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Saint Louis Billikens2008 Schedule

(All Times are Central)

Date Opponent Site TimeAugust

Loyola Marymount University ClassicFri., 29 vs. San Diego Los Angeles 3 p.m.Sun., 31 at Loyola Marymount Los Angeles 4 p.m.

SeptemberDiadora Challenge / Creighton University

Fri., 5 vs. UC Riverside Omaha, Neb. 4:30 p.m.Sun., 7 vs. Portland Omaha, Neb. 11 a.m.

Sat., 13 Connecticut Hermann Stadium 7 p.m.Sat., 20 Denver Hermann Stadium 7 p.m.Sat., 27 Missouri State Hermann Stadium 7:30 p.m.Tue., 30 Northwestern Hermann Stadium 7 p.m.

OctoberSat., 4 Creighton Hermann Stadium 7 p.m.Fri., 10 at La Salle* Philadelphia, Pa. 6:30 p.m.Sun., 12 at Fordham* Bronx, N.Y. NoonFri., 17 Xavier* Hermann Stadium 7 p.m.Sun., 19 Dayton* Hermann Stadium 1 p.m.Sat., 25 at Charlotte* Charlotte, N.C. 6 p.m.Fri., 31 St. Bonaventure* Hermann Stadium 7 p.m.

NovemberSun., 2 Duquesne* Hermann Stadium 1 p.m.Fri., 7 at Massachusetts* Amherst, Mass. 1:30 p.m.Sun., 9 at Rhode Island* Kingston, R.I. NoonThu. 13 - Sun. 16 at A-10 Championship Pittsburgh, Pa. TBA

*Atlantic 10 Conference matches

For tickets, call the Billiken Ticket Offi ce at (314) 977-4SLU or visit www.slubillikens.com

2008 Billiken Soccer

Saint Louis SoccerRobert R. Hermann Stadium ............................. 2-3Saint Louis University ........................................ 4-5City of St. Louis, Mo. .......................................... 6-7Notable Alumni .......................................................8Brian McBride ........................................................9MLS Connection ............................................. 10-11Billikens in the Pros ....................................... 12-13National Player of the Year .................................14Hall of Fame ..........................................................15Academic Services/Excellence................... 14-17Sports Medicine ...................................................18Strength and Conditioning ..................................19

2008 Season Head Coach Dan Donigan ............................ 20-21Assistant Coaches ......................................... 22-232008 Season Preview .................................... 24-262008 Roster ............................................................27Returning Player Profi les .............................. 28-39New Player Profi les ....................................... 40-42Atlantic 10 Conference........................................43Opponents ....................................................... 44-49Series vs. 2008 Opponents..................................50All-Time Series Records ............................... 51-52A-10 Composite Schedule ..................................53

2007 Year in Review2007 Season Review ...................................... 54-552007 Overall Statistics .........................................562007 A-10 Statistics..............................................572007 Results ..........................................................582007 Box Scores ............................................. 59-622007 A-10 Recap ............................................. 63-65

UniversityUniversity Administration ...................................66Director of Athletics Chris May .........................67Men’s Soccer Support Staff ...............................68Athletics Directory ...............................................69

10-Time National ChampionsTeam Photos ................................................... 70-71Year-by-Year Recaps ..................................... 72-81NCAA Tournament Summary ....................... 82-83

History/Record BookCareer Records ....................................................84Season Records ...................................................85Single-Game Records .........................................86Annual Scoring Leaders .....................................87All-Conference Honors .......................................88Honor Roll ..............................................................89All-Time Results.............................................. 90-96Pat Leahy Scholarship ........................................97Soccer Alumni .............................................. 98-101All-Time Jersey Numbers ......................... 102-103Media ...................................................................104

CreditsThe 2008 Saint Louis University Billiken men’s soccer media guide is a production of the Billiken Media Relations offi ce. Any material can be reproduced with the permission of the editor. For further information, contact Brian Kunderman at [email protected]: Brian KundermanContributors: Heather Freehill, Mickey Smith, Chuck Yahng, Doug McIlhagga, Eric Luchetti, Alyssa Stahr, Saint Louis University Archives.

Cover Design: Jamie McClellandInside Front Cover Design: Eric LuchettiPresswork: Midtown PrintingPhotography: Bill Barrett, Dan Donovan, Dave Preston, Steve Dolan, Joe Angeles, courtesy U.S. Soccer, Getty Images, Howard C. Smith/U.S. Soccer, Actionimages, Tony Quinn, Janet Oberle.

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Robert R. Hermann Stadium

The 1999 season was a signifi cant hallmark for Saint Louis University soccer. Both the men’s and women’s teams returned to the renovated Robert R. Hermann Stadium and enjoyed the benefi ts of a true home-fi eld advantage as both won Conference USA championships.

Between the two teams, Hermann Stadium has hosted six conference tournaments and has been the site of early-round NCAA Tournament games in seven of the nine years since the renovation. Most notably, the facility was the home of the 2006 NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup, which SLU hosted in conjunction with the St. Louis Sports Commission.

The fi eld is located one block east of Grand Boulevard on Laclede Avenue, just behind Busch Student Center. Visitors to campus can park in the 2,000-car Olive parking garage adjacent to the soccer facility. Adjacent to Hermann Stadium is The Billiken Sports Center. Chaifetz

Arena, which features the men’s soccer offi ce and a men’s soccer locker room, is located to the southeast.

A full-service, enclosed press box is available to the media. Telephone and ethernet lines are available, and the stadium has wireless capability as well.

The renovation of the stadium began on March 17, 1999, with the removal of the synthetic surface, and the sod was laid on May 25. The state-of-the-art surface is a mixture of blue grasses that covers an area of 155,000 square feet. The Billikens play on a regulation 120-yard-by-75-yard soccer pitch.

The surface sits upon an 8,400-ton root zone composed of 90 percent sand and 10 percent peat moss. A four-inch gravel drainage blanket is composed of 3,100 tons of pea gravel. The drainage system is capable of fi ltering 10 inches of rain in an hour. The grass is watered with a sprinkler system that features 70 sprinkler heads connected by approximately 1.5 miles of piping.

The addition of permanent seating on the east side of the stadium, along with expanding the main grandstand, increased the facility’s seating capacity from to 6,050.

Munie Outdoor Services of Caseyville, Ill., was the contractor for the project under the direction of the University’s grounds and materials management offi ce.

The Billiken men’s team christened Hermann

Stadium by knocking off defending national champion and preseason No. 1 Indiana 3-2 on Aug. 21, 1999, before a record on-campus crowd of 6,517.

The women’s team also won its inaugural game at Hermann Stadium, claiming a 5-3 win over Iowa on Aug. 27. Mandy Trokey netted the Billikens’ fi rst goal at the facility. After hosting three conference tournaments on the pitch, the women’s team welcomed its fi rst NCAA Tournament games at Hermann Stadium in 2006.

Originally opened for play in 1990 at The Billiken Sports Center, the facility was home to the men’s soccer team until 1994. It also served as the site for NCAA Division I and II playoff games and as the home fi eld for other local collegiate soccer programs when their fi elds were unplayable due to severe weather conditions.

After the soccer team moved its home games to the Anheuser-Busch Center in 1995, the fi eld was used for Billiken fi eld hockey games as well as campus intramurals.

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Site: Saint Louis University campus

Capacity: 6,050

W-L-T: 113-20-12 (.822)

Record Win Streak: 25 (2001-03)

Record Unbeaten Streak: 30 (2000-03)

Original Total Cost: $5.1 million

Original Design: Hastings & Chivetta

Architects, St. Louis

Original Construction: Sverdrup Corp.

Renovation: Munie Outdoor Services,

Caseyville, Ill.

