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Michael Blythe PROFILE SCHOOL Head Coach Medaille College Athletic Director, Amy M. DeKay introduced Michael “Micky” Blythe today as the next head coach of the Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs. DeKay noted, “Both the men’s and women’s soccer programs at Medaille College have a long history of success. SCHOOL PROFILE Just this past year, the men’s program qualified for post season play making it to the AMCC finals. The women’s program also qualified for post season play making STAFF COACHING it to the first round of the AMCC playoffs. Both teams contributed to a year in Medaille history of unprecedented athletic suc- cess with twelve of fifteen teams qualifying for post season play, Where College Meets Career including two conference championships, one NCAA tournament

COACHING STAFF appearance, and two regular season titles.” Medaille students learn by doing. You do more than read about how to treat illnesses, you administer treat- ments on live animals in a state-of-the-art laboratory. You don’t just write a script for a television broadcast, The addition of Blythe builds on Medaille’s current success with you produce one live in a studio. Medaille has interactive labs that provide you with invaluable hands-on the appointment of a seasoned coach and professional with over PLAYERS experience. 8 years of coaching experience at the NPSL, NCAA DII, NJCAA DI, and Hull City AFC premier soccer level in England. This combined What better way to prepare for your future career than by learning out in the workplace alongside real pro- with Micky’s proven success with international recruiting and PLAYERS fessionals? Experiential learning is at the heart of The Medaille Advantage as you’re placed in the field with playing experience at Hull City AFC, Mercyhurst University, and internships, preceptorships and student teaching assignments. Further enrichment comes from speaker professionally will only advance the Mavericks to the next level of series, team and cohort learning environments and observations. The capstone project is your opportunity competition,” DeKay added.

to sum it all up and create meaningful solutions to real issues in your field. ouY are going to be better pre- 2015 PREVIEW pared to land your dream job than your competition because you’ve experienced what’s it like in the work- A native of England, Blythe joins Medaille after spending the place and know how solve real world problems. previous two years as the head coach at Mercyhurst North East which is a NJCAA DI program. While coaching at Mercyhurst, 14 Different Majors to Chose From Blythe led the Saints to a (19-13) record in two years, including a program best (10) wins in 2014. 2015 PREVIEW Accounting (BS/MS) Education (BSEd) Adolescent Ed w/ Students w/ Disabilities Blythe had a stellar playing career at the NCAA Division II level, playing at Mercyhurst University. The for-

Biology (BS) English (BA) mer forward was a four-year starter (2001-05) for the Lakers, finishing as the program’s all-time leader in 2015 OPPONENTS Business Administration (BS) Liberal Studies (AS/BS) career goals (56). He is also the program’s 2nd place all time in career assists (26) and the current record B.A. - Management Information Systems (BS) Psychology (BA) holder with (138) career points. Communication (BS) Sport Management (BS) Criminal Justice (BS) Veterinary Technology (AS/BS) Additionally, Blythe was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Freshman of the Education (BSEd) Early Childhood/Childhood (B-6) Veterinary Technology (AAS, Rochester Campus) Year in 2001 and GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year three times (2002-04). In addition, he was a four-time

2015 OPPONENTS all-conference selection. Blythe was named to the second team as a freshman and first team the final three 15 Different Sports to Chose From campaigns. Blythe was a member of the Lakers program which reached four NCAA Divion II Final Fours, losing three times in the National Championship Semi-finals and once in the Championship game. Women’s Basketball Baseball Women’s Bowling Men’s Basketball He comes to Medaille hungry to continue the winning tradition. Blythe shared, “I am committed to main- AMCC Women’s Cross Country Men’s Cross Country taining a high standard of coaching for both teams. Ultimately creating an environment where both teams AMCC Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Golf challenge for the AMCC championship is the goal.” Women’s Soccer Men’s Lacrosse Softball Men’s Soccer Blythe will also be working in the athletic department full-time, as he will also be in the Recruiting Coordi- Women’s Tennis Men’s Volleyball nator for the Athletic Department. Women’s Volleyball

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Michael Chieffo PROFILE SCHOOL Assistant Coach Michael Chieffo is entering his first season as Assistant Coach for the Men’s Soccer program. He has an Associate’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Service from Niagara College where he played collegiate soccer, and Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from D’Youville College. SCHOOL PROFILE He started his coaching journey in (2003), where he became the Head Coach for the St. Francis freshman squad. In (2008) he made the jump to collegiate coaching, where he was an assistant on the D’Youville Col- STAFF COACHING lege men’s soccer staff. He was at D’Youville until (2010), when he then joined the staff for the Buffalo State men’s soccer program. Chieffo also coached as part of the Empire United Soccer Academy from (2009) until (2013).

