GENERAL INFORMATION 2007 MEN’S SOCCER LibertyFlames.com Media and fans can follow the Liberty Flames men’s soc- cer team and the rest of the Liberty athletics program from anywhere in the world on the official web site of Liberty Athletics. LibertyFlames.com offers schedules, rosters, results and more for all 18 of Liberty’s varsity sports. A Quick Look at Liberty Name of School . .Liberty University City/Zip . .Lynchburg, Va. 24502 Founded . .1971 Quick Facts . .1 Enrollment . .10,400 (Resident); 28,600 (Total) Head Coach Jeff Alder . .2 Nickname . Flames Assistant Coach Dean Short . .4 School Colors . .Red, White and Blue Affiliation . .NCAA Division I All-Time Coaching Records . .4 Conference . .Big South 2007 Roster and Pronunciation Guide . .5 Founder . .Dr. Jerry Falwell The Flames . .6 Chancellor . .Jerry Falwell, Jr. Geographical Roster . .20 Exec. Vice President . .Dr. Ronald Godwin The Big South . .21 Director of Athletics . .Jeff Barber (East Carolina, ‘81) 2006 Season In Review . .22 Athletic Dept. Phone . .(434) 582-2100 2006 Statistics . .24 Ticket Office Phone . .(434) 582-SEAT 2006 Big South Conference Results . .25 2007 Opponents . .26 Soccer Information Head Coach . .Jeff Alder (Liberty, ‘91) Flames in the Pros . .29 Record at Liberty . .52-51-7 (Six Years) The Record Book . .30 Career Record . .Same All-Time Honors . .32 Assistant Coach . .Dean Short (Liberty, ‘02) Year-By-Year Results . .34 Men’s Soccer Office Phone . .(434) 582-2381 All-Time Series Results . .39 2006 Record . .9-6 All-Time Roster . .40 2006 Conference Finish . .4-3/Fourth Liberty University . .42 2006 Big South Championship . Lost in semifinals/2-1(OT) Athletic Administration . .44 to No. 1 seed Winthrop Sports Medicine . .46 Letterwinners Returning/Lost . .13/4 Newcomers . .10 Academic Services . .47 Field . .Liberty Soccer Field (500) Media Information . .48 Surface . .Bermuda Grass This publication has been produced by the Liberty Athletic History MediaThis publication Relations has Office. been produced by the Liberty Athletic Media Relations Office. First Year of Men’s Soccer . .1975 Editor: Ryan Bomberger Cover Design: Ryan Bomberger and All-Time Record . .289-221-49 AssistantJosh Keys Editors: Todd Wetmore, Writing:Paul Carmany Ryan Bomberger, and Vincent Josh Briedis Keys and Todd Wetmore Athletic Media Relations Information Asst. 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Alder spent nine years as an assistant and four seasons as a player for 21- Last season, Alder meshed a team of experienced vet- year head coach Bill Bell, before taking over as the erans and several newcomers to post a 9-6 overall program's third head coach after the 2000 season. mark, overcoming early injury to several key players to Alder took over a program which had been a consis- close the season with five-consecutive victories, tent winner and has moved it among the elite of the before falling in overtime in the semifinals of the Big Big South Conference. South Championship. The Liberty head coach also During his first six years at the helm, the Flames saw two of his players go on to play professionally and have finished first (2001) in the Big South regular -sea- for their country’s national team in Darryl Roberts and son standings once, while placing second (2003, Osei Telesford. In addition, under Alder’s guidance, 2004) and third (2000, 2005) twice each and fourth Roberts finished his career as the school’s all-time (2006) once. Alder has also guided two Freshman All- scoring leader. Americans, three all-region honorees, two Big South In 2005, the Flames lost several key players to Freshman of the Year and 14 all-conference players, injury in the preseason, yet even after a rough start, including eight first-team members. Alder had Liberty in a position to claim first place in the Alder has also been the driving force behind the conference going into the last day of the regular sea- growing visibility of the Liberty soccer program, both son, as the Flames finished 6-8-2. regionally and nationally, as the Flames have tradition- The previous season, Alder’s team once again over- ally played several top programs each season. And came several injuries to key players and arguably the last year was no different