Surface: Mixture of bluegrasses

Surface Area: 155,000 square feet

Soccer Pitch: 120 by 75 yards

Root Zone: 10 inches deep comprised of

8,400 tons of sand (90 percent) and peat

moss (10 percent)

Gravel Drainage Blanket: Four inches deep

comprised of 3,100 tons of pea gravel

Irrigation: 70 sprinkler heads, 23 valves,

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Grade: No crown, with a variance of

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Project Start: March 17, 1999

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Stadium Superlatives

First goal scored at renovated Hermann Stadium: Jason Vijil, SLU vs. Westminster (9/1/99)First season played at Billiken Sports Center: 1990, inaugural game: 1-0 win vs. Marquette (9/21/90)Last season played at Billiken Sports Center: 1994, last game played: 2-0 loss to Evansville (11/5/94)First goal scored at BSC: Mike Sorber, SLU vs. Marquette (9/21/90)Last goal scored at BSC: Ian Eggleston, Evansville vs. Saint Louis (11/5/94)Last SLU goal scored at BSC: Shannon McPartland, SLU vs. Illinois State (11/2/94)


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SLU Attendance RecordsHermann Stadium

1) Indiana, 8/21/99 6,517 2) Central Florida, 9/29/07 5,758 3) Duquesne, 9/30/06 5,749 4) South Florida, 10/11/03 5,591 5) Notre Dame, 8/23/03 5,088

Anheuser-Busch Center 1) Virginia, 8/24/95 4,332 2) Notre Dame, 8/26/95 4,107 3) SIU Edwardsville, 9/29/89 3,621 4) UCLA, 8/24/96 3,434 5) Creighton, 8/29/97 3,241

Busch Stadium 1) SIU Edwardsville, 10/30/80 22,512 2) SIU Edwardsville, 11/16/73 20,112 3) SIU Edwardsville, 11/5/72 15,000

Billiken Men’s Soccer Average Attendance

Year Avg. Attendance National Ranking2007 2,116 9th2006 2,470 5th2005 1,714 7th2004 1,953 6th2003 2,779 1st2002 1,926 5th2001 2,767 1st2000 2,392 2nd1999 2,784 1st

College Cup at Hermann Stadium

Saint Louis University, in conjunction with the St. Louis Sports Commission, hosted the 2006 NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup at Hermann Stadium the fi rst weekend in December.

UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, Virginia and Wake Forest all earned a spot in the College Cup. In the end, UC Santa Barbara took home the championship with a 2-1 victory over UCLA.

A winter storm, bringing freezing temperatures and six inches of snow and ice, hit St. Louis the day prior to the semifi nals, but the fi eld withstood the weather and was deemed playable after just a one-day delay.

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, 6, 314 fans came out to watch Saturday afternoon’s semifi nal action, while 5,948 saw the fi nal. The condition of the fi eld earned praise from coaches, players and ESPN.

Billikens Remain Among National Leaders in Attendance

Saint Louis University’s men’s soccer program maintained its position as one of the nation’s top collegiate soccer attractions in 2007. The Billikens ranked ninth among NCAA Division I programs in average attendance last season, continuing a trend that has seen them rank among the top 10 in attendance since 1999. They averaged 2,116 fans for 10 regular-season home dates at Robert R. Hermann Stadium. The Bills drew 5,758 fans for their Homecoming match against Central Florida, which were the second-most all-time.

The Billikens established their standing among the nation’s top 10 in average attendance throughout the 1990s. They led the nation during the fi rst year at the newly renovated Hermann Stadium by averaging 2,784 fans during the 1999 season. SLU topped the chart again in 2001 and 2003 by averaging 2,767 and 2,779 fans, respectively.

“We believe that our team is entertaining, and Hermann Stadium is an enjoyable environment for our fans,” head coach Dan Donigan said. “Plus, there’s a direct correlation between success on the fi eld and our tremendous fan support.”


Saint Louis University

The vision is to establish and maintain Saint Louis University as the fi nest Catholic university in the United States, wherein the entire University community is actively engaged in student formation. Challenged by outstanding faculty and a modern, value-centered curriculum refl ecting the Jesuit tradition, students are fully prepared to contribute to society and to be effective leaders of social change based on the ethical values and principles taught in the Saint Louis University tradition.

ABOUT SLU Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of 12,034 students on campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Through teaching, research, health care and community service, Saint Louis University is the place where knowledge touches lives.

Learn more about SLU at www.slu.edu.

SLU AT A GLANCE For the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized SLU as one of the nation’s best values in higher education. In its special “America’s Best Colleges” 2007 issue, U.S. News ranks the University among the top 50 national, doctoral universities on the “Great Schools, Great Prices” list. SLU was among the top fi ve Catholic institutions on the list. SLU is one of the area’s largest employers with 8,961 employees, including faculty, staff, student workers and house-staff residents. The University consists of 115 buildings on 254 acres.

LIFE AT SLU More than 170 student organizations are chartered by the Student Government Association, including service/honorary/social fraternities and sororities, media/audiovisual programming groups and special interest clubs. The University offers several amenities, including an 81,500-square-foot recreation center, an expanded student center, an on-campus hotel and several art galleries. Eight residence halls, three apartment complexes and three language houses offer a diverse choice of living options.


Saint Louis University

TOP-NOTCH TEACHING Saint Louis University boasts more than 1,500 outstanding faculty members, with 99 percent of tenured and tenure-track faculty members holding a terminal degree. SLU offers inquiry courses for undergraduates that feature small class sizes and unique learning experiences. In fact, the average class size is 23.9, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1. More than 40 Jesuits live, teach and minister at Saint Louis University, which boasts 37 endowed chairs and 12 named professorships. SLU offers more than 95 academic programs in the arts and sciences; philosophy and letters; engineering, aviation and technology; business; health sciences; and education and public service. Nationally recognized experts teach undergraduate courses in philosophy, biology and chemistry, just to name a few.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT SLU has been recognized as a character-building college by The Templeton Guide: Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Dedicated to forming “women and men for others,” the University received $1.93 million from the Lilly Endowment Inc. for a project that encourages students to refl ect on faith and value commitments, as well as service to others, when choosing careers. In 2006, University students, faculty and staff contributed 779,776 community service hours to organizations, groups and individuals. During spring break each year, approximately 120 students spend time serving the poor and marginalized at more than 15 locations around the United States and internationally.

SLU BY THE NUMBERS 108,110 living alumni 12,309 total enrollment in 2007-08 (42 pct. male; 58 pct. female) 7,556 undergraduates in 2007-08 2,900 degrees awarded in 2006-07 422 international students 97 percent of fi rst-time freshmen receiving fi nancial aid 65 percent of freshmen from outside the St. Louis area 57 percent of undergraduates from out of state 36.6 percent are Roman Catholic 26.3 average ACT score for incoming freshmen


St. Louis, Mo.

Founded in 1764 as a French fur-trading outpost by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau, St. Louis was the trade and cultural center for the Louisiana Territory and everything north and west. Thus, St. Louis is known as the “Gateway to the West,” symbolized by the Gateway Arch that anchors the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The fi rst European settlers migrated from New Orleans, followed by a fl ood of trappers and explorers, two of the most notable being Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who led the famous expedition toward the Pacifi c Ocean from 1803 to 1806 at the request of President Thomas Jefferson. In 1904, St. Louis hosted the fi rst Olympiad in the United States and the World’s Fair, which led to the development of Forest Park, one of the largest metropolitan parks in the nation. At the fair, several foods and beverages, including the hot dog, ice cream cone and iced tea, were introduced to the United States.

A St. Louis businessman also funded Charles Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic fl ight in “The Spirit of St. Louis.” The city is the hometown of world-renowned fi gures such as Scott Joplin, T.S. Eliot and Tennessee Williams.

