Monday, November 26, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
CCAA Men's Soccer Coaches Poll
It’s a Draw in the 2012 CCAA Men’s Soccer Coaches Poll
Picked to claim the CCAA tournament title was a little less clear cut with two teams receiving four votes each. Cal State Dominguez Hills, as well as the 2011 CCAA and West Region Champion Cal State L.A., have both been selected to make an appearance in the final match-up without a clear winner. Sonoma State, whom was picked to tab the 2011 CCAA tournament title, received three votes, while UCSD garnered a vote.
Chico State was picked to repeat as the North Division champion with 55 points and six of the coaches’ first-place votes. Sonoma State edged Cal State Stanislaus for second with 51 points and four first-place votes. Cal State Stanislaus was picked to wrap up the 2012 season in third with 45 points, followed by Cal State Monterey Bay in fourth with 32 points. Humboldt State was selected fifth (20) and Cal State East Bay (13) was sixth.
Cal State L.A., the defending CCAA tournament champions and NCAA west region champions, was picked to take first in the South Division after receiving 56 points and seven first-place votes. Cal State Dominguez Hills followed closely in the polls with 53 points and five first-place votes. Picked third in the south was UC San Diego with 41 points, followed by Cal State San Bernardino in fourth with 33 points. Rounding out the division was San Francisco State (20) in fifth and Cal Poly Pomona (13) in sixth.
Eight teams received at least one vote in the coaches’ predictions of the CCAA tournament participants. Leading the pack was Chico State and Cal State L.A. with 10 points each. Cal State Dominguez Hills and Sonoma State followed closely with nine and seven points, respectively. Also receiving votes was Cal State Stanislaus (5), UC San Diego (4), Cal State San Bernardino (2) and Cal State Monterey Bay (1).
This season, the 2012 CCAA Championship Tournament will be hosted on the campus of Cal State Dominguez Hills and is scheduled for Nov. 2-4.
Two CCAA teams begin 2012 ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division II Top 25 Preseason Poll -- Cal State L.A. is ranked No. 8 while Chico State is No. 23.
The 2012 season gets underway on Thurs., Aug. 30 as eight conference teams are in action. CCAA play opens Fri., Sept. 7, with all 12 teams in action.
2012 CCAA Men’s Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll
North| Rank | School (First-Place Votes) | Total Points | 2011 Records |
| 1. | Chico State (6) | 55 | 13-4-4, 11-3-2 |
| 2. | Sonoma State (4) | 51 | 9-6-3, 8-5-3 |
| 3. | Cal State Stanislaus (2) | 45 | 11-6-2, 9-5-2 |
| 4. | Cal State Monterey Bay | 32 | 7-9-1, 7-8-1 |
| 5. | Humboldt State | 20 | 5-13-0, 4-12-0 |
| 6. | Cal State East Bay | 13 | 2-16-0, 1-15-0 |
| Rank | School (First-Place Votes) | Total Points | 2011 Records |
| 1. | Cal State L.A. (7) | 56 | 15-2-6, 10-1-5 |
| 2. | Cal State Dominguez Hills (5) | 53 | 12-6-2, 10-4-2 |
| 3. | UC San Diego | 41 | 10-8-0, 9-7-0 |
| 4. | Cal State San Bernardino | 33 | 7-9-2, 5-9-2 |
| 5. | San Francisco State | 20 | 5-11-2, 4-11-1 |
| 6. | Cal Poly Pomona | 13 | 9-7-2, 8-6-2 |
2012 CCAA Conference Tournament Participants
T1. Cal State L.A. (10); Chico State (10); 3. Cal State Dominguez Hills (9); 4. Sonoma State (7); 5. Cal State Stanislaus (5); 6. UC San Diego (4); 7. Cal State San Bernardino (2); 8. Cal State Monterey Bay (1).2012 CCAA Tournament Champion (Votes)
- Cal State L.A. (4)
- Cal State Dominguez Hills (4)
- Sonoma State (3)
- UC San Diego (1)
CPP Replenishes Roster with Newcomers!
Cal Poly Pomona Replenishes Roster with 16 Newcomers
Johnny
Mercer (20) is transferring to Cal Poly Pomona from Adams State,
another Division II institution. He served as the top striker for the
Grizzlies in 2011.
