2009 Men's Soccer

2009 MEN’S SOCCER 2009 Outlook . 2 QUICK FACTS Head Coach Tom Turner . 3 Assistant Coaches . 4 The University The Hawk . 4 Location . Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 Finnesey Field. 5 Founded. 1851 2009 Roster . 6 Enrollment . 4,515 Hawk Profiles . 7-10 Denomination . Roman Catholic (Jesuit) Nickname . Hawks Newcomers . 11 Colors. Crimson and Gray 2008 Year In Review . 12 Athletic Affiliation . NCAA Division I 2008 Statistics . 13 Conference . Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 Conference . 14 Home Field (Capacity). Finnesey Field (600) Atlantic 10 Review. 15 Surface . TigerTurf Year-by-Year Records . 16 Single Season Leaders . 17 The Team Career Leaders. 18 Head Coach . Tom Turner-23rd year Men’s Soccer Office . 610-660-1764 Honors & Awards. 19 Career Record (Years) . 124-251-30 (22 years) All-Time Roster. 20-21 Record at SJU (Years). Same All-Time Results . 22-26 Assistant Coaches . Hugh McInaw (Philadelphia ‘72) – 6th Year All-Time Series Results . 26 Chuck Gesing (Saint Joseph’s ‘93) – 3rd Year Opponent Information . 26 Captain . .Travis Gast Administration . 27 Letterwinners Returning/Lost . .19/6 Saint Joseph’s University. 28 Starters Returning/Lost . .7/4 2008 Overall Record . .5-8-2 2008 Atlantic 10 Record . .2-6-1 WWW.SJUHAWKS.COM 2008 Atlantic 10 Finish . .12th www.sjuhawks.com CREDITS The 2009 Saint Joseph's University men’s soccer media guide was written and edited by Jeremy S. Fallis and Kristin Santos. Editorial assistance was provided by Marie Wozniak, Jack Jumper, and Joe Greenwich. Photography by Greg Carroccio of Sideline Photos. Photo on page 18 by International Sports Images. Outside covers designed by Kristin Santos. 2009 Men’s Soccer 1 SEASON OUTLOOK Saint Joseph’s head coach Tom Turner enters his 23rd year with the Hawks. After winning five games for two consecutive seasons, the Hawks are optimistic and are looking to improve and make the playoffs this season. The Hawks’ biggest strength this season is their veteran group of returners who bring experience, determination and leadership to the team. With the upperclassmen and a strong freshmen class, the Hawks will be able to adhere together to make a solid winning team. On the attack, junior Colin Baker returns as the Hawks’ leading scorer for two consecutive seasons. Baker was named to the Soccer Seven All-Star Team last season and was A-10 Rookie of the Year as a freshman. Joining Baker is another offensive contributor, junior Giacomo DiLisi. DiLisi had six points last year, while sophomore Sean Canavan had two points and looks to make an impact in the forward line this season. The midfield returns senior Jason Lewis, along with juniors Brendan Duddy and Kevin Rhoades, who will hold together the center part of the game. Juniors D.J. Salmon and Alex Garst, along with sophomores Nico Galati and Rob Stephenson, will provide depth to the attack and midfield. Turner views the defensive line as one of the Hawks’ biggest strengths. “Our defensive line is one that brings toughness and leadership that will permeate to the core of the team,” said Turner. Giacomo Dilisi had six points last season (two goals, two assists). Senior Travis Gast is the defensive leader as the main fullback and vocal leader on the team. Junior Rocco Pozzessere and sophomore Tom Smart seal the defensive line as outside backs. Sophomores Greg Rom and Jake McPaul, along with junior Greg Dusing, will provide depth in the back line for the Hawks. Returning for his fourth consecutive year in net is senior goal- keeper Bryan Benedict. Last season Benedict made 82 saves for a 0.78 saving percentage with a 1.81 goals against average. Senior Joe Fluehr and sophomore Michael Troha, along with freshmen Andrew D’Ottavi and Mike Kruckemyer, will also compete for playing time in net. Newcomers Craig McDonald and Kevin Kirsch will look for time in the forward line, while Dan Zaykowski and Timmy Brennan will contend for a spot in the midfield. Freshmen Justin Kohler and Shane Kelly will fight for time as fullbacks. SJU will kick off their season in the Navy Soccer Classic, facing Navy and UMBC. The Hawks will also compete in the Stetson Soccer tournament in DeLand, Fla., going up against Stetson and Jacksonville (NCAA participant). The Atlantic 10 will be a challenge for the Hawks this year with strong contenders such as Saint Louis, Rhode Island, Charlotte, and UMass. “It will be a daunting challenge, but a challenge that we are up for and ready to fight for a spot in the playoffs,” said Turner. Colin Baker