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QUICK FACTS

• With nearly 2.8 million people, St. Louis ranks as the 18th most populous metropolitan area and labor market in the United States.

• The area’s central location – both in population and geography – means it is within 500 miles of one-third of the U.S. population.

• St. Louis offers more free, major visitor attractions than any other place outside of the nation’s capital.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

• The world’s fi rst skyscraper – Louis Sullivan’s Wainwright Building – was built in St. Louis.

• The ice cream cone and iced tea were invented at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Hot dogs and hamburgers were popularized at the event, and the soft drink Dr. Pepper was introduced at the fair.

• St. Louis was the fi rst American city to host the Olympic Games (1904).

• The custom of placing chocolate on hotel pillows began in St. Louis when the actor Cary Grant used chocolate for wooing purposes at the Mayfair Hotel downtown.

• Peanut butter was discovered by a doctor in St. Louis.

BUSINESS

• In April 2007, Forbes magazine named St. Louis among its “Best Places for Business and Career,” ranking St. Louis 67th out of 200 U.S. cities. The rankings were based on business cost, living cost, crime rate, college degrees, income and job growth rate.

• Greater St. Louis is home to eight Fortune 500 companies – Emerson Electric, Express Scripts Inc., Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc., Monsanto Company, Ameren Corporation, Charter Communications, Peabody Electric and Graybar Electric.

• Ten St. Louis-based companies were ranked among Forbes magazine’s “America’s Largest Private Companies” in 2006 – Alberici Group Inc., Apex Oil, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Graybar Electric, Maritz Inc., McCarthy Building Cos., Schnuck Markets Inc., UniGroup and Worldwide Technology.

• Headquartered in St. Louis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car was named the No. 5 top employer in the nation for new college graduates on BusinessWeek’s 2006 “Best Places to Launch a Career” list.

• St. Louis ranks seventh among cities with the highest number of buildings designed to minimize environmental impact with nine LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certifi ed buildings, according to the U.S. Green Building Council’s July 2006 survey.


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MUSIC AND THEATRE• The Pageant is a venue for bands on national tours.

• Blocks from SLU’s campus, Powell Symphony Hall is the home of the Saint Louis Symphony.

• Sheldon Concert Hall is the place for jazz, folk and classical music.

• The Muny is an outdoor amphitheater in Forest Park that plays host to great summer musicals.

• The Fox Theatre is a venue within walking distance of SLU’s campus that hosts everything from comedy and concerts to Broadway plays.

SPORTS• Busch Stadium is the home of Major League Baseball’s St. Louis

Cardinals, the 2006 World Series Champions.

• The 70,000-seat state-of-the-art Edward Jones Dome is home to the NFL Rams, 2000 Super Bowl Champions.

• Scottrade Center, a 20,000-seat downtown arena, is home to the NHL’s St. Louis Blues. Scottrade is also the site for many musical concerts as well as ice shows, circuses and touring productions.

ART• St. Louis Art Museum is one of the top 10 comprehensive art

museums in the country and one of the best-attended on a per-capita basis.

• The world’s largest collection of mosaics, which took three generations and 20 different artists to complete, can be found at the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica, an awe-inspiring Romanesque and Byzantine-style Roman Catholic church.

• Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the place for not-so-mainstream exhibits, is a leading institution for contemporary art exhibitions in an innovative environment.

ATTRACTIONS• The Gateway Arch is both a tribute to Thomas Jefferson and a

monument to westward expansion. An elevator ride to the top of the 630-foot structure offers a spectacular view of the St. Louis metropolitan area.

• A tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery provides an exciting behind-the-scenes look at how the local beer producer creates the products that make it the biggest and best brewery in the world.

• The Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the world’s leading botanical research facilities, is a national historic landmark and one of the most beautiful and scientifi cally signifi cant botanical gardens in the world.

• Forest Park covers almost 1,300 acres and is one of the nation’s largest metropolitan parks – more than 500 acres larger than New York’s Central Park. The showcase of the 1904 World’s Fair, the park houses some of St. Louis’ premier attractions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center, the Jewel Box, the Muny, two golf courses, tennis courts, a six-mile running trail, dozens of ball fi elds and much more.

• Six Flags St. Louis is one of the region’s favorite amusement parks with a variety of roller coasters, water rides and theaters.

• St. Louis Union Station fi rst opened in 1894 and was once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world. After ceasing operation as an active train terminal in 1978, the elegant building reopened in 1985 as the largest adaptive re-use project in the U.S.in the U.S.

St. Louis Union Station, a national historic landmark, houses restaurants, shops, entertainment, attractions and the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

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WHAT TO DO IN ST. LOUIS With so much history and diversity tied into its culture, the St. Louis area offers entertaining attractions that cater to everyone,

regardless of age or taste. There is something for every interest – architecture, music, history, botany, food or nightlife. Below is just a sampling.


Notable Alumni

Many Billiken soccer alumni have distinguished themselves in the professional world following their graduation from SLU. The following are

just a few of the impressive careers fashioned by former Billikens.

Steve Bee (’91) – Graduated with a fi nance degree and is a compliance attorney for Wachovia.

Gene Block (’59) – Retired VP/Legislative Services for Calmat Div. of Vulcan Industries.

Dr. Don Brennan (’66) – Dean of SLU Graduate School.

Joe Clarke (’76) – After earning his law degree while playing professionally, he coached the Bills for 14 years and is now head coach at Washington (Mo.) University.

Dan Counce (’74) – Former General Manager of the MLS Colorado Rapids. His career includes stints as GM with the Baltimore Blast and St. Louis Storm.

Daryl Doran (’81) – Former head coach and general manager of the St. Louis Steamers.

John Eilerman (’73) – Executive Vice President for C & R Mechanical Co.

Dan Flynn (’78) – The Billikens’ MVP in 1977, Flynn is the secretary general of U.S. Soccer. He was the site coordinator for the World Cup games played in Chicago in ’94.

Steve Frank (’69) – Executive Vice President of Plancorp Inc.

Jack Galmiche (’69) – President and CEO of KETC Channel 9 in St. Louis.

Sal Grasso (’65) – Special agent for Social Security Administration.

Bruce Hudson (’75) – Director of International Sports Marketing for Anheuser-Busch Cos.

Johnny Johnson (’89) – Executive Assistant/VP of Marketing at Anheuser-Busch Cos.

Jim Kavanaugh (’86) – President and CEO of World Wide Technologies.

Ty Keough (’79) – Former Washington (Mo.) University head soccer coach is a soccer analyst for ESPN and ABC-TV.

Joe Koenig (’86) – President and COO of World Wide Technologies.

Steve Kuntz (’92) – Graduated with a degree in fi nance. He is a CPA for CBI2, a national tax accounting fi rm.

Pat Leahy (’73) – Set scoring records for the NFL New York Jets and is an independent businessman in St. Louis.

Brian McBride (’94) – Graduated with a degree in education. Has enjoyed an illustrious career that includes stints with the U.S. National Team, U.S. Olympic Team, MLS and Fulham FC in the English Career League. He has returned to the United States to fi nish his career with the Chicago Fire.

Pat McBride (’66) – Former athletic director at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park.

Bill McDermott (’70) – Owns his own award-winning graphic-design fi rm and is a world-renowned soccer analyst.

Matt McKeon (’95) – Played with the Kansas City Wizards in 2002. He made U.S. National Team appearances and played on the U.S. Olympic Team in ’96.

Dan Merlo (’92) – Graduated with a degree in political science. He is a sales and leasing associate in commercial real estate for the Sansone Group.

Dr. Ed Neusel (’70) – Pediatric dentist.

Mike Pelizzaro (’88) – Commerce Bank branch manager.

Tom Pelizzaro (’75) – President of Adventure Associates.

