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2015 Creighton Men’s Soccer

2015 Quick Facts

Creighton University Information Location Omaha, Neb. Founded 1878 Enrollment 8,236 Nickname Bluejays Colors Blue & White President Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. Director of Athletics Bruce Rasmussen Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference BIG EAST Bluejay Soccer Head Coach Alma Mater Mainz, 1981 Career Record 343-162-49 (26 years) Record at CU 63-18-9 (4 years) Assistant Coach Alma Mater Creighton, 2008 Assistant Coach Justin Hughes Alma Mater North Carolina, 2006 Graduate Assistant TJ Burns Table of Contents Alma Mater Creighton, 2011 Introduction Record Book Home Field Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium Table of Contents & Quick Facts 1 All-time vs. Top 25 & Weekly Poll History 41 Capacity 7,500 Why Creighton? 2-4 All-Time Honors 42-44 2014 Overall Record 16-3-3 5 Year-by-Year Statistics & Coaching Ledger 45 2014 BIG EAST Record / Finish 7-1-1 / 1st Bluejays in the Pros 6-7 Year-by-Year Leaders 46 Letterwinners Returning / Lost 13 / 7 Morrison Stadium 8 Bluejay Records 47-48 Starters Returning / Lost 8 / 3 Rasmussen Fitness & Sports Center 9 Morrison Stadium Records 49 Goalkeepers Returning / Lost 2 / 1 2015 Roster 10 NCAA Tournament Teams 50-59 2015 Season Outlook 11 NCAA Tournament Results 60 Conference Regular-Season Titles 13 All-Time Roster 61 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2006, Meet the Bluejays Year-By-Year Scores 62-64 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 Head Coach Elmar Bolowich 12-13 Assistant Coach Johnny Torres 14 General Information Conference Tournament Titles 13 Assistants Justin Hughes & TJ Burns 15 Omaha, 65 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, Fernando Castellanos 16 66-67 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012 Eric DeJulio 17 Creighton Administration 68 Vincent Keller 18 Athletic Performance & Athletic Training 69 NCAA Tournament Appearances 22 Mike Paye 19 Student-Athlete Support 70 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 20 Athletics Staff Directory 71 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Connor Sparrow 21 Media Information 72 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Diego Bacellar & Myles Englis 22 2014 & Ricardo Perez 23 Stefan Wutte & Brock Fitzgerald 24 NCAA College Cup Appearances 5 Michael Kluver & Noah Franke 25 1996, 2000, 2002, 2011, 2012 Ricky Lopez-Espin & Lucas Stauffer 26 Mitch LaGro & Bryce Gibson 27 Sports Information Elias Helbig & Felix Kollmannthaler 28 Assistant SID / Men’s Soccer Contact TBD Peter Prescott & Connor Ramlo 29 Office Phone 402-280-5801 Jacob Rooth & Daniel Rutter 30 Sports Information Director Rob Anderson Joel Rydstrand, Collin Valdivia & Evan Waldrep 31 Office Phone 402-280-5544 Assistant SID Glen Sisk 2014 Season Review 2014 Statistics 32 Office Phone 402-280-2433 2014 Results & Final Polls 33 402-280-3567 or 3564 Press Box 2014 Review & Honors 34 Sports Information FAX 402-280-2495 2014 Year in Pictures 35 Ticket Office 402-280-JAYS Athletic Website GoCreighton.com 2015 Opponents Conference Website BIGEAST.com Opponent Information 36-37 All-Time Series Results 38-40

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2015 Guide (01-11).indd 1 8/18/2015 3:15:48 PM Q: Why Creighton? • Creighton has appeared in 22 of the last 23 NCAA Tournaments, including 17 straight between 1992 and 2008, one of just four teams to make every tournament in that span.

• Creighton has advanced to the College Cup in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2011 and 2012.

• Creighton has captured 13 conference tournament champion- ships: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2012

• Creighton has captured 13 regular-season conference titles: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014. College Cup

• Ten former CU men’s soccer players and coaches have been inducted into the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame in the last 14 years, most recently David Wright in April.

• Creighton annually ranks among NCAA leaders in attendance, including the top-10 in each of the last 11 seasons. Last year Creighton was fifth in total home attendance and 10th in average home attendance.

• With Fabian Herbers earning First Team honors in 2014, 18 Jays have achieved NSCAA All-America honors.

• In 2014, a state-of-the-art weight room opened inside the Championship Center, located just steps from Morrison Stadium.

• Creighton does not compete in football, making soccer a popular fall sport on campus with strong fan support and high attendance. All-Americans

Champions NCAA Tourney A: Soccer tradition

2015 Guide (01-11).indd 2 8/18/2015 3:15:51 PM Q: Why Creighton? • In recent years, the Bluejays have been featured in nationally- Exposure televised matches on ESPN, Channel, Fox Sports Net, Big Ten Network and CBS College Sports.

• A dozen Bluejays have earned league Player of the Year honors, including Fabian Herbers in 2014 and in 2010 and 2011.

• Nine Bluejays have claimed conference Defensive Player of the Year recognition, including Andrew Ribeiro in 2012 and the pro- gram’s only two-time winner, Matt Allen (2006-07).

• Eighty-three First Team all-conference honors.

• CU assistant coach Johnny Torres was named the National Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997.

• Creighton was the only school in to have at least

National P.O.Y. one player selected in each MLS Draft between 1996-2014.

• Fifty-two Bluejays have gone on to play professional soccer since 1993, including 17 in the last eight seasons.

• Creighton has produced 33 MLS Draft picks since 1996.

• The Bluejays are 203-35-20 (.826) at home since 1990, including 101-19-15 (.804) at Morrison Stadium and 36-6-3 (.833) in confer- ence play at the facility.

• Morrison Stadium’s Field Turf Revolution all-weather surface is in perfect condition year round, allowing an ideal feel for training and game play.

Johnny Torres

Seth Sinovic Stadium

Professionals A: Soccer excellence

2015 Guide (01-11).indd 3 8/18/2015 3:15:54 PM Q: Why Creighton?

• Creighton University has been recognized nationally as one of the top campuses for wireless access, a top-ranked university by U.S. News and World Report for 20 years and a “best-neighbor” urban university.

• With a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 24, Creighton students find it easy to get to know their professors.

• The 139-acre Creighton campus is within walking distance from downtown Omaha. The campus size makes it easy to walk from resi- dence halls to classes, to the dining halls and to Morrison Stadium. Community • The campus has undergone extensive expansion and remodeling, resulting in townhome style residence halls for upperclassmen and on-campus athletics facilities, among other projects.

• The Rasmussen Fitness & Sports Center opened in October of 2012 and is utilized as an indoor practice facility by Creighton’s soccer teams.

• In 2014, The Championship Center opened on the east campus ath- letic/fitness/recreation corridor. The 43,000 square-foot Championship Center relocated Athletics from the Vinardi Center/Old Gym, freeing up that space for future use by the University. • Omaha is home to five Fortune 500 headquarters and is one of the wealthiest per capita cities in the nation, making future opportunities in the area inviting.