8/16/2012 9:00:00 AM
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POMONA, Calif. - In 2011, the Cal Poly Pomona men's soccer team filled nine of its 11 starting lineup spots with seniors.
For the seven returners who saw action off the bench last season, the upcoming season represents an opportunity to step into the spotlight. There will be plenty of competition for those vacancies in the starting lineup though, as 16 new Broncos have joined the program for the 2012-13 school year.
The signee class features 11 freshman and four transfers, including a junior arriving from Division II Adams State. The group features local products, including Pomona and Claremont natives, and a pair of out-of-state players from Oregon.
Spencer Aiken | Tony Bichai | Matt Boudreau | Brandon Chatham | Scott Clark | Abiel Coronado | Brandon Cortez | Leonel Espinoza | Ian Joyce | Tim Kilpatrick | Johnny Mercer | Justyn Peeples | Christopher Rosales | Anton Russell | Tyler Swobe | Jeremy Winston
Spencer Aiken
Freshman | Defender | Long Beach, Calif. | Woodrow Wilson High School
Spencer Aiken starred for the Woodrow Wilson High School boys' soccer team, earning Best Defensive Player honors the last two years. Aiken also served as the squad's captain as a senior and received Most Valuable Player recognition in his junior campaign.
Outside of high school competition, Aiken also played for the South Bay Force at the club level. There, he guided the Force to the Surf Cup title in 2010 and a runner-up finish in 2011. In 2012, Aiken lifted the team to the Nomads Tournament Championship and a semifinal finish at nationals.
Tony Bichai
Freshman | Forward | Huntington Beach, Calif. | Mater Dei High School
A 2008 graduate of Mater Dei High School, Tony Bichai enrolled at CPP but has yet to compete collegiately on the soccer team. He excelled in high school, totaling 33 goals and guiding the Mater Dei squad to the semifinal round of the CIF Division I playoffs as a senior. Bichai also served as a member of the National Honors Society and California Scholarship Federation during his high school years.
One of Bichai's favorite soccer memories was scoring a goal during the 2008 CIF quarterfinals against Long Beach Cabrillo to help his team advance to the semifinals. Earlier in his soccer career, he earned the chance to compete at the 2005 Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Matt Boudreau
Senior | Forward | Murrieta, Calif. | Murrieta Valley High School
A track and field standout for the Broncos the past three years, Matt Boudreau has decided to also compete in soccer starting this fall. He was a four-time letterwinner in soccer at Murrieta Valley High School, where he became the program's career goals leader.
Through his time at CPP, he's earned All-Region honors while focusing on sprints, hurdles and relays. Boudreau helped the Broncos capture two conference relay titles in 2011. The Murrieta native is also active outside of competition, as he'll serve as the Bronco Athletic Association (BAA) President in the 2012-13 school year.
Brandon Chatham
Freshman | Goalkeeper | Beaverton, Ore. | Beaverton High School
One of two Beaverton High School student-athletes in the 2012 signing class, Brandon Chatham June 16 in Oregon. The 6-foot-1 goalkeeper put together a terrific high school career as a three-year letterwinner in soccer and a Student-Athlete Excellence award recipient for his work in the classroom.
In guiding the Beaverton soccer squad to runner-up finishes in the Oregon State Cup and the OSAA 6A State championship, Chatham collected All-Metro First Team All-State 6A Goalkeeper Runner-Up honors. Along the way, he picked up impressive shutouts of the Oregon State Champion team and the Santa Clara Sporting club team.
Scott Clark
Freshman | Defender/Midfielder | Foothill Ranch, Calif. | Trabuco Hills High School
Having excelled in two sports through his time at Trabuco Hills High School, Scott Clark finished his tenure there with graduation on June 14. His many athletic accomplishments featured a Most Valuable Player selection for track and field after the 2009-10 season. In soccer, Clark collected All-League First Team honors as a senior and received the Golden Boot recognition in both of his final two seasons.
Clark earned Principal's Honor Roll status for his work in the classroom and once he arrives to CPP, he plans to study business and education.
Abiel Coronado
Junior | Forward/Midfielder| San Diego, Calif. | Rio Hondo College
As a member of the Rio Hondo College soccer team, Abiel Coronado helped continue the program's success the last two seasons. Before graduating from Southwest High School in 2003, Coronado guided the boys' soccer squad to a CIF championship. While at Southwest, he completed several advanced placement courses.