Steve Rick (’66) – Commerce Bank president.

Jim Sanders (’78) – Counsel for Lewis, Rice and Fingerish.

Mark Santel (’91) – Graduated with a degree in business and retired from the MLS Kansas City Wizards in 2003.

Mike Shanahan Sr. (’60) – Retired chairman and CEO of Engineered Support Systems and former chairman of the SLU board of trustees.

Dave Sirinek (’64) – Director of Court Services for Clay County Family Court.

Mike Sorber (’93) – U.S. National Team assistant coach and SLU volunteer assistant coach.

Dr. Steve Vierling (’67) – President of Premier Orthopedics Inc.

Bill Vieth Sr. (’63) – Chairman of the Board of Integra Bank.

Wally Werner (’67) – Manager of business operations for Boeing Co.

Jay Zaber (’93) – Graduated with a degree in physical therapy. He is a physical therapist for South St. Louis Rehabilitation Network.

Dr. Chuck Zorumski (’74) – Chairman of the department of psychiatry at Washington (Mo.) University.

Dan Counce (left) with Jason Cole

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Brian McBride

Former Saint Louis All-American Brian McBride became the fi rst Billiken to have his number retired when the SLU department of athletics made an offi cial presentation to him at halftime of the East Carolina game on Nov. 9, 2002. Throughout their glorious soccer history, the Billikens have enjoyed the talents of many great players. But none have surpassed what McBride has accomplished on the world’s biggest soccer stage. McBride continued a streak for Saint Louis University by playing for the U.S. National Team in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. A Billiken has represented the USA in the last four World Cups. McBride played a major role in the United States‘ stunning performance at the 2002 World Cup in Korea. He scored the only U.S. goal in the 1998 World Cup in France.

Through his retirement in July 2006, McBride’s 30 career goals for the U.S. in international play rank second all-time to Eric Wynalda’s 34 goals. Along the way, he became the fi rst U.S. player to score in two different World Cups.

After a successful eight-year stint with the MLS Columbus Crew, McBride signed in 2004 with London-based Fulham FC of the English Premiership. He was named captain following the 2007 season, which saw him tally 12 goals.

It has been an eventful 2008 for McBride. In May, he announced his desire to return to the United States and fi nish his career in

MLS. He will do so with the Chicago Fire once he returns from Beijing, where he is representing the United States in the Olympics.

After having his number retired at SLU, McBride refl ected upon his time as a Billiken.

What has stayed with you from your experience at Saint Louis University?

“So much because it was such a growing experience in both soccer and everyday life. There were two things really. One was adaptation in soccer, because it was a different style from high school. The college game was quicker and more physical. Learning to work day-in, day-out with your teammates; learning the defensive end of the game that you are working for your team; and learning to make space and use it was all invaluable.

“Second was just personal growth. I made friends and met lots of quality people. The people that I met at SLU were more interested in me as a person than they were interested in me as a soccer player. ”

Can college soccer still be an advantageous route to go for a young player whose dream is to be a professional?

“In developing your game, each person is different. The competitiveness to break into MLS with only 10 teams is incredible. Some special players can turn pro at an early age, but many more need the four years in college to determine if professional soccer should be a career goal.

“In college, you can grow to become a better player, and that process is expedited when you turn pro. Turning pro is the right move for some, but for most it’s not.”

How attractive is it to a young player to see a former U.S. National Team player like Billiken volunteer assistant Mike Sorber and a former pro player like Billiken head coach Dan Donigan on a coaching staff at the college level?

“Both Danny and Mike are able to articulate well to the players, because they have fi rst-hand knowledge of what it takes to be successful. That’s a complete benefi t that you can’t get everywhere.”

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Brian McBride scored the fi rst goal in a 2-0 victory over Mexico in the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan “Round of 16.” (U.S. Soccer

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Brian McBride, an Arlington Heights, Ill., native, is the Billikens’ all-time leading scorer with 184 points (72G, 40A) from 1990 to 1993.

Brian McBride plays a ball against Italy in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. (U.S. Soccer Communications Dept.)


MLS Connection

Saint Louis University soccer is rich in tradition. It makes sense that Billiken soccer plays a

big part in this country’s professional outdoor soccer league, Major League Soccer.

Shane Battelle – A 1993 fi rst-team All-American and Hermann Trophy fi nalist, Battelle was drafted by Columbus in the 1996 MLS Draft. He was a capable performer for the Crew before injuries ended his career.

Jason Cole – The 2002 Conference USA Player of the Year, Cole was a third-round choice in the MLS SuperDraft by Colorado. Cole didn’t make the Rapids’ roster but later played with Cincinnati in the A-League and with the Kansas City Attack indoors.

Dan Counce – The 1973 Hermann Award winner as national Player of the Year, Counce was the general manager of the MLS Colorado Rapids from 1997 to 2004.

Brad Davis – After two All-American seasons for the Bills, Davis turned professional in January 2002. He was the fi rst-round draft choice of the MetroStars. Davis was a fi nalist for the 2002 MLS Rookie of the Year Award with 11 points (4G, 3A) for the MetroStars. He was traded in 2003 to Dallas and was a starter in the Burn’s midfi eld. After being traded to San Jose in 2005, Davis was selected for the 2005 MLS All-Star game and was called to the U.S. National Team for the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament. He netted the winning shootout PK in the title match against Panama.

Davis moved with the San Jose franchise when it relocated to Houston for the 2006 season. He has since played on two straight MLS Cup teams.

John DiRaimondo – The two-time Billiken All-American was drafted in the fi rst round (fourth overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft by Colorado. After helping the Rapids to an MLS Reserve division championship in 2006, DiRaimondo has become an integral part of the Rapids’ midfi eld in 2007. He scored his fi rst career MLS goal on April 5, 2008.

Brian Grazier – The 2007 Mark Demling award winner was drafted by the Colorado Rapids in the fourth round of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. He is a member of the squad with former Billiken teammates John DiRaimondo and Tim Ward.

Martin Hutton – After an injury-plagued senior year, free agent goalkeeper Martin Hutton signed with Kansas City in 2005 for one of the Wizards’ developmental roster spots. He signed with Houston for the 2006 season. He retired from MLS in 2007 to become the Billikens’ graduate assistant coach.

Jack Jewsbury – The Billikens’ 2002 MVP, Jewsbury was a fi fth-round choice in the MLS SuperDraft by Kansas City. He worked his way up from the developmental squad to become a mainstay in the Wizards’ lineup.

Will John – The Billikens’ 2004 MVP earned fi rst-team All-Conference USA and second-team NSCAA All-Midwest Region honors. He was the 18th player selected overall in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft’s second round by Chicago. He was traded to Kansas City prior to the 2006 season. Following a three-year MLS career, John signed with Randers FC of the Danish Superliga in 2008.

Ty Keough – A two-time fi rst-team All-American for the Bills, Keough has been an MLS analyst for ESPN and ABC-TV soccer telecasts.

Brian McBride – A two-time All-American for the Bills and their all-time leading scorer, McBride is the Columbus Crew’s all-time leader in points (169) and goals (62). He is a seven-time MLS All-Star. He was the fi rst player selected in the inaugural MLS Draft in 1996. He earned the All-Star Game MVP Award in 1998 and is the event’s all-time leading scorer with 17 points (5G, 7A). McBride gave up his MLS career and joined Fulham in the English Premier League in 2004. He scored in his debut game against Westham United. He was Fulham’s MVP in 2005. In summer 2008, McBride announced his desire to return to the United States and fi nish his playing career in MLS. He will join the Chicago Fire following his time with the U.S. Olympic squad in Beijing.

Bill McDermott – A midfi elder for the Bills’ 1967 and ’69 national champions, McDermott has been an MLS analyst for ESPN and ABC-TV soccer telecasts.

