2012 adrian college men's soccer media guide/yearbook

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Coaching StaffHead Coach: ............................................Chris LeFevre (Adelphi)Record at Adrian: ................................20-31-7 (4th season at AC)Career Record: .................................61-47-8 (7th season overall)Office Number: ................................................... (517) 264-3990Best time to reach LeFevre: ............................................ MorningsAssistant Coach: ...........................................Paul Gilbert (Liberty)Office Phone: ........................................ (517) 265-5161 ext. 5010Athletic Trainer: .........Chad Brinkman (Minnesota State-Mankato)

Team InformationFirst year of soccer: ...............................................................1981All-time record: .................................144 wins, 403 losses, 31 ties2011 Overall Record: ...............................4 wins, 12 losses, 2 ties2011 MIAA Record/Finish: ....................3 wins, 10 losses, 1 tie/6thAll-MIAA 1st Team Players: ..........................................................6Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .................................................10/7Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................................6/5Newcomers: ...............................................................................13

General InformationName of School: ..................................................... Adrian CollegeLocation: ....................................................................Adrian, Mich.Population: ..........................................................................21,000Founded: ................................................................................1859Enrollment: ............................................................................1,700Nickname: ........................................................................ BulldogsSchool Colors: ........................................................... Black & GoldAffiliation: .............................................................NCAA Division IIIConference: .. Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)MIAA Soccer: ......................ADRIAN, Albion, Alma, Calvin, Hope,

Kalamazoo, Olivet and Trine

AdministrationPresident: ........................ Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking (Michigan State)Executive V.P.: ........................ Frank Hribar (Siena Heights Univ.)Director of Athletics: ........................................ Mike Duffy (Adrian)Athletic Department Phone: .................. (517) 265-5161 ext. 4210Athletic Department Fax: ....................................... (517) 264-3802Home Stadium: ...........................Multisport Performance StadiumSurface: ......................................................... Pro-Grass Field TurfCapacity: ...............................................................................3,000

Sports InformationSports Information Director:..........Ryan Thompson (Grand Valley) SID Office Phone: ................................................. (517) 264-3280SID E-mail: ............................................... [email protected]. SID (Men’s Soccer Contact): .............. Mark Jagord (Buffalo)Asst. SID E-mail: .......................................... [email protected]. SID Office Phone: ......................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 5471SID fax number: .................................................... (517) 264-3810 Website: ................................................. www.adrianbulldogs.com

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CREDITS

The 2012 Adrian College Men’s Soccer Media Guide was designed, written and compiled by Mark Jagord, assistant sports information director with assistance from Ryan Thompson, director of sports information. Front cover photography by Mark Jagord and ZR Photo. Back cover photography by Mark Jagord and Dave Pearcy. Front and Back Cover Design by Mark Jagord, Mike Miller and Ryan Thompson. Special Thanks to Derek Chojnacki for graphic design and editorial assistance.Information included in this publication is current through Sept. 19, 2012.

Table of ContentsQuick Facts............................................................32012 Roster ...........................................................4Head Coach Chris LeFevre ................................... 5Coaching Staff .......................................................6Team Captains Bios............................................7-9Upperclassmen Bios............................................10Player Bios ..................................................... 11-192011 Stats ............................................................202011 Results ........................................................21We Are Adrian .................................................22-232012 Schedule...................................... Back Cover


2012 Numerical Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/H.S.00 Lino Taormina GK 5-8 FR Monroe, Mich./St. Mary Catholic Central1 James Ruby GK 6-2 SO Birmingham, Mich./Seaholm2 Andy Miller MF 5-7 JR Lake Orion, Mich./Lake Orion3 Christian Martin F 5-7 FR Brampton, Ont./Notre Dame Catholic4 Akintunde Oluwadare MF 6-0 JR Ypsilanti, Mich./Ann Arbor Huron5 Dillon Wilde MF/D 5-9 SR Saline, Mich./Saline6 Tremaine Grant D 5-7 FR Ajax, Ont./Dunbarton7 Richie Blevins MF 5-6 FR Detroit, Mich./Garden City8 Juan Bernal MF 5-9 FR Mississauga, Ont./Iona Secondary9 Ryan McCarthy D 5-10 JR Brook Park, Ohio/Midpark10 Pat Bradley MF 5-10 SO Ann Arbor, Mich./Huron11 Richie Fleugal MF 5-8 FR Rochester, N.Y./Irondequoit12 Nick Minshall F 6-1 SO Fishers, Ind./Fishers13 Aaron Rife D 5-10 SO Southfield, Mich./U of D Jesuit14 Conner Gratton MF 5-9 FR Battle Creek, Mich./Central15 Matt Plummer MF 5-10 FR Brooklyn, Mich./Columbia Central16 Collin Gratton MF 5-9 FR Battle Creek, Mich./Central17 Travis Smith MF 6-0 SR Ypsilanti, Mich./Lincoln20 Ambrose DiGiovanni MF 5-10 SO Troy, Mich./Troy21 Riley Jackson MF 6-1 FR Murfreesboro, Tenn./Blackman22 Crystal Brown D 6-2 FR Toledo, Ohio/St. Francis23 Matt Davis D 6-2 FR Kalamazoo, Mich./Grand Haven28 Niko Giantsopoulous GK 6-0 FR Markham, Ont./St. Augustine Catholic