Campus

Omaha Scholar-Athletes A: Academic excellence

2015 Guide (01-11).indd 4 8/18/2015 3:15:56 PM BIG EAST Conference Creighton University officially became a member of the BIG EAST Conference at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2013. The 2015-16 sea- son will be Creighton’s third in the league. Creighton, along with fellow newcomers But- ler and Xavier, joined a BIG EAST that retained DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Seton Hall, Providence, Villanova and St. John’s. The partnership was announced on March 20, 2013, in New York. The 2015-16 academic year will be the 37th in the history of the BIG EAST, a league synonymous with men’s that has evolved into a well-rounded league that “We feel that joining the BIG EAST competes nationally at the highest level in Conference gives us a greater oppor- sports across the board. BIG EAST basket- tunity to recruit, retain, develop, and ball squads have captured 13 titles in the last 16 years, including men’s (Louisville) and graduate outstanding students and women’s (Connecticut) hoop titles in 2012- outstanding student-athletes. We know 13. that continued success and excel- Since opening its doors in 1979, the league lence in each of our athletics programs has won 38 national championships in six will not be easy. We chose to join the different sports and 142 student-athletes BIG EAST not because it will be easy have won individual national titles through to be successful, we know it will be 2014-15. difficult. At Creighton University, we All 10 schools reside within a top-75 media believe that goals that are difficult to market, including eight schools in a top-35 achieve are the most worthwhile.” market. The BIG EAST became a reality on May Former President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. Creighton Athletic Director 31, 1979, following a meeting of athletic (left) worked with Athletic Director Bruce Bruce Rasmussen directors from the original seven-school Rasmussen (right) to help pave the way for alliance. CU’s entry into the BIG EAST.

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2015 Guide (01-11).indd 5 8/18/2015 3:15:58 PM Bluejays in the MLS

Chris Schuler Mehdi Ballouchy New York City FC Creighton (2006-09) Creighton (2002) Active Bluejays on 2015 MLS Rosters

Ethan Finlay Seth Sinovic Montreal Impact Creighton (2008-11) Creighton (2005-09) Creighton (2011-13)

All-Time Bluejays in MLS Player Team(s) Player Team(s) Mehdi Ballouchy Real Salt Lake, , Richard Mulrooney , FC Dallas, , San Jose Earthquakes, Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps FC, New York City FC Julian Nash San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo Steve Bernal Dallas Burn, Chicago Fire Ross Paule Colorado Rapids, N.Y./N.J. Metrostars, Seattle Sounders Columbus Crew Ethan Finlay Columbus Crew Andrew Peterson Columbus Crew Daniel Hernandez Los Angeles Galaxy, N.Y/N.J. Metrostars, Tyler Polak , New England Revolution, FC Dallas Andrew Ribeiro Chivas USA Lance Hill Colorado Rapids Angel Rivillo Dallas Burn Brett Rodriguez San Jose Earthquakes Greg Jordan Philadelphia Union Chris Schuler Real Salt Lake Ryan Junge Columbus Crew Seth Sinovic New England Revolution, Sporting Kansas City D.C. United, , N.Y/N.J. Metrostars, Johnny Torres New England Revolution, Chicago Fire, New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake Miami Fusion Michael Kraus Kansas City Wizards David Wagenfuhr FC Dallas Eric Miller Montreal Impact Brian Mullan Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, Colorado Rapids 6

2015 Guide (01-11).indd 6 8/18/2015 3:16:01 PM Bluejays in the Pros Bluejays in the Pros Player Team Michael Kraus Kansas City Wizards David Abidor Dalkurd (Sweden) FF Paul Lekics Richmond Strikers Matt Allen Bryne (Norway) FK Brian McTighe Sandefjord (Norway) Christian Michner Colorado Rapids Johnny Anderson Kansas City Attack San Jose Clash, S.F. Bay Seals, Seattle Mehdi Ballouchy Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids Sounders, El Paso Patriots, Flash New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes Eric Miller Montreal Impact Vancouver Whitecaps FC, New York City FC Ishmael Mintah Steve Bernal Dallas Burn, Chicago Fire Long Island Rough Riders United Brian Mullan Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose Michael Byrne Toulon (France) Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, Colorado Rapids Keith DeFini Kansas City Attack Richard Mulrooney San Jose Earthquakes Jeff Deist Crunch FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo Luiz Del Monte Auckland City FC Julian Nash Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes Andrew Duran Seattle Sounders Chris Nieroda Rockford Raptors Billy Duranceau Milwaukee Wave Tony Odorisio FC KooTeePee (Finland) Ray Ferri Dallas Sidekicks Ross Paule Colorado Rapids Houston Hotshots N.Y./N.J. Metrostars, Columbus Crew Ethan Finlay Columbus Crew Andrew Peterson Cleveland City Stars Mike Gabb Syracuse Salty Dogs Columbus Crew, Andrei Gotsmanov Minnesota Thunder Tyler Polak New England Revolution NSC Minnesota Zion Renfurm New Orleans Storm Jaime Harris Brussels (Belgium) Silverbacks Peter Henning Milwaukee Wave United Andrew Ribeiro Chivas USA, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Daniel Hernandez Los Angeles Galaxy, Angel Rivillo Tennessee Rhythm N.Y/N.J. Metrostars, Tampa Bay Mutiny, Dallas Burn, Milwaukee Wave New England Revolution, FC Dallas Brett Rodriguez San Jose Earthquakes Geoff Huber San Francisco Bay Seals Chris Schuler AC St. Louis , Rajpracha FC (Thailand) Real Salt Lake Lance Hill New Orleans Rivermen Seth Sinovic New England Revolution Colorado Rapids Sporting Kansas City Pietari Holopainen FC Haka Johnny Torres New England Revolution Brian Holt Philadelphia Union, Reading United A.C., Chicago Fire, Miami Fusion, Minnesota Thunder Harrisburg City Islanders Milwaukee Wave United, Omaha Vipers Greg Jordan Philadelphia Union Mike Tranchilla Rochester Rhinos Ryan Junge Columbus Crew, Omaha Vipers David Wagenfuhr Milwaukee Wave United Brian Kallman Minnesota Thunder FC Dallas NSC Minnesota David Wright Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Rochester Rhinos Brian Kamler D.C. United Tom Zawislan Friska Viljor (Sweden) Miami Fusion, N.Y/N.J. Metrostars Toronto Lynx (Canada) Former Bluejays Brian Mullan (top) New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake and Richard Mulrooney (bottom) Professional Leagues include: have trained and earned caps with ; ; Major League; Foreign Leagues the U.S. National Team. MLS Draft Picks Brian Kamler - 1996 Sixth Round Mike Tranchilla - 2003 Fourth Round Seth Sinovic - 2010 Second Round (60th overall) by D.C. United (34th overall) by Dallas Burn (25th overall) by New England Revolution

Lance Hill - 1996 11th Round David Wagenfuhr - 2004 Fourth Round Chris Schuler - 2010 Third Round (102nd overall) by Colorado Rapids (31st overall) by Dallas Burn (39th overall) by Real Salt Lake

Ross Paule - 1997 Second Round Julian Nash - 2005 Fourth Round Sergio Castillo - 2011 Supplemental Second Round (11th overall) by Colorado Rapids (40th overall) by FC Dallas (25th overall) by Houston Dynamo

Johnny Torres - 1998 First Round Brett Rodriguez - 2005 Supplemental First Round Ethan Finlay - 2012 First Round (5th overall) by New England Revolution (5th overall) by San Jose Earthquakes (10th overall) by Columbus Crew

