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GeneralSchool Name ........................................Wittenberg UniversityLocation ............................................ Springfield, Ohio 45501Founded .........................................................................1845Enrollment .....................................................................1,950Nickname......................................................................TigersHome Field ......................................... Edwards-Maurer FieldCapacity.........................................................................3,000National Affiliation ..................................... NCAA Division IIIConference ......................... North Coast Athletic ConferencePresident .................................................... Dr. Laurie JoynerAlma Mater ................Loyola University New Orleans, 1986

Athletics Director...........................................Garnett PurnellAlma Mater ...................................................Cheyney, 1973

Athletics Phone ............................................ (937) 327-6450

Coaching StaffHead Coach .....................................................Steve DawsonAlma Mater ........................................... Loughborough (UK)

E-mail .......................................... sdawson@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg ..... 279-217-35 (1982-87, 89-present)Career Record .............................................................. SameAssistant Coach ...............................................Josh Stocker Men’s Soccer Office ..................................... (937) 327-6456Athletic Trainer ................................................ Ellen CrosbieAssistant Athletic Trainer .............................. Molly HopkinsAssistant Athletic Trainer ............................Greg Schneider

Men’s Soccer HistoryFirst Year (Varsity) .........................................................1967All-Time Record ........................................358-314-46 (.531)NCAA Tournament Appearances .......................................5Last NCAA Tournament Appearance ...........................2008Result ................................... L, 2-3 vs. Carroll (First Round)

Team Information2011 Overall Record ....................................................6-11-12011 NCAC Record (Finish) ................................2-7-0 (9th)Letterwinners Returning ...................................................11 Alejandro Garcia, Marshall Rowland, Brock Hicks, Kevin Bond, Brian Boutin, Zach White, Tim Weissman, Reed Glosser, Joe Poff, Mitch Rudibaugh, Daniel BroidyLetterwinners Lost ............................................................10

Declan McBride, Spencer Hogue, Stefan Latham, Dan LeMelle, Michael Lambeck, Brian Hertzog, Joe Halula, Zach Hedges, David Rea, Shawn Doak

Starters Returning ...............................................................5Marshall Rowland, Daniel Broidy, Reed Glosser, Brock Hicks, Alejandro Garcia

Starters Lost ........................................................................6Joe Halula, Declan McBride, Spencer Hogue, Stefan Latham, Dan LeMelle, Michael Lambeck

2012 Quick Facts

DANIEL BROIDY

JOE POFF

CREDITS: 2012-13 Team Viewbook designed by John Strawn ‘07, assistant director of sports information.Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04.

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London, England native Steve Dawson has built the Wittenberg men’s soccer program into a formidable presence on the regional NCAA Division III scene.

Wittenberg has made five appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament since 1991, and the Tigers put together a .500 record or better every year from 1987 through 2001. In 1991 and 1992, Wittenberg lost hard-fought one-goal matches each year to North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) rival Ohio Wesleyan, the eventual national runner-

up. And in 1993 and 1996, the Tigers lost similar one-goal decisions to another NCAC rival, Kenyon, which also went on to finish second in the tournament each year. Most recently, the Tigers wrapped up the best overall season in school history with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Carroll (Wisc.) in the first round of the 2008 national tournament. All five of Wittenberg’s NCAA Division III Tournament losses have been by one goal.

Named NCAC Coach of the Year an unprecedented three consecutive years in 1991, ‘92 and ‘93, Dawson led the Tigers to their first-ever NCAC championship in 1993. Now with a career record of 268-196-30 through

the 2009 season, Dawson led Wittenberg to a sparkling 121-57-9 record from 1990-98. Seventy-six of those victories came by shutout. During that span, Dawson’s teams had 20 players named first-team All-North Coast Athletic Conference. Dawson won his 200th career game on Oct. 17, 2001 against Wabash College. Five players have participated in the Ohio Collegiate All-Star Game in recent years.

Dawson coached at four different schools in England before coming to the United States. A graduate of Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, he earned his master’s degree from Kent State University in 1981 and his doctorate from The Ohio State University in 1994.

Dawson formerly coached both swimming and men’s soccer at Wittenberg before concentrating on the latter while continuing to teach classes. Currently the chair of Wittenberg’s Health, Fitness and Sport Department, Dawson has a variety of coaching honors and licenses, including the English FA Coaching Badge, the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and the USSF A License. He has even coached gymnastics in his long and distinguished career. Dawson recently helped produce a DVD for coaches on training techniques, which can be purchased online.

Dawson resides in Springfield with his wife, Debbie. They have three children, Jessica, Brenton and Jennie.

Name Year(s) Seasons Games Wins Losses Ties Win Pct.

