University of San Diego Digital USD Soccer (Women) University of San Diego Athletics Media Guides Fall 1998 University of San Diego Women's Soccer Media Guide 1998 University of San Diego Athletics Department Follow this and additional works at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/amg-soccer-women Digital USD Citation University of San Diego Athletics Department, "University of San Diego Women's Soccer Media Guide 1998" (1998). Soccer (Women). 6. https://digital.sandiego.edu/amg-soccer-women/6 This Catalog is brought to you for free and open access by the University of San Diego Athletics Media Guides at Digital USD. It has been accepted for inclusion in Soccer (Women) by an authorized administrator of Digital USD. For more information, please contact [email protected]. commitment UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TOREROS USDA thletic Administration President Alice B. Hayes NCAA Faculty Rep. Mitch Malachowski Athletic Director Tom Iannacone CIIAHPIO Associate Athletic Director Dan Yourg Assistant Athletic Director/SWA Wendy Guthrie Director of Athletic Development Brian Fogarty Director of Athletic Promotions/Mrktg. Renee Wiebe Director of Facilities John Martin Director of Intramurals/Recreation Gary Becker Head Athletic Trainer Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T., C. Assistant Trainers Suzi Higgins, Steve Grec h Sports Information Director Ted Gosen Assistant SID/Women's Soccer Contact Ryan McCrary Womens Soccer Information Head Coach John Cossaboon, (Second year) Assistant Coach Ada Greenwood (First year) Assistant Coach Tommy Tate (Fourth year) Women's Soccer Office Phone (619) 260-2306 Fax (619) 292-0388 1998 USD Women's Soccer Media Guide Torero Hotline Produced by the USD Sports Information Office Edit and layout: Ryan McCrary (619) 260-2323 Printing: King's Printing Photos: Brock Scott Table of Contents University Quick Facts 1998 Preview I Location: 5998 Alcala Park, Coaching Staff 2 San Diego, CA, 92110 Returner Bios 3-6 Founded: 1949 Transfer 6 Enrollment: 6,600 Newcomers 6-7 Nickname: Toreros Roster/Photo 8 Front Cover Photo Identifications: (top-bottom) Colors: Columbia Blue, Navy & White 1997 Final Stats 9 Captain, Junior defender, Heather Swanson Alfiliation: NCAA Division I Torero Records 10-1 1 1998 Torero Team Captains, Heather Swanson and Conference: West Coast Year-by-Year Results 12 Vanessa Thiele Home Field: USD Torero Stadium University of San Diego IB C Captain, Junior defender, Vanessa Thiele Capacity: 4,000 1998 ToRERO PREVIEW 1 Toreros Poised For Success in 1998 Experienced Youth Movement When the University of San Diego women's soccer team takes the field this season, many of the faces will be the same in head coach John Cossaboon's line-up, just with an added year of experience. The Toreros look to build off last season's 4-3 West Coast Conference mark and re-assert themselves as a force in the conference. USO returns nine starters from the 1997 squad including All­ WCC First Team member Heather Swanson (Irvine, CA) and second team selection Sherice Bartling (San Diego, CA). The Toreros also welcome back a talented group of sophomores headed by WCC Honor­ able Mention Claire Currie (Downey, CA) and Gina Poltl (San Diego, CA) who scored five goals in her freshman campaign and ranked second on the team in scoring (13 points). Offensively San Diego returns its top goal-scoring threats in Bartling (seven goals, seven assists), Poltl (5,3) and Currie (5,2). Bartling and Poltl each exploded for a hat-trick against Portland State and UC Santa Barbara respectively. Defensively USO Torero Seniors (clockwise): Nicole Gorton (9) , returns a veteran lineup led by Aimee Wagstaff. Sherice Bartling, Katie Eichhorst Swanson, and WCC Honorable Mention Vanessa Thiele (West Hills, CA). Goalkeeping is something of a question mark with returning senior Katie Eichhorst (El Cajon, CA) battling talented newcomers Leila Duren (Branson, CA) and Caley Cook (Redmond, CA) for playing time in the USO nets. Another boost to the Torero assault should come from Alison Benoit (Cedar Hill, TX), a junior center midfielder transfer from the University of Florida. Benoit scored two goals and added three assists for the Gators in 1997. One of the biggest challenges for USO in 1998 could be the rugged non-conference schedule, which includes showdowns with four PAC-10 schools (Stanford (#22),UCLA (#19), Cal and Oregon). Once the non-conference schedule is completed, the road gets tougher. Competition in the West Coast Conference should be intense again in 1998. Santa Clara and Portland both advanced deep into the NCAA Playoffs in 1997. Santa Clara, enters 1998 ranked #3 in the Soccer USD Head Coach John Cossaboon America Pre-Season poll, while Portland appears at #7 . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1997 WEST COAST CONFERENCE HONORS & STANDINGS Final 1997 Standings wee Records WCC Player of the Year - Mandy Clemens, Santa Clara Freshman of the Year - Megan Horvath, Santa Clara w L T PCT. Coach of the Year - Jerry Smith, Santa Clara Portland (14-5-0) 6 1 0 .857 All wee First Team Santa Clara (20-3-1) 6 1 0 .857 Ashley Albrecht, Santa Clara Wynne McIntosh, Portland San Francisco (11-8-0) 5 2 0 .714 Justi Baumgardt, Portland Jennifer Peterson, Pepperdine San Diego (7-12-1) 4 3 0 .571 Mandy Clemens, Santa Clara Heather Swanson, San Diego Michelle French, Portland Val Williams, Saint Mary's Pepperdine (7-12-1) 3 4 0 .429 Angela Harrison, Portland Amy Yamamoto, San Francisco Loyola Marymount (11-8-0) 2 5 0 286 Jacqui Little, Santa Clara Gonzaga (8-12-0) 1 6 0 .143 AH-wee Second Team Toreros Saint Mary's (4-15-0) 1 6 0 .143 Sherice Bartling USD COACHING STAFF 2 John Cossaboon Head Coach (Second season) John Cossaboon enters his second year at the helm ofTorero Women's Soccer at the University of San Diego. In his first year, Cossaboon directed USD to a 7-12-1 overall record and a 4-3 West Coast Conference mark. Before arriving at Alcala Park, Cossaboon served as head coach for the women's soccer program at UC Santa Barbara. Prior to UCSB, Cossaboon gained international head coaching exprience at th e profes­ sional level in Japan's women's professional league from 1993 through the beginning of 1995. Before hi s stint in Japan, Cossaboon 's vast coaching experiences included the follow­ ing positions: top assistant coach for the men 's program at Santa Clara University (1992 and 1993), the head men 's coach at Cal State Hayward ( 1991 ), an assistant coach at Duke Univer­ sity ( 1978-82) and the University of North Carolina (I 977). A native of New York, Cossaboon served as the Director of Coaching for the North Texas State Soccer Association, directing and training Olympic Development players and designing and implementing th e s tate's coaching education program. With a United States Soccer Federation "A" License, he has been a National Staff Coach for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America since 1983. From 1983 to 1985 he was a National Staff Coach for the USSF. In 1987 and 1988 he was the head coach of the Dallas Express, a semi-professional member of the Lone Star Alliance. A 1977 graduate of State University of New York, Cortland, Cossaboon earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and Exercise Physiology. During his senior year at Cortland he garnered First Team All-Conference honors as a center midfielder. He earned his Master of Arts Degree in Physical Education in 1978 from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with emphasis in Exercise Physiology, Coaching, Biomechanics and Psychology. He received his Intermediate Level Coaching Certificate from the Brazilian Football Academy in Rio de Janeiro. Additonally, he has authored five soccer publications; has studied soccer techniques in Belgium and Holland; and has taught Martial Arts, Self-Defense for Women classes. In addition to his passion for soccer, Cossaboon also is an avid cyclist and enjoys surfing. Ada Greenwood Assistant Coach (1st season) Ada Greenwood enters his first full season of collegiate coaching with the Toreros this year, after serving as a volunteer assistant last year for head coach John Cossaboon. Greenwood graduated from Dominican College in 1997 after completing a stellar three-year career at the NAIA power. Greenwood was an NAIA All-American forward and was the leading goal-scorer in the Independent Conference, ending his career with 39 goals and 41 assists. Greenwood compiled an impressive coaching resume directing club teams and assisting with high school squads. He was an assistant at Branson High School from 1994-98 and helped Branson to four straight NorCal State Titles. During hi s tenure, Branson was undefeated in all of 1996-97 and was ranked first in the nation by Umbro. He also served as an assistant at Redwood High School in 1993 which won the NorCal Title the same year. Greenwood's club experience includes directing the Marin Red Rockers of the Premier League to a National Runner-Up finish in the WAGS National Tournament. A native of England, Greenwood grew up in South End in Essex County on the outskirts of London. He played soccer at Eastwood High School and also played tennis. Tommy Tate Goalkeeper Trainer (4th season) Tommy Tate enters his fourth season as an assistant coach for the USD women's soccer program, where hi s main focus is the goalkeepers. He pl ayed four years ( 1990-94) with the Toreros as goalkeeper and recorded 17 shutouts and fini shed hi s carrer with a 37-14- 5 record. He recorded 16 wins and nine shutouts as a freshman and went 13-4 during hi s senior campaign. A 1995 graduate of USD with a B.A.