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Elm Grove Soccer News 2010
The EGSC U17 Boys Premier Team prepare for the prestigious Disney Soccer
Showcase in Orlando , FL. December 26 – 30, 2010
Follow Elm Grove Soccer live on our new Twitter account. http://twitter.com/egsoccerclub The Elm Grove Soccer Club would like to congratulate
current and former coaches/players who have received individual honors for the
2010 High School Season.
Congratulations to EGSC Staff Coach Herbie Dundun
(BEHS) for being named the Journal Sentinel All Area Coach of the Year.
Journal Sentinel All-Area Boys
Soccer Team First Team: Second Team: Honorable Mention: Greater Metro All-Conference First Team: Second Team: Honorable Mention: Wisconsin Little Ten Conference Second Team: Southwest Conference Second Team: Classic 8 Conference First Team: Second Team: Honorable Mention: Woodland Conference Second Team: Badger South Conference Second Team: Wisconsin Soccer Coaches
Association ALL–State First Team: Second Team: Honorable Mention: All-Midwest Region Team Peter Horner Sr. BEHS Congratulations to all the GROVERS for their tremendous accomplishments throughout the High School Season. The Elm Grove Soccer Club welcomes 3 new Staff Coaches. Tony Pierce – U15 Boy’s Premier Coach & Goalkeeper Specialist Tony Pierce, a Milwaukee Wave Hall of Fame member and a familiar name in the Wisconsin soccer scene, One of the winningest goalkeepers in the history of the National Professional Soccer League, Pierce was a seven-year member of the Milwaukee Wave appearing in 178 games. He was inducted into the Wave Hall of Fame this past January. The three-time all-pro, who served as the Wave's director of community relations for six years, remains second on the team's career list in games played (178), minutes played (9,393) and saves (2,401). Pierce will also be a familiar face to anyone who has followed Wisconsin Division III soccer. He was previously head coach at three Northern Athletics Conference schools: Concordia University Chicago (2000-01), where he started the men's and women's soccer programs, Wisconsin Lutheran (1996-98) and Milwaukee School of Engineering (1986-89). Coached at Shattuck St. Mary's School, a boarding school/soccer academy in Faribault , Minn. , where he was community program managing director and U-16 boys assistant coach. He has served as player development staff coach for the Chicago Fire since 2007. A former Lake Michigan Conference coach of the year (1987), Pierce was assistant men's soccer coach at UW-Green Bay from 2004-09, assistant men's soccer coach at UW-Milwaukee from 1987-92 and head men's soccer coach at Midland, Tex., College (2001-04). He is a 30-year staff member of the nationwide Joe Machnik's #1 Soccer CAMPS, where he currently is a premier staff member. He earned his United States Soccer Federation "A" License in 2002 and his National Goalkeeping License in 2007. He played college soccer at the University of Connecticut from 1980-84, and was a member of the Huskies' 1981 NCAA Division I Championship soccer squad and had a part in a pair of national semifinal appearances for UConn in 1982 and 1983. He currently is the Head Men’s and Women’s Coach at Lakeland College . Director of Coaching Bob Spielmann about Coach Pierce, “Tony brings a wealth of coaching experience at every level and the players will love his coaching style and professionalism. He is a great role model on and off the field. The EGSC is excited to have Coach Pierce on Staff.” Ben Shepherd – EGSC Staff Coach He comes to from NCAA Division II Limestone College in Gaffney , S.C. He spent the past five seasons as the assistant coach following a playing career at the same school where he was a four-year starter as a defender and in the midfield and a three-time team captain. He helped lead the program to new levels as part of the coaching staff, with the Saints going 54-30-12 in his tenure, including 52-17-9 the past four years and 27-9-4 in Conference Carolinas play over that same span. Shepherd, a native of Cornwall , England , helped guide Limestone to its first Conference Carolinas Tournament championship and NCAA appearance in 2006. That year, the squad advanced to the Sweet 16 and finished No. 19 in the NSCAA/adidas national poll. The Saints were back again in 2008, finishing with a national rank of No. 23, when they went 16-3-2 with 10 shutouts. He was also the program's recruiting coordinator and had a tremendous track record with his efforts. A pair of All-Americans, 14 all-regional selections and 24 all-conference choices played at Limestone during his tenure, including the league's freshman of the year twice in his five seasons. His teams excelled in the classroom as well, earning a pair of NSCAA/adidas Team Academic awards. Shepherd received numerous honors during his playing career, including being named academic all-conference. He was also a finalist for the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference's Murphy Osborne Award, which is given each year to the athlete determined to have the most outstanding academic achievements. He graduated from Limestone in 2004 with a double major in psychology and English. He currently holds the Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and assisted with the 1991 South Carolina ODP Program. Played for Limestone College an NCAA Division 2 Team and was a 3 year captain there and player of the year for 2 years. Also was an Academic All-Conference 3 year in a row. Played Right Back or holding Centre mid. Director of Coaching Bob Spielmann about Coach Shepherd. “I have known Ben for a short time and every time I talk to him I’m more impressed with his view and knowledge of the game. Coach Shepherd will be a valuable asset to the EGSC.” Frank Crivello – EGSC Staff Coach Prepped at Marquette University High School , class of 1993. Started and played every game as a Freshman at Carroll College (now Carroll Univ). 18 years of coaching experience at Club and High School level Holds USSF National "B" License and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. Director of Coaching Bob Spielmann about Coach Crivello. “I coached Frank at MUHS and from coaching him I knew he would make an excellent coach. He is very precise in his training sessions and very knowledgeable about the game. It will be great to have a person on the EG Staff that has a great passion for the game.” “The hiring of these 3 outstanding coaches adds to the already impressive staff at the Elm grove SC.” Austin Zimmermann U18 Elm Grove Premier Team verbally commits to UW – Green Bay , plays defender for the GROVERS. High School Achievements: Varsity player for Mukwonago for 3 years, 1st team All-Conference 2010, Captain and Team MVP his Senior Year. Coach Huwiler said of the GROVERS who have verbally committed to college programs “All 4 young men have worked extremely hard on and off the pitch to accomplish this goal. Each one has been a great example of what hard work, dedication and commitment can help you achieve. They are excellent role models for the younger GROVERS. Good luck at the Next Level”... GROVER – Max Jentsch honored. UW keeper Jentsch earns Big Ten honor Much like the University of Wisconsin men's soccer team, freshman goalkeeper Max Jentsch (Hartland Arrowhead) keeps getting better. Jentsch collected his first Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week award Monday, and also was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week. Congratulations to the following EGSC Teams for completing a great Fall 2010 season. U11Girl Reds Coached by Robert Williams went 9-0-0 in the SECL C Division and captured 1st place. U11Girl Blues Coached by Tim Stritesky went 8-0-0 in the SECL B Division and captured 1st place. U11Boys Blues Coached by Pete Schweinert went 5-1-1 in the U12 2nd Division and captured 1st place U16Girls Premier Coached by Bob Spielmann went 7-1-0 in the 1st Division and captured 1st place. Tremendous job and effort everyone. GO GROVERS!!!  EGSC U16 Girl’s Premier Team 1st place WYSA State League 1st Division. 7 win, 1 loss, 0 ties record 21 points, Front row left to right. – Allison Anderson, Mackenzie Riordan, Mia Tripi, Sophie Bice, Casey Doyle, Sam Ziemke, Andi Hughes, Kait Riley Back row left to right – Anna Stadler, Morgan Kenny, Jenny Niemann, Gabrielle Gajevic, Shannon Cashin, Haley Taylor, Teddy Hermberg, Adrianna Garczynski, Katelyn Hronek, Hailey McKenna Not pictured – MGR – Amy Riley Congratulations Girl GROVERS for an outstanding season.  Congratulations to EGSC Staff Coach Steve Lawrence for leading MUHS to the 2010 WIAA Div. 1 State Championship. Current and former GROVERS on the team include: Derek Brehm, Joe Naughton, Erik Carrillo, Mike Mielke, Chris Eberle, Gabe Prospero, Dominic Clark, Santiago Esquivel Congratulations to the GROVERS on Catholic Memorial HS who captured the WIAA Div. 2 State Championship. Current GROVERS on the team include: Ryan Zingshem, Eric Schoendorf (Captain) The Elm Grove SC is proud of your accomplishments. EGSC 2nd Annual Fusball Frolic Was a Huge Success The Elm Grove Soccer Club hosted its second annual Fall Fussball Frolic this past Saturday in the Stein Hall on the Miller Brewing Company grounds. The evening featured a silent auction, many raffle items, beers from around the world and a wide variety of food. This year saw an increase in attendance and funds raised over last year’s inaugural event. Guests included parents of players of all ages and many coaches were present along with Director of Coaching, Bob Spielmann. Said Coach Spielmann, “The Frolic is a great opportunity to socialize, build camaraderie and strengthen the club concept. I encourage all club members to attend next year and help continue the growth of Elm Grove soccer.” Thanks go out to Diane Kosmider and Amy Riley, co-chairs of our newly founded booster club and Carol Heup, Teresa Stritesky and Lisa Thomsen who chaired this year’s event.