Head Coach: Chris LeFevre (Adelphi ‘04) Assistant Coach: Paul Gilbert (Liberty ‘11) Trainer: Chad Brinkman (Mankato ‘11)

2012 Team Captains: Travis Smith (17), Ryan McCarthy (9), Dillon Wilde (5)

ROSTER


Head CoachChris LeFevre4th Season - [email protected] (2004)517-264-3990

Head coach Chris LeFevre enters his fourth season on the Bulldog sidelines. After spending several seasons in the SUNY (State University of New York) system both as a head and assistant coach, LeFevre brings the ability and knowledge to transform the soccer program at Adrian College.

“The goal for me is to put all the pieces together. The program needs to be brought to a level whereby it is inherent that the atmosphere/environment is conducive and reflective to a culture and tradition of winning and success. The best way to achieve this is to build a foundation fostered by players, who in addition to ability also possess the attributes that make them winners athletically, academically and socially. The group of players on this year’s roster has the ability to be that foundation. Essentially, with my help and the mentorship of my staff, the rest of the equation is up to them.”

LeFevre has over a decade of soccer collegiate coaching experience spanning over four different conferences as both a head and assistant coach.

LeFevre has already made strong advances in Adrian’s program. It took him only one season after his arrival in 2009 to put the team back on the winning track. After more than a quarter-century of below .500 seasons, LeFevre delivered the program’s first winning season since 1983. LeFevre’s prowess paid off in the standings as well, as the Bulldogs placed higher than they ever had previously in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) history.

In addition to the progress on the field, LeFevre’s team is also the 2012 recipient of the “Pathways to Excellence Award.” The award is given to the varsity team who has shown the greatest improvement in overall team grade point average from one academic year to the next. The grant associated with the award is bestowed to the college by Curt and Margaret Shaffer.

Winning is associated with LeFevre. He won two conference championships with a Final-Four appearance at the NCJAA level. At the NCAA Division I level, LeFevre had the opportunity to work closer with the players as an assistant in the America East Conference (AEC) and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) for Binghamton University and Canisius College, respectively.

As a former collegiate player at Adelphi University, LeFevre earned his undergraduate degree there and received a graduate degree from Canisius; both in sport management. He has also received notoriety with the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) earning multiple certifications and diplomas. LeFevre and his wife Betsy reside in Tecumseh, Mich.; with their son Isaac.

HEAD COACH


Head TrainerChad Brinkman, ATC1st Season - [email protected] State-Mankato (2011)517-264-3990

Assistant CoachPaul Gilbert1st Season - [email protected] (2011)517-265-5161 Ext. 4026

Paul Gilbert enters his first season as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer team after having previously coached at the Darlington School Soccer Academy and competing at the Division I level as a goalkeeper for Liberty University.

“I’m excited about Paul joining our program and thrilled with the specialties he brings to the table,” said head soccer coach Chris LeFevre. “His character is crucial in continuing to build our program and his playing background will help with the development of our players.”

Gilbert’s recognition as Big South’s Freshman of the Year and selection to the All-Conference team helped propel Liberty to their first Big South Conference championship and their first NCAA Division I post-season tournament berth.

Gilbert’s name is peppered throughout the Liberty record book. His accomplishments are legendary. After twice leading the team in goals-against average in his freshman and senior years, he ranks fourth all-time in career shutouts (15), fifth all-time career in goals-against average (1.21), and eighth all-time career in saves with 140.

He also holds all-time top-10 individual season rankings for: goals-against average and shutouts. With the latter, he is only one of two goalkeepers listed twice, ranking one season as third with eight shutouts and another season as seventh with five shutouts.