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In addition to owning his own graphic design fi rm, McDermott is an analyst for Columbus Crew games and serves as the Billikens’ public address announcer at men’s and women’s soccer matches.

Matt McKeon – The Missouri Athletic Club’s national Player of the Year in 1995, McKeon was called up to the U.S. National Team in the summer of 1999 and played well in the Confederation’s Cup in Mexico. “The Train” established himself as one of the most commanding midfi eld presences in MLS. He played a major role in the Wizards’ 2000 MLS championship run and played in Kansas City through 2001.

Mark Santel – A three-time Billiken All-American, Santel made numerous appearances on the U.S. National Team roster. He was traded from Dallas to Kansas City prior to the 2001 season and retired at the conclusion of that campaign. He had been a mainstay on the Burn roster since the team’s inception and played virtually every position except keeper.

Dipsy Selolwane – A 2001 All-American and Hermann Trophy fi nalist, Selolwane played in Denmark’s fi rst division before signing with Chicago late in the 2002 season. He was traded to Real Salt Lake prior to the 2005 season. He is a standout on Botswana’s National Team. Selolwane signed with Ajax Cape Town in 2008.

Mike Sorber – Sorber played a starring role in the United States’ surprise showing in the ’94 World Cup hosted by the United States. Sorber gained extensive professional experience while playing internationally in Mexico. It benefi tted him throughout his MLS tenure with Kansas City, the MetroStars and Chicago. Sorber retired to become an assistant coach for the Billikens in 2001. Along with his former SLU teammates Santel and McKeon, Sorber was on the ballot for the National Soccer Hall of Fame voting in 2006 and again in 2007. In the summer of 2007, Sorber accepted an assistant coaching position under USMNT head coach Bob Bradley. Sorber was a member of Bradley’s Chicago Fire squad that reached the MLS Cup fi nal in 2000.

Jacob Thomas – After a single season at SLU in 1995, Thomas had a lengthy career in Germany’s second division before playing two seasons with the Columbus Crew.

Tim Ward – A 2004 C-USA All-Freshman team member and second-team All-Conference selection, Ward also was named NSCAA second-team All-Midwest Region. He went to the MetroStars in the MLS SuperDraft’s fi rst round as the 12th player selected overall. He was traded to Columbus prior to the 2006 season.

In 2007, he was a member of the United States squad in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. He is currently with the Colorado Rapids with former Billiken teammates John DiRaimondo and Brian Grazier.

Danny Wynn – A 2005 fi rst-team All-Atlantic 10 Conference selection, Wynn was drafted in the fi rst round of the MLS 2006 Supplemental Draft by the New England Revolution as the 11th overall choice.

Billikens in Major League Soccer

Brad DavisYear Team gp gs min g a sht sog fc fs c ej2008 Houston 12 7 692 1 1 16 7 6 18 1 02007 Houston 17 16 1,275 3 3 27 18 18 30 1 02006 Houston 28 24 2,036 1 11 42 19 31 53 4 02005 San Jose 18 16 1,408 2 8 23 11 31 37 4 02004 Dallas 29 24 1,945 2 2 34 11 37 28 2 12003 Dallas 26 21 1,910 6 5 41 16 41 42 1 02002 MetroStars 24 12 1,246 4 3 22 10 14 31 2 0Career 154 120 10,512 19 33 205 92 178 239 15 1

John DiRaimondoYear Team gp gs min g a sht sog fc fs c ej2008 Colorado 9 7 586 1 0 5 1 12 4 1 02007 Colorado Reserves Squad

Brian GrazierYear Team gp gs min g a sht sog fc fs c ej2008 Colorado Has not yet played

Jack JewsburyYear Team gp gs min g a sht sog fc fs c ej2008 Kansas City 15 15 1,291 2 2 24 8 14 19 4 02007 Kansas City 28 27 2,316 2 3 25 6 22 34 5 02006 Kansas City 28 19 1,817 1 3 28 12 32 25 4 02005 Kansas City 29 6 1,001 4 0 26 14 16 15 1 02004 Kansas City 22 15 1,406 2 2 23 12 24 17 2 02003 Kansas City 2 1 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 124 83 7,892 11 10 126 52 108 110 16 0

Brian McBrideYear Team gp gs min g a sht sog fc fs c ej2008 Chicago Has not yet played 2003 Columbus 24 23 2,183 12 3 68 34 20 78 3 02002 Columbus 14 14 1,239 5 5 37 14 12 50 1 02001 Columbus 15 14 1,326 1 6 30 13 14 31 0 02000 Columbus 18 17 1,523 6 5 47 22 12 48 1 01999 Columbus 25 25 2,209 5 10 79 31 19 57 1 01998 Columbus 24 24 2,117 10 7 80 30 26 68 2 01997 Columbus 13 13 1,069 6 6 40 18 8 29 3 01996 Columbus 28 28 2,307 17 3 79 44 21 46 0 0Career 161 158 13,973 62 45 460 206 132 407 11 0

Tim WardYear Team gp gs min g a sht sog fc fs c ej2008 Colorado Has not yet played 2007 Columbus 6 6 539 0 0 7 2 9 7 0 02006 Columbus 11 6 605 0 0 2 1 8 13 1 02005 MetroStars 13 11 1,034 0 3 6 2 14 16 4 0Career 30 23 2,178 0 3 15 5 31 36 5 0

Former Billikens currently active in MLS listed. Stats for 2008 season taken mid-season.


Billikens in the Pros

• A - D •Pat Baker Tacoma Stars, St. Louis SteamersShane Battelle Columbus Crew Mo Benne Chicago StormJim Bokern St. Louis StarsBrett Branan Minnesota (A League) David Brcic NY Cosmos, Wichita Wings, L.A. LazersDerek Carroll St. Louis AmbushDon Ceresia St. Louis StarsJoe Clarke St. Louis Stars, Calif. Surf, St. Louis SteamersJason Cole Syracuse FC Cincinnati (A League)Pete Collico St. Louis SteamersCraig Corbett Lafayette SwampcatsKen Costello St. Louis SteamersDan Counce Boston, San Antonio, Hawaii, California, Toronto, St. Louis SteamersBrad Davis NY/NJ Metrostars, Dallas Burn, San Jose Earthquakes, Houston DynamoJeff Davis Colorado Foxes, St. Louis Steamers, Kansas City CometsMark Demling San Jose, San Diego, San FranciscoJeff DiMaria Colorado Rapids St. Louis SteamersJohn DiRaimondo Colorado RapidsDaryl Doran St. Louis Steamers, St. Louis Storm, St. Louis Ambush

Jim Draude St. Louis SteamersDon Droege Rochester, Washington, Atlanta, Tulsa, Tampa Bay, St. Louis Steamers

• E - J •Steve Eise St. Louis SteamersDave Fernandez L.A. Lazers, Louisville ThunderJoe Filla Kansas City CometsSteve Frank St. Louis StarsMark Frederickson Kansas City Comets, St. Louis Steamers, St. Louis StormJack Galmiche St. Louis StarsGene Geimer St. Louis, Boston, ChicagoCarl Gentile St. Louis StarsBrian Grazier Colorado RapidsDenny Hadican Seattle SoundersJoe Hammes Milwaukee WaveKevin Handlan Tulsa, San Jose, St. Louis Chicago, Kansas CityJohn Hayes St. Louis SteamersTom Hayes St. Louis Steamers, Louisville ThunderDon Huber Minnesota, Tulsa, BaltimoreBruce Hudson St. Louis StarsLarry Hulcer Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis SteamersSteve Hunsicker St. Louis SteamersMartin Hutton Kansas City Wizards, Houston DynamoVedad Ibisevic Paris St. Germain, Alemania Achenn, 1899 Hoffenheim

