2011-12 Owens Express Men's Soccer Media Guide

MEN’S SOCCER

2011A WINNING TRADITION

WELCOME

THE MICHAEL W. RICKARD LEGACY

CONTENTSThe Michael W. Rickard Legacy 2Owens Facts 3Men’s Soccer Roster 4 2011 Schedule 5 Coaching Staff 6 Returning Players 7-9 First-Year Players 10-14 2010 Season in Review 15OCCAC/NJCAA Memberships 16Records 16-17Express Athletics Online 18

ATHLETICS OFFICE

Phone (567) 661-7973 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7973

Ann LaVoy Secretary

Angie Wannemacher Athletic Trainer

Nick Huenefeld Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician

Michael W. Rickard lived and breathed Owens Express athletics for parts of four decades, starting as an Owens student in the late 1970s until the time of his unexpected death in December 2010.

The 1982 Owens alumnus worked for the College for 25 years, the last 10 as Athletic Director. The Express soccer team is wearing a “MR” patch on its uniforms to honor his legacy this season.

He was the No. 1 fan of the Owens Express, and the College has continued his legacy by naming the main athletics hallway The Michael W. Rickard Student-Athlete Hall of Excellence. Located in the Student Health and Activities Center, it showcases the College’s 2 national championship teams, 2 national runners-up, 48 conference titles, 38 NJCAA athletic All-American and 69 NJCAA academic All-Americans.

The Athletic Dept. also has started the Michael W. Rickard Student-Athlete Award, which will be presented annually to one student-athlete who embodies excellence in community service, academics and athletics.

The Owens Community College Alumni Association has established The Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, at the Owens Community College Foundation, with an initial gift of $10,000 that will provide program funds for the Athletic Dept. as well as scholarships for students. To contribute to the Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, contact the Alumni Association at (567) 661-7876 or [email protected].

ATHLETICS MISSION

Advance student-athlete development through emphasis on academics, citizenship,

leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement.

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MEN’S SOCCER OFFICE Phone (567) 661-7938 or

1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7938

Art Johnson Head Coach

Keith Closson Assistant Coach

Dave Prediger Assistant Coach

2011 PROGRAMThe 2011 Owens Community College Men’s Soccer Program is

a production of the Office of Marketing and Communications

in conjunction with the Office of Athletics. Compiled by Nick

Heuenfeld, Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician, and Andy

Woodard, Marketing Manager. Design by Megan Anderson.

Photography by Seth Foley. Information current as of Aug. 23,

2011. On the cover are Express players Travis Turner, Nikoy

Wallace and Sean Kaighin.

School Owens Community College

Location Toledo, Ohio 43699-1947

Founded 1965

Enrollment 17,173 (Fall Semester 2011)

Nickname Express

Colors Red & White

Affiliation NJCAA Division I

Conference Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC)

Home Facilities Owens Soccer Complex

President Larry McDougle, Ph.D.

Dean of Student Life Christopher Giordano


Director of Public and Media Relations Brad Meyer


One of the largest community colleges in Ohio, Owens Community College is a fully accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965.

With a commitment to providing small classes and personal attention, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on campus locations in suburban Toledo and Findlay as well as two free-standing learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.

Owens Community College offers baccalaureate transfer degrees in the Arts and Sciences and more than 130 two-year degree and certification programs in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Safety, Skilled Trades and Transportation Technologies.

The athletic department is housed in the modern Student Health and Activities Center, which features a student union, food court, basketball arena and field house complete with workout facilities. Affectionately known as the SHAC, the Student Center is part of the six-building Galleria Complex that is adjacent to the baseball/softball and soccer field complex.

The Student Center also includes a performance gym with a stage, student intramural gym, three-lane running track, tennis courts, 10 locker rooms and numerous weight, fitness, aerobic and game rooms.