lead the team with six goals last season. The Hawk Will Never Die! 2 Saint Joseph’s University HEAD COACH Tom Turner Head Coach 23rd Season Tom Turner enters his 23nd year as Saint Joseph’s head men’s soccer coach in 2009. He is also marking his 27th season of association with SJU soccer, including his four years as a player. Now one of the longest-tenured coaches at the University, Turner continues to lend a great deal of experience to the Hawk program. Additionally, he passed the legendary Jack Dunn’s record of 120 wins in the men’s soccer program with a 2-0 victory over Rider on October 4, 2008. He owns a 124-251-30 mark in 22 seasons. After being plagued by injuries in previous years, the Hawks made their presence felt in the Atlantic 10 the last two seasons, winning five games in each campaign. The Hawks have built a solid core of veteran defenders and with their leading scorer returning and a strong recruited class of freshman Turner looks to return to his winning ways. Turner took over the Saint Joseph’s soccer program in 1987, and his rebuilding plan led the Hawks to back-to-back double-digit win seasons in 1993 and 1994. That success was reminiscent of his playing days in the early 1970’s, when the Hawks made two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. In 1993, Turner guided the Hawks to a school-record 12 wins, a first-ever Soccer Seven title, and an Atlantic 10 Tournament appearance. For his efforts, he was named the Coach of the Year in both the TURNER’S RÉSUMÉ Atlantic 10 Conference and the Philadelphia Soccer Seven. He followed that with a 10-7-2 record in 1994, Head Coach Years marking the first consecutive double-digit win Saint Joseph’s 1987-present • Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year (1993) campaigns in the program’s history. The Hawks • Soccer 7 Coach of the Year(1993, 2001) advanced to the Atlantic 10 Tournament, falling La Salle College HS 1977-1986 to NCAA semifinalist Rutgers. After a span of six seasons in which the Player Years Saint Joseph’s 1970-73 team totaled 23 wins, Turner got the Hawks back on track with 26 victories in the next three seasons. That stretch included a 10-7-2 record in TURNER’S RECORD 2001, in which he earned his second Soccer YEAR-BY-YEAR Seven Coach of the Year Award. Year WL T A former defensive standout at Saint 1987 4 15 1 Joseph’s (1970 to 1973), he played on the 1988 6 13 0 school's 1971 and 1972 NCAA Tournament teams. Turner took over the reins of the Hawk 1989 4 13 2 soccer program after a 10-year coaching stint at 1990 9 10 0 La Salle College High School (1977 to 1986), 1991 7 11 0 where he compiled a record of 100-88-21. During 1992 6 10 4 that period, he also coached the Montgomery County All-Stars in Pennsylvania’s Keystone 1993 12 61 Games scholastic competition while continuing 1994 10 72 his playing career in the Major Division of 1995 5 10 4 Philadelphia's United Soccer League. 1996 3 12 1 Turner has worked at La Salle College High 1997 3 14 2 School since 1981, and currently serves as the assistant dean of students and director of trans- 1998 3 16 0 portation, while also teaching social studies. www.sjuhawks.com 1999 4 14 1 Turner resides in Churchville, Pa., with his 2000 5 11 0 wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Brigid, a 2001 10 72 2005 graduate of Saint Joseph’s, and Mary Catherine. 2002 8 11 0 2003 8 11 1 ALL-TIME SJU COACHING RECORDS 2004 3 14 1 Years Head Coach Overall W-L-T Pct. Postseason 2005 2 14 1 1958-75 Jack Dunn 120-57-23 .658 NCAA Tournament (‘66, 71, ‘72) 2006 2 12 4 2007 5 12 1 1976-86 Jack Ruggero 53-118-17 .327 2008 582 1987-2008 Tom Turner 124-251-30 .343 Atlantic 10 Tournament (‘93, ‘94) TOTAL 124 251 30 Totals 51 years 297-426-70 .412 2009 Men’s Soccer 3 ASSISTANT COACHES Hugh McInaw Chuck Gesing Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Philadelphia ‘72 – 6th Season Saint Joseph’s ‘93 – 3rd Season Among the most respected names in Returning to coach Tom Turner’s staff for Philadelphia-area soccer for over 30 years, Hugh his third season is Saint Joseph’s alum Chuck McInaw is in his second stint as an assistant Gesing. A 1993 graduate of SJU, he has served coach at Saint Joseph’s University. He previous- as both an assistant coach and a head coach at a ly served on Tom Turner’s staff at SJU during the number of levels. 1994 season. Gesing played for three seasons (1990-92) McInaw got his start in coaching as an assistant on Turner’s staff under Turner, earning a degree in economics .

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