Carol Heup, Teresa Stritesky and Lisa Thomsen who chaired this year’s EGSC Fussball Frolic
Diane Kosmider and Amy Riley, co-chairs of our newly founded EGSC Booster Club
Some of the EGSC Coaching Staff at the 2010 Fussball Frolic
Parents/Friends at the 2010 EGSC Fussball Frolic
U18 Girls Premier – 2010 State Cup Finalists
The EGSC U11 Boys REDS coached by Steve Sperl win the
championship in the Tiempo Division at the MYSC Tournament. Beating Oregon SC
4-1 in the Finals.
They had a record of 3 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie.
The EGSC U11 Boys Blues coached by Peter Schweinert won the championship in the
Top Division of the MYSC Tournament beating Cary Defenders, IL in PK’s 5-4,
regulation 2-2 and 2-2 OT. They finished with a record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and
1 tie.
U18
EGSC player Andy Raymonds verbally committed to Loyola University Chicago
Thursday October 14. This is the third EGSC player to commit to a Division 1
program this year. Andy teams up with Eric Schoendorf at Loyola and Peter Horner
is going to Northwestern.
“Andy has worked extremely hard to get this opportunity to play at Loyola; he is
a very gifted player that will do very well to play at the next level. He also
had some coaches that helped with his development along the way from Dennis
Fadeski, current Coach Mike Huwiler and former MLS, & US National Team Coach and
current EGSC Staff Coach Bob Gansler ”.
Here's an overview of Andy Raymonds last few years of club and high school
soccer.
The EGSC placed very well this past weekend at the FC Milwaukee Tournament sending 5 teams to the championship game. Congratulations to the EGSC U11G Blues (Coach Stritesky), U11B Reds (Coach Sperl), U12B Blues (Coach Williams) and U17G Premier (Coach Dunn) for winning the FC Milwaukee Tournament. The EGSC U11B Blues (Coach Schweinert) came in 2nd place. Overall it was a great weekend for the EGSC not only for winning but for playing some attractive and positive soccer.
The EGSC U12B Blues
Coached by Robert Williams assisted by Mike Parulski
The EGSC U11G Blues Coached by Tim Stritesky with the FC Milwaukee championship trophy going undefeated through the weekend outscoring their opponents by 19-1.
Congratulations to the U11B Reds Coached by Steve Sperl for winning the FC Milwaukee Tournament going 4-0-0 for the weekend.
Congratulations to the EGSC U17 Girls Premier Team coached by Spencer Dunn for winning the FC Milwaukee U17 Championship.
2010 Soccer in the Park comes to an end with picnic and awards. Soccer in the Park 4v4 was played with great excitement, intense play and a lot of fun. Thursday was the last day for players to gain valuable points for great prizes.
Coach Steve Sperl presented the US
Youth Soccer Region II “Fair Play Award” by VP of EG John Meser at the Soccer in
the Park picnic Thursday July 29. Coach Sperl said “This is a very nice
honor for the team and the club. The award was based on yellow/red card
accumulation, overall sportsmanship judged by referees, and our conduct as
observed by tournament officials. I am very happy and proud of this
accomplishment” Eric Schoendorf, a defender for the Elm Grove Soccer Club’s U17 Premier Team, verbally committed to play soccer for Loyola University Chicago in 2011. Schoendorf also plays for Catholic Memorial HS, where he will be one of the captains for its squad this fall. Eric has been a Varsity starter for CMH as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. Selected by Chicago Fire Jr's, U- 15 and U-16 to play in Spain of summer 2007. ODP 92 state team, ODP Regional team 2008, Alternate for Region 2 ODP team trip to Argentina , Spring Break 2009; Starter for Elm Grove Premier; 2006-2009. 2nd team All Conference Classic 8 conference 2008, 1st Team All Conference and Honorable Mention All state/ All-Area 2009. Captain of High school Team and Club Team. ODP Regional Pool 2009. We are very proud of Eric’s accomplishment and it shows again that the Elm Grove SC develops players to play at the “NEXT LEVEL”
The Elm Grove Soccer Club would like to congratulate all
the High School Girls from our club on the following honors they received during
the high school season.