Coronado also brings plenty of club experience to the Broncos' program. He's excelled on both the San Diego Boca FC and the Thunder Bay Chill teams.
Brandon Cortez
Freshman | Forward | Mission Viejo, Calif. | Trabuco Hills High School
Through his years at Trabuco Hills High School that ended in his 2008 graduation, Brandon Cortez excelled on the soccer field and in the classroom. He served as the team's captain and went on to earn Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player honors. Cortez also received Scholar's Award recognition for his academic prowess.
For Cortez, one of his favorite soccer memories is guiding the Pateadores to a national club title. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in science.
Leonel Espinoza
Freshman | Defender | Pomona, Calif. | Bonita High School
A local student-athlete from Pomona, Leonel Espinoza helped bolster the backline for the Bearcats of Bonita High School. He totaled three goals and two assists as a junior, with the team going 2-0-1 in matches that featured an Espinoza score. The 6-foot-1 defender shined academically as well, receiving scholar-athlete status during his sophomore and junior campaigns.
One of Espinoza's most memorable soccer moments was getting selected to compete for the Arsenal FC academy, where he played in 10 games at the U-17/18 level.
Ian Joyce
Freshman | Defender | Moreno Valley, Calif. | Canyon Springs High School
A three-sport star at Canyon Springs High School, Ian Joyce excelled in soccer, water polo and swimming. On the soccer field, he guided the high school team to the CIF quarterfinal stage in 2010-11 and finished as a four-year letterwinner. Joyce also lettered all four years in water polo, helping the squad reach the CIF playoffs as a junior. Through his water polo career, he collected All-League First Team and Most Valuable Player honors while serving as the captain for Canyon Springs.
Regularly keeping his grade point average above 3.5, Joyce received numerous academic awards. He earned selection as an All-Scholar Athlete for all three sports. Joyce also collected accolades for excellence in writing and received the school's "Up and Coming Artist Award" as well.
Tim Kilpatrick
Freshman | Defender/Midfielder | Anaheim, Calif. | Loara High School
An Anaheim native, Tim Kilpatrick graduated June 13 from Loara High School. There, he served as the soccer team's captain for three years and collected All-League honors in two of those seasons. Kilpatrick excelled in the classroom as well, receiving Principal's Honor Roll recognition in three different years.
One of Kilpatrick's favorite soccer memories is guiding his club team to a showcase title in Seattle, Wash. Once he graduates from CPP, Kilpatrick aspires to become either a physical therapist or doctor.
Johnny Mercer
Sophomore | Forward | Indian Wells, Calif. | Adams State
In 2011, Johnny Mercer served as the top striker for Adams State of the Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). The 6-foot-1 forward totaled 10 points on four goals and two assists. Mercer made the best of his chances, landing 21 of his 36 shots on goal. He also performed well in the classroom, earning a spot on the RMAC All-Academic Team.
A 2010 graduate of Silver Creek High School, Mercer collected All-Conference First Team and All-Area First Team honors while totaling nine goals and 10 assists as a senior. He also guided the Colorado Storm North Red club team to a state championship at the U17 level and the Elite 1 League Championship.
Justyn Peeples
Freshman | Defender | Riverside, Calif. | Martin Luther King High School
Another addition to the Broncos' defense, Justyn Peeples put together a stellar career at Martin Luther King High School leading up to his graduation on June 6. His soccer achievements included All-League First Team and All-CIF Third Team status. Peeples also performed well academically, reaching highest honors with one of the top grade point averages.
Once arriving at the CPP campus, Peeples plans on studying chemistry and his career aspiration is to become a pediatrician.
Christopher Rosales
Junior | Defender | Redwood City, Calif. | Foothill College
A tough defender, Christopher Rosales played two seasons for Foothill College and guided the program to a No. 9 ranking at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) junior college level. Along the way, he collected All-Conference First Team recognition. In one of the pivotal 2011 matchups, Rosales tallied the game-winning goal against Evergreen Valley College.
A 2010 graduate of Saint Francis High School, Rosales helped the soccer program capture a Central Coast Section title. The Redwood City native plans on studying international business and architecture.