He currently holds a USSF National “D” coaching license, and also holds his NYS intermediate certification, along with being a member of the NSCAA and U.S. Youth Soccer. COACHING STAFF

First Row (L-R): Ricky Mazella, Moo Kpor Mu, Anthony Saysay, Jaime Salcedo, Ian Brown, Yggor Zignago, Jackson Hamilton, Edisson Salazar, Prince Saysay Erik Szczerba Second Row (L-R): Michael Chieffo, Mike Raftu, XXX, Nick DuMond, Alex Pollak, Sean Pasono, Tyler Diebold, Cory Carter, Don Herlan Third Row (L-R): Erik Szczerba, XXX, Matthew Hamister, Junior Geegba, Nick Augustyn, Matt Gabalski, Callum Christie, Brian Arcara, Nate Holler, Michael Jackson, Assistant Coach Michael Blythe PLAYERS Erik Szczerba is entering his first season on the Medaille College Women’s Soccer coaching staff. A 2015 Men’s Soccer Numerical Roster (2015) graduate, Szczerba will begin his coaching career as the Goalkeeper Coach for both the men PLAYERS and the women. # Player Name Yr. Pos. Hometown/High School 00 Nick Augustyn Sr. GK Elma, NY / Iroquois Szczerba started his collegiate career at the junior college level, winning back-to-back NJCAA Divi- 0 Matthew Gabalski Fr. GK Elma, NY / St. Francis sion III National Championships at Herkimer County Community College. He would then transfer to Medaille where 1 Brian Arcara Jr. GK Orchard Park, NY / Orchard Park 2015 PREVIEW he played his junior and senior year in Maverick blue and gold, appearing in (20) games and making (18) starts. 2 Ian Brown Sr. D Akron, NY / Akron 3 Prince Saysay Jr. D Sierra Leone / Riverside While in net for the Mavericks, Szczerba recorded (9) shutouts and ended his career with a sub (1.00) goals against 4 Tyler Diebold Fr. M Cheektowaga, NY / Maryvale average. He had a stellar senior season in (2014); saving (83) percent of shots on goal while backstopping Medaille 5 Michael Jackson Sr. D Bath, NY / Bath to the AMCC tournament championship game. 6 Jaime Salcedo Sr. M Akron, NY / Akron 2015 PREVIEW 7 Edisson Salazar Jr. M Ecuador / Henry Abbott

8 Jackson Hamilton Jr. M Kent, NY / Charles D’Amico 2015 OPPONENTS 9 Yggor Zignago Sr. F Rio De Janeiro, Brazil / Veiga de Almeida 10 Mike Raftu Sr. F New York, NY / Marta Valle 11 Junior Geegba Jr. F Ivory Coast / Riverside 13 Nick DuMond Fr. F Lockport, NY / Starpoint 14 Sean Pasono So. M Rochester, NY / Aquinas 17 Cory Carter Sr. M Mississauga, Ont. / St. Joseph Secondary 2015 OPPONENTS 19 Moo Kpor Mu Fr. M Buffalo, NY / Riverside 21 Nathan Holler Fr. F Tonawanda, NY / Tonawanda 22 Anthony Saysay Sr. M Sierra Leone / Riverside

23 Alex Pollak Sr. D Orchard Park, NY / Orchard Park AMCC 24 Alex Brennan Fr. D Buffalo, NY / South Park

AMCC 25 Callum Christie So. GK Hamilton, Ont. / Dallastown 26 Matthew Hamister Sr. F Orchard Park, NY / Orchard Park