OWENS FACTS

WELCOME

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2011 ROSTER

1 Jacob Olman Fr Goalie Maumee Maumee, Ohio 2 Alexander Klever Fr Midfield Northview Sylvania, Ohio 3 Alec Heifferon Fr Defender Anthony Wayne Whitehouse, Ohio 4 Kyle Whitmore Fr Midfield Start Toledo, Ohio 5 Leyton McKay-Ellison Fr Defense St. Margaret’s Church of England Liverpool, United Kingdom 6 Chris Kervick Fr Midfield De La Salle College Waterford, Ireland 7 Travis Turner So Defense Springfield Holland, Ohio 8 Alexander Smith Fr Midfield Perrysburg Perrysburg, Ohio 9 Jauvanie Cole Fr Midfield Coconut Creek Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 10 Novak Vuk Janicic Fr Forward Electro Tecnika Belgrade, Serbia 11 Matthew Spence So Forward Sunrise Lauherhill, Fla.12 Ababacar Ndoye So Midfield Ypsilanti Ann Arbor, Mich.13 Blake Niemiec Fr Defense Otsego Bowling Green, Ohio14 David Ortega-Gonzalez Fr Midfield Nazaret Oporto Madrid, Spain16 Shane Bloom Fr Defense Swanton Swanton, Ohio17 Sean Kaighin So Forward Clay Oregon, Ohio19 Troy Thompson Fr Defender Anthony Wayne Whitehouse, Ohio20 Nickyle Webber Fr Midfield Cornwall Trelawny, Jamaica21 Nikoy Wallace So Defender Anchovy Fort Lauderdale, Fla.22 Jeff Cooperider Fr Goalie Northview Sylvania, Ohio23 Dillon Lemley Fr Goalie Southview Sylvania, Ohio

Head Coach – Arthur JohnsonAssistant Coaches – Keith Closson, Dave Prediger

# NAME YEAR POS. HIGH SCHOOL HOMETOWN

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REGULAR SEASON

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME(S) OPPONENT(S) LOCATION Sunday Aug. 28 4 p.m. Mercyhurst College North East (Pa.) Home u Saturday Sept. 3 1 p.m. Ancilla College Donaldson, Ind. u Sunday Sept. 4 1 p.m. Muskegon Community College Muskegon, Mich. u Wednesday Sept. 7 4 p.m. Jackson Community College Homeu Saturday Sept. 10 1 p.m. Cincinnati State Community College Cincinnati, Ohio u Sunday Sept. 11 3:30 p.m. Delta College Home u Wednesday Sept. 14 4 p.m. Cuyahoga Community College Parma, Ohio u Saturday Sept. 17 1 p.m. Ancilla College Home u Sunday Sept. 18 1 p.m. Muskegon Community College Home u Wednesday Sept. 21 4 p.m. Lakeland Community College Home u Sunday Sept. 25 1 p.m. Delta College University Center, Mich. u Wednesday Sept. 28 4 p.m. Schoolcraft College Home u Wednesday Oct. 5 4 p.m. Cuyahoga Community College Home u Saturday Oct. 8 1 p.m. Cincinnati State Community College Home Sunday Oct. 9 1 p.m. Jefferson College, Mo. Home Wednesday Oct. 12 4 p.m. Lorain County Community College Elyria, Ohio Saturday Oct. 15 4 p.m. Monroe Community College, NY Home u Wednesday Oct. 19 4 p.m. Lakeland Community College Kirtland, Ohio u Saturday Oct. 22 1 p.m. Jackson Community College Jackson, Mich. u Sunday Oct. 23 1 p.m. Schoolcraft College Livonia, Mich.

Sat. - Sun. Oct. 29-30 TBA Region XII Championship Home Sat. Nov. 5 TBA NJCAA District D Championship Region XII Site Thurs. - Sun. Nov. 17-20 TBA NJCAA Division I National Championship Trenton, N.J.

uOCCAC Appreciation Day

POSTSEASON

2011 SCHEDULE

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Art Johnson returns for his 14th season as Head Coach of the Express men’s soccer program. His accomplishments include being named NJCAA Region XII Coach of the Year in 2005 and OCCAC Coach of the Year in 2006. Since beginning the program in 1998, Johnson-led teams have compiled a 139-110-15 overall record.

Prior to coming to Owens, he was a 19-year veteran of the St. John’s Jesuit High School soccer program. In 12 seasons as Head Coach, Johnson compiled a 150-51-20 record. He was named the 1997 Division I Ohio private school Coach of the Year. Johnson is a native of Rochester, N.Y., and played soccer at Monroe Community College in 1975. Johnson graduated from Ohio University in 1978, where he captained the team as a senior. The Toledo resident returned as an assistant the following season.

