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Elm Grove Soccer News

EGSC Names new Director of Coaching
February 8, 2008

The Elm Grove Soccer Club (EGSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Spielmann as Director of Coaching, effective immediately. Coach Spielmann was approved unanimously by the board at the recommendation of an independent search committee.

Coach Spielmann, one of the most respected soccer figures in the state as well as regionally and nationally, comes to EGSC with an unparalleled resume highlighted by a 27 year stint as Head Coach at Marquette University High School. During this time, Coach Spielmann accomplished the following:

Overall record of 532 wins, 73 losses, 40 draws
21 conference championships
20 state championships and 4 state runner-up finishes
10 consecutive seasons ranked nationally
11 coach of the year honors, including state and regional
9 NSCAA All-American players
18 NSCAA Midwest Regional players
5 WI Gatorade Player of the Year players
2 Parade All-American players

Additional coaching stops at the professional (Milwaukee Wave United), collegiate (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee), high school (Divine Savior Holy Angels) and club (Bavarian Soccer Club, FC Milwaukee) levels round out Coach Spielmann's coaching resume. In recognition of his accomplishments, Coach Spielmann was inducted into the Wisconsin Soccer Association Hall of Fame in 2002.

For over 15 years, Coach Spielmann has been President and Director of The Next Level Soccer Camps, a highly successful program culminating with the "Preseason Super Camp" - a must for all serious high school players in southeastern Wisconsin.

As Director of Coaching for EGSC, Coach Spielmann will be responsible for all on-field activities at the recreational and select levels for both the girls and boys programs. Specifically, Coach Spielmann will develop curriculum and provide guidance for all players and coaches, appoint coaches for all select teams and be a positive presence in the soccer community while representing EGSC at the state, regional and national levels.

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