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Elm Grove Soccer Club 2010/2011 Tryouts
Elm Grove Park
13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove, WI 53122 

Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled tryout time to register.  The Elm Grove coaching staff strongly encourages all players to attend both nights of tryouts so their soccer ability can be fairly evaluated.  There is a $15 tryout fee, which includes a tryout T-shirt. 

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Girls/Boys U11 – U12
June 9 & 10 (Wed. & Thurs.): Meet at the Pond Field at Elm Grove Park, next to the tennis courts.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m., U11 & U12 Girls
6:30 – 8:00 p.m., U11 & U12 Boys
(Rainout date: Friday, June 11) 

Girls/Boys U13 – U14
June 9 & 10 (Wed. & Thurs.): Meet at the North Fields at Elm Grove Park.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m., U13 & U14 Girls
6:30 – 8:00 p.m., U13 & U14 Boys
(Rainout date: Friday, June 11) 

Girls, U15, U16, U17 & U18
June 21 & 22 (Mon. & Tues.): Meet at the North Field at Elm Grove Park.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m., U15 & U16 Girls
(Rainout date: Friday, June 25) 

June 23 & 24 (Wednesday & Thursday): Meet at the North Fields at Elm Grove Park.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m., U17 & U18 Girls
(Rainout date: Friday, June 25) 

Boys U15, U16, U17 & U18

July 7 & 8 (Wed. & Thurs.): Meet at the North Fields at Elm Grove Park.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m., U15 & U16 Boys
6:30 – 8:00 p.m., U17 & U18 Boys
(Rainout date: Friday, July 9) 

U9 & U10 Accelerated Program
June 8 (Tues.): Meet at the Pond Field at Elm Grove Park, next to the tennis courts.

6:00 – 7:00 p.m., U9 & U10 Boys & Girls
This is just open play (scrimmage) for boys and girls interested in our Accelerated Program.

There is no fee to participate. 

Please feel free to contact Bob Spielmann, Elm Grove Soccer Club director of coaching, with any questions at bjs16@egsoccer.net.

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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.