as Liberty hosted a top- toughest schedule in the program’s history to finish ranked team, North Carolina, at Liberty Soccer Field with a 9-10-2 overall mark and a second-place Big for the first time since 1988, while traveling to Virginia, South regular-season finish. a perennial national power and yearly Flames oppo- Despite a 9-10 overall record in his first season in nent. 2001, the team finished the regular season tied for first place in the Big South with a 5-2 league record and reached the title game of the Big South Championship. In 2002, Alder guided the Flames to their best over- all record during his tenure, 11-8-2, including a 4-2-1 mark in Big South play. As an assistant coach, Alder served as the recruit- ing coordinator, a role in which he oversaw the recruit- ing process, including evaluations, home visits and official visits. His other responsibilities included assist- ing in the preparation, implementation and supervision of daily practice sessions, scouting of opponents, team travel and scheduling. Alder also spent six years as the Director of Academics for Athletics, supervising the overall athlet- ic academic support program for all of Liberty's stu- Athletic Director Jeff Barber, all-time Liberty scoring leader Darryl Roberts and Jeff Alder dent-athletes. MEN’S SOCCER 2 LIBERTY FLAMES THE COACHES 2007 MEN’S SOCCER In the fall of 2002, he relinquished those responsi- Coach Alder Was A Guest of U.S. Coach bilities to focus all of his time and energy into the men's soccer program. Alder has acquired coaching Bruce Arena at the National Team’s Camp experience under the direction of Bruce Arena and Prior to the 2006 FIFA World Cup George Gelnovatch at the University of Virginia Camp of Champions. He has also coached at the state and district levels for the Virginia Olympic Development program and has served under Gelnovatch as a guest evaluator with the U.S. Under-18 National Team. A year ago, Alder attended the United States National Team Camp as a guest of coach Bruce Arena prior to the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. He holds a NSCAA National Coaching Diploma, a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma with Distinction and a NSCAA Premier Diploma. Alder has served as a site supervisor for the past five years for the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament and is a member of the NCAA South Atlantic Regional Advisory Committee. He has also been a voting mem- ber for the NSCAA Top 25 College Rankings, the past Coach Alder with National Team Coach Bruce Arena two seasons. Alder received his bachelor's degree in business management from Liberty in 1991. While playing at Liberty, he was a four-year starter on the men's soccer team. In his first season as a Flame, Alder earned the 1987 Most Promising Freshman Award. He was also named all-conference in 1987 and was given the Coaches Award and made the Dean's List in 1989. After posting a 7-10-2 record in his freshman sea- son, the Flames went on to have three-straight win- ning seasons in Alder's final three years on the team. During his senior year, he helped lead the Flames to a 12-2-2 record. Alder, his wife Lori, son Chandler (11) and daughter Grayson (5), reside in the Lynchburg area. Clint Dempsey and Coach Alder - Dempsey scored the only goal for the United States at the 2006 World Cup MEDIA GUIDE (L to R): Grayson, Lori, Chandler and Jeff Alder Coach Alder and National Team Member Eddie Johnson LIBERTY FLAMES 3 THE COACHES 2007 MEN’S SOCCER Dean SHORT Assistant Coach Fourth Year at Liberty Liberty, ‘02 Dean Short begins his fourth season as an assistant four-year starter, led our team to many big wins and coach for the Liberty men’s soccer program. He actually finished his sophomore year second in the assists in all aspects of program including recruiting, country in goals-against-average (0.51), and first in scouting, practice instruction, goalkeeper coaching the nation with 11 shutouts. His junior year he was and game strategy. nominated for All-American,” said head coach Jeff Short, a 2002 Liberty graduate, was a four-year Alder. starter in goal for the Flames, completing his career “Dean has been a great mentor for the players spir- with a 35-22-4 record.