Jack Jewsbury Kansas City WizardsWill John Chicago Fire, Kansas City Wizards, Randers FCJohnny Johnson St. Louis Steamers

• K - N •Kevin Kalish Kansas City Wizards, St. Louis AmbushJim Kavanaugh L.A. Lazers, St. Louis SteamersChris Kenny Chicago, St. Louis SteamersTy Keough Cincinnati, San Diego, St. Louis SteamersJack Kinealy St. Louis StarsMike Kirchhoff St. Louis SteamersCasey Klipfel Nashville MetrosSteve Kuntz St. Louis Ambush, Milwaukee RampageTom Layton St. Louis StarsJim Leeker St. Louis StarsTim Leonard Nashville Metros, Hershey (A League)Tim Logush St. Louis, New Jersey, IndianapolisBob Matteson St. Louis StarsSteve Maurer Cleveland, CantonScott MacDonald St. Louis SteamersBrian McBride Milwaukee Rampage, Wolfsvurg, Germany, Columbus Crew Fulham FC, England, Chicago FirePat McBride St. Louis Stars

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Ken Costello continued his soccer career with the St. Louis Steamers.

Vedad Ibisevic, seen here as a Billiken in 2003, is currently playing for 1899 Hoffenheim in Germany.


Billikens in the Pros

Scott McDoniel St. Louis Ambush, Milwaukee Rampage, St. Louis SteamersBill McKeon Kansas CityMatt McKeon Kansas City Wizards, Colorado RapidsJay Moore DallasEd Nuesel St. Louis Stars

• O - Z •Bob O’Leary St. Louis, CaliforniaMike O’Meara St. Louis SteamersEd Pinon Colorado Foxes, Kansas City AttackJohn Pisani St. Louis StarsKevin Quigley Nashville Metros, St. Louis SteamersDon Range St. Louis StarsGary Rensing St. Louis Stars, ChicagoJohn Roselein New Jersey, IndianapolisBruce Rudroff Seattle, Hartford, MemphisTanner Rupp L.A. ZodiacMark Santel St. Louis Storm, Colorado Foxes, Dallas Burn, Kansas City WizardsDave Schlitt St. LouisFrank Schuler St. Louis SteamersMike Seerey Miami, St. Louis StarsDipsy Selolwane Chicago Fire, Real Salt Lake, Ajax Cape TownMike Sorber Kansas City Wizards, NY/NJ Metrostars, Chicago FireTom Strunk St. Louis Steamers

Steve Sullivan St. Louis SteamersJacob Thomas Braunschweig, Germany Columbus CrewJim Tietjens Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas CityAl Trost St. Louis Stars, Seattle, California Surf Scott Vorst Los Angeles, St. Louis SteamersNick Walls Milwaukee Wave, Chicago FireTim Ward NY/NJ MetroStars, Columbus Crew, Colorado RapidsDenny Werner IndianapolisRyan Wileman Rochester Raging RhinosBrad Wilson L.A. GalaxyDanny Wynn New England RevolutionChuck Zorumski St. Louis Stars

Dipsy Selolwane as a member of the Chicago Fire

Brian McBride as a member of the Columbus Crew


National Player of the Year

On Jan. 9, 1996, Matt McKeon became the fi rst Billiken and fi rst native St. Louisan to receive the Missouri Athletic Club Sports Foundation’s college soccer Player of the Year Award.

McKeon out-distanced Virginia’s Mike Fisher and Damian Silvera in the tightest voting for the award in its fi rst 10 years. McKeon collected 66 fi rst-place ballots and 322 points, while Fisher fi nished with 62 fi rst-place votes and 308 points. Silvera totaled 57 fi rst-place votes and 281 points.

A three-time All-American for the Billikens, McKeon earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors as he collected 17 goals and a single-season school record 20 assists for 54 points in his senior season. He fi nished as the Billikens’ all-time leader in assists with 46 and fourth on the all-time scoring chart with 140 points.

It was McKeon’s third national player of the year award of his career. He was Parade Magazine’s and Gatorade’s national High School Player of the Year in 1991 after a stellar career at DeSmet High School.

Dan Counce was the last Billiken to be named national Player of the Year when he earned the Hermann Trophy in 1973.

Hermann Trophy*1967 – Don Markus Long Island1968 – Manual Hernandez San Jose State1969 – Al Trost Saint Louis1970 – Al Trost Saint Louis1971 – Mike Seerey Saint Louis1972 – Mike Seerey Saint Louis1973 – Dan Counce Saint Louis1974 – Farrukh Quraishi Oneonta State1975 – Steve Raibovsky Brown1976 – Glenn Myernick Hartwick1977 – Billy Gazonas Hartwick1978 – Angelo DiBernardo Indiana1979 – Jim Stamatis Penn State1980 – Joe Morrone Jr. Connecticut1981 – Armando Betancourt Indiana1982 – Joe Ulrich Duke1983 – Mike Jeffries Duke1984 – Amr Aly Columbia1985 – Tom Kain Duke1986 – John Kerr Duke1987 – Bruce Murray Clemson1988 – Ken Snow Indiana1989 – Tony Meola Virginia1990 – Ken Snow Indiana1991 – Alexi Lalas Rutgers1992 – Brad Friedel UCLA1993 – Claudio Reyna Virginia1994 – Brian Maisonneuve Indiana1995 – Mike Fisher Virginia1996 – Mike Fisher Virginia1997 – Johnny Torres Creighton1998 – Wojtek Krakowiak Clemson1999 – Ali Curtis Duke2000 – Chris Gbandi Connecticut2001 – Luchi Gonzalez SMU2002 – Alecko Escandarian Virginia2003 – Chris Wingert St. John’s2004 – Danny O’Rourke Indiana2005 – Jason Garey Maryland2006 – Joseph Lapira Notre Dame2007 – O’Brian White Connecticut

Missouri Athletic Club Award1986 – John Kerr Duke1987 – John Harkes Virginia1988 – Ken Snow Indiana1989 – Tony Meola Virginia1990 – Ken Snow Indiana1991 – Alexi Lalas Rutgers1992 – Claudio Reyna Virginia1993 – Claudio Reyna Virginia1994 – Todd Yeagley Indiana1995 – Matt McKeon Saint Louis1996 – Mike Fisher Virginia1997 – Johnny Torres Creighton1998 – Jay Heaps Duke1999 – Sasha Victorine UCLA2000 – Ali Curtis Duke2001 – Luchi Gonzalez SMU

*Hermann Trophy and MAC combined in 2002Al TrostMike SeereyDan Counce


Hall of Fame

National Soccer Hall of Fame Saint Louis Billikens two-time national Player of the Year Al Trost was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in May 2006. He was one of the premier American players in the North American Soccer League (NASL) and was captain of the United States National Team in the early 1970s. Trost was elected in his fi fth year on the veterans’ ballot.

Trost was a star at SLU where he compiled 61 career points (26G, 9A), was named National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America in 1970 and was a two-time winner of the Hermann Award, emblematic of the nation’s top collegiate player. His NASL career took him to the St. Louis Stars, the California Surf and Seattle Sounders. In his seven years in the league, he scored 38 goals and had 24 assists.

Joining Trost in the National Soccer Hall of Fame are fellow Billikens Harry Keough and Pat McBride.

Although Harry Keough made the Hall of Fame as a player, his legacy at SLU is as the head coach of fi ve NCAA championship teams with seven fi nal four appearances.

In 1967, Keough succeeded Bob Guelker to become the Billikens’ second head coach. SLU’s rookie coach guided the Bills to the national title with an 8-3-2 mark. In his remaining 15 years, Keough had only one season with fewer than 10 wins and recorded a career-high 18 victories in 1974. He holds the SLU record for most wins by a head coach with a 213-50-23 mark.