ARTHUR JOHNSON HEAD COACH

COACHING STAFF

Keith Closson begins his third season with the Express soccer program as an Assistant Coach.

His coaching experience includes previously serving as a men’s and women’s Assistant Coach at Ashland University from 2001-04 and a women’s Assistant Coach at the University of Akron in 2000. Closson also served as a boy’s Assistant Coach at Toledo Central Catholic High School from 2007-09.

The Grove City High School graduate holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and marketing from Walsh University and a master’s degree in geography from the University of Toledo. Closson is a resident of Toledo.

KEITH CLOSSON ASSISTANT COACH

Dave Prediger begins his first season as an Assistant Coach in the Express men’s soccer program.

Prior to coaching at Owens, Prediger served as head varsity boys and girls soccer coach at Maumee Valley Country Day School for the past 20 years. Additionally, he taught physical education and health over the same period.

Prediger is a graduate of Concordia University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and minors in biology and theology. He played soccer four years at Concordia and received All-National College Christian Athletic Association honors. Following his playing career at Concordia, Prediger played professionally for the Arkansas Diamonds, Toledo Pride and Toledo Twisters.

Prediger resides in Holland, Ohio with his wife, Paula, and their son, Kody. The Benton Harbor, Mich., native is currently working on a master’s degree at Drake University.

DAVE PREDIGER ASSISTANT COACH

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RETURNING PLAYERS

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

High School: Start High School

Major: Criminal Justice Technology

Overview: Whitmore was injured most of last season and is trying to make up for it this season and leave his mark on the program. “It’s tough for him with little experience last season as he only played in a few games. It’s like he’s a freshman,” said head coach Art Johnson.

Owens Career: Whitmore scored one goal with two points, four corner kicks, 15 shots on goal, and three shots off goal.

Prior to Owens: Whitmore played soccer, football and baseball at Start, where he was also a scholar athlete. He was a two-time team MVP in soccer, along with being a three-time All-District player and team captain under coach Jay Whitmore. He was named the Player of the Year in the Toledo City League, as well, in soccer. As a football player, he was First Team All-Toledo City League. His greatest personal sports thrill is assisting in a goal. He was a Scholar-Athlete.

Family: Kyle is the son of Jay and Barb Whitmore. His brother, A.J. was a member of the Express soccer program from 2008-09.

#4 KYLE WHITMORE SOPHOMORE MIDFIELDER

Hometown: Holland, Ohio

High School: Springfield High School

Major: Associate of Science General Concentration

Overview: Turner is pretty solid in the back, sure footed and a strong defender, according to head coach Art Johnson. “Just this year, we’ve seen a lot of growth and maturity in him. He will possibly be the heart of our defense.”

Owens Career: Turner scored one goal and had two points, seven shots on goal, and four shots off goal last season.

Prior to Owens: Turner was a three-time First Team All-Northern Lakes League selection and a two-time First Team All-District selection at Springfield under coach Scott Olds.

Family: Travis is the son of Tom and Jennifer Turner.

#7 TRAVIS TURNER SOPHOMORE DEFENDER

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RETURNING PLAYERS

Hometown: Sunrise, Fla.

High School: Calabar High School

Major: Pre-Business Administration

Overview: Spence is someone who didn’t have a lot of playing time last season and is trying to make up for it this season, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s working to get there, time will tell.”

Owens Career: Spence did not score a goal last season, but had one assist and one point. Additionally, he had 12 shots onside and two shots offsides.

Prior to Owens: His greatest personal sports thrill was scoring two free kicks for his high school team during his sophomore season. His high school coach was David Hunt.

Family: Spence is the son of Vida Solomon. One of his cousins, Matthew Waddell, played soccer for the University of Penn from 2001-04, while another cousin, Scott Waddell, played soccer for Columbia University from 2003-07. While also playing professional soccer in the U.S. and Europe, Scott is currently the assistant women’s soccer coach at Columbia University.

#11 MATTHEW SPENCE SOPHOMORE FORWARD/MIDFIELD

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.

High School: Ypsilanti High School

Major: Business Management

Overview: Ndoye moved to the United States from West Africa in 2003 for his freshman year at Ypsilanti. Head coach Art Johnson is looking to take advantage of his size (6’7”) in certain situations. “He should be able to dominate teams in front of the goal.”