Head Coach: Michael Blythe (1st year) Assistant Coaches: Jeff Au, Erik Szczerba Head Athletic Trainer: Brenda Dean (5th year) 3 www.medaillesports.com www.medaillesports.com 4 MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 5 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): AS ASOPHOMORE October 2,making(2)saves. MBA program. MBA graduate ofIroquoisHighSchool,Nickisastudentinthe named Jon andAdam.BornonApril30,1993inBuffalo,NY. A PERSONAL: SCHOOL: HIGH October 9,making(1)save. more season.Saw(11)minutesofactionagainstD’Youville on December 21, 1993inBuffalo, NY.December 21, Agraduate ofAkronHighSchool, majoringincriminaljustice. PERSONAL: was electedteamcaptain. SCHOOL: HIGH (2012): AS AFRESHMAN a defender, whilealsoattempting(8)totalshots. more, making(8)starts.Contributed(2)assistsfrom hispositionas (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE on October28. the game-winninggoalagainstconferencerivalD’Youville College the Giantsgoaltenderwithfourshotsongoal.He also assistedon ber 6,wherehetalliedhisonly goaloftheseasonwhilepeppering www.medaillesports.com SonofJohn andNancy Augustyn. Hastwobrothers SonofJulie Matusek andMatthewBrown. Hasabrotherbythe nameofPatrick. Bornon Letterwinnerinsoccer. Voted teamMVP. Letteredinsoccerduring highschoolwherehe shutout againstconferencerivalHilbertCollegeon ah CollegeonAugust 31.Recordedhisfirstcareer reer startagainstreigningnationchampionMessi games duringhisjuniorseason.Madefirstca (2013): AS AJUNIOR performance againstKeystoneCollegeonSeptem (11) shutouts.Hadhismostproductiveoffensive that allowedjust(0.68)goalsagainst,andrecorded a junior, starting(17). Was partofadefensivecore (2014): AS AJUNIOR Senior Nick Augustyn Senior Ian Brown Appearedin(7)gamesasafreshman. Appearedin(1)gameduringhissopho Appearedin(16)gamesasasopho Appearedinandstarted(3) Appeared in (21) gamesas Appearedin(21) Player Profiles - - - - - Bath-Haverling HighSchool,majoringinpsychology. PERSONAL: and participatedinnationalsfortrackfield. SCHOOL: HIGH SecondTeam All-Conference forthefirsttime inhiscareer.voted totheAMCC ber 28.Hisplay infrontofthekeeper;alongwithhisoffensiveaccomplishmentswasenoughtogethim including (1)game-winneragainstPenn State-AltoonaonSeptem scoring with(11)totalpoints,andtiedforsixthingoals(5), more, making(13)starts.Jackson finishedsixthontheteamin (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE year. reer, afterbeingselectedtothesecondteamduringhissophomore all-conferencefirstteamforthetimeinhisca to theAMCC ence Championshipgame.Aftertheseason,Jackson wasselected advancingMedailletotheConfer minute againstPitt-Greensburg season fortheMavericks,ashescoredlonegoalin(110’) against Pitt-Bradford.Hissecondgoalwasoneofthebiggest on September30whenheclosedthescoringduringa(5-0)victory graduate ofMarte Valley HighSchool majoringinCriminalJustice. PERSONAL Raftu scored(15)goalsand (8)assists. 2012. In2011,whileatFulton-Montgomery Community College, College with(23)goalsand (8)assistsforatotalof(54)pointsin MEDAILLE: BEFORE : Mikeisthe son ofAurelia andisanonly child.He isa SonofKimandRandy Cooper. BornonSeptember22,1994inRochester, NY. Agraduateof Aletterwinnerinsoccerandtrackfieldhighschool.SelectedAll- both comingduringconferenceplay. Thefirstwas recorded (11)shutouts.Jackson nettedtwogoals, core thatallowedjust(0.68)goalsagainst,and a junior, startingin(20).Was partofadefensive (2014): AS AJUNIOR win. against Pitt-BradfordonOctober29thinthe(1-0) and (had(2)assists.Hescoredthegame-winner games, making(3)starts.Hescored(5)goals (2013): AS AJUNIOR Senior Michael Jackson Senior Mike Raftu RaftuledTompkins CortlandCommunity Appearedin(15)gamesasasopho Player Profiles Appeared in (21) gamesas Appearedin(21) Raftuappearedin(17) - - - - www.medaillesports.com State firstteam,