McBride was a two-time All-American at SLU and led the Bills to national championships in 1963 and ’65. He went on to make nine international appearances for the U.S. National Team between 1964 and 1975.

He was the fi rst American-born player to sign and play in the NASL. He went on to play 10 seasons with the NASL’s St. Louis Stars. McBride recently retired as athletic director and men’s soccer coach at St. Louis Community College-Forest Park.

Al Trost was honored before a game in 2006 in celebration of his induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

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Billiken Hall of FameSixty-six former men’s soccer players are members of the Billiken Hall of Fame. In addition, fi ve teams (1959, ‘62, ‘65, ‘69, ‘72) have been inducted into the Hall of

Fame, which holds induction ceremonies every two years.

Player Year InductedGene C. Baker 1998Gerry Balassi 1995Shane Battelle 1999Jim Bokern 1996Donald Brennan 1998Don Ceresia 1994Joe Clarke 1995Dan Counce 1994Mark Demling 1999Jeff DiMaria 2007Vince Drake 1999Don Droege 1995Jack Dueker 1994John Eilerman 2002Dan Flynn 2000Steve Frank 1995Mark Frederickson 1995Steve Fuchs 1995Gene Geimer 2004Carl Gentile 1994Bob Guelker 1979Dennis Hadican 2001Joe Hamm 1995John Hayes 1995Joe Hennessy 1994Don Huber 1995Bruce Hudson 1995Larry Hulcer 1995John Johnson 1995Kevin Kalish 2007Chris Kenny 1995Harry Keough 1994Ty Keough 1994

Player Year InductedJack Kinealy 1994John Klein 1995Jerry Knobbe 1995Steve Kuntz 1997Dan Leahy 1994Pat Leahy 1994Tim Logush 2007Bob Malone 1995Tom Mataya 2005Bob Matteson 1995Brian McBride 1999Pat McBride 1994Bill McDermott 1992Bill McKeon 1995Matthew McKeon 2002John Michalski 1995Ed Neusel 1999Kevin Quigley 2005Gary Rensing 1997Steve Rick 1995Bruce Rudroff 1995Mark Santel 1996Mike Seerey 1994Mike Sorber 1998Steve Sullivan 1995Jim Tietjens 1995Tony Tocco 2000Bob Trigg 1995Al Trost 1994Tom Trost 1995Bill Vieth 1995Denny Werner 2002Wally Werner 1995

Player Year InductedGene C. Baker 1998Gerry Balassi 1995Shane Battelle 1999Jim Bokern 1996Donald Brennan 1998Don Ceresia 1994Joe Clarke 1995Dan Counce 1994Mark Demling 1999Jeff DiMaria 2007Vince Drake 1999Don Droege 1995Jack Dueker 1994John Eilerman 2002Dan Flynn 2000Steve Frank 1995Mark Frederickson 1995Steve Fuchs 1995Gene Geimer 2004Carl Gentile 1994Bob Guelker 1979Dennis Hadican 2001Joe Hamm 1995John Hayes 1995Joe Hennessy 1994Don Huber 1995Bruce Hudson 1995Larry Hulcer 1995John Johnson 1995Kevin Kalish 2007Chris Kenny 1995Harry Keough 1994Ty Keough 1994

Player Year InductedJack Kinealy 1994John Klein 1995Jerry Knobbe 1995Steve Kuntz 1997Dan Leahy 1994Pat Leahy 1994Tim Logush 2007Bob Malone 1995Tom Mataya 2005Bob Matteson 1995Brian McBride 1999Pat McBride 1994Bill McDermott 1992Bill McKeon 1995Matthew McKeon 2002John Michalski 1995Ed Neusel 1999Kevin Quigley 2005Gary Rensing 1997Steve Rick 1995Bruce Rudroff 1995Mark Santel 1996Mike Seerey 1994Mike Sorber 1998Steve Sullivan 1995Jim Tietjens 1995Tony Tocco 2000Bob Trigg 1995Al Trost 1994Tom Trost 1995Bill Vieth 1995Denny Werner 2002Wally Werner 1995


Academic Services

Combining academic achievement with athletic success is the primary focus of the Saint Louis University department of athletics and its coaches. Under the guidance of director Mary Clark and academic coordinator Brandon Morris, the Billiken athletic academic services program provides SLU student-athletes with a broad range of high-quality services that are second to none in intercollegiate athletics.

The mission of Saint Louis athletic academic services is to provide a comprehensive program that challenges, supports and nurtures the academic, personal and professional growth of Billiken student-athletes. Through Project BALANCE – Billiken Athletes Learning and Achieving while Negotiating their commitment to Competition and Education – SLU student-athletes are provided with opportunities and services that can make their experience at Saint Louis University truly extraordinary.

The Billiken academic services staff offers academic, career and personal counseling, guidance in monitoring the registration and class schedules of student-athletes, supervised and open study tables, access to an Internet-compatible computer lab in the new Chaifetz Arena and a comprehensive tutorial program.

Academic services has a staff of trained tutors, both undergraduate and graduate students, who post superior academic records. The goal of tutoring is to provide assistance that encourages students to become independent learners. Students requesting a tutor meet fi rst with their team academic counselor to discuss specifi c needs, expectations and goals.

Through the support of its faculty and administration and the dedication of its student-athletes, SLU is routinely among the Atlantic 10 Conference’s top academic institutions.

In 2007-08, Saint Louis student-athletes garnered 17 selections to the A-10 Academic All-Conference teams including Brad Byars, the A-10 Student-Athlete of the Year for men’s swimming and diving. A total of 142 individuals earned a place on the A-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (minimum 3.5 semester GPA) in at least one semester, with 72 Billikens appearing on the list in both semesters. Additionally, 2007-08 yielded eight ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District honorees.

Academic Services Core Values

Provide an atmosphere that will enhance learning, leading to signifi cant intellectual and personal development.

Provide a sense of empowerment to become strong self-advocates in the academic and athletic arenas.

Provide awareness of, and appreciation for, the ideals of a diverse and inclusive community on and off campus.

Provide opportunities to build and expand qualities of leadership, accountability and commitment.

1997 NSCAA Student-Athlete of the YearKevin Quigley receives his award from

soccer legend Pele.

2007-08 Academic Highlights

SLU student-athletes posted a 3.1 aggregate grade point average in 2007-08.

Almost 50 percent of Billiken student-athletes – 142 individuals – made the fall 2007 and/or spring 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for posting a

grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Saint Louis student-athletes earned 17 selection to the Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference teams. Mary Clark

Director of Academic ServicesBrandon Morris

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Academic Excellence

John DiRaimondo, a midfi elder, is a two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American. In addition, the midfi elder was named the 2006-07 Atlantic 10 Conference Male Student-Athlete of the Year after earning his second-straight A-10 Men’s Soccer Student-Athlete of the Year honor in 2006.

A two-time Hermann Trophy semi-fi nalist, DiRaimondo fi nished his playing career with 72 career points (22G, 28A), which is tied for 18th all-time.

Nick Gannon, a defender, was named a 2003 NSCAA third-team Scholar All-American. Gannon was a Spanish major.

Gannon was a two-time All-Conference USA fi rst team selection. He helped lead the Billikens to four consecutive C-USA championships, four automatic NCAA Tournament bids and two appearances in the NCAA quarterfi nals.

Jack Jewsbury, a midfi elder, was an NSCAA fi rst-team Scholar All-American in 2002. He was named to the Verizon Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Third Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Jewsbury majored in business/marketing.

He was named NSCAA All-Midwest Region, C-USA fi rst-team All-Conference and a College Soccer News second-team All-America. With 101 career points, he is tied with Dan Walters for 10th on the Billikens’ all-time scoring list.