Owens Career: Ndoye scored two goals, had one assist and five points last season. He had 15 shots on goal compared of five shots off goal. He was also a member of the men’s basketball at Owens last season.

Prior to Owens: Ndoye was a two-sport athlete in soccer and basketball at Ypsilanti. He won the team’s Defensive award in basketball, which he did not begin playing until moving to the U.S.

Family: Ababacar is the son of Bakhaw and Oje Ndoye

#12 ABABACAR NDOYE SOPHOMORE MIDFIELDER

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RETURNING PLAYERS

Hometown: Oregon, Ohio

High School: Clay High School

Major: Education Transfer

Overview: Kaighin is a 2005 graduate of Clay who is a potential Academic All-American candidate with a 4.0 gpa. Head coach Art Johnson said Kaighin is the team’s utility player. “He’s played some forward, some right outside midfield and fullback. He’s got a really high work rate. He’s valuable because we can fill him in to various situations. He provides great leadership.”

Owens Career: Kaighin had four shots on goal and two shots off goal last season while taking five corners.

Prior to Owens: Kaighin played soccer and tennis at Clay. In soccer, he was the team’s leading scorer, Most Valuable Offensive Player, and Most Valuable Player in 2004 under coach Tom Gladieux. Kaighin’s greatest personal sports thrill was accomplishing a hat trick against Tiffin Columbian in 2004. Additionally, he was the senior class president.

Family: Sean is the son of Paula Musselman.

#17 SEAN KAIGHIN SOPHOMORE FORWARD/MIDFIELD

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

High School: Anchovy High School

Major: Diesel Technology

Overview: Wallace is a pretty solid left back with good speed, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s probably our best attacker out of the defensive end – he’s very aggressive. He crosses the ball well and is always looking to set up his teammates to score.”

Owens Career: Wallace didn’t score any goals last season, but had three assists and three points. He had seven shots on goal compared to three shots off goal.

Prior to Owens: Wallace was a member of the Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club Team in Jamaica, where he was named Player of the Year in 2006 under coach Easton Adams.

Family: Nikoy is the son of Dennis Wallace and Jennifer Williams.

#21 NIKOY WALLACE SOPHOMORE DEFENDER

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Maumee, Ohio

High School: Maumee High School

Major: Criminal Justice

Overview: Olman, the team’s Afro man, will likely start for the Express this year at goal, and head coach Art Johnson said he has the tools to be a really good goalkeeper. “At 6’3”, he has great physical attributes for a goalkeeper.”

Prior to Owens: Olman played football, basketball, tennis and soccer at Maumee. In soccer, he was a Second Team All-Northern Lakes League and Honorable Mention All-District selection his senior year, while being named an Honorable Mention All-NLL selection his junior year for coach Doug Everheart. In football, he was First Team All-NLL and Second Team All-District his senior year, First Team All-NLL his junior year and First Team All-NLL and Second Team All-District his sophomore year as a kicker. His greatest personal sports thrill is getting to the sectional finals for the first time in his career at Maumee during his senior season.

Family: Jake is the son of Kevin and Penny Olman. His father was a member of a Big Ten championship team at Ohio State, where he played (1979-81) for Woody Hayes and

Earle Bruce.

#1 JAKE OLMAN FRESHMAN GOALKEEPER

Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

High School: Northview High School


Overview: Klever comes in with a lot of experience, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s done well at every level, and we’re looking for it to continue. He loves playing, and he loves scoring. He has all the tools. There is no reason why he can’t leave a good mark (in the program).”

Prior to Owens: Klever was named First Team All-Northern Lakes League and First Team All-Ohio his senior year. Additionally, he set the record for most goals in one season (25) during his senior season under coach Ryan Creech. He was named First Team All-NLL and Second Team All-Ohio his junior year. As a freshman, his Northview team played in the Ohio Division I state semifinals. Also, during his junior year, Klever was selected for the national pool team for the Olympic Development Program, which he lists as his greatest personal sports thrill.

Family: AJ is the son of Chris and Jenny Klever.