Gilbert comes to Adrian after receiving a bachelor’s of science degree in sports management from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Gilbert has prior experience coaching at camps and clinics during his college years. Over the past four years, Gilbert has worked at the Chicago Eagles Sports Ministry Academy, and as a Personal Goalkeeper Trainer.

COACHING STAFF


2011 (Jr.): Appeared in all 18 games...finished third on the team in goals...tied-seventh in points...11th in shots on goal (SOG)...had one goal vs. Trine (10/5) in a 2-1 OT win.

2010 (So.): Played in 20 games and made four starts...tallied two assists on the season...had an assist at Trine on Sept. 25 and against Olivet on Nov. 3...took six shots with one on goal.

2009 (Fr.): Played in 14 games, including nine starts in his first season at Adrian…took six shots with three on goal.

Personal: Majoring in business management...born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 24, 1991...son of Michael and Suzanne Smith...attended Ypsilanti Lincoln High School...named All-Conference in 2008...helped his team reach the district finals in 2009...played three years of varsity soccer...favorite sports team is Chelsea FC...favorite TV show is Scrubs...favorite movie is Transformers.

Travis Smith17

SeniorDefender6-0, 180Ypsilanti, Mich.Lincoln HS

TEAM CAPTAIN BIOS


2011 (Jr.): Appeared in all 18 games...finished third in goals...tied-seventh in points...seventh in shots on goal (SOG)...had one goal vs. Calvin (10/11) in a 4-1 loss...header hit post in OT vs. Marian, wis. (9/3) in 1-1 tie.

Personal: Majoring in business mmanagment...born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 30, 1991...son of Dean and Tammy Wilde...graduated from Saline High School in 2009...won district title in 2008 and 2009...soccer state cup finalist in 2008 and 2009...named All-SEC Red Division in 2009...volunteer with the Humane Society...favorite sports teams are Arsenal, Galatasaray and the Detroit Tigers...favorite athletes are Theo Walcott and Ryan Van Persie...favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad, Big Bang Theory and Criminal Minds...favorite movie is The Punisher.

Dillon Wilde5

SeniorDefender5-9, 145Saline, Mich.Saline HS

TEAM CAPTAIN BIOS


2011 (So.): Appeared in all 18 games...finished second on team in goals...tied-second in points...third in assists...sixth in shots on goal (SOG)...had one goal vs. Grove City (9/2) in a 2-1 win...had lone goal vs. Elmhurst (9/9) in a 3-1 loss...led team in SOG vs. Concordia (9/11) in a 2-0 loss...had one assist vs. Kalamazoo (10/15) in a 2-1 win.

2010 (Fr.): Played in 20 games and made 19 starts in his first season with the team...recorded an assist against Albion on Sept. 28...totaled five shots and three shots on goal for a .600 percentage.

Personal: Majoring in economics with a minor in mathematics...born in Brook Park, Ohio on April 8, 1991...son of Brian and Nancy McCarthy...was a four-year letterwinner in soccer at Midpark High School...named All-Southwestern Conference, All-Greater Cleveland and to the All-Greater Cleveland All-Star Team in 2009...set a school record for goals in a career...in 2008 was named All-Sun News Southwest, All-Conference Honorable mention and All-Greater Cleveland Honorable Mention...also lettered four years in track and swimming...was a member of the conference winning 4x800 relay team in 2008...awarded OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award, Academic All-Ohio for Soccer, State Board of Education Award of Merit and Southwestern Conference Scholar-Athlete...spends time volunteering with the Red Cross and coaching youth soccer...favorite sports team is the Cleveland Indians...favorite athlete is Travis Smith...favorite TV show is Breaking Bad...favorite movie is the Avengers.

Ryan McCarthy9

JuniorMidfielder5-10, 170Brook Park, OhioMidpark HS

TEAM CAPTAIN BIOS


2011 (So.): Appeared in 15 games...finished third in goals and assists...tied-fifth in points...had one assist vs. Calvin (10/22) in a 4-1 loss...had lone goal vs. Trine (10/28) in a 2-1 OT loss.

2010 (Fr.): Played in five games and made one start during rookie campaign.

Personal: Majoring in history with a minor in political science...born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 17, 1991...son of Akinbambo Oluwadare and Nancy Fredrick...attended Ann Arbor Huron High School graduating in 2010...was named Most Improved Player in 2009...volunteered at a local women’s shelter...favorite sports team is Arsenal...favorite athlete is Thierry Henry...favorite movie is La Bamba...favorite writer is Chinua Achebe...favorite musician is Logic.