Richard Mulrooney - 1999 First Round Matt Wieland - 2006 Supplemental Fourth Round Andrew Duran - 2012 First Round (3rd overall) by the San Jose Clash (47th overall) by New England Revolution (15th overall) by Seattle Sounders

David Wright - 2000 Third Round Ryan Junge - 2007 Supplemental Second Round Tyler Polak - 2012 Second Round (25th overall) by Miami Fusion (15th overall) by Columbus Crew (22nd overall) by New England Revolution

Steve Bernal - 2000 Third Round Michael Kraus - 2007 Supplemental Fourth Round Greg Jordan - 2012 Second Round (34th overall) by Dallas Burn (48th overall) by Kansas City Wizards (32nd overall) by Philadelphia Union

Tom Zawislan - 2000 Fifth Round Matt Allen - 2008 Third Round Jose Gomez - 2013 Supplemental Second Round (50th overall) by K.C. Wizards (34th overall) by Los Angeles Galaxy (38th overall) by Toronto FC

Angel Rivillo - 2000 Sixth Round Tony Schmitz - 2008 Fourth Round Andrew Ribeiro - 2013 Supplemental Fourth Round (70th overall) by Dallas Burn (52nd overall) by D.C. United (70th overall) by New York Red Bulls

Brian Mullan - 2001 First Round Tim Bohnenkamp - 2008 Supplemental Second Round Eric Miller - 2014 First Round (9th overall) by Los Angeles Galaxy (15th overall) by San Jose Earthquakes (5th overall) by Montreal Impact

Ishmael Mintah - 2002 Sixth Round Andrei Gotsmanov - 2009 Second Round Zach Barnes - 2014 Third Round (69th overall) by Los Angeles Galaxy (24th overall) by New England Revolution (56th overall) by D.C. United

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2015 Guide (01-11).indd 7 8/18/2015 3:16:02 PM Creighton at Home

The Bluejays at Home he Creighton soccer program entered a new era in 2003 with the Overall Overall Conference Conference Topening of an on-campus soccer facility, the Michael G. Morrison, Year Record Home Record Home S.J., Stadium. The Bluejays moved to the facility after playing home 1979 12-5-1 8-0-1 –– –– games at Tranquility Park in west Omaha from 1990-2002. 1980 13-7-1 5-0-0 –– –– The Field Turf Revolution all-weather surface is the first of its kind in 1981 9-6-3 6-1-2 –– –– the and makes the playing surface at the facility one of 1982 7-8-2 4-3-0 –– –– the finest in the country. With the downtown Omaha skyline to the south, 1983 8-9-1 5-2-0 –– –– 1984 4-9-2 3-3-1 –– –– CenturyLink Center Omaha to the east, Ryan Athletic Center to the north 1985 5-12-0 5-3-0 –– –– and The Championship Center to the west, Morrison Stadium places Creighton did not field a team from 1986-89 student-athletes in the middle of it all. 1990 12-5-3 7-0-1 –– –– Morrison Stadium’s seating capacity is 7,500. Construction on the 1991 12-5-2 6-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 stadium was completed in 2004 and included a video scoreboard, cham- 1992 14-3-1 7-1-0 4-0-1 2-0-0 1993 19-1-0 13-1-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 pions room, nearly 2,000 covered chairback seating, five luxury suites, an 1994 15-5-1 7-1-1 5-1-0 2-1-0 enclosed press box, concession stands and a banquet area. An athletic 1995 14-3-1 7-3-1 4-0-1 2-0-1 training room and locker rooms were built in the adjacent Ryan Athletic 1996 17-5-2 7-3-0 5-0-0 2-0-0 Center, which opened in 2009. 1997 16-5-1 9-1-0 6-1-0 5-0-0 Creighton soccer has enjoyed incredible success at home since its 1998 16-4-2 8-0-0 4-1-2 2-0-0 return in 1990. The Bluejays’ home record is 203-35-20 for an impressive 1999 11-5-2 7-1-0 5-1-1 5-0-0 winning percentage of .826 since 1990. The Bluejays, who annually rank 2000 22-4-0 9-1-0 9-2-0 4-0-0 2001 11-9-1 7-2-1 6-3-0 4-1-0 among NCAA leaders in attendance, are 101-19-15 overall and 36-6-3 in 2002 18-4-2 8-1-1 7-1-1 3-1-0 conference play all-time at Morrison Stadium. CU is an impressive 71-9-4 2003 12-6-4 7-2-2 7-1-1 4-0-1 at home all-time in regular-season conference play. 2004 14-4-2 10-1-1 6-3-0 3-1-0 The $13 million facility hosted its first match on Aug. 29, 2003, and was 2005 15-5-3 8-1-1 5-2-0 4-0-0 officially dedicated on October 15, 2004. The stadium also played host to a 2006 13-5-3 6-1-2 4-1-1 3-0-0 friendly between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Sweden in July 2010 2007 12-3-5 6-3-4 4-0-2 2-0-1 that welcomed a crowd of nearly 6,500 fans and televised live on ESPN. 2008 16-2-2 10-1-0 4-0-1 2-0-0 2009 7-4-5 5-2-1 4-2-4 3-2-0 2010 13-5-2 7-2-1 5-1-1 2-1-1 2011 21-2-1 14-0-0 5-1-0 3-0-0 2012 17-4-3 9-2-1 5-0-1 3-0-0 2013 9-9-2 7-2-1 4-4-1 3-1-0 2014 16-3-3 12-2-1 7-1-1 4-1-0

1979-1985 58-56-10 36-12-4 –– –– 1990-2002 197-58-18 102-16-5 63-11-6 35-3-1 2003-2014 165-52-35 101-19-15 60-16-13 36-6-3 Total 420-166-63 239-47-24 123-27-19 71-9-4

Home matches played at Dodge Park (North Omaha) in 1979 Home matches played at Rosenblatt Stadium (13th & I-80) from 1980-1985 Home matches played at Tranquility Park (120th & Maple) from 1990-2002 *Home matches played at Morrison Stadium (19th & California) from 2003-present Fans have flocked to Morrison Stadium since its inaugural year in 2003. The Bluejays ranked 10th in NCAA average attendance for 2014. Morrison Stadium Named Most Exciting Venue to Watch a College Soccer Match 1. Morrison Stadium – Creighton 2. Harder Stadium – UC Santa Barbara 3. Ludwig Field – Maryland 4. Cub Cadet Field – Akron 5. Morrone Stadium – Connecticut 6. Armstrong Stadium – Indiana 7. UNM Soccer Complex – New Mexico 8. Spry Stadium – Wake Forest 9. Spanos Stadium – Cal Poly 10. Merlo Field – Portland Pictured at the stadium’s dedication on Oct. 15, 2004, from left to right; 11. Hermann Stadium – Saint Louis Rev. Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Walter and Suzanne Scott and Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Fr. Morrison served as Creighton’s president from 12. Belson Soccer Stadium – St. John’s 1981 through 2000 and was succeeded by Fr. Schlegel, who served as president for the next decade. The stadium was made possible through a Source: CollegeSoccerNews.com, June 2011 generous contribution from the Scotts. 8