#2 AJ KLEVER FRESHMAN FORWARD

Hometown: Maumee, Ohio

High School: Anthony Wayne High School

Major: Undeclared

Overview: Heifferon is a defender who is looking to win a spot as one of the team’s primary defenders. Head coach Art Johnson expects him to make some solid contributions as he adjusts to the college game.

Prior to Owens: Heifferon comes to the Express as a three-year varsity player at Anthony Wayne under head coach Vince Laverick. He also kicked for Anthony Wayne’s varsity football team.

Family: Alec is the son of Michael Heifferon and Renee Breymaier.

#3 ALEC HEIFFERON FRESHMAN DEFENDER

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Waterford, Ireland

High School: De La Salle College

Major: Computer Science

Overview: Kervick is currently adjusting to playing in America, according to head coach Art Johnson. “As the season goes on, I expect him to get better and better. In America, for whatever reason, everything is faster, whereas it’s more patient in Europe. He’s going to get better. The experience he brings should prove valuable as the season goes on.

Prior to Owens: Kervick’s high school team, De La Salle, was the 2011 national champions of Ireland. In addition, he played for Bohemians Football Club, who won the league championship last season. Kervick, who played for head coach Frank Hayes, also participated in hurling. He lists winning the Munster Final in Waterford in 2004 as his greatest personal sports thrill.

Family: Chris is the son of Nicky and Brenda Kervick.

#6 CHRIS KERVICK FRESHMAN FORWARD/MIDFIELD

Hometown: Perrysburg, Ohio

High School: Perrysburg High School

Major: Fire Science Technology

Overview: Smith is probably the team’s hardest working player, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He never quits, he has good skills, he’s tactically and technically sound, he comes from a good soccer background in Perrysburg and is just a really good coachable player. I expect him to do well.”

Prior to Owens: Smith won Honorable Mention All-Northern Lakes League for coach Mike Timbrook during his junior year at Perrysburg, where he was also a one year participant in wrestling that same season. His greatest personal sports thrill was winning back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011 with his club team, Pacesetter.

Family: Alec is the son of Robert and Stephanie Smith.

#8 ALEC SMITH FRESHMAN MIDFIELD/FORWARD

Hometown: Liverpool, England

High School: St. Margaret’s Church of England

Major: Undeclared

Overview: McKay-Ellison is a pretty solid defender with deceptive speed, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He plays hard all the time. We’re always telling him to take it easy in practice.”

Prior to Owens: His greatest personal sports thrill is playing for Manchester City Academy.

Family: Leyton is the son of Keith Ellison and Glenys McKay-Ellison.

#5 LEYTON MCKAY-ELLISON FRESHMAN MIDFIELD/DEFENDER

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

High School: Coconut Creek High School

Major: Pre-Culinary Arts

Overview: Head coach Art Johnson said of Cole: “He’s got a really nice touch on the ball, and he reads the game well. With decent speed, he is a good ball handler. He’s what you would call a point guard in basketball.”

Prior to Owens: Cole participated in soccer and cross country during his time at Coconut Creek.

Family: Javuanie is the son of Rosalee Blake.

#9 JAUVANIE COLE FRESHMAN MIDFIELD

Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia

High School: Elektro Technicka Skola


Overview: Vuk Janicic has a chance to do special things offensively for the Express this season. Head coach Art Johnson said of Vuk Janicic: “He is a very strong, aggressive, good finisher

with a strong shot. He’s hard to mark because of his size and build. He’s pretty solid.”

Prior to Owens: Vuk Janicic was the leading scorer in the Serbian Zone League with the Trudbenik team. His greatest personal sports thrill is playing in front of a full stadium. Vuk Janicic also participated in handball and volleyball.

Family: Novak is the son of Janko and Dragana Janicic.

#10 NOVAK VUK JANICIC FRESHMAN FORWARD

Hometown: Bowling Green, Ohio

High School: Otsego High School

Major: Military Science

Overview: Niemiec is learning to use his size (6’2) as a defender, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He has good physical attributes. As time goes on, he’ll learn to use his size and dominate some people.”

Prior to Owens: Niemiec was an Honorable Mention All-Suburban Lakes League selection for the 2006-07 season and a Second Team All-SLL selection for the 2007-08 season under coach Johann Svensburg.

Family: Blake is the son of DJ and Natalie Niemiec.