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AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL 6 PREVIEW 2015 MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 7 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE named Steve. Born onSeptember30,1992 inAkron,NY. Agraduate of AkronHighSchool,majoring inaccounting. PERSONAL: thirdteam. Named firstteam,and All-State totheAll-WNY SCHOOL: HIGH season. Recorded(2)totalshotsduringhissophomore campaign. (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE academic all-conferenceteamsforthe(2014-15)season. all-academicand After theseason,SalcedowasnamedtoAMCC secured a1-0victoryfortheMavericksagainsttheirconference rivals. while hisfinalgoaloftheseasononOctober19against MountAloysius neiro, Brazil.AgraduateofAkronHighSchool,majoringinbusinessadministration. PERSONAL: SCHOOL: HIGH including thegame-winninggoalagainstWestminster on August 30. injury shortenedseason.Madeitonthescoresheettwiceinfourgames, (2014): AS AJUNIOR October 26. D’Youville on onOctober16.AddedanassistagainstPitt-Greensburg on October5,thenfollowedthatupwithatally againstcross-townrival conference foes.HenettedhisfirstgoaloftheseasonagainstFranciscan including (2)starts.Hescoredgoalsinback-to-backgames,bothagainst (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE ing whatwouldbethegame-winninggoalina(2-0)victory. www.medaillesports.com SonofJean McKinney andAlfonsoSalcedo.Hasonebrother SonofLuizandRosangelaZignago.HasasisternamedJessica. BornonJune5,1992inRiodeJa Afouryearletterwinnerin soccerduringhighschool. Letterwinnerinsoccer. honorablemention. Firstteamallconference,andAll-WNY as twoofhisthreeassistsledtogame-winninggoals; three assists.Salcedohadaknackforthedramatic, goals duringhisjuniorcampaign,whilealsoadding his juniorseason,startingin(7).Salcedonettedthree (2014): AS AJUNIOR AS A FRESHMAN (2012): AS AFRESHMAN of his career against AMCC rivalMountAloysius,scor of hiscareeragainstAMCC Thiel CollegeonSeptember16.Henettedthefirstgoal scored hisfirsttwocareerpointsonassistsagainst ing hisfreshmanseason,including(2)starts.Zignago Senior Jaime Salcedo Senior Yggor Zignago Appearedin(4)games,making(3)startsan Appearedin(6)gamesduringhissophomore Appearedin(13)gamesasasophomore, Appeared in (21) gamesduring Appearedin(21) Appearedin(12)gamesdur Player Profiles - - - 10, 1994inMississauga,Ontario.AgraduateofSt.Joseph SecondarySchool,majoringinpsychology. PERSONAL: 2008-2012. SCHOOL: HIGH Oneonta. points duringhisfreshmancampaign.HescoredfirstcareerpointonagoalagainstSUNY finished theseasonwith(3)goalsand(2)assists,atotalof(8) (2012): AS AFRESHMAN career. SecondTeam All-Conference forthefirsttimeinhis a spotontheAMCC (19), andtiedforfourthinassists(3).Hisoffensiveaccoladesearnedhim goals (8),tiedforfirstingame-winning(3),secondtotalpoints sive categoryfortheMavericksin(2013).Carterfoundhimselffirst cluding (18)starts.Finishedtheseasonat,orneartopofeveryoffen (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE all-conference thirdteamforthefirsttimeinhiscareer. ford onOctober14.Aftertheseason,CarterwasselectedtoAMCC Park HighSchool,majoring insportsmanagement. Kelly. BornonFebruary 16,1993inBuffalo,NY. AgraduateofOrchard PERSONAL: goal scorerinsoccer. SCHOOL: HIGH SonofMichaelandEvette Carter. Hastwobrothersbythe namesofNicholasandMason.BornonJuly SonofRickandPolly Hamister. Hasasisterbythenameof Aletterwinnerinsoccerduringhighschool,hewasnamedathleteoftheyeareveryfrom FinishedhighschoolasOrchardPark’s leadingcareer including a(1)goalassisteffortagainstPittBrad (14). Tallied (9)ofhis(14)pointsinconferenceplay, the teamwith(6)goals,andfourthintotalpoints nior, including(14)starts.Finishedtheseasonthirdon (2014): AS AJUNIOR paign. State in2011,scoringonegoalhisfreshmencam over twoseason.HealsospentoneyearatBuffalo goalsin(33)games the HilbertHawks,hescored(21) MEDAILLE: BEFORE Senior Cory Carter Senior Matthew Hamister Appearedin(16)gamesasafreshman.Carter Appearedin(20)gamesasasophomore, Player Profiles Mattwasanoffensiveweaponfor Appearedin(20)gamesasaju - - - - - www.medaillesports.com