Anton Russell
Freshman | Defender/Midfielder | Claremont, Calif. | Damien High School
A versatile player, Anton Russell finished his Damien High School soccer career with All-League First Team honors and helped the team top Claremont to capture the Sierra League championship. A two-year varsity starter on the soccer team, Russell also earned Honor Roll accolades all four years for his work in the classroom.
Russell guided the Spartans of Damien High School to an overall record of 14-8-2 during the 2011-12 season while the team posted an 8-2 mark in conference play.
Tyler Swobe
Junior | Defender | Fresno, Calif. | Fresno City College
With five Fresno City College student-athletes transferring to CPP in the past two years, Tyler Swobe continues the trend as he'll enter his first season as a Bronco this fall. In 2011, he guided the Rams of FCC to a conference championship and an overall mark of 11-6-6. Swobe, a 6-foot-1 defender, received All-Conference and FCC Scholar Award honors in his final season with the Rams.
A 2009 graduate of Central East High School in Fresno, Swobe earned the Tri-River Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year accolade as a senior after lifting the team to a league title. He scored the penalty kick that helped advance the program to its first Valley Championship. A three-year letterwinner in soccer, Swobe collected All-League recognition in two of those seasons.
Jeremy Winston
Freshman | Midfielder | Portland, Ore. | Beaverton High School
A current teammate of fellow signee Brandon Chatham, Jeremy Winston also graduated June 14 from Beaverton High School in Oregon. A 5-foot-10 midfielder, Winston ranked second on the Beaverton squad in goals with eight as a senior. During his junior season, he guided Beaverton to an appearance in the state championship. Competing at the club level as well, Winston helped his team reach the state cup match.
The Portland native also excelled in the classroom, garnering All-Metro Academic All-Star recognition on two occasions and finishing as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.
Cal Poly Men's Soccer has new Coach!
8/14/2012 2:35:00 PM
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POMONA, Calif. - Cal Poly Pomona Director of Athletics Brian Swanson announced Tuesday afternoon the hiring of Erik Garcia as interim head coach for the Broncos' men's soccer program. Garcia, who served as an assistant coach at CPP in 2009 and 2010, will start in his new position this week.
"It's an unbelievable feeling right now and I'm very excited for the opportunity," Garcia said. "Since I stepped on this campus again for the interviews, it felt right and it felt like I was home. Through my time as an assistant here, I learned a lot from the university community and I learned to be a better person, coach and father. I'm thrilled to be back at Cal Poly Pomona."
Garcia rejoins the Broncos' program after serving one year as the associate head coach at Kansas Wesleyan, a program that competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In 2011, he guided the program to a national ranking as high as No. 8 as the Coyotes tied the school record for wins in a season with 17.
"It is wonderful to have Erik back at the university," Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Freer said. "His experience with our program, established relationship with many of the student-athletes, and working knowledge of the regional soccer community make him an ideal choice to lead our team forward."
Prior to his stint at Kansas Wesleyan, Garcia spent four years - two at CPP and two at Notre Dame de Namur - as an assistant under the mentorship of former Broncos' head coach Lance Thompson. In 2009 and 2010, CPP put together back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in a decade.
"Erik has been successful at each coaching stop and he's obviously very familiar with our program, having served as our assistant coach for two years," Swanson said. "His knowledge of the conference and West Region will be extremely beneficial as we move the program forward."
The Broncos came close to reaching the 2010 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championship, finishing 10-7-1 overall and 8-7-1 in conference action. The Broncos played particularly well against Cal State L.A., defeating the Golden Eagles twice in one year for the first time since 1999. Those wins included a thrilling 1-0 victory on Sept. 24, 2010, at Kellogg Field in front of more than 800 fans.
The debut CPP season for Thompson and Garcia in 2009 resulted in the Broncos becoming only the fifth team in school history to record at least 10 wins in a season, going 10-8-1. The year included an upset win over defending NCAA champion Cal State Dominguez Hills.
As an assistant coach with the Argonauts of Notre Dame de Namur in 2007 and 2008, Garcia helped Thompson lead the program to new heights. In 2008, the Argonauts went 14-3-3 and captured the Pacific West Conference title. Along the way, the team posted 12 shutouts and maintained a 0.62 goals against average in its 20 games. NDNU also established an NCAA Division II record with three goals in a two-minute and 10-second span. During Garcia's two seasons with the Argonauts, the program recorded an overall mark of 24-12-4.
