Select Soccer Program
Tryouts will be held at Elm Grove Park
( 13600 Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove 53122 )
Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled tryout time to register; we
strongly encourage all players to attend both nights of tryouts so we can fairly
evaluate their soccer ability. There is a $10 tryout fee per player.
select registration form
select registration tryout form
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
====================================
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, 1st 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.
|