2015 Guide (01-11).indd 8 8/18/2015 3:16:03 PM Rasmussen Fitness & Sports Center Rasmussen Fitness & Sports Center The Rasmussen Fitness & Sports Center, a 50,000-square-foot building offering a multipurpose field house with synthetic turf for athletic team prac- tices and intramural sports, was officially opened on Oct. 23, 2012. The men’s soccer team utilizes the Rasmussen Center during the season for training dur- ing inclement weather situations. In addition to the indoor practice area, the Rasmussen Center offers a suspended two-lane running track and a fitness level furnished with cardio, circuit-training and free-weight equipment for all Creighton students, faculty and staff. Named for Creighton Director of Athletics Bruce Rasmussen, the facility was made possible by gen- erous gifts from Ruth and Bill Scott, as well as sev- eral other donors. The Scotts have been long-time supporters and friends of Creighton. In 1995, the Scotts established a scholarship for internation- al students who enrolled in the School of Medi- cine. The Nebraska natives have deep roots in the Omaha community and have donated millions of dollars to more than 100 different organizations. Rasmussen has been with Creighton for 36 years, the last 22 years as athletic director. During his ten- ure, Creighton’s athletic teams have risen to national prominence both on and off the field. Since Rasmus- sen assumed the role of athletic director, Creighton has won 32 regular-season and 37 conference tour- nament titles, which have helped lead to 72 postsea- son appearances. The Bluejays have made the NCAA Tourney in men’s soccer in 22 of the past 23 years. Creighton’s reputation as one of the nation’s top academic institutions is reflected in the success that its student-athletes have had in the classroom during Rasmussen’s service as athletic director. Creighton’s , men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer and men’s and women’s tennis teams all have re- ceived national awards for their academic success. Bluejay student-athletes consistently own collective GPAs of 3.25 or above. Rasmussen was inducted into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. A member of the College World Series of Omaha, Inc., Executive Committee, Rasmussen played a vital role in seeing that Creighton and the city of Omaha remain as hosts of the College World Series.

From top: The Rasmussen Fitness & Sports Center; a look inside the Center’s main practice area; Bill Scott, Bruce Rasmussen and Ruth Scott.

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2015 Guide (01-11).indd 9 8/18/2015 3:16:10 PM 2015 Roster

Numerical Roster Pronunciation Guide No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Last School) (Last Club) Bacellar: BAHS • a • lar 0 Connor Sparrow GK 6-2 175 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (UMKC) (St. Louis Scott Gallagher) Bolowich: BOW • lo • vich 1 Jacob Rooth GK 6-2 185 Fr. Evanston, Ill. (Lake Forest Academy) (Chicago Fire Academy) Castellanos: cahs • tay • YAH • nos 2 Peter Prescott D 6-3 175 Fr. Vancouver, Wash. (Mountain View) ( Academy) DeJulio: duh • JULIE • oh 3 Mitch LaGro D/M 5-11 160 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Plano West) (Solar Chelsea) Franke: FRANK • ee 4 Vincent Keller D/M 5-9 170 Sr. Freiburg, Germany (Angell Akademie) (SC Freiburg) Helbig, Elias: HELL-big, uh • LIE • iss 5 Mike Paye M 5-6 145 Sr. Liberia (Tyler JC) (Ocean City Nor’easters) Herbers: HER • burs, Fabian FAH • be • in 6 Joel Rydstrand M 5-8 150 Fr. Almunge, Sweden (Celsiusskolan) (IK Sirius) Kluver: KLOO • ver 7 Ricky Lopez-Espin F 6-2 180 So. Miami, Fla. (Shattuck-St. Mary’s [Minn.]) (Shattuck-St. Mary’s) Kollmannthaler: Coleman • taller 8 Evan Waldrep M 5-11 160 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Vista Grande) (Real Salt Lake Academy) LaGro: La • GRO 9 Diego Bacellar M 6-0 175 Jr. Governador Valadares, Brazil (Monroe [N.Y.] College) Paye: PAY 10 Ricardo Perez M/F 5-9 165 Jr. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (Rocky Mountain [Colo.]) (Albuquerque Sol) PIT • ah, TEE • mo 11 Fernando Castellanos M 5-8 150 Sr. Montclair, Calif. (Tyler JC) (CASL) Pitter: Timo: 12 Lucas Stauffer M 5-6 155 So. Owensboro, Ky. (Shattuck-St. Mary’s [Minn.]) (Vejle Boldklub) Ramlo: RAM • lo 13 Noah Franke M 5-8 140 So. Orlando, Fla. (Olympia) (Orlando City) Rooth: RUTH 14 Fabian Herbers M/F 6-0 165 Jr. Ahaus, Germany (Alexander Hegius Gymnasium) (VFL Rhede) Rutter: RUTT • er 15 Daniel Rutter M 5-5 150 Fr. Friendswood, Texas (Coastal Carolina) (Clear Springs) Rydstrand, Joel: RIDE • stran, JO • ell 16 Myles Englis M 5-10 160 Jr. Rome, Ga. (Darlington Academy) (IMG Academy) Stauffer: STOW (as in wow) • fur 17 Stefan Wutte D 6-2 185 Jr. Klagenfurt, Austria (Willamette Univ.) (Portland Timbers Academy) Valdivia: VAL • div • e • uh 18 Timo Pitter M/F 5-9 150 Sr. Oberschwarzach, Germany (Frankenlandschulheim Gaibach) (DJK Oberschwarzach) Wutte, Stefan: VOOT • eh, STEFF • ahn 20 Elias Helbig M 6-0 165 Fr. Denver, Colo. (East) (Colorado Rapids Academy) 21 Bryce Gibson F 6-4 175 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit North) (Sporting Kansas City Academy) 22 Eric DeJulio D 6-2 185 Sr. Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest) (Sporting KC Academy) Breakdown by Class 23 Connor Ramlo M 6-0 165 Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier) (Iowa Soccer Club) Seniors (6): Fernando Castellanos, Eric 24 Brock Fitzgerald M 5-8 150 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) (Omaha FC) DeJulio, Vincent Keller, Mike Paye, Timo 25 Felix Kollmannthaler D 6-1 165 Fr. Frankfurt, Germany (Julius-Echter-Gymnasium) (Kickers Offenbach) Pitter, Connor Sparrow 29 Collin Valdivia GK 5-10 155 Fr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) (FC Golden State) Juniors (5): Diego Bacellar, Myles 30 Michael Kluver GK 6-3 195 So. Papillion, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) (Omaha FC) Englis, Fabian Herbers, Ricardo Perez, Stefan Wutte Sophomores (5): Brock Fitzgerald, Noah Alphabetical Roster Franke, Michael Kluver, Ricky Lopez- No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Last School) (Last Club) Espin, Lucas Stauffer 9 Diego Bacellar M 6-0 175 Jr. Governador Valadares, Brazil (Monroe [N.Y.] College) Freshmen (11): Bryce Gibson, Elias 11 Fernando Castellanos M 5-8 150 Sr. Montclair, Calif. (Tyler JC) (CASL) Helbig, Felix Kollmannthaler, Mitch LaGro, 22 Eric DeJulio D 6-2 185 Sr. Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest) (Sporting KC Academy) Peter Prescott, Connor Ramlo, Jacob 16 Myles Englis M 5-10 160 Jr. Rome, Ga. (Darlington Academy) (IMG Academy) Rooth, Daniel Rutter, Joel Rydstrand, 24 Brock Fitzgerald M 5-8 150 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) (Omaha FC) Collin Valdivia, Evan Waldrep 13 Noah Franke M 5-8 140 So. Orlando, Fla. (Olympia) (Orlando City) 21 Bryce Gibson F 6-4 175 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit North) (Sporting Kansas City Academy) Breakdown by Location 20 Elias Helbig M 6-0 165 Fr. Denver, Colo. (East) (Colorado Rapids Academy) 14 Fabian Herbers M/F 6-0 165 Jr. Ahaus, Germany (Alexander Hegius Gymnasium) (VFL Rhede) Arizona (1): Evan Waldrep 4 Vincent Keller D/M 5-9 170 Sr. Freiburg, Germany (Angell Akademie) (SC Freiburg) California (2): Fernando Castellanos, 30 Michael Kluver GK 6-3 195 So. Papillion, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) (Omaha FC) Collin Valdivia 25 Felix Kollmannthaler D 6-1 165 Fr. Frankfurt, Germany (Julius-Echter-Gymnasium) (Kickers Offenbach) Colorado (1): Elias Helbig 3 Mitch LaGro D/M 5-11 160 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Plano West) (Solar Chelsea) Florida (2): Noah Franke, Ricky Lopez- 7 Ricky Lopez-Espin F 6-2 180 So. Miami, Fla. (Shattuck-St. Mary’s [Minn.]) (Shattuck-St. Mary’s) Espin 5 Mike Paye M 5-6 145 Sr. Liberia (Tyler JC) (Ocean City Nor’easters) Illinois (1): Jacob Rooth 10 Ricardo Perez M/F 5-9 165 Jr. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (Rocky Mountain [Colo.]) (Albuquerque Sol) Iowa (1): Connor Ramlo 18 Timo Pitter M/F 5-9 150 Sr. Oberschwarzach, Germany (Frankenlandschulheim Gaibach) (DJK Oberschwarzach) Georgia (1): Myles Englis 2 Peter Prescott D 6-3 175 Fr. Vancouver, Wash. (Mountain View) (Portland Timbers Academy) Kansas (1): Eric DeJulio 23 Connor Ramlo M 6-0 165 Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier) (Iowa Soccer Club) Kentucky (1): Lucas Stauffer 1 Jacob Rooth GK 6-2 185 Fr. Evanston, Ill. (Lake Forest Academy) (Chicago Fire Academy) Missouri (2): Bryce Gibson, Connor 15 Daniel Rutter M 5-5 150 Fr. Friendswood, Texas (Coastal Carolina) (Clear Springs) Sparrow 6 Joel Rydstrand M 5-8 150 Fr. Almunge, Sweden (Celsiusskolan) (IK Sirius) 0 Connor Sparrow GK 6-2 175 Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (UMKC) (St. Louis Scott Gallagher) Nebraska (2): Brock Fitzgerald, Michael 12 Lucas Stauffer M 5-6 155 So. Owensboro, Ky. (Shattuck-St. Mary’s [Minn.]) (Vejle Boldklub) Kluver 29 Collin Valdivia GK 5-10 155 Fr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) (FC Golden State) Texas (2): Mitch LaGro, Daniel Rutter 8 Evan Waldrep M 5-11 160 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Vista Grande) (Real Salt Lake Academy) Washington (1): Peter Prescott 17 Stefan Wutte D 6-2 185 Jr. Klagenfurt, Austria (Willamette Univ.) (Portland Timbers Academy) International (9): Diego Bacellar, Fabian Herbers, Vincent Keller, Felix Head Coach: Elmar Bolowich (Mainz, 1981) – fifth season Kollmannthaler, Mike Paye, Ricardo Assistant Coach: Johnny Torres (Creighton, 2008) - ninth season Perez, Timo Pitter, Joel Rydstrand, Assistant Coach: Justin Hughes (North Carolina, 2006) - fifth season Stefan Wutte Graduate Assistant: TJ Burns (Creighton, 2011) - second season