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AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL 8 PREVIEW 2015 MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 9 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE Semifinal againstPitt-Greensburg. (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE all-conferencesecondteamforthefirsttimeinhiscareer. AMCC Streaks ofJohn Carroll.Aftertheseason,Alexwasselectedto tant one,ashenettedthelonegoalina(1-0)victoryoverBlue side HighSchool, majoringincriminal justice. named Prince,Princess,Ahmed, andFrancis. BornonJanuary 4,1993inSierraLeone.AgraduateofRiver PERSONAL: Oneonta onSeptember7. SUNY man season.Recordedhis firstcareerpointandgoalagainst (2012): AS AFRESHMAN over Penn State-Beaver. Saysay recorded(2)assistsontheseason,bothina(16-0)victory graduate ofOrchardPark HighSchool,majoringinsportsmanagement. PERSONAL: SCHOOL: HIGH lak recordedthefirstpointofhiscareeronanassistagainstThielCollege. Scored (2)goals,andaddedassistsinhisfreshmancampaign.Pol (2012): AS AFRESHMAN He finishedfifthontheteamwith(32)totalshots. season, agame-winninggoalagainstThielCollegeonSeptember7. more season,making(13)starts.Pollak scored(1)goalduringthe www.medaillesports.com SonofAnthony andTheresaSaySay. Hasfour siblings SonofAnnandRay Pollak. Has onesisternamedHanna.BornonApril20,1994inBuffalo,NY. A A letter winner in soccer during high school, and was an All-ECIC firstteam selection. Aletterwinnerinsoccerduringhighschool,andwasanAll-ECIC the helper on the loan goal in extra time in the AMCC the helperonloangoalinextratimeAMCC La Roche.Saysay alsoadded(2)assists,including including thegame-winner, ina(3-2)victoryagainst junior, including(12)starts.Netted bothofhis goals; (2014): AS AJUNIOR shutouts. Hislonegoaloftheseasonwasanimpor allowed just(0.68)goalsagainst,andrecorded(11) defensive midfielder, Pollak waspartofagroupthat Medaille duringhisjuniorseason,startingin(20).A (2014): AS AJUNIOR Senior Anthony Saysay Senior Alex Pollak Appearedin(18)gamesduringhisfresh Appearedin(16)gamesasafreshman. Appearedin(20)gamesasasophomore. Appearedin(19)gamesduringhissopho Appeared in (21) gamesasa Appearedin(21) Appearedinall(22)gamesfor Player Profiles - - - - - Dansbury, CT, majoring inbusiness administration. October 15,1995 inEcuador. Agraduateof HeneryAbbottTech in ment. graduate ofOrchardPark HighSchool,majoringinsportsmanage named EmmaandSamantha.BornonMay 2,1995inBuffalo,NY. A PERSONAL: First Team asaseniorin2012. SCHOOL: HIGH 1995 inFreetown, SierraLeone.AgraduateofRiversideHighSchool,majoringincriminaljustice. named Francis, Princess,AhmadandAnthony. BornonFebruary 26, PERSONAL: SCHOOL: HIGH ing (2)starts.Recorded(3)shotsduringhisfreshmancampaign. (2013): AS AFRESHMAN conference thirdteamforthefirsttimeinhiscareer. all- October 28.Aftertheseason,Saysay wasselectedtotheAMCC 11; whilehissecondoftheseasoncameagainstD’Youville College on assist oftheyearcameinan(8-1)winoverFranciscan onOctober SonofRussellandKathleenArcara.Hastwosisters SonofAnthony andTheresaSaySay. Hasfoursiblings Was I FirstTeam namedtotheAll-WNY andtheECIC Letter winner in soccer, and three-year varsity captain. two brothers named Jason and Angelo.Bornon PERSONAL: state championasafreshman. SCHOOL: HIGH 8th andasasophomorefortheweekofNov.3rd-9th. National Player oftheWeek fortheweekofSept.2nd- Community College.Hisfreshmanyearhewasnamed Player oftheWeek duringhistimeatFingerLakes MEDAILLE: BEFORE coming againstconferenceopponents.Saysay’s first and recorded(11)shutouts.Tallied (2)assists, both defensive corethatallowedjust(0.68)goalsagainst, Wasgames asasophomore,startingin(21). partofa (2014): AS ASOPHOMORE Junior Edisson Salazar Junior Brian Arcara Junior Prince Saysay Appearedin(8)gamesasafreshman,mak SonofVicente andMirianSalazar. Has Threetimeregionalschampion, and Player Profiles Was twicenamedNational Appearedinall(22) - - www.medaillesports.com MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE

10 AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 11 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE AS A FRESHMAN (2013): AS AFRESHMAN team forthefirsttimeinhiscareer. all-conference first the season,JuniorwasselectedtoAMCC explosion inan(8-1)victoryoverFranciscan onOctober11.After (4) multi-pointgameslastseason,includinga(2)goal,(1)assist assists, andleadtheteamintotalpointswith(24).Geegbaalsohad tied fortheteamleadwith(9)goals,secondonsquad(6) ness administration. Ivory Coast.AgraduateofRiversideHighSchool,majoringinbusi Christina, Faton, Joe andSunday. BornonApril22,1994inthe PERSONAL: graduate ofAlbionHighSchool,majoringinsportsmanagement. named BrianandJordan. BornonMarch20,1995inAlbion,NY. A PERSONAL: ball inhighschool.SelectedfirstteamAll-League SCHOOL: HIGH game started. an assistin(8-1)winoverHilbert,givinghimapointeach www.medaillesports.com SonofWilson andJessie Toe. Hasfoursiblings named SonofLeighandKevinHamilton.Hastwosiblings Letterwinnerinsoccer, trackandfield,basket statistical categoryforMedaillein(2014).Hewas campaign eitherfirstorsecondineverymajor including (17) starts.Geegbaendedhissecond games forMedailleduringhissophomoreseason, (2014): AS ASOPHOMORE Franciscan respectively. Hamiltonalsocontributed in back-to-backgamesagainstCazenoviaand novia andHilbert.Netted (3)goals,includingtallies as asophomore,including(2)startsagainstCaze (2014): AS ASOPHOMORE Junior Junior Geegba Junior Jackson Hamilton Appearedin(6)gamesasafreshman. Appearedinall(22) Appearedin(14)games Player Profiles - - - in AdolescentEducation. ogy. graduate ofDallastownHighSchoolinYork, PA, majoringinbiol business administration. Rochester, NY. AgraduateofAquinasHighSchool,majoringin administration. August 4, 1997 inBuffalo,NY. AgraduateofMaryval High School,majoringinbusiness PERSONAL: SCHOOL: HIGH named Joshua. BornonOctober23,1997. AgraduateofSt.Francis HighSchool,majoring PERSONAL: during sophomoreyear. Selectedtofirstandsecondteamall-catholichonorsaswell. SCHOOL: HIGH on November 17, 1996inHamilton,Ontario.A PERSONAL: during highschool. SCHOOL: HIGH brother namedGarrett.BornonJune5,1995in PERSONAL: during highschool.Selectedasateamcaptain. SCHOOL: HIGH Freshman Tyler Diebold Freshman Matthew Gabalski Sophomore Callum Christie Sophomore Sean Pasono SonofTimothy andDeborahDiebold. Has onesisternamedOlivia.Bornon SonofDanandLisaGabalski.Hasasisternamed Theresa,andaborther SonofDarrylandTracey Forest. Born SonofNora andGaryPasono. Hasa Was inhighschool. namedtotheSection 6firstteamAll-WNY honors Letterwinnerinsoccerduringhighschool,earningdefensiveMVP Afouryearletterwinnerinsoccer A4yearletterwinnerinsoccer Player Profiles - www.medaillesports.com MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE

12 AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 13 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE High School,majoringinAccounting. brothers namedJake andMike.BornonSeptember25,1997 inLockport,NY. AgraduateofStarpoint ment. 1996inBuffalo,NY.on November 21, AgraduateofTonawanda HighSchool,majoringinsports manage business administration. www.medaillesports.com PERSONAL: championshipteam. ECIC SettherecordforscoringatStarpoint,and was amemberoftheir ECIC. and firstteam SCHOOL: HIGH Born onJune22,1995in Buffalo,NY. A graduateofSouthPark HighSchool, majoringin PERSONAL: and senioryears. SCHOOL: HIGH PERSONAL: smallschoolselection. WNY All-Star, and2014All- IV school careerwith45goalsand17 assists.Afour-timeECIC SCHOOL: HIGH in sportsmanagement. Say. BornonFebruary 5,1997 