts!
Player
I was surprised to see so many coaches, and having them available to talk to. I wish I would have known about EXACT Sports Elite Camp my junior year. I left feeling like I had personal attention from coaches, and got a better grip on how to navigate the college sports recruitment process.
Great experience meeting coaches, and having the discussion panel with coaches and parents. The games were fun and challenging, which I really enjoyed. Thanks EXACT!
Parent
The information shared throughout the camp was priceless. EXACT Sports and the coaches were so approachable and willing to share all and any knowledge to the athletes and the parents. (line break) Our son is entering 10th grade and we were not aware of any such camps. He attended a showcase with the HS JV team last summer, but they did not share any information. He attended a college sponsored team camp the week before the EXACT Camp and there were only 5 college coaches that attended that camp. We were so happy with the EXACT's structure and all the opportunities that they give the athletes and parents to ask questions. We will attend another camp before our son graduates HS. Thank you!
Player
I had an amazing experience at EXACT Camp. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk face-to-face with so many coaches from around the country. I also enjoyed the opportunity to train with new coaches. I am looking forward to visiting coaches that I met at their schools and getting to take a closer look at their programs. It was also cool to meet so many fellow athletes from other places and make new friends. Thank you so much for everything!! Thank you!!!
Player
This was a wonderful opportunity to meet coaches and other players in a completely different format. There is a chance to show individual skills that may not be seen in a regular soccer tournament environment. The interaction with coaches is outstanding and I really feel that I was able to get exposure from EXACT that I would not have anywhere else. Thanks for a great session and options to see so many coaches. I can't wait to see where this opportunity leads me!
Player
I went to the first ID Camp in Philly. We were so encouraged that we attended this one in DC. I have always dreamed about 1) going to college and 2) playing soccer in college. I got to meet a lot of great coaches and athletes. I learned something new at each camp. I wish there were more camps close to me so we could attend more. I am a senior and need all the help I can get in hopes to find the right college. I loved how the coaches were there to help us and give us directions on the spot. My mentor Coach was Mike Eckberg. Towson is on my "dream" list - and we are now going to schedule a visit as he suggested. I am so excited and I know I still have a long road ahead, but every journey has a beginning. Even though I am getting started a little late, I feel like EXACT really has helped me come flying out of the gate!
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Largest college coaching staff of any organization -- camp, tournament or club (bringing in 1000 amazing college coaches every year)!
Hugely successful supporters of high school athletes -- 70.2% of participants have gone on to play NCAA or NAIA college athletics.
Only training camp organization that has received funding from the NCAA.
Official behavioral training partner of US Soccer.
The only camp staff that has expertise in developing athletes from high school to college to pro (we also work with over 60 pro teams).
The only exposure organization that blends the 4 pillars of development through our mental training expertise (EXACT is funded by the National Institutes of Health).
This is a sample schedule. Registered athletes will receive a final schedule prior to camp.