Journal Sentinel All – Area Soccer Team
All – Conference
Woodland Wisconsin Masonic Senior All-Star Game: Gold Team – Hadley Bales, Kristin Becker, Katie Klinger Congratulations to Matthew Lange (EGSC U18 Premier) who has signed with Ripon College (Ripon, WI) to play. Good Luck! Pete Horner, a forward for the Elm Grove Soccer Club’s U17 Premier team, will be playing soccer for Northwestern University in 2011. Horner also plays for Brookfield East, where he will be one of the captains for its squad this fall. At Brookfield East, Horner was a first-team All-Greater Metro Conference selection and leading conference scorer with 25 goals for the 2009-10 season. He has played for EGSC since he was U7, helping lead the team to the State Cup semifinals this year. Pete has helped his teams win many league championships and tournaments throughout his career. I’m very proud of Pete and that his achievement shows EGSC is making strides toward becoming a club that is recognized not only in Wisconsin but among major college programs. The Elm Grove Soccer Camp
The Wisconsin State Champions EGSC U18 PREMIER coached by Steve Sperl
The Elm Grove U16 Boy’s and Elm Grove U18 Boy’s Premier Teams capture State Cup Championships in Appleton , WI . The EGSC U18 boy’s started action early in the morning facing a tough and physical Paper Valley Team leading at half time 1-0 goal by Paul Dynis. EGSC U18 played attractive soccer and matched the physicality of Paper Valley and extended the lead with goals by Jake Coxey and Robert Courtney. The Final score was 3-1; this was the 1st State Championship for Coach Steve Sperl who did an excellent job of preparing the boys for each game. The EGSC U16 Boy’s Premier Team meet a very athletic and well coached Polonia Team that beat SC Waukesha in the semis 7-1.The EGSC U16 team beat Bavarians in the semis 2-1 in a very physically and mentally draining game. In the Finals vs. Polonia the 16’s lead 1-0 by a goal from Nick Biasiotta at the end of the half. EG 16’s put on the pressure in the second half and were rewarded another goal by Joe Naughton on a tremendous individual effort. The final score was 2-0. Congratulations to the coaches and players of the EGSC U16 & U18 Boy’s Premier Teams and best of luck at Regionals in Dayton , OH . of coaching, with any questions at bjs16@egsoccer.net.
The Elm Grove Soccer Club U10 Girl’s Accelerated Blue & White Teams Coached by Tim Stritesky and Annie Dalecky.
The Elm Grove Soccer Club U-13 team went 3-0-1 on the weekend to win the Croatian Eagles Soccer Club Spring Tournament. In game one, EGSC beat Parkland SC 1-0 on a goal by Scott Sazama. Atticus Clark made several key saves for the shutout. Game two saw EGSC fall to Croatian Eagles SC in what would be a preview of the final. In game three, EGSC beat Red Star 7-0 which was highlighted by goals from Sergio Alvarez, Noah Antonneau and Tommy Schwarz. EGSC prevailed in the final over Croatian Eagles SC in a shootout. The game was tied 2-2 heading into a shootout after goals by Casey Reich and Scott Sazama in regulation. All five shooters that were appointed by Coach Pat Stanly deposited their shots into the net. Congratulations to Coach Stanly and the U13 EGSC Premier Team on an excellent performance.
Follow Elm Grove Soccer live on our new Twitter account. http://twitter.com/egsoccerclub Registration for the Fall/2010 - Spring/2011 season will be open online on May24th. Please register early to guarantee placement on teams.
EGSC U11 Select Team coached by Peter Schweinert win the Green Division of the Parkside Tournament on goal differential.
EGSC U11 Select vs. Kettle
Moraine – Win 6 – 1
EGSC U11 Premier Team coached
by Robert Williams win the Black Division of the Parkside
Tournament on goal differential.