Akintunde Oluwadare4

JuniorForward6-2, 175Ypsilanti, Mich.Ann Arbor Huron HS

Andy Miller2

JuniorMidfielder5-7, 150Lake Orion, Mich.Lake Orion HS

2011 (So.): Appeared in all 18 games...finished 11th in shots on goal (SOG)...led team in SOG vs. Trine (10/28) in a 2-1 OT loss.

Personal: Majoring in business management with a minor in philosophy...born in Lake Orion, Michigan on April 4, 1991...son of Sheila Miller...graduated from Lake Orion High School in 2009...transfer from Elmhurst College (Ill.)...won 2009 state championship in soccer...team captain of club state championship team...involved with student council and Michigan Youth in Government...favorite sports team is the Detroit Red Wings...favorite athletesare Wesley Sneijder and Andres Iniesta...favorite TV shows are The Office, Breaking Bad and Mad Men...favorite movies are The Big Lebowski and Waking Life...favorite musician is A Tribe Called Quest.

UPPERCLASSMEN BIOS


Personal: Majoring in exercise science...born in Detroit, Michigan on Feburary 26, 1994...son of Danny and Cheryl Blevins...attended Garden City High School...won 2011-2012 leauge title with the GC Cougars…named All-District Team (2010,2011)…named All-Conference Team (2011)…has spent time volunteering for Volunteers of America...favorite sports teams are Manchester United and all Detroit teams...favorite athletes are Nani, Rooney and Robinho...favorite TV shows are Burn Notice, White Collar and Psych...favorite movies are Casino and Wanted...favorite musicians are Parkway Drive, August Burns Red and A Day To Remember.

Richie Blevins7

Freshman Midfielder5-3, 120Detroit, Mich.Garden City HS

Juan Bernal8

FreshmanMidfielder5-9, 160Mississauga, Ont.Iona CatholicSecondarySchool

Personal: Majoring in business and athletic science...born in Bogota, Cundinamarca on April 20, 1994...son of Carlos Bernal and Maria Rendon...graduated from Iona Catholic Secondary School in 2012...2010 Athlete of the Year...2009-11 Camp MVP Sigma ID International...Honor student (2009-12)...2010 team went undefeated...scored Ontario Cup winning-goal in 2007...favorite soccer team is Barcelona...favorite athlete is Pele...favorite musician is Avicii...favorite food is pasta.

PLAYER BIOS


Personal: Majoring in business with a minor in computer science...born in Toledo, Ohio on November 25, 1993...son of Melvin Brown and Kimberly Ellis...attended St. Francis De Sales High School graduating in 2012...named First-Team Track and Second Team All-District...favorite sports teams are Arsenal, New York Red Bulls and L.A. Lakers...has spent time volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club...favorite athletes are Thierry Henry and Tiger Woods...favorite TV shows are Criminal Minds and Pawn Stars...favorite movies are Bridesmaids, The Campaign and Hancock...favorite musicians are Wale, J.Cole and Drake.

Crystal Brown22

FreshmanDefender6-2, 193Toledo, OhioSt. Francis De Sales HS

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SophomoreMidfielder5-10, 160Ann Arbor, Mich.Huron HS

2011 (Fr.): Appeared in all 18 games... third on team in goals and assists...tied-fifth in points...led team in shots on goal (SOG)....scored twice vs. Rochester, Mich. (8/22) in 2-0 exhibition win...led team with three SOG and scored game-tying goal vs. Marian, Wis. (9/3) on penalty-kick in 1-1 OT tie...led team with two SOG vs. Elmhurst (9/9) in 3-1 loss...led team with two SOG vs. Kalamazoo (9/21) in 1-0 loss...had one assist vs. Alma (9/27) in 3-1 loss...led team with three SOG vs. Alma (10/22) in a 0-0 tie...led team with two SOG vs. Hope (10/25) in a 3-0 loss.

Personal: Majoring in Physics...born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 1, 1991...son of David and Joycelynn Bradley...graduated from Ann Arbor Huron High School in 2009...transfer from York College...named All-State Honorable Mention in high school...named a scholar-athlete all four years at Huron...favorite sports teams are FC Barcelona and the Detroit Red Wings...favorite athletes are Neymar and Lionel Messi...most memorable sports achievement was winning the 2009 Michigan State Cup...favorite TV shows are Boardwalk Empire and Breaking Bad...favorite movies are Yes Man, Fun with Dick and Jane and Finding Forrester...favorite books are The Odyssey and Beowulf.