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Expectations for 2015 are sky-high for a DeJulio was the only Bluejay to play Creighton program that went 16-3-3 and every minute last season, while Keller was led the nation in winning percentage a year nearly as durable, starting all 22 contests. ago en route to its first BIG EAST regular- Creighton has annually played one of season title. the top schedules in college soccer, and A top-notch recruiting class helps sup- the 2015 campaign figures to be no differ- port the return of eight starters, including ent. the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Half of Creighton’s 18 opponents on the Year (Fabian Herbers) and the BIG EAST docket finished with top-55 RPI’s nation- Midfielder of the Year (Timo Pitter) for ally a year ago, including non-conference fifth-year head coach Elmar Bolowich, showdowns vs. Michigan State, UC Irvine, last year’s BIG EAST Coach of the Year. Tulsa and CSUN. In all, 30-of-32 goals scored and all but five Creighton also faces a rigorous BIG goalkeeping minutes return to a program EAST slate, which features the likes of that seeks a sixth College Cup appearance Georgetown, Providence, Xavier and in the past 20 seasons. Marquette in a league that was tabbed third Herbers earned First Team All-America nationally in the final 2014 RPI. accolades and top honors from the BIG Fueling expectations for Creighton was EAST after a magnificent sophomore sea- a foreign trip to Europe for two weeks in son. He led the conference with 28 points, July. was second in the league with four game- Fabian Herbers was named NSCAA First Team While away, the team played against winning goals, and third in both goals (10) All-American and BIG EAST Offensive Player of some top clubs from both Germany and the Year in 2014. and assists (8). Austria, finishing with a 2-2-0 record. Pitter paced the league in assists (9), the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team, while In addition to the extra competition, the shots (75) and shots on goal (36) during a classmate Ricky Lopez-Espin was one team bonded off-the-field while adjusting junior campaign that saw him add Second of the nation’s most impressive freshmen a new culture and visiting many interna- Team All-America plaudits. before a knee injury in early October ended tional landmarks such as Allianz Arena, The Jays also boast four other return- his season prematurely. Neuschwanstein Castle and the former ers who scored multiple times in 2014. Helping to distribute in the midfield are Olympic Stadium in Munich. Midfielder Lucas Stauffer had four goals junior Ricardo Perez and the sophomore and a pair of assists to earn a spot on duo of Fernando Castellanos and Noah Franke who combined for five goals and four assists a year ago. The return of Myles Englis from injury, plus recruits like Joel Rystrand, Evan Waldrep and Bryce Gibson should give CU plenty of offensive firepower. Creighton’s defense figures to remain strong and experienced, as well, paced by the return of seniors Eric DeJulio, Mike Paye, Vincent Keller and Connor Sparrow. An influx of talented defend- ers, headed by Peter Prescott and Felix Kollmannthaler, will also contend for play- ing time. Sparrow finished second nationally in goals against average (0.49 GAA) and 10th in save percentage (.841), allowing just 11 scores in 22 contests. Impressively, Creighton allowed just one Eric DeJulio played every minute last season Connor Sparrow ranked second nationally in and is a key figure in a Creighton defense that first half goal during the 2014 campaign. goals against average last season, allowing is dominated by seniors. just 11 scores in 22 games played. 11