Talley Showcase in Memphis TN
The EGSC U15 & U16
boys premier teams end up in 2nd place at the John Talley Showcase in Memphis
TN. Both teams lost in penalty kick shootouts. Elm Grove Soccer Camps – 2010 CAMP 1: June 14 – 18, Coed ~ Ages 6, 7, & 8 ~ 9-11 a.m Soccer Technical Skills CAMP 2: June 14 – 18, Coed ~ Ages 9, 10 ~ 1 – 3 p.m. Soccer Technical Skills CAMP 3: July 12 - 16, Coed ~ Ages 11, 12 ~ 9-11 a.m. Select Player Development CAMP 4: July 12 - 16, Coed ~ Ages 13, 14 ~ 1 – 3 p.m. Select Player Development Watch for registration forms and brochures coming soon. The U10 Boys Accelerated Team Coached by Seth Gardiner & David Henning win the BISC Session II Indoor Championship. They beat the Dynamo 5-2 in the final; they went undefeated throughout the season where they allowed the fewest goals against. Great Job Elm Grove U10 Boys!!
The EGSC U17 Boy’s Premier Team Coached by Mike Huwiler win group in the Presidents’ Day Tournament in Arizona. The team played excellent soccer not allowing a goal in 3 games of group play and winning each game 1-0. They advanced to the Quarter Finals where they lost 0-1. Congratulations to Coach Huwiler and the Boy’s for doing a great job and representing the EGSC very well on and off the field with class.
Results:
SC Del Sol 93 Boys Richardson (AZ) – 0 vs. EGSC U17 – 1
Edmond SC OFC 93 (OK) – 0 vs. EGSC U17 – 1
Neusport FC 93 Green (NV) – 0 vs. EGSC U17 – 1
Quarter Final: Congratulations to the following Elm Grove Players who have recently signed national letters of intents to play in college. The EGSC whishes them all the best as they get ready to play at “THE NEXT LEVEL” Max Jentsch EGSC U17B & U18B Premier UW-Madison Joey Chiappetta EGSC U18B Premier Libscomb University Ali Knetter EGSC U17B & U18G Premier UW-Oshkosh Jessie Kissinger EGSC U18G Premier Carroll University Maddie DeLisle EGSC U18G Premier St Norberts Krisitn Becker EGSC U15G – U18G Premier Western Illinois University Elm Grove SC Staff Coach “Bob Gansler” to be inducted into the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Saturday February 20, 2010 at the Bavarian Inn starting at 5pm. This is the Second annual WSCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony and besides Bob Gansler other inductees include Ron Holzhueter, Bill Redann and Jim Launder. All are among the most successful coaches ever in Wisconsin ’s rich history of soccer. All have contributed at all levels of coaching ranging from Youth, to High School, College, Regional and National Teams. This is a must attend event. Click the links below to register. 2010 WSCA HALL OF FAME BANQUET FORM The Elm Grove SC U17 Boy’s Premier Team will head to Phoenix , AZ to the 31st Annual Presidents Day Tournament February 12 – 14, 2010.The Presidents Day Tournament features many of the highest caliber youth teams and players from across the United States , and the addition of foreign teams brings an international flavor to the tournament. Schedule: 2/12/10: EGSC U17 vs. SC DEL SOL 93 Boys Richardson (AZ) 6:00pm 2/13/10: EGSC U17 vs. Edmond SC OFC 93 (OK) 7:30pm 2/14/10: EGSC U17 vs. Neusport FC 93 Green (NV) 2:15pm
The Elm
Grove SC U17 Boy’s Premier Team will head to Phoenix , AZ to the 31st Annual
Presidents Day Tournament February 12 – 14, 2010.
Coach Bob Gansler (EGSC Staff Coach) at the 63rd Annual NSCAA Awards Banquet in Philadelphia . Bob Gansler was inducted to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s Hall of Fame. Pictured is Coach Gansler receiving his award from Hall of Fame Committee Chair, Jack Huckel. It was a great evening with an overflowing crowd to see Coach Gansler honored.
Bob Spielmann Director of Coaching for the Elm Grove SC with Coach Gansler at the NSCAA awards banquet. =archive=News Items - 2007-08
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