Patrick Bradley

PLAYER BIOS


2011 (Fr.): Appeared in two games

Personal: Major is undecided...born in Rochester Hills, Michigan on February 7, 1993...son of Skip and Susan DiGiovanni...graduated from Troy High School in 2011...coached by Dave Hicklin at Troy...team went 20-3 in 2010 and were OAA Red Division champs, district champs and reached the regional final...lettered in soccer and baseball...graduated with honors...favorite sports teams are the Detroit Tigers and Manchester United...favorite athletes are Justin Verlander and Clint Dempsey...favorite TV show is SportsCenter...favorite movies are We are Marshall and Field of Dreams.

Ambrose DiGiovanni20

SophomoreMidfielder/Forward5-10, 155Troy, Mich.Troy HS

Matt Davis23

FreshmanDefender6-2, 185Kalamazoo, Mich.Grand Haven HS

Personal: Majoring in athletic training and minoring in exercise science...born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 20, 1993...son of Dan and Debby Davis...graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2012...plays soccer and bas-ketball...earned three letters for soccer (2009-11)...earned two letters for basketball...volunteer coach for Mike Her-man Memorial Soccer Camp...referees soccer...All-State Academic Soccer Team (2009-11)...All-State Academic Basketball Team (2011-12)...favorite sports team is Real Madrid...favorite TV shows include Jersey Shore and Big Bang Theory...favorite athlete is Lionel Messi...father Dan played basketball for Calvin.

PLAYER BIOS


Personal: Majoring in pre-physical therapy with a minor in education...born in Rochester, New York on August 9, 1994...son of Rich and Patty Fluegel...graduated from West Irondequoit High School...went to sectionals three years in row...was second team All-County and made the All-Star game...worked community service with special needs students...favorite sports team is Chelsea FC...favorite athlete is Messi...favorite TV show is Sports Center...favorite movie is Elf...favorite musician is Lil’ Wayne.

Richie Fluegel11

FreshmanMidfielder5-8, 145Rochester, NyWest Irondquoit HS

Personal: Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in public relations...born in Markham, Ontario on June 24, 1994...son of Nick and Brigitte Giantsopoulos...graduated from St. Augustine High School...was goalkeeper of the Dario Gasparotto Provincial and National Champions (2010,2011)...goalkeeper of Asif Thawer Provincial Champions (2012)...worked as a volunteer sports ref for elementary tournaments...favorite sports team is Chelsea FC...favorite athlete is Iker Cassillas...favorite book is the Fix...favorite movies are Four Brothers and Coach Carter.

Niko Giantsopoulous28

FreshmanGoalkeeper6-1, 160Markham, Ont.St. Augustine HS

PLAYER BIOS


Personal: Majoring in business with a minor in computer information...born in Toronto, Ontario on July 1, 1993...son of Ian and Nicole Grant...graduated from Dunbarton High School...member of the 2009 Ontario Cup Campions 2009...was a Dallas Cup Finalist 2009...favorite sports team is Manchester United...favorite athlete is Wayne Rooney...favorite TV show is Big Bang Theory...favorite movie is Transformers...favorite book is Bro Code.

Tremaine Grant6

FreshmanDefender5-7, 172Toronto, Ont.Dunbarton HS

Personal: Majoring in business...born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1994...son of John Grattan and Laura Cruz...graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in Battle Creek, Michigan...All-District 2nd Team (2011)...played varsity soccer for four years...varsity captain for two years...favorite sports teams are Philadelphia Eagles and Liverpool FC...favorite athletes are Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard...favorite TV shows are How I Met Your Mother and Scrubs...favorite movie is the Hangover...favorite musicians are Mac Miller and Wiiz Khalifa.

Collin Grattan16

FreshmanMidfielder5-10, 160Battle Creek, Mich.Battle Creek Central HS

PLAYER BIOS


Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Torres...favorite TV shows are Sports Center and Workaholics...favorite movies are the Hangover, Step-brothers and Batman:The Dark Knight...favorite musicians are Eminem and Wiiz Khalifa.