2015 Guide (01-11).indd 11 8/18/2015 3:16:13 PM Head Coach Elmar Bolowich ELMAR BOLOWICH Bolowich Career Highlights • NSCAA National Coach of the Year (2001) • MLSSocccer.com NCAA National Coach of the Year (2011) Head Coach • NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year (2000, 2001, 2011, 2014) • NCAA Tournament Champion (2001) • Six College Cup Appearances (2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) 63-18-9 at CU (5th year) • Nine NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals (2000, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014) 343-162-49 overall (27th year) • 19 NCAA Tournament Appearances (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) • BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year (2014) • One regular-season BIG EAST Title (2014) Elmar Bolowich enters his fifth season at the helm of the Creighton • MVC Coaching Staff of the Year (2011) men’s soccer program after leading the Bluejays to their 22nd NCAA • Two regular-season MVC Titles (2011, 2012) Tournament appearance in the past 23 seasons and a BIG EAST title last • Two MVC Tournament Championships (2011, 2012) fall. • ACC Coach of the Year (2000, 2010) After four seasons at Creighton, Bolowich boasts a 63-18-9 (.735) • Three regular-season ACC Titles (2000, 2009, 2010) overall record. He also claims two NCAA College Cups appearances and • ACC Tournament Champion (2000) has already climbed into third overall for most wins in Omaha. Bolowich has guided six of his last seven squads to the NCAA quar- Creighton finished the season ranked among the top 20 in four NCAA terfinals or beyond, dating back to his time at the University of North statistical categories including team goals against average (0.8 - No. 18), Carolina. Amazingly six of those squads suffered just four or fewer losses shutout percentage (0.46 - No. 18), total goals (39 - No. 19) and save during the year, including last year’s team. percentage (0.831 - No. 20). MAC Hermann Trophy finalist Jose Gomez He led the Bluejays to the best winning percentage in the nation at and Andrew Ribeiro were NSCAA All-America selections and CU placed 16-3-3 (.795) in 2014. Along the way, the Jays won their first BIG EAST six student-athletes on All-MVC teams. regular season title with a 7-1-1 mark in just their second year in the In 2011, Bolowich put together one of the most successful single- conference. Creighton’s campaign ended with the team’s third NCAA seasons in program history, earning a trip to the NCAA College Cup quarterfinal appearance in the last four seasons. As a result, the Jays and posting a 21-2-1 record. Bolowich picked up three coaching honors finished among the top seven in the three major year-end polls. following his work in 2011, earning the NSCAA Midwest Region Coach At the end of the season sophomore Fabian Herbers was named of the Year, the Missouri Valley Conference Coaching Staff of the Year a MAC Herman Trophy Semifinalist. Herbers also claimed NSCAA All- and the MLSSoccer.com Coach of the Year, leading Creighton to its first America First Team recognition while senior Jose Ribas and junior Timo College Cup in nine years. Pitter earned spots on the NSCAA All-America Second Team. Bolowich The Bluejays had four players earn NSCAA All-America honors at the earned distinction as the All-Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year and end of 2011, with Andrew Duran, Ethan Finlay and Brian Holt named to junior goalkeeper Connor Sparrow earned recognition as a member of the First Team and Greg Jordan earning a second-team nod. Ten of 11 the All-Great Lakes Region Third Team. Bluejay starters earned MVC honors, as Creighton shared the regular- Creighton won multiple All-BIG EAST major awards in 2014, includ- season title with a 5-1-0 mark, avenging the lone conference regular- ing Bolowich who shared Coaching Staff of the Year honors. Herbers season loss to Missouri State in the finals of the MVC Tournament. earned a unanimous selection from the BIG EAST coaches as the Creighton’s 21 wins in 2011 marked the second most in a single BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year and Pitter claimed BIG EAST season, just one win behind the 2000 squad’s 22 wins, while making Midfielder of the Year laurels. Bolowich the winningest Creighton coach in his first year on the bench. Herbers, Pitter and Ribas were unanimous All-BIG EAST First Team Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen announced the hiring selections, while freshman Lucas Stauffer was a unanimous selection on of Bolowich on Feb. 9, 2011. Bolowich joined the Bluejays following an the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team. amazing 22-year run at North Carolina, during which he helped the Tar In 2013, Bolowich guided the Bluejays through their inaugural sea- Heels to their first national title in program history to conclude the 2001 son in the BIG EAST Conference and a tough non-conference slate. season. He guided UNC to 15 NCAA Tournament appearances and four Creighton finished the season with a 9-9-2 overall record and a 4-4-1 College Cups, including three straight trips to college soccer’s Final Four mark in conference play. All nine of CU’s losses were decided by a single in his final three seasons in Chapel Hill. Six of his UNC teams advanced goal. to at least the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament and three After battling through a difficult schedule, Creighton entered Selection teams captured at least a share of the ACC regular-season title in addi- Monday at No. 29 nationally in the NCAA RPI. The Bluejays finished tion to winning the 2000 ACC Tournament championship. 7-2-1 at home in 2013. CU compiled four wins against Top 50 RPI teams and did not play a match against a team with an RPI below 127 all fall. Seven Bluejays claimed spots on 2013 All-BIG EAST Teams. Eric Miller and Zach Barnes claimed NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region honors and later were drafted in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. The Jays’ back-to-back College Cup runs in 2011 and 2012 capped five consecutive College Cup appearances for Bolowich as a head coach. In 2012, he guided the Bluejays to a 17-4-3 record and their second consecutive appearance in a College Cup. CU entered the 2012 College Cup on a 14-match unbeaten streak before falling 1-0 to eventual national champion Indiana in a national semifinal. Creighton also won the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles for a second straight season. 