Jeff DiMaria, a midfi elder, was named a CoSIDA/GTE fi rst-team Academic All-American on the 1999-2000 Fall/Winter At-Large squad. DiMaria was a health information management major with a cumulative 3.73 grade point average. DiMaria also was a NSCAA fi rst-team All-American and the C-USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year while leading the Billikens in scoring with 26 points (9G, 8A) in 1999.

Kevin Kalish, a sweeper, was named a CoSIDA/GTE fi rst-team Academic All-American on the 1998-99 Fall/Winter At-Large squad. Kalish was a business/marketing major with a cumulative 3.89 grade point average. He was one of 107 recipients of NCAA postgraduate scholarships in July ’99. Kalish also was an NSCAA fi rst-team All-American while spearheading the top defensive unit in Conference USA. He is executive director of the Scott Gallagher Soccer Club and is now the head coach at SIU Edwardsville.

Kevin Quigley, a forward/midfi elder, was named the NSCAA’s fi rst Student-Athlete of the Year in 1997. A Presidential Scholar at the University, Quigley maintained a high GPA while also performing at an All-American level on the playing fi eld. Quigley also earned the Conference USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for men’s soccer. After two years of professional soccer, he is now in medical school.

Quigley also was an NSCAA third-team All-American while leading the Billikens in scoring with 23 points (5G, 13A).

Casey Klipfel, a goalkeeper, was an NSCAA fi rst-team Scholar All-American in 1997 with a 3.53 GPA in business concentrating in marketing and management. His 0.65 goals against average and 10 shutouts lifted the Billikens to the NCAA Division I semifi nals for the fi rst time since 1991. He is now a project manager for World Wide Technologies.

Klipfel also was Conference USA’s Most Valuable Goalkeeper at the postseason tournament. He was second-team All-Conference and All-Midwest Region.

Steve Bee, a midfi elder, was a CoSIDA honorable mention Academic All-American in 1990-91. Bee compiled a 4.0 grade point average in fi nance.

Bee was a Midwestern Collegiate Conference second-team All-Conference performer as a senior. He helped the Bills to an NCAA Tournament bid and a runner-up fi nish in the MCC.


Sports Medicine

The sports medicine team at Saint Louis University is dedicated to four primary elements: prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and education. The athletic training and SLU medical staffs strive to reach the highest standards in each of these areas when working with our student-athletes.

There are two on-campus athletic training rooms that serve SLU student-athletes. The main sports medicine center is located in Chaifetz Arena, while Robert R. Hermann Stadium is home to a satellite athletic training room. The Chaifetz Arena facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment that is strategically designed to provide the best care and performance, including a SwimEx 700 series rehabilitation pool, a Grimm Scientifi c CRYOTherm polar-plunge pool and numerous other essential pieces of modality and rehabilitation equipment. Each piece of equipment is designed to give student-athletes the best care and to aid them in returning to competition as quickly and safely as possible.

The SLU SportsCare Clinic also serves the student-athletes. It features physician services (including x-ray) as well as physical-therapy services for SLU students and is conveniently located at the Student Health Center in Marchetti Towers.

Billiken student-athletes receive physician coverage that is second to none in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Our physicians are tirelessly dedicated to the Billikens, covering athletic events and regularly providing medical care during evenings and weekends.

An extensive referral network also is in place. Through the Saint Louis University Medical Center, the Anheuser-Busch Eye Institute and SLUCare, Billiken student-athletes receive medical care from some of the nation’s top specialists. Areas of specialty include asthma/allergy, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, physical therapy, psychology and radiology. Saint Louis University sports medicine also has a strong working relationship with the team physicians at The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis and Saint Louis University Hospital.

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Angie WillsMS, ATC, LAT

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Theresa HummelMS, ATC, LAT


Dr. Lyndon GrossTeam Physician

Miya SullivanMS, ATC, LAT


Dr. Mark ReinkingPT, MS, SCS, ATC, LAT

Rehab Coordinator

SLU Sports Medicine Mission StatementUnder the direction of the Saint Louis University department of athletics, the goal of the SLU sports medicine staff is to provide our student-athletes the highest quality of comprehensive health care services that are associated with their athletic participation at Saint Louis University. The SLU sports medicine staff is determined to provide the highest quality care by managing all risks affecting the health and safety of every Billiken student-athlete.

Angie Wills | Men’s Soccer Athletic Trainer Angie Wills joined the Billikens’ sports medicine staff in December 2007. At SLU, she oversees the sports medicine operations of the men’s soccer, swimming and diving and baseball programs. Wills came to SLU after spending the past three years as the sole athletic trainer at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. She was responsible for the daily medical welfare of 150

student-athletes for Forest Park’s six sports. In addition to her athletic training duties, Wills also taught two classes at the college.

The Waterloo, Ill., native got her start in athletic training at Southeast Missouri State, where she served as a student athletic trainer from 1998 to 2001. After earning a bachelor’s degree in health management from SEMO, she continued her education as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Middle Tennessee State. During that time, Wills also worked with STAR Physical Therapy in Nashville, Tenn., and Page High School in Franklin, Tenn. In December 2002, she was hired by STAR as a clinic outreach athletic trainer to continue covering Page High School’s athletic events in addition to carrying a full patient load at the clinic. Wills is certifi ed by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

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Strength and Conditioning

The Saint Louis University department of athletics continually seeks to identify and implement the latest and best innovations in strength and conditioning. The philosophy is that all student-athletes can improve their performance potential and decrease the risk of injury by elevating their fi tness levels through a comprehensive strength and conditioning program.

“The goal of the Saint Louis University strength and conditioning department is to increase the athleticism of each student-athlete while reducing his or her risk of suffering a sport-related injury,” strength and conditioning director Scott Charland said. “With the opening of Chaifetz Arena and our new strength and conditioning center, we are now able to accomplish that goal in one of the best facilities in the country.”

The Billiken strength and conditioning program has been greatly enhanced by the addition of a spacious, ultra-modern strength and conditioning center located in the new Chaifetz Arena. The facility measures almost 4,000 square feet and features Power Lift state-of-the-art equipment – popular for its unique

design and appearance, recruiting appeal and safe, multifunctional training capabilities – along with more than 8,000 pounds of free weights.

The setup allows entire teams to train simultaneously as opposed to only individual workouts.

Charland and Erick Schork, the men’s and women’s basketball strength and conditioning coach, work intensively with student-athletes in all aspects to maximize athletic development. They coordinate specialized training with the sports medicine staff for student-athletes recovering from injury. The staff is also available to counsel student-athletes in nutritional issues and recovery techniques to maximize performance potential.

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Scott Charland | Strength and Conditioning Dir. Scott Charland was named director of strength and conditioning at Saint Louis University in March 2008. Charland is responsible for managing strength and conditioning programs for all Billiken sports programs, excluding men’s and women’s basketball, and oversees day-to-day operation of the new strength and conditioning center at Chaifetz Arena. Charland came to Saint Louis after serving

as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Ohio State University since 2005. He designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for eight of Ohio State’s intercollegiate athletics teams and assisted with all aspects of strength training for 18 additional Buckeye sports. Prior to his stint at Ohio State, Charland served three years as head strength and conditioning coach at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Ala. He initiated the strength and conditioning program in BSC’s transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division I and was involved in the design of the college’s strength and conditioning facility.

Charland was a volunteer strength and conditioning coach for one year at the University of Alabama, preceded by two years as assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. At UAB, he created and implemented strength, conditioning, fl exibility and speed-development programs for 11 sports. Charland is a 1996 graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in leisure services and studies and recreation administration. He graduated from UAB in 2001 with a master’s degree in exercise physiology. Charland is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and USA Weightlifting.

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