Conner Grattan14

FreshmanMidfielder5-9, 165Battle Creek, Mich.Battle Creek Central HS

Personal: Majoring in athletic training...born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1994...son of John Grattan and Laura Cruz...graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in Battle Creek, Michigan...All-District 2nd Team (2011)...All-Confrence 1st Team...All-District 1st Team...favorite sports teams are Philadelphia Eagles and Manchester United...favorite athletes are Wayne Rooney,

Personal: Major is secondary education with a minor in history...born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on November 23, 1993...son of Douglas and Meredith Jackson...graduated from Blackman High School...was a part of the 2011 District7 AAA Championship Team...led Blackman High School in assists (2011,2012)...favorite sports teams are Manchester City and AC Milan...favorite athletes are Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kevin Prince Boateng and Mario Balotelli...favorite TV shows are Pawn Stars and How I Met Your Mother...favorite movies are Goal 2, 21 Jump Street and Project X.

Riley Jackson21

FreshmanMidfielder6-1, 155Murfreesboro, Tenn.Blackman HS

PLAYER BIOS


2011 (Fr.): Appeared in 11 games...finished first on the team in assists...accounted for one third of the team’s assist total...third in goals...fifth in shots on goal (SOG)...scored game-winning goal and had one assist and led team with three SOG vs. Grove City (9/2) in a 2-1 win...had one assist vs. Elmhurst (9/9) in a 3-1 loss...led team in SOG vs. Albion (9/24) in a 2-0 loss...had one assist vs. Olivet (10/8) in a 2-1 win.

Personal: Majoring in teacher education with a minor in psychology...born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 12, 1992...son of Mike Minshall and Leanne Carlson...graduated from Fishers High School in 2011...coached by Ben Reimann going 11-9 in 2010 and losing in sectional final...earned three varsity letters in soccer...named First Team All-Conference, All-District and All-North in 2010...named All-State Honorable Mention in 2010...participant in the Indiana All-Star Game in 2010...named Academic All-State for three seasons...favorite sports team is the Indiana Pacers...favorite athlete is Reggie Miller...favorite TV show is SportsCenter...favorite movie is Remember the Titans...favorite writer is Lee Child.

Nick Minshall12

SophomoreForward6-1, 183Fishers, Ind.Fishers HS

Personal: Majoring in business...born in Toronto, Ontario on December 31, 1992...son of Lindon and Arlene Martin...attended Notre Dame Secondary School...was student of the year in class there...volunteered with all nation full gospel church Tennis Canada...favorite sports team is Manchester United...favorite athlete is Wayne Ronney...favorite TV show is the Simpsons...favorite movie is the Hulk.

Christian Martin3

FreshmanForward5-7, 170Brampton, Ont.Notre Dame CatholicSecondarySchool

PLAYER BIOS


Matt Plummer15

FreshmanDefender5-10, 180Brooklyn, Mich.Columbia CentralHS

Personal: Majoring in chemistry and minoring in biology...born in Southfield, Michigan on June 16, 1994...son of Jon and Christine Plummer...graduated from Columbia Central High School in 2012...Conference runner-up and varsity captain in 2011...favorite sports teams are Real Madrid and Manchester City...favorite athletes are Cris-tiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Kaka and Mario Balotelli...enjoys playing guitar...favorite food is ribs...favorite musical group is Foo Fighters.

teams are FC Barcelona and Argentina...favorite athletes are Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona...favorite TV show is Seinfeld...favorite movie is Caddyshack.

Personal: Majoring in health science with a minor in spanish...born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on July 17, 1993...son of Spencer and Lynn Rife...graduated from University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 2011...won a district title and were regional semi-finalists in 2009...completed an undefeated Catholic League season and were district finalists in 2010...also lettered in wrestling...named All-District in 2009...named All-Catholic League in 2010...named Academic All-State in 2010...favorite sports

Aaron Rife13

SophomoreMidfielder5-11, 170Southfield, Mich.U of D Jesuit HS

PLAYER BIOS


2011 (Fr.): Appeared in nine games...played in 820 min-utes...finished season with 40 saves...led team in amount of shots faced with 132...compiled a 2.41 goals-against av-erage...recorded first collegiate win (2-1) with eight saves vs. Grove City (9/2)...recorded a tie (1-1) vs. Marian (9/3).

Personal: Majoring in athletic training and/or criminal justice...born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1993...son of Jay and Judy Ruby...graduated from Seaholm High School in 2011...was named All-League, All-Area and All-Conference in both 2010 and 2011...Honor student 2010 and 2011...volunteers time in the community with Gleaners Food Bank and at the Baldwin Soccer Camp...once scored a goal in soccer from 60 yards out...favorite sports teams include Detroit’s Red Wings and Lions and Liverpool FC...James’ father Jay played four years of college soccer at Penn State.