inThailand.AgraduateofRiversideHighSchool,majoring PERSONAL: SCHOOL: HIGH Freshman Nick DuMond Freshman Alex Brennan Freshman Nathan Holler Freshman Moo KporMu SonofChristineandThomasDuMond.HasonesisternamedEmily, andtwo SonofGaryandChristineHoller. HasonebrotherbythenameofAaron.Born SonofNant TharandRay Mu.HastwosiblingsnamedMooKlerandEhHtoo SonofSusanandScottBrennan. HastwosiblingsnamedShelbyandAdam. Letterwinnerinsoccerduringhighschool,earningfirstteamAll- Four yearletterwinnerinsoccerduringhighschool.Finishedhis Four yearletterwinnerinsoccer. Letteredinsoccerduringhighschool,andwasteam captainforhisjunior Player Profiles WNY WNY - his players tocarrythemselvesboth onandoffthepitch.“Ifyou havegoodhabits,ifyoucommunicate offthefield, “I believe,passionately, whatyoudooffthefield youcarryonthefield,” explainedcoach Blythe abouthowheteaches the same.” different circumstances,Ithink thefundamentalsofsettingupaprogram,inregards tostructureanddisciplineare you don’tdoitrighteverysingle day, thanthere’s 10,000kids behindyouwhowanttotakeitoffyou.Although was “I likethingstobedoneproperly,” saidcoachBlythe. “Ilefthomeat16toplay professionally andIlearnedthenthatif same. coaches, may seemlikealargeundertaking;coach Blythe explainsthatthebasicsforagoodworkethicarestill While switchingfromonecoachtoanotherforplayers, orswitchingfromonelevelofcompetitiontoanotherfor denly buyintoanewway ofdoingthings.” might be a bit different, so it can be difficult for the upperclassmen for both programs to sud the coachingstaffandplayers,” explainedcoach Blythe. “IexpectthecultureIbringhere “We saidonthefirstday whenwemetbothteamsthattherewouldbealearningcurve,for selves mustgetusedto.ThispointwasnotlostonBlythe whenhemethisnewteams. With anewcoachbringsmindset,andculturethatplayers andthecoachesthem Medaille opportunitycameupIjumpedatit.” the National PremierSoccerLeague.Thatallowedmetodosomeelitethings,butwhenthe in At thesametime,forpastfiveyears,IwasalsocoachingErieCommodoresFC DivisionIlevelforthelasttwoyears. andmostrecently Iwascoaching attheNJCAA sion II, level,”saidcoachBlythe. “I’veIII coachedDivi Division NCAA “This ismy firsttimeatthe level. competition attheDivisionIII However, evenwithallofhistravels,thisisthefirsttimethatBlythe willbeseeingthe less youhavethegrades,”explainedcoachBlythe. “Ithinkthatisunbelievably good.” “In the[UnitedStates]yougointothisacademicenvironment,andcan’tplay un England. Championship LeagueortheBarclay’s PremierLeague;thetwotopleaguesin all of hasspentitspast11seasonsplaying ineitherthe programs inEngland.HullCityAFC top leaguesintheworld.Blythe bothplayed, youth andcoached,forHullCityAFC’s This comesashighpraisefromanindividualwhohasseen,firsthand,someofthe have everplayed for.” wasthebestorganization,governingbody I and shortofit,IthoughttheNCAA ty,” saidcoachBlythe, whowasafouryearstarterandstarplayer fortheLakers.“Thelong “I cameherefromatowninNortheast Englandin2001,whenIwenttoMercyhurstUniversi wealth ofexperiencetotheMavericks. The headcoachistheenginethatdrivesprogram,andMedaille’s newbenchbossbringsa Blythe wantstoinstallthestoriedtraditionofMedaillemen’s soccerprogram. ing hardertobecomebetterthanyouweretheday before.ThisisthementalitythatnewHeadCoachMichael‘Micky’ –Nothing isgiveninthisworld.To NY BUFFALO, reachyourgoals,tobethebest,youhavetakeit;everyday work Mavericks Men’s Soccer Looks to Reclaim AMCC Title Mavericks Men’s SoccerLookstoReclaimAMCC 2015 SeasonPreview - - www.medaillesports.com - - - Michael Jackson MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE Senior -

