Select Soccer Program

Tryouts will be held at Elm Grove Park
 ( 13600 Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove 53122 )

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Girls/Boys U11 – U12

June 1 & 2 (Monday & Tuesday) meet at the Pond Field at Elm Grove Park (next to tennis courts)

5:00 – 6:30pm, U11 & U12 Girls

6:30 – 8:00pm, U11 & U12 Boys

Rain Out Date June 3

Girls/Boys U13 – U14

June 3 & 4 (Wednesday & Thursday) meet at the North Fields at Elm Grove Park

5:00 – 6:30pm, U13 & U14 Girls

6:30 – 8:00pm, U13 & U14 Boys

Rain Out Date June 5

Girls/Boys U15 – U18

June 29 & 30 (Monday & Tuesday) meet at the North Fields at Elm Grove Park

5:00 – 6:30pm, U15 – U18 Girls

6:30 – 8:00pm, U15 – U18 Boys

Rain Out Date July 1

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Director of Coaching
Bob Spielmann

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.

CLUB COACHES

Bob Gansler - Widely regarded as a pioneer of modern American soccer, Coach Gansler was head coach of the United States National Team from 1989-1991 and guided our country to the 1990 World Cup, the first appearance in 40 years.  As a result of Coach Gansler’s vision and foresight, the United States has been a fixture at every World Cup since. 

After settling in Milwaukee as a youth, Coach Gansler made his mark on the local scene as a player and coach with the Bavarian Soccer Club, whom he led to a US Amateur Cup championship.  Coach Gansler established the Marquette High School soccer program in 1973 and coached UW-Milwaukee from 1984 through 1988. 

Additionally, Coach Gansler was a fixture as a player with the United States National Team in the 1960’s.  He captained the Americans at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics as well as at the 1967 Pan American games. 

Coach Gansler’s professional coaching resume includes the Milwaukee Rampage of the USL A-League (1996-1998), the Kansas City Wizards of MLS (1999-2006) and Toronto FC of MLS (2006 and 2007.)  Coach Gansler won a league title with Milwaukee in 1997 and won the MLS Cup in 2000 and the US Open Cup in 2004, both with Kansas City. 

EGSC Director of Coaching, Bob Spielmann, is very proud and excited to have Coach Gansler on board.  Said Coach Spielmann, “Coach Gansler brings a wealth of soccer knowledge and has been very successful at every level he has coached.  His main focus in Elm Grove will be coaching and player development.  Coach Gansler will certainly help our coaches become better technical and tactical teachers of the game thereby helping all of our players improve.” 

In recognition of his achievements, honors bestowed upon Coach Gansler include the Walt Chyzowych Award (2000), the MLS Coach of the Year Award (2000), and induction into the Milwaukee Rampage and United Soccer Leagues Halls of Fame (2002.) 

In addition to his work with EGSC, Coach Gansler remains a consultant for the Wisconsin Olympic Development Program and the United States Soccer Federation.

Craig Peltonen: Is currently the Marian University Men’s Soccer Head Coach and has been for the past 21 years. Peltonen was the assistant men’s coach at UW-Milwaukee under current Elm Grove staff coach Bob Gansler. Coach Peltonen is a USSF ‘A’ licensed coach and is on the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association Coaching Education Staff. He has worked with state ODP teams and with ODP regional teams. His playing experience includes Indiana University, Chicago Trevians and the Milwaukee Bavarian SC. 

Herbie Dundun: Is currently the Head Coach of the boy’s program at Brookfield East HS. Herbie played a big part of the program at UW-Green Bay and played professionally for 5 years.  

Steve Lawrence: Is currently the Head Coach of the boy’s program at Marquette University HS, where his team won the 2008 WIAA Div. 1 State Championship. Played at Marquette University where he was Captain for 2 years and team MVP. Played professionally with the Milwaukee Wave United. Coach Lawrence holds a ‘D’ license and coaches the Elm Grove boy’s U20 team.  

U11B Select – Peter Schweinert
Played collegiately at UW- Milwaukee from 1984-1988; captain senior year.  After that, played professionally with the Milwaukee Wave from 1989-1991.  Former member of the U.S. Youth National Team Pool.  Played with the Milwaukee Bavarians Major team from 1984-2001, winning numerous championships. Won the 2001 National Championship with the Bavarian Major team.  Coached various youth teams for the Bavarian Soccer Club and Brookfield Soccer Association.  Currently holds an “E” license and has coached in our EGSC Accelerated Program.  