James Ruby1

SophomoreGoalkeeper6-2, 185Birmingham, Mich.Seaholm HS

Lino Taormina00

FreshmanGoalkeeper5-8, 150Monroe, Mich.St. Mary CatholicCentral

Personal: Majoring in finance and minoring in journalism...born in Toledo, Ohio on February 14, 1994...son of Frank and Annette Perna-Taormina...graduated from St. Mary Catholic Central (SMCC) in 2012...2011 Huron League Rivalry Champs (vs. Riverview) and Cup MVP...Evening News All-Region Team in 2010 and Honorable mention twice (2008, 2009)...All-District four years (2008-2011)...All-League twice (2010-1st Team, 2009-Honorable men-tion)...All-Region twice (2008, 2011)...holds SMCC records for shutouts with 14 (season) and 41 (career)...favorite teams include Palermo and Detroit Lions...favorite TV shows are ESPN First Take and Anderson Cooper 360...favorite movies are The Godfather and The Dark Knight...favorite foods are pasta and pizza...favorite band is Ma-roon 5.

PLAYER BIOS


2011 STATS2011 Adrian College Men's Soccer

Adrian College Overall Individual Statistics (FINAL STATS)All games

Overall: 4-12-2 Conf: 3-10-1 Home: 1-5-2 Away: 3-7-0 Neut: 0-0-0

## Player gp-gs g a pts sh sh% sog sog% yc rc gwg pk-att fg ot hat gtg foul19 Mitch Aguilera 17-16 4 0 8 29 . 1 3 8 12 . 4 1 4 6 0 2 0-0 2 0 0 0 99 Ryan McCarthy 18-15 2 1 5 12 . 1 6 7 6 . 5 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 2 312 Nick Minshall 11-10 1 3 5 20 . 0 5 0 7 . 3 5 0 2 0 1 0-0 0 0 0 0 87 Jamie Brower 17-17 1 3 5 16 . 0 6 2 10 . 6 2 5 0 1 0 0-1 0 0 0 0 410 Pat Bradley 18-12 1 1 3 32 . 0 3 1 15 . 4 6 9 4 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 1 124 Akintunde Oluwadare 15-0 1 1 3 2 . 5 0 0 1 . 5 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 1 324 Shaquille Gordon 17-7 1 0 2 14 . 0 7 1 8 . 5 7 1 0 0 1 0-0 0 1 0 0 217 Travis Smith 18-16 1 0 2 9 . 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 1 68 Dillon Wilde 18-18 1 0 2 6 . 1 6 7 3 . 5 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 511 Yadi Aliakbar 18-18 0 0 0 18 . 0 0 0 2 . 1 1 1 2 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 42 Stennett Nyekanyeka 18-13 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 3 . 3 7 5 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 222 Andy Miller 18-7 0 0 0 6 . 0 0 0 1 . 1 6 7 4 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 83 Wyatt Johnson 18-14 0 0 0 3 . 0 0 0 2 . 6 6 7 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 316 Josh Harper 18-17 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 1 1.000 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 620 Ambrose DiGiovanni 2-0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 00 Zach Zeka 10-9 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 18 13 9 35 176 . 0 7 4 72 . 4 0 9 25 1 4 1-2 2 1 0 5 189Opponents 18 36 29 101 269 . 1 3 4 130 . 4 8 3 15 0 12 1-2 15 1 0 2 219

Goal Average Saves Record Shots## Goalie gp-gs min ga gaavg saves pct w l t sho faced0 Zach Zeka 9-9 834:08 14 1.51 49 . 7 7 8 3 5 1 1.0 1311 James Ruby 9-9 820:00 22 2.41 40 . 6 4 5 1 7 1 0.0 132TM TEAM - 0:00 0 0.00 5 1.000 0 0 0 0.0 0

Total 18 1654:08 36 1.96 94 . 7 2 3 4 12 2 1 263Opponents 18 1654:08 13 0.71 59 . 8 1 9 12 4 2 9 172

Team saves: 5

Goals by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalAdrian College 6 6 1 0 13Opponents 18 17 1 0 36

Shots by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalAdrian College 73 95 8 0 176Opponents 136 130 3 0 269