14 AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 15 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE of experience in exercisescience,andhe’s been aroundthegamefor a longtime,”saidcoachBlythe. With over 30yearsofcoachingexperience, Herlanaddsagreat dealofknowledgetothesidelines. “Donhasawealth faces onthecoachingstaff for MedaillethisupcomingseasonwillbeDonHerlan andMichaelChieffo. Also challengingtheplayers allseasonlongwillbethenewcoachingstaffthat joinsBlythe onthesidelines.The‘new’ season long.” “I’m astrikerbytrade,”explained coachBlythe. “SoI’m lookingforguystostepup.I’llbechallengingthose guysall Junior Geegbareturnafterendingtheseasonfirstand thirdingoalscoring,respectively. Senior Anthony SaySay willbeastrongpresence inthemidfieldforcoachBlythe; whileseniorCoryCarterandjunior However, thebacklineisn’tonly positiononthefieldwhereMaverickswillhaveastrongveteranpresence. “Whatever wewinthisseason,willbebuiltonastrong defense,”saidcoachBlythe. lot inregardstospecificcoachingandhowtheyplay, astheyknoweachother’s game insideandout.” fense. “There’s awholesenior classattheback.Theyareaveryexperiencedgroup.Idon’timaginetheyneedanawful “If youlookatthemen,wholebacklineofmenisreturning,”explainedcoachBlythe abouthisexperiencedde www.medaillesports.com Alex Pollak Senior you willbringthatwithonthefield.It’s greatifyoucanstriketheball,orrunfasterthananybody else, buttheplayers thatseparatethemselvesaretheonescandothingsonbothsidesofcoin.” “It’s notjustaswitch.You can’tjustturniton,”explainedcoachBlythe. “You havetoapply yourself to thesecond-team,andlastseasonwasselectedfirstteam. teambothseasonsatMedaille.Asasophomorehewasvoted All-Conference made theAMCC his combinationofheight,strengthandspeed.Hisskillhasn’tgoneun-noticed,ashehas every day.” The Mavericksreturnagroupofnineseniors,withmajoritythoseexpected men’s groupisveryseniorled.We haveaverystronggroupofseniors.” to play topminutesonthepitchduringtheirfinalcampaign.Includedinthisyear’s line fortheMaverickshasbeenalmostimpenetrable.Medailleallowedjust51 senior class is Alex Pollak, Ian Brown, and AMCC preseason DefenderoftheYearsenior classisAlexPollak, IanBrown,andAMCC Mi Over thecourseofthreeyears,withPollak andBrownroamingthedefense,back “Since movinghere,I’ve doneabitofhomework,”saidcoachBlythe. “As expected,the Leadership iscrucialwhenitcomestoaprogramandthetypeofworkethicthey chael Jackson; whoformarguably themostimpressivebacklineinconference. well. show. Not only leadershipfromtheheadcoach,but fromveteransas Maverick, Jackson hasproventobeamatchupnightmareforopposingsideswith Pollak hasappearedin57 gamesduringhiscareer, andhasstartedin48ofthose matches. He’s scoredfourgoals,includingtwogame-winners,overthepastthree action in44gamesatMedaille,making26starts. years. Hehasbeenjoinedonthebacklinesince2012byBrown,whoseen and hasbeenafixtureforMedaillesincehisarrival.In36careergamesas goals overthespanof64games,surrenderingjust.797 goalspercontest. Jackson joinedPollak andBrowninthefallof2013,forhissophomoreseason, 2015 SeasonPreview - - of thepasttwo seasons. little hardwork, theymay justbeable totakethetitlethathasbeen withinreacheach have thetalent andtheexperiencetotake themwheretheywantto go in2015.With a this seniorclasscapturing the lastoneforprogramasfreshmanin2012.They Championshipgamesixtimessince2005,with The Maverickshavewonthe AMCC across townagainstD’Youville College. final sixcontestswillbeplayed athome,withthe finalaway matchhappeningjust stretch oftheregularseasonwillprovidesomehome cooking. Four ofMedaille’s and pushthroughthefirsthalfofschedule,they will findthatthehome start theirconferencescheduleinlateSeptember. Ifthemencancometogether road forsevenoftheirfirstninecontests,willput willtothetestbeforethey to gettherewillbeabattle.Anon-conferenceschedule, thathasMedailleonthe isthegoalfor2015Mavericks,and Getting backtothetopspotinAMCC their perch.” onbothsides.Iwanttoknockthemoff to thetopofAMCC manner. Ihopetofrustratethem,andreturnMedaille coaches verywell.Ihopetoupsetmy friendsinaprofessional conference foramajorityofthepastfourseasons.“Iknowboth Blythe abouttheprogramsthathaveclaimedtopspotin “I knowPenn State-Behrendverywell,bothprograms,”saidcoach with theschooljustdownInterstate90. Erie formany years,coachBlythe hasgottenthechancetobecomeveryfamiliar his connectionsatarch-rivalPenn State-Behrend.Afterplaying, andcoachingin The knowledge,forBlythe, ofMedailleanditstraditioncomesfromlargely from said coachBlythe. “Havingsaidthat,Ihavebeenveryimpressedwiththisgroupofmen.” “It’s no given right that because you put a Medaille shirt on that you’re going to win games,” them futuresuccess. Micky Blythe continually remindsthementhathavingawinningtraditiondoesn’tguarantee While thatreputationprecedesthemen’s soccerprogrameverywhereitgoes,HeadCoach the toptobeshotat.That’s forbothprograms,becausepeopleknowaboutMedailleandourreputation.” “Medaille athleticshasastrongreputationintheEriearea,”saidcoachBlythe. “And becausewe’re Medaille,we’re at icks soccertraditionandreputation. sons astheHeadCoachatMercyhurstNorth EastinErie,Pennsylvania; Blythe wasabletohear allabouttheMaver Winning isawordthathasbecomesynonymous withMedaillesoccerovertheyears.Afterspendingpasttwosea “He’s atwo-timenationalchampionwinneratHerkimer[CountyCommunityCollege]andheexudeswinning.” “Erik Szczerbahasagreatconnectionwiththeprogramafterplaying withthemenlastseason,”saidcoachBlythe. transition toMedaille. soccer program.HisintimateknowledgeofbothprogramshasbeeninvaluableforHeadCoachMickyBlythe andhis The finaladditiontothestaffisgoalkeepingcoachErikSzczerba,whospentpasttwoyearsinnetformen’s been very, verygood,”saidcoachBlythe. Head CoachfortheSt.Francis freshmansquad.“MikeisaBuffaloguywhohasbeenitchingtogetinvolved,andhe’s Chieffo isaBuffalonativewhohasassistedontheD’Youville andBuffaloStatestaffspreviously, afterastintasthe 2015 SeasonPreview www.medaillesports.com MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE Cory Carter Senior - -

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