TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts 1 Georgetown University 2-4 Sports in D.C. 5 Washington, D.C. 6 Administration 7 Head Coach Brian Wiese 8 Assistant Coaches 9 2008 Preview 10 Roster 11 Players 12-21 2007 Review 23 2007 Results 23 2007 Statistics 23 Year-by-Year Results 24-26 Individual & Team Records 27 Awards & Honors 28-29 Team Awards 30 Compliance Guidelines 31 Goals Unlimited 31 BIG EAST Conference 32 Mission & Goals Statement of the Department of Athletics Title IX and NCAA Peer Review The Georgetown University Department of Athletics, as part of a university with roots in the Jesuit tradition of The Georgetown University Athletics Department has undergone two extensive reviews of its athletic programs: education, commits itself to the comprehensive development of the student. The interdependence of the physical, an audit by the Department of Education concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and emotional, moral and intellectual aspects of personal growth requires simultaneous and balanced focus. This Georgetown’s inaugural review under the NCAA’s new Athletics Certification program. The Department of objective does not imply that each facet of an individual’s psychological, social and academic growth is of equal Education has found Georgetown’s athletic programs to be in compliance with Title IX, and the University was importance. It does require that Georgetown provide the means and encouragement for each person to develop certified by the NCAA in November of 1995 and again in 2001. according to his or her own interests and abilities. This is especially true in athletics, whether at the recreational, intercollegiate, intramural or instructional level. In addition to physical development, the Department of Athletics Anti-Discrimination Policy promotes principles of character, development and sportsmanship within the framework of an abiding and In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education broadened commitment to community. Accordingly, the Athletics Department is committed to, fosters and Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations pursues the fair and equitable treatment of both men and women, and the provision of equitable access and promulgated under each of these federal statutes, Georgetown University does not discriminate in its programs, opportunities for minority students and institutional personnel. activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The University’s compliance program under these statutes and regulations is supervised by Rosemary Kilkenny, NCAA Position on Gambling Special Assistant to the President of Affirmative Action Programs. Her office is located in Room G-10, Darnall The NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering. Sports wagering has the potential to Hall, and her telephone number is (202) 687-4798. undermine the integrity of sports contests and jeopardizes the welfare of student-athletes and the intercollegiate community. Sports wagering demeans the competition and competitors alike by a message that is contrary to the Credits purposes and meaning of “sport.” Sports competition should be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to The 2008 Georgetown University men’s soccer media guide is published by the Sports Information Office. It participation of student-athletes, coaches and institutions in fair contests, not the amount of money wagered on was written by Ben Shove. It was compiled and edited by Publications Coordinator Diana T. Pulupa. Thanks to the outcome of the competition. For these reasons, the NCAA membership has adopted specific rules prohibiting Bill Shapland, Mike “Mex” Carey, Drew Wiseman, Ryan Sakamoto, Jen Wolf, Anna Selling and Chris Rachfal as athletics department staff members and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities as they relate to well as the Georgetown men’s soccer coaching staff. Photography by Rafael Suanes, Georgetown University intercollegiate or professional intercollegiate or professional sporting events. photographer Phil Humnicky, Mitchell Layton, Carlos Suanes, Jessica Light and Jessie Cohen/Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Design by Old Hat Creative, Norman, Okla. Printing by Frank Gumpert Printing, Annapolis, Md. 2008 QUICK FACTS UNIVERSITY COACHING STAFF Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...................................19/3 Location ...............................................Washington, D.C. Head Coach .........................Brian Wiese (Dartmouth ‘95) Starters Returning/Lost ..............................................8/2 Enrollment ........................ 6,853 undergrad/14,148 total Overall Record at GU .... 13-22-1, 8-13-1 BE/third season 2008 Captains ......................Sean Bellomy, Mark Zeman Founded .................................................................1789 Career Overall Record .............................................same Nickname ..............................................................Hoyas Asst. Coaches ......................Zach Samol (Dartmouth ‘98) MEDIA INFORMATION School Colors .............................................Blue and Gray ..................................Josh Shapiro (Middlebury [Vt.] ‘97) Men’s Soccer Contact ...............................................TBA President ................................................ John J. DeGioia Men’s Soccer Office ................................. 202-687-6515 Office Phone ...........................................(202) 687-7155 Athletic Director ..........................................Bernard Muir Office Fax .............................................. (202)-687-2491 Athletic Department Phone .....................(202) 687-2435 TEAM INFORMATION Cell Phone ................................................................TBA Affiliation .................................................NCAA Division I Press Box Phone .................................... (202)-687-7788 HISTORY Conference .......................................................BIG EAST E-Mail ......................................................................TBA First Year of Men’s Soccer .......................................1952 Region .......................................................South Atlantic Sports Information Mailing Address ................................. NCAA Tournament Appearances ............... 2 (1994, 1997) 2007 Overall/BE Record ....................... 7-11-1, 5-5-1 BE .................................................... Georgetown University BIG EAST Tournament Appearances ............................15 2007 Finish.........................................5th - Blue Division ...................................... McDonough Arena / Sports Info. .................................(1988, 1992-2002, 2004-05, 2007) Home Field/Capacity ..........................North Kehoe/2,000 ................................................................ 3700 O St. NW Last BIG EAST Tournament Appearance...................2007 Surface ................................................... Bermuda Grass ....................................................Washington, DC 20057 All-time Record .................................. 337-424-54 (.446) Georgetown Men’s Soccer | 2008 1 ETOWN G EOR G STAFF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Georgetown is a Catholic and Jesuit, student-centered and applicant pool. Its student body, one of the most geo- the most prestigious awards in higher education: graphically diverse in the country, consists of individuals M research university. from all 50 states and 132 foreign countries. 28 Rhodes Scholarships for study at Oxford University TEA Established in 1789 in the spirit of the new republic, the 18 Marshall Scholarships for study in England University was founded on the principle that serious and Today more than 14,000 students are enrolled in 19 Mellon Fellowships for graduate study in the United sustained discourse among people of different faiths, undergraduates and graduate programs at Georgetown States cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical, and University. Georgetown today is a major student-cen- 10 Luce Foundation Scholarships for study in the Far East spiritual understanding. We embody this principle in the tered, international, research university offering respected 18 Truman Scholarships for study leading to public diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commit- undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in service since 1977 ment to justice and the common good, our intellectual Washington, DC, Doha, Qatar and around the world. 32 Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for women in the openness, and our international character. study of science and engineering 700 full-time and 350 part-time professors teach under- 9 Mitchell Scholarships for study in Ireland An academic community dedicated to creating and com- graduates on the main campus. Distinguished professors 18 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships for undergraduate and municating knowledge, Georgetown provides excellent include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, graduate study former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios, best-selling 17 Goldwater Scholarships for study in math, science and REVIEW undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in the Jesuit tradition for the glory of God and the well-being author and commentator Michael Eric Dyson, best-selling engineering of humankind. author and linguist Deborah Tannen and former National