#13 BLAKE NIEMIEC FRESHMAN DEFENDER

FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

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Hometown: Madrid, Spain

High School: Nazaret Oporto

Major: Undeclared

Overview: Ortega González is probably the most efficient player on the team, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s smart, crafty, runs well, and is a patient defender. All around, he’s probably the guy who will make our team go, and the good thing is that he goes about it quietly. He’s not yelling or screaming, and before you know it he has an assist and a couple steals.”

Prior to Owens: Ortega González was a member of A.D. Arganda in the Preferente League from 2008-11, and he was instrumental in youth camps in Madrid.

Family: David is the son of Eugenio Ortega and Angelita Gonzalez.

DAVID #14 ORTEGA GONZALEZ FRESHMAN MIDFIELD

Hometown: Swanton, Ohio

High School: Swanton High School


Overview: Bloom is a young player who is learning a lot tactically and technically, according to head coach Art Johnson. “The game is a bit fast for him right now, but he has a great work ethic. He’s never going to give up on a play.”

Prior to Owens: Bloom was an Honorable Mention All-League selection in soccer his junior year prior to being named Second Team All-League his senior year under coach Tom Kruptizer. Bloom, who also participated in baseball and basketball all four years, was a member of the honor roll is senior year. His greatest personal sports thrill was his team made the Little League World Series the summer after his eighth grade year.

Family: Shane is the son of Mike and Nancy Bloom.

#16 SHANE BLOOM FRESHMAN DEFENDER

Hometown: Waterville, Ohio

High School: Anthony Wayne High School

Major: Accounting Technology

Overview: Thompson is an athletic player who had a lot of action at the high school level at Anthony Wayne. Head coach Art Johnson is looking for him to become a valuable asset for the team because he can fill a utility role and be inserted at a multitude of positions.

Prior to Owens: Thompson was a First Team All-Northern Lakes League and First Team All-District selection his senior year under head coach Vince Laverick, while also being named First Team All-NLL in football the same year. Academically, he was a First Team All-NLL Academic team selection each of his four years. During his junior year under head coach Francis Stephens, he was named the team’s Coaches Award recipient. During his sophomore season, Thompson helped lead Anthony Wayne to the state final four in soccer under coach Chip Smith, which he lists as his greatest personal sports thrill.

Family: Troy is the son of Ginny Thompson.

#19 TROY THOMPSON FRESHMAN DEFENDER

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Trelawny, Jamaica

High School: Cornwall College

Major: Business Management Technology

Overview: Webber is a really smart ballplayer, according to head coach Art Johnson. “He’s really crafty. He’s smart and really reads the game well. It’s tough to contain him.”

Prior to Owens: Webber was a member of the Trelawny Knockout League Championship team in 2010. He also played cricket from his eighth grade year through his junior year.

Family: Nickyle is the son of Norman and Sherlene Webber.

#20 NICKYLE WEBBER FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER


High School: Northview High School

Major: Emergency Medical

Overview: Cooperider is quick with a good leaping ability and brings a lot of experience to the goalie position according to head coach Art Johnson. He’s been successful at every level, and his success with the Express is a matter of how fast he gets up to the college level pace.

Prior to Owens: Cooperider was an All-NLL selection his junior year at Northview for head coach Ryan Creech. His greatest personal sports thrill was when his club team, Pacesetter Soccer Club, made the regional finals this past summer.

Family: Jeff is the son of Todd and Jennifer Cooperider. His brother, Daniel, played for the University of Cincinnati’s men’s soccer team the last two years.

#22 JEFF COOPERIDER FRESHMAN GOALKEEPER


High School: Southview High School


Overview: Lemley, similar to Bloom, is learning a lot about the game, according to head coach Art Johnson. “There’s an adjustment curve with him. How far he goes with his game will mark when he can make the transition.”

Prior to Owens: Lemley was a four-year member of the soccer team for coach Chad Cody and a two-year member of the baseball team at Southview. His greatest personal sports thrills are his big game saves.

Family: Dillon is the son of Jeffrey and Peggy Lemley.

#23 DILLON LEMLEY FRESHMAN GOALKEEPER

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2010 SEASON IN REVIEW

Express adapt to changes, injuries; finish 11-10Conference realignment, injuries and the loss of an assistant coach were all factors for the 2010 Express men’s soccer program, which ended with an 11-10 record and a trip to the NJCAA tournament.