Garcia played two seasons for the Hawks of Holy Names in 2004 and 2005 after competing at Los Angeles City College previously. As a junior, he guided HNU to an NAIA postseason berth for the first time in school history. Garcia spent 2006 as an assistant coach for the Hawks and in that same year, earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from HNU.
Monday, August 13, 2012
NCAA Div 2 Mens Soccer Preseason Poll
NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Men's - National - Pre-Season Ranking - August 7, 2012
| Rank | School | Prev. | W-L-T |
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| 1 | Fort Lewis | 1 | 24-1-0 |
| 2 | Lynn | 2 | 14-5-3 |
| 3 | Franklin Pierce | 3 | 21-1-1 |
| 4 | Millersville | 4 | 15-7-1 |
| 5 | Flagler | 5 | 17-3-3 |
| 6 | Rockhurst | 6 | 17-3-2 |
| 7 | Southern New Hampshire | 7 | 18-4-0 |
| 8 | Cal State Los Angeles | 8 | 15-2-6 |
| 9 | Simon Fraser | 10 | 18-0-1 |
| 10 | Incarnate Word | 9 | 14-3-0 |
| 11 | Seattle Pacific | 11 | 14-4-2 |
| 12 | Barry | 13 | 12-3-6 |
| 13 | C.W. Post | 12 | 17-3-1 |
| 14 | Midwestern State | 16 | 13-4-1 |
| 15 | Northern Kentucky | 14 | 14-5-0 |
| 16 | California (Pa.) | 15 | 12-4-4 |
| 17 | Mars Hill | 17 | 13-6-1 |
| 18 | Coker | 18 | 18-3-0 |
| 19 | Christian Brothers | 19 | 15-4-1 |
| 20 | Rollins | 20 | 15-4-0 |
| 21 | St. Thomas Aquinas | 21 | 11-4-4 |
| 22 | Saginaw Valley State | 22 | 12-5-3 |
| 23 | Chico State | 24 | 13-4-4 |
| 24 | Anderson (S.C.) | 25 | 17-4-0 |
| 25 | University of Charleston (W.Va.) | RV | 13-6-0 |
2011 final record and ranking shown.
Also receiving votes:
Metro State (Colo.), Fort Hays State (Kan.), Lees-McRae (N.C.), Texas
A&M International, Northeastern State (Okla.), Cal State Dominguez
Hills
Pre Season NCAA Men's Soccer Poll Div1
NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division I Men's - National - Pre-Season Ranking - August 7, 2012
| Rank | School | Prev. | W-L-T |
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| 1 | North Carolina | 1 | 21-2-3 |
| 2 | UCLA | 3 | 18-4-2 |
| 3 | Creighton | 4 | 21-2-1 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 5 | 19-3-3 |
| 5 | South Florida | 6 | 13-4-4 |
| 6 | New Mexico | 8 | 18-0-4 |
| 7 | Louisville | 7 | 14-7-2 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 2 | 16-5-4 |
| 9 | Maryland | 9 | 14-4-3 |
| 10 | Akron | 11 | 15-4-4 |
| 11 | UC Santa Barbara | 12 | 15-7-1 |
| 12 | Indiana | 10 | 13-4-5 |
| 13 | UC Irvine | 13 | 16-6-1 |
| 14 | Boston College | 15 | 14-6-1 |
| 15 | St. John's | 18 | 14-7-2 |
| 16 | SMU | 19 | 13-7-1 |
| 17 | Coastal Carolina | 16 | 18-4-0 |
| 18 | Saint Mary's (Calif.) | 14 | 11-7-5 |
| 19 | James Madison | 20 | 13-5-2 |
| 20 | Northwestern | 22 | 11-5-5 |
| 21 | UAB | 21 | 13-5-3 |
| 22 | Brown | 17 | 12-5-3 |
| 23 | Old Dominion | 24 | 12-6-2 |
| 24 | Furman | RV | 14-4-4 |
| 25 | Bradley | 25 | 15-6-2 |
2011 final record and ranking shown.
Also receiving votes:
Virginia, Rutgers, Duke, Wake Forest, California, Monmouth, West
Virginia, Central Florida, William & Mary, Xavier, CSU Bakersfield,
Northern Illinois, South Carolina
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