U11B Premier – Robert Williams
Played collegiately at Carroll University. Has coached Freshman Girls at Brookfield Central 2003-2006, Varsity Assistant 2007. Pius HS Girls Head Coach 2008 and currently Head Coach of the Whitefish Bay Girls Program. Coached at Brookfield from 2007-2009 U11 & U12 Boys teams. Coach Williams is a USSF ‘D’ License Coach and has his NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma. 

U11G Premier – Annie Dalecky
Prepped at Wauwatosa East High School and played 4 years on Varsity. Played collegiately at Marquette University and had NCAA appearances all 4 years, 1^st team All-Conference junior and senior year, junior year conference defensive player of the year, honorable mention all American. Has coached at Wauwatosa East as assistant varsity coach in 2003-2006, Brookfield East JV and Varsity Reserve Coach 2007-2008, and coached in the Tosa Club from 2004-2009. Coach Dalecky is an ‘E’ License Coach.  

U12B Premier - Jim McNamara
Jim has extensive experience as a high school coach where he recently was the Head Coach at Warren Township HS in Gurnee, IL. His teams have been ranked in State and National rankings throughout his tenure at the school. His career record stands at 213-108-32. Warren was State Runner-up in 2006 and a quarterfinalist appearance in the state tournament in 2003. Coach McNamara has led his teams to two sectional championships, three regional championships and two conference championships. Coach McNamara has been Illinois HS Coaches Association Sectional Coach of the Year twice and a finalist to State Coach of the Year. Coach McNamara is a well respected Coach in Illinois, Wisconsin and the Midwest. Coach McNamara has been with the club for the 2008/2009 seasons coaching our U11 & U12 Premier Boy’s Teams.  

U12G Premier - Taylor Powell
Prepped at Madison West HS where she helped her team win the WIAA State Championship her freshman year. Went on to play at UW-Milwaukee for 4 years and were the Horizon League Champions all 4 years. Her teams had two NCAA tournament appearances. Coach Powell has been involved in coaching at Wauwatosa, Wave and UWM soccer Camps. Coach Taylor has been with the club for the 2008/2009 seasons coaching our U11 Premier Girl’s Team. 

U13B Premier - Jim McNamara
Jim has extensive experience as a high school coach where he recently was the Head Coach at Warren Township HS in Gurnee, IL. His teams have been ranked in State and National rankings throughout his tenure at the school. His career record stands at 213-108-32. Warren was State Runner-up in 2006 and a quarterfinalist appearance in the state tournament in 2003. Coach McNamara has led his teams to two sectional championships, three regional championships and two conference championships. Coach McNamara has been Illinois HS Coaches Association Sectional Coach of the Year twice and a finalist to State Coach of the Year. Coach McNamara is a well respected Coach in Illinois, Wisconsin and the Midwest. Coach McNamara has been with the club for the 2008/2009 seasons coaching our U11 & U12 Premier Boy’s Teams.  

U13G Premier - Meghan Connelly
Played soccer at Lakota West High School in Ohio where she was named an All- American, an All-Region selection and was runner-up State Player of the Year. She also received honors for Cincinnati Player-of-the-Year and Conference Player-of-the-Year.  Her club team, Ohio Premier, won two state titles and was a region finalist in 2000. Meghan then went on to play four years of collegiate soccer at Marquette University from 2003-2007.  During her time, Marquette advanced to the Big East Semi-Finals and was two-time NCAA participants, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen her junior year. She was a Third Team Conference USA and Big East selection.  In 2004, she played for the U19 Eclipse from Chicago, which placed third at nationals. She was also a member of the U23 Eclipse Cobras which were national finalists and 2004 amateur national champions. Meghan is currently the Girl's Varsity Assistant Coach for Kettle Moraine High School.   

U14B Premier – David Henning
He grew up playing at the Elm Grove SC, Prepped at Brookfield East HS, where he was drafted by the Milwaukee Rampage of the USL Professional League, and had playing stints with the Portland Timbers, and the Chicago Fire of the MLS. Has his USSF ‘D’ License. Coach Henning has been with the club for the 2008/2009 seasons coaching our U9 Accelerated Boy’s Team & U18 Premier Boy’s Team. 

U14G Premier - Greg Kosmider
 Prepped at Marquette University HS and went on to play collegiately at UW – Wisconsin Madison in 1975. Coach Kosmider brings a wealth of knowledge to the game, Assistant Coach Marquette University Women’s Team 1988 – 1989, Head Women Soccer Coach at Alverno College in 2002, has been involved with youth coaching and development for over 20 years. Has a USSF “C” License. Coach Kosmider has been with the club for the 2008/2009 seasons coaching our U14 Premier Girl’s Team.