Owens started the season by winning the Delta College Invitational with wins over Delta College and Ancilla College.

The team then traveled to Monroe (N.Y) and Mercyhurst (Pa.) College on Sept. 4-5 and lost both games. The more pressing issue, however, was that they lost two starters to injury in that trip including goalkeeper Pavle Udovicic and sophomore forward Rodcliff Hall, who was the region’s leading scorer his freshman year with 24 goals.

Shortly after that, assistant coach Jeremiah McNutt took a head coaching job at Northeastern Junior College in Colorado.

The Express regrouped, however, and reeled off six consecutive victories before taking on eventual national runner-up Cincinnati State Sept. 26, when they lost 3-1. The following game against Lincoln Land College on Oct. 3 was when Hall returned. Udovicic didn’t return until the Oct. 13 matchup against Schoolcraft.

The 2010 soccer season was also defined by a conference realignment, which led to an increase in competitiveness and intensity.

In past years, teams from Ohio and Michigan played in separate conferences. In 2010, those two conferences merged. This led to each game becoming more competitive which, in turn, led to a record number of yellow cards for Owens and its opponents. Yellow and red cards were at a record high region-wide.

That, combined with the aforementioned injury issues, forced Owens to play its players out of position as players had to sit out games.

“Every game we played had more relevance, more pressure,” said Owens head coach Art Johnson, who completed his 13th season. “Games were a lot more intense and goal differential was critical when it came to tiebreakers.”

Hall ended up with 11 goals, pushing his career total to 35, which is third most in program history. He also moved into third place on the career point list with 76 and his five goals against Kellogg Community College on Oct. 16 tied a school record.

Sophomore midfielder Michael Hamouda became the program’s all-time assist leader with 24. He had 13 his freshman year and 11 in 2010, which are good for second and fourth in a singleseason, respectively.

Hamouda, who was named team MVP, also attempted the third most shots in a single season (85) and the second most in a career (159), and he is now fourth on the career points list. Hamouda’s four assists against Kellogg Community College on Oct. 16 tied a school record.

The team’s offensive MVP was freshman forward Glenroy Miller, while the defensive MVP was freshman defender Lamar Lemonius. Another freshman, forward Kyle Whitmore, was named the team’s most improved player.

Freshman defender Travis Turner won the team’s Owens Award.

Earning Region XII First Team honors were Hamouda and Lemonius, while second-team honors went to Miller and Hall.

Overall, the Express finished the season 11-10 overall and 10-6 in Region XII, which was good for third place. They capped their season with a tough 3-2 overtime loss to Ancilla College in the NJCAA Region XII quarterfinals on Oct. 27.

With the 11-10 mark, the Express have posted winning records in nine of the past 10 seasons, including four straight.

REGULAR SEASONDelta College W 3-0Ancilla College W 2-0Monroe (N.Y.) CC L 2-4Mercyhurst College North East (Pa.) L 2-3 OTLorain Country CC W 2-1Jackson CC W 2-1Kellogg CC W 7-2Cuyahoga CC W 1-0Lakeland CC W 3-2Ancilla College W 3-2Cincinnati State CC L 1-3Lincoln Lane College L 0-2Cuyahoga CC L 2-3 OTSchoolcraft College L 4-6Delta College W 4-3Schoolcraft College L 0-6Kellogg CC W 10-0Jackson CC W 3-0Lakeland CC L 1-2Cincinnati State CC L 0-2

POSTSEASONAncilla College L 2-3 OT

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MEMBERSHIPSNJCAAOwens Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XII. There are 31 member schools in Great Lakes Region XII. Visit the NJCAA online at www.njcaa.org

OCCACOwens Community College has been a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) since 1987. The other members of the OCCAC are Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Columbus State Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison State Community College, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Sinclair Community College. Visit the OCCAC online at www.occac.org

MEMBERSHIPS

COACHING RECORDSArt Johnson 139-110-15 1998-PresentOverall Record 139-110-15 1998-Present

SEASON RECORDS

Year Overall OCCAC OCCAC OCCAC/MCCAC OCCAC/MCCAC Record Record Finish Record Finish2010 11-10-0 2-4-0 3 10-6 32009 12-7-1 3-3-0 22008 10-8-2 2-3-1 32007 15-5-2 3-3-0 22006 4-14-1* 2-6-0* 52005 16-5-2 5-3-2 32004 16-5-0 8-2-0 22003 12-6-2 4-4-2 32002 11-9-1 5-3-0 22001 12-8-0 7-3-0 22000 6-13-2 4-6-0 31999 9-9-1 4-5-1 31998 5-11-1 3-7-0 4

* - Includes six losses (three non-conference and three OCCAC) by forfeit.

NJCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY

2010 L 2-3 OT Ancilla College (Sub-Regional)2009 L 1-4 Schoolcraft College (Regional Semifinals)2007 W 2-1 OT Schoolcraft College (Regional Semifinals) L 1-2 PK 2-4 Macomb Community College (Regional Final)2005 W 1-0 PK 4-2 Schoolcraft College (Regional Semifinals) W 2-1 PK 4-1 Cincinnati State Community College (Regional Final) L 0-1 Illinois Central Community College (District Final)2004 L 1-3 Macomb Community College2002 L 2-3 PK 4-5 Macomb Community College2001 L 2-4 Lakeland Community College1999 L 1-3 Macomb Community College

RECORDS

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RECORDSRECORDSALL-TIME RECORDSSEASON RECORDSTeamMost Overall Wins 16 2005, 2004Most Conference Wins 8 2004Most Goals Scored/Season 73 2007Fewest Goals Allowed/Season 21 2005Most Goals Scored/Game 12 (vs. Kellogg CC) 2007Most Goals Allowed/Game 9 (vs. Cuyahoga CC) 1998Fewest Goalie Saves/Season 51 2009Most Team Shutouts 10 2005Most Shots/Season 432 2007Fewest Shots Allowed/Season 145 2008

INDIVIDUAL RECORDSGOAL LEADERSSingle Season 28 Sean Bucknor 200728 Sean Bucknor 200626 Sean Brown 200124 Rodcliff Hall 200923 Fabio Cardoso 2000

Career56 Sean Bucknor 2006-0745 Sean Brown 2001-0235 Rodcliff Hall 2009-1033 Fabio Cardoso 2000-01

ASSIST LEADERSSingle Season17 Jeff Brown 200115 Antonio Briggs 200513 Michael Hamouda 2009 12 Mike Carrazales 200011 Michael Hamouda 2010

Career24 Michael Hamouda 2009-1023 Jeff Brown 2001-0220 Sean Brown 2001-0217 Robbie Sumbry 2001-02

SHOT LEADERSSingle Season115 Sean Bucknor 2007111 Sean Bucknor 2006 85 Michael Hamounda 201078 Sean Brown 200176 Rodcliff Hall 200974 Michael Hamouda 2009

Career226 Sean Bucknor 2006-07159 Michael Hamouda 2009-10148 Sean Brown 2001-02111 Rodcliff Hall 2009-1093 Jeff Brown 2001-02

POINT LEADERSSingle Season64 Sean Bucknor 2007 62 Sean Brown 200159 Sean Bucknor 200652 Rodcliff Hall 200952 Fabio Cardoso 2000

Career123 Sean Bucknor 2006-07110 Sean Brown 2001-0276 Rodcliff Hall 2009-1063 Michael Hamouda 2009-1062 Robbie Sumbry 2001-02

SAVE LEADERSSingle Season 244 Dan Pietraszak 1999 228 Jon Quirk 2000 215 Dustin Schimmoeller 2002

Career390 Dustin Schimmoeller 2001-02244 Dan Pietraszak 1999228 Jon Quirk 2000

ALL-AMERICANSNJCAA ATHLETIC ALL-AMERICANSSean Bucknor 2006Sean Bucknor 2007

NJCAA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSIsaac Metcalf 2003Justin McIntyre 2005Ryan Davis 2006Justin McIntyre 2006Yousef Aliakbar 2008Lorenzo Carrion-Bistolfi 2008Lorenzo Carrion-Bistolfi 2009

Jonathon Moore 2009Jahvan Russell 2009

NSCAA ALL-AMERICANSimi Wakawa 2003

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