Saves by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalAdrian College 47 45 2 0 94Opponents 22 36 1 0 59

Corners by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalAdrian College 25 29 1 2 57Opponents 42 60 0 0 102

Fouls by Period 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalAdrian College 95 94 0 0 189Opponents 103 113 3 0 219

Attendance Summary ADRIAN OpponentTotal 768 1125Dates/Avg Per Date 8/96 10/112Neutral Site #/Avg 0/0


2011 RESULTS2011 Adrian College Men's Soccer

Adrian College Game Results (FINAL STATS)All games

Date Opponent Score Overall Conf Att. Goals scoredSept 2 at Grove City W 2-1 1-0-0 0-0-0 200 Ryan McCarthy (Nick Minshall)

Nick Minshall (unassisted)Sep 03 MARIAN UNIVERSITY T O T 1-1 1-0-1 0-0-0 50 Pat Bradley (penalty kick)Sep 9 at Elmhurst L 1-3 1-1-1 0-0-0 105 Ryan McCarthy (Nick Minshall)Sep 11 at Concordia Wisconsin L 0-2 1-2-1 0-0-0 102 -

* Sep 13 at Calvin College L 0-5 1-3-1 0-1-0 100 -* Sep 21 KALAMAZOO COLLEGE L 0-1 1-4-1 0-2-0 75 -* Sep 24 at Albion College L 0-2 1-5-1 0-3-0 66 -* Sep 27 at Alma College L 1-3 1-6-1 0-4-0 79 Jamie Brower (Pat Bradley)* Oct 01 HOPE COLLEGE L 0-4 1-7-1 0-5-0 42 -* Oct 05 at Trine WOT 2-1 2-7-1 1-5-0 86 Travis Smith (Jamie Brower)

Shaquille Gordon (unassisted)* Oct 8 #23 OLIVET COLLEGE W 2-1 3-7-1 2-5-0 233 Mitch Aguilera (Nick Minshall)

Mitch Aguilera (Jamie Brower)* Oct 11 #24 CALVIN COLLEGE L 1-4 3-8-1 2-6-0 193 Dillon Wilde (Akintunde Oluwadare)* Oct 15 at Kalamazoo College W 2-1 4-8-1 3-6-0 107 Mitch Aguilera (Ryan McCarthy)

Mitch Aguilera (Jamie Brower)* Oct 19 ALBION COLLEGE L 0-1 4-9-1 3-7-0 75 -* Oct 22 ALMA COLLEGE T O 2 0-0 4-9-2 3-7-1 55 -* Oct 25 at Hope College L 0-3 4-10-2 3-8-1 195 -* Oct 28 TRINE UNIVERSITY L O T 1-2 4-11-2 3-9-1 45 Akintunde Oluwadare (unassisted)* Nov 2 at Olivet College L 0-1 4-12-2 3-10-1 85 -

Team Record W-L-TOverall: 4-12-2

Conference: 3-10-1Home: 1-5-2Away: 3-7

Neutral: 0-0Overtime: 1-1-2

Attendance Dates Total Avg.Total: 18 1893 105

Home: 8 768 96Away: 10 1125 112

Neutral: 0 0 0


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“Great things are happening here, and I would love for you to become a part of it. I am a firm believer that small liberal arts colleges like this one offer the best undergraduate education available and we at Adrian are determined to achieve excellence in this endeavor.

I invite you to discover more about what can happen for you here. Learn about our small classes, about our devoted faculty who put students first, and about our dedication to helping you prepare for success.

This is a place where you will discover your potential, and where you will leave your personal mark. If you become involved in all that Adrian has to offer, I am convinced that you will not only acquire the knowledge and skills for success well beyond college, but you will also find these next four years to be the most enjoyable and gratifying in your life.”

We are a campus of confidence, heart, and determination. We aren’t your average college experience ... we are distinctive. We are made up of achievers, believers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We are more than simply a “small college,” we are the roots of change. We inspire, ignite, and grow here.

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Our programs integrate theoretical and practical learning in distinctive and challenging ways.

It’s not about winning championships... but let’s face it, that is what we do here. We throw winning passes, hit home runs, score hat-tricks, and serve up wins in nearly every sport on campus. Maybe it’s because our athletes are strong — both in their sports and in their classes. The average GPA for our student athlete is above a 3.0, and with over 50% of our student body involved in some form of athletic activity, that says something. Actually, it says a lot.

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2012 adrian college men's soccer media guide/yearbook

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