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2015 Guide (12-15).indd 12 8/18/2015 3:21:56 PM Head Coach Elmar Bolowich Bolowich is the winningest coach in UNC men’s soccer history, post- In 26 seasons on the sideline, he has led his teams to a top-three ing a 280-144-40 (.647) record during his 22 seasons in Chapel Hill. His finish in at least one national poll six times since 2000 and a top-10 finish 2001 NCAA title team finished 21-4-0; defeating Indiana in the title match. 10 times in the last 14 seasons, including a No. 3 ranking in the final 2010 The only national title in program history was good enough to earn him NSCAA poll while at North Carolina, and a pair of No. 4 final rankings in National Coach of the Year honors from the NSCAA. both 2011 and 2012 while at Creighton. Bolowich, a two-time ACC Coach of the Year (2000, 2010), led his Bolowich arrived at North Carolina as a part-time assistant coach in teams to ACC regular-season titles in 2000, 2009 and 2010, putting 1986, before becoming a full-time assistant one year later. He was named together an unbeaten mark (7-0-1) in the nation’s strongest soccer con- head coach at UNC in March of 1989, as just the fourth head coach in the ference in 2010. He is one of only five active coaches in NCAA Division history of Tar Heel men’s soccer. I soccer to lead his program to six College Cup appearances. A native of Edenkoben, Germany, Bolowich played and coached at Over his final three years at UNC, the Tar Heels played in the College the semi-professional level in his native country at Wiesbaden, Mainz and Cup each season, and posted a 47-14-9 (.736) record. His 2008 team Cuxhaven. He played collegiately and graduated from the University of finished as the national runner-up, while the 2009 and 2010 teams fell in Mainz (Germany) in 1981 with a diploma in sports education. Prior to his the national semifinals. His teams advanced to the NCAA Tournament stint at Mainz, he served two years in the German Luftwaffe (Air Force). quarterfinals six times in his final 11 years at North Carolina. In addition to holding a USSF A-License, Bolowich received his In both 2000 and 2001, he was named the NSCAA South Region coaching license from the German Football Federation in 1981. Bolowich Coach of the Year, and in 1999, he was given the National Intercollegiate was active in youth soccer in North Carolina, serving as a regional staff Soccer Officials Association National Merit award, which is given annually coach with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Olympic Development Program to one college coach whose reputation is recognized by soccer officials as for Region III and as Director of Coaching for the North Carolina Youth praiseworthy and reflective of the highest standards of professional and Soccer Association. He coached the ethical behavior. Durham-Chapel Hill Strikers U-19 His remarkable run at North Carolina included 20 NCAA Tournament club team to the 1990 Maguire Cup wins, 16 more than the program had in the 42 years of soccer before Final Four and, starting in 2007, he his arrival. He also coached 14 individuals who earned a combined 21 coached the Triangle United Soccer NSCAA All-America honors, including a trio of All-Americans in 2010. Association’s boys Gold team, lead- His players garnered 28 ACC First Team honors and he coached five ing them to three state and regional ACC Rookies of the Year. championships. Triangle United also Bolowich not only produces winning collegiate teams, but he has a advanced to two national finals under proven track record of developing young men into international and pro- his guidance. fessional players. Twenty-one players who were coached by Bolowich at Bolowich and his wife of more UNC played professionally in 2010, including 11 in Major League Soccer than 27 years, Nina, have a daugh- and three abroad. In total, Bolowich has coached 41 players who have ter, Alya, and a son, Alex. Alex was been selected in MLS drafts since 1996, including a school-record tying a goalkeeper for the Bluejays from four from Creighton in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. 2011-14. Bolowich’s Year-by-Year Coaching Ledger Year School Overall Pct. Conference Pct. Highlights 1989 North Carolina 9-9-1 .500 1-4-1 .250 1990 North Carolina 13-7-0 .650 2-4-0 .333 NCAA Tournament Second Round 1991 North Carolina 15-6-1 .705 3-3-0 .500 NCAA Tournament Second Round 1992 North Carolina 9-7-4 .550 2-2-2 .500 1993 North Carolina 13-7-2 .636 2-2-2 .500 NCAA Tournament Second Round 1994 North Carolina 13-7-0 .650 3-3-0 .500 NCAA Tournament First Round 1995 North Carolina 11-8-1 .575 0-5-1 .083 1996 North Carolina 8-8-1 .500 2-3-1 .417 1997 North Carolina 6-13-0 .316 1-5-0 .167 1998 North Carolina 11-6-2 .632 3-3-0 .500 1999 North Carolina 12-7-1 .625 2-3-1 .417 NCAA Tournament First Round 2000 North Carolina 21-3-0 .875 5-1-0 .833 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals; ACC Coach of Year; NSCAA South Region Coach of Year 2001 North Carolina 21-4-0 .840 4-2-0 .667 NCAA Tournament Champion; NSCAA National Coach of Year 2002 North Carolina 14-7-1 .659 3-2-1 .583 NCAA Tournament Second Round 2003 North Carolina 12-4-4 .700 2-3-1 .417 NCAA Tournament Second Round 2004 North Carolina 10-9-2 .524 4-3-0 .571 NCAA Tournament First Round 2005 North Carolina 17-4-3 .771 3-3-2 .500 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals 2006 North Carolina 11-6-3 .625 3-4-1 .438 NCAA Tournament Second Round 2007 North Carolina 7-8-5 .475 3-5-0 .375 2008 North Carolina 15-8-1 .646 3-5-0 .375 NCAA Tournament Runner-Up 2009 North Carolina 16-2-4 .818 5-2-1 .688 NCAA Tournament Semifinals 2010 North Carolina 16-4-4 .750 7-0-1 .938 NCAA Tournament Semifinals; ACC Coach of Year UNC Totals 280-144-40 .647 63-67-15 .486 1 NCAA Title; 4 College Cup’s; 15 NCAA Tournaments; 2-time ACC Coach of the Year 2011 Creighton 21-2-1 .896 5-1-0 .833 NCAA Tournament Semifinals; MVC Coaching Staff of Year; NSCAA Midwest Region Coach of Year 2012 Creighton 17-4-3 .771 5-0-1 .917 NCAA Tournament Semifinals 2013 Creighton 9-9-2 .500 4-4-1 .500 NCAA Tournament First Round 2014 Creighton 16-3-3 .795 7-1-1 .833 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals, BIG EAST Coaching Staff of Year; NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of Year CU Totals 63-18-9 .750 21-6-3 .750 2 College Cup’s, 2-time Conference Coach of the Year; 4 NCAA Tournaments Totals 343-162-49 .663 84-73-18 .534 1 NCAA Title; 6 NCAA College Cups; 19 NCAA Tournaments

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Assistant Coach

Ninth Season Creighton, 2008

Two-time National Player of the Year and Creighton Athletics Hall of the 1990s. Torres was tabbed the Children’s Miracle Network National Famer Johnny Torres is back for his ninth season on the Bluejay bench, “Hometown Hero” in 1996. A native of Medellin, Colombia, he was following a decade-long professional soccer career. Arguably the greatest honored by the Omaha City Council with “Johnny Torres Day” on Oct. soccer player in Creighton and Missouri Valley Conference history, Torres 27, 1996, in recognition of earning U.S. Citizenship just days before, his played for the Bluejays from 1994-97. community service and his soccer skills. Torres claimed the National Assistant Coach of the Year honor from Torres was named to the MVC All-Centennial Team in 2006 and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in January 2012. He in 2011 he became the first men’s soccer player inducted into the was also named the NSCAA Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame. In 1997 he won both the for the second straight year following recognition after the 2011 season. Hermann Trophy and the Missouri Athletic Club Award (prior to the com- He played an integral role in Creighton’s run to back-to-back College Cups bination of the awards), recognizing him as the National Player of the as a member of head coach Elmar Bolowich’s staff. Year. In 1996, he earned National Player of the Year honors from Soccer A member of the 2014 BIG EAST Co-Coaching Staff of the Year, America after leading the Bluejays to their first College Cup appearance. Torres helped lead the Bluejays to the nation’s best winning percentage When his career ended, he was the Valley’s all-time scoring (128 points) at 16-3-3 (.795). Creighton won its first BIG EAST regular season title and assists (36) leader. with a 7-1-1 mark in just the second year in the conference. The Bluejays He was the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 1998 MLS Draft advanced to their third NCAA quarterfinal appearance in the last four sea- by the New England Revolution. He played for the Revolution for four sons. Three CU players earned spots on NSCAA All-America squads and seasons and also played for the Miami Fusion and Chicago Fire of Major four earned unanimous All-BIG EAST selections and two major awards. League Soccer, before continuing his career in the USL for the Minnesota In 2013, he aided the Jays through their inaugural season in the BIG Thunder and the Milwaukee Wave United, before moving to indoor soc- EAST Conference and a tough non-conference slate. Creighton finished cer with the Milwaukee Wave. In 2010, he returned to the professional the season with a 9-9-2 overall record and a 4-4-1 mark in league play. ranks as a player, leading the Omaha Vipers of the Major Indoor Soccer Seven Bluejays claimed spots on 2013 All-BIG EAST Teams. Eric Miller League in goals scored. In 2009, he played on the United States Adult and Zach Barnes claimed NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region honors and Soccer Association Over 30 championship team – Nebraska 402 – which later were drafted in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. qualified and participated in the U.S. Open Cup in 2009. He helped direct the Bluejays to a 17-4-3 record and their second Torres returned to the Creighton campus in the fall of 2007 to com- consecutive appearance in a College Cup In 2012. Creighton won the plete his undergraduate degree while serving as the Bluejays’ under- Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles for a graduate manager. After receiving the NCAA Degree Completion Award, second straight season. Along the way, the Bluejays tied the MVC record he earned his degree in social work from Creighton in the spring of 2008. for the fewest goals allowed (one) The 2004 Creighton Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, two-time First in a Valley season set by CU in Team All-American and three-time First Team All-Region selection has a 2011. CU entered the 2012 College son, Dominic (9), and a daughter, Perla (9 months). Torres married Sara Cup on a 14-match unbeaten streak Heck in 2013. before falling 1-0 to national cham- Torres Career Highlights pion Indiana in a semifinal. • NSCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (2012) Three times in Torres’ first five • NSCAA Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year (2011, 2012) seasons on the Bluejay bench, the • Three College Cup Appearances: Creighton men’s soccer staff was - Coaching Staff (2011, 2012) honored as the MVC Coaching Staff - Player (1996) of the Year, earning the nod in • 11 NCAA Tournament Appearances 2008, 2010 and 2011. His roles on - Coaching Staff (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) the coaching staff include scouting, - Player (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997) recruiting and training. He also plays • Four-time Coaching Staff of the Year (2008, 2010, 2011, 2014) a major role in working with student- • Nine regular-season conference titles - Coaching Staff (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014) athletes on service projects in the - Player (1994, 1995, 1996) Omaha area. • Six conference tournament championships Torres himself has always been - Coaching Staff (2008, 2011, 2012) active in service throughout his - Player (1994, 1995, 1997) collegiate and professional play- • National Player of the Year (1996, 1997) ing days. He visited thousands of • Creighton Athletic Hall of Fame (2004); MVC Hall of Fame (2011) youth in the Omaha community in • Missouri Valley Conference All-Centennial Team (2006)

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2015 Guide (12-15).indd 14 8/18/2015 3:22:01 PM Assistant Coaches JUSTIN HUGHES during his four seasons with the Tar Heels. UNC advanced to the NCAA Tournament in each of his four seasons in Chapel Hill, with Hughes post- ing two of the top three goals against average marks in school history. As a junior in 2005, he led the ACC with a 0.50 GAA, the second-best mark Assistant Coach in school history at that point. That season included seven shutouts, six of which he posted consecutively to tie a UNC record. He was tabbed to the ACC All-Tournament Team in 2005 as well. As a freshman in 2003, Fifth Season he was in goal for a shutout win over top-ranked Maryland. Prior to his senior season in 2006, he was named a MAC Hermann North Carolina, 2006 Trophy candidate, an honor bestowed upon the top player in collegiate soccer. He finished his career at UNC ranked second in school history with a 0.79 career goals against average. In addition to his play at UNC, A former collegiate and professional goalkeeper, Justin Hughes returns he was also a member of the United States U-20 National Team pool, for his fifth season on the Creighton coaching staff. selected as one of 21 players to participate in the 2005 FIFA Youth World Hughes was a four-year letterwinner at North Carolina, playing under Championships in Holland. current CU head coach Elmar Bolowich from 2003-06 in Chapel Hill. Following his successful collegiate career, Hughes spent two seasons Following a standout collegiate career, he was drafted by the Colorado with the Colorado Rapids, helping the team to a 2007 Reserve Division Rapids of Major League Soccer and spent two seasons with the Rapids. title. He was also selected as the recipient of the 2008 Colorado Rapids A member of the 2014 All-BIG EAST Co-Coaching Staff of the Year, Community Service Award after making 60 community appearances at Hughes guided the Bluejays to the second-best goals against average in schools, soccer clinics and camps. Hughes also spent one season play- the nation (0.48) and eight-best shutout percentage (0.55) nationally. CU ing for Real Maryland FC of the United Soccer Leagues. also earned the best winning percentage in the nation at 16-3-3 (.795). Hughes was a Dean’s List honoree and member of the ACC All- Creighton advanced to its third NCAA quarterfinal appearance in the last Academic Team before graduating from North Carolina with a double four seasons. Hughes directed junior goalkeeper Connor Sparrow to an major in exercise and sport science and geography. He earned an MBA All-Great Lakes Region Third Team selection. from Creighton University in the spring of 2013. He and his wife, Mallory In 2013, he helped guide the Jays through their inaugural season in Nicole, were married in the summer of 2012. the BIG EAST Conference and a tough non-conference slate. Creighton finished the season with a 9-9-2 overall record and a 4-4-1 mark in league TJ BURNS play. Seven Jays claimed spots on 2013 All-BIG EAST Teams. Eric Miller and Zach Barnes claimed NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region honors and later were drafted in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. He assisted Creighton’s return to the College Cup in consecutive years Graduate Assistant for the first time in program history as a member of Bolowich’s staff in 2012. The Bluejays finished the year with a 17-4-3 record and won the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular-season and tournament titles Second Year for a second straight season. Creighton, 2011 He helped the goalkeepers and the Jays’ back line maintain incredible defensive numbers in conference. Creighton tied the MVC record for the fewest goals allowed (one) in a Valley season, set by CU just one year earlier. CU entered the 2012 College Cup on a 14-match unbeaten streak Burns, a former Bluejay student-athlete, returns for his second season before falling 1-0 to national champion Indiana in a national semifinal. as a graduate assistant at Creighton. As a graduate assistant to the 2014 Hughes works primarily with the goalkeepers at Creighton, coaching BIG EAST Co-Coaching Staff of the Year, Burns helped lead the Jays All-American Brian Holt in 2011 during his first season on the Bluejay to their best winning percentage in the nation at 16-3-3 (.795). The Jays bench. Holt finished that season with an NCAA record 0.21 goals against won their first BIG EAST regular season title with a 7-1-1 mark in just their average, surrendering just five goals in 24 games. Hughes led the Bluejay second year in the conference. keepers to the nation’s lead in goals against average (0.20), shutout per- Burns was a member of the CU men’s soccer team from 2007-10. centage (0.790) and save percentage (.926). Burns later earned a degree marketing and international business in 2011 He spent the 2010 season as an assistant coach for both the men’s and on an Ignatian Leadership & Service Scholarship. women’s soccer teams at Elon University in North Carolina, helping both Last summer he reunited with his former assistant coach Johnny squads post winning records. Torres as a member of the Bluejay staff. Burns will pursue an MBA while The Wake Forest, N.C., native started all 43 matches he appeared in assisting the Jays as a graduate assistant. Men’s Soccer Support Staff

Barb Epps Aaron Haselhorst Bryan Hoie Brandon McCarville Adrian Rider Kevin Sarver Administrative Assistant Athletic Training Athletic Performance Facilities Assistant Athletic Director for Associate Athletics Director Marketing & Ticketing Soccer Administrator

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