Steve Farrar 1967 1 8 3 6 0 .333

Bob Hamilton 1968-69 2 20 7 12 1 .375

Bob Van Poppel 1970-72 3 33 12 20 1 .379

Larry Hunter 1973-75 3 32 11 20 1 .359

Steve Moore 1976-80 5 62 29 27 5 .516

Ken Rabb 1981 1 14 8 6 0 .571

Chris Brown 1988 1 18 9 6 3 .583

Steve Dawson 1982-87; 1989-Present 29 534 279 217 35 .555

Totals 1967-2011 45 718 358 314 46 .531

Coaching Staff

Head Coach Steve Dawson

Josh Stocker joined the Tiger men’s soccer coaching staff prior to the 2012 season after spending the previous year as a volunteer assistant at Otterbein University.

At Otterbein, Stocker worked primarily with goalkeepers, while he also assisted with daily training sessions, film review and recruiting. Before joining the staff at Otterbein, Stocker spent two seasons at Bradley High School in Hilliard, Ohio, where he served as the head coach of the junior

varsity team and an assistant with the varsity program. He led the JV team to a 10-1-4 record in 2010, while the varsity team went 13-5-1 overall and reached the district championship game.

Stocker also has two seasons of experience as the varsity assistant coach at Canal Winchester High School in 2006 and 2007.

A 2005 graduate of Miami University (Ohio), where he earned a bachelor’s of science in business, Stocker holds coaching licenses from the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. In addition to 100 total hours of instruction completed for the Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA, Stocker holds a Regional Goalkeeping Diploma.

Stocker has extensive experience coaching youth, including one year as a staff coach/trainer with Hilliard FC and two years with Club Ohio Soccer, Inc., in Dublin. He currently coaches boys teams at the U13 and U16 age groups, with the latter turning in a perfect league record for spring 2012.

Assistant Coach Josh Stocker

Head Coaching Ledger

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The UniversityCAMPUS

Wittenberg’s stunning 95-acre, rolling, wooded terrain is situated in the heart of Springfield, Ohio. An impressive blend of traditional European classicism and contemporary architecture is abundant amongst the 26 buildings throughout campus.

ADMISSIONWittenberg consistently selects academically strong students. Of entering freshman, approximately 65 percent graduated in the top fifth of their high school classes. Each new class combines National Merit Scholars, Ohio Academic scholars and Lutheran Scholars.

STUDENTSWhat strikes most people when they visit Wittenberg is the genuine friendliness and welcoming nature of the campus and its residents. There are more than 1,950 full-time students currently enrolled, representing more than 37 states and approximately 23 foreign countries; 45 percent of students are male, 55 percent are female.

FACULTYWittenberg’s 195 outstanding classroom instructors all consider students their top priority. With an average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wittenberg faculty and students have numerous opportunities for meaningful interaction both in and out of the classroom.

PROGRAMS OF STUDYWittenberg has more than 60 majors, minors and special programs from which to choose. Among these majors are such outstanding interdisciplinary programs as East Asian Studies, Russian and Central Eurasian Studies and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.

OFF-CAMPUS STUDIESWittenberg encourages off-campus opportunities that complement the classroom experience: pursuing an internship, studying abroad, and getting involved in the community through volunteer programs and community service.

STUDENT LIFEMore than 150 campus organizations offer opportunities not only to have fun, but to gain management and leadership experience while at Wittenberg. These include 11 national fraternities and sororities, the Outdoors Club, WUSO radio station, Residence Life, Campus Ministries, Student Senate, Pre-Health Club and many more.

ATHLETICSWittenberg enjoys a long-standing reputation as an athletics powerhouse, fielding winning teams in many different sports. Wittenberg competes annually against the best competition that NCAA Division III has to offer. The athletics department offers 23 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women.

RESIDENTIAL LIFEWittenberg students live on campus in residence halls their first two years. Upperclassmen may choose to stay in the residence halls or move into Wittenberg’s campus housing, which includes apartments, houses and fraternity and sorority houses.

FINANCIAL AIDMore than 98 percent of students are awarded financial aid at Wittenberg, thanks to the generosity and loyal support of more than 26,000 living alumni.

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Athletics Facilities

Wittenberg Athletics FacilitiesThe Wittenberg athletic facilities, a unique

blend of old and new, provide opportunities for a wide variety of recreational and fitness activities. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) is the centerpiece of athletic activity. The main unit can be converted to three full-sized basketball courts, three volleyball courts or three tennis courts. It seats 3,000 spectators for intercollegiate athletic events, and 4,300 for concerts and other public events. A second unit houses six raquetball courts with an upper balcony for instruction and a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards, and a spectator viewing area. An athletic training room, locker rooms and team rooms are also located in the HPERC, which connects to the Wittenberg Field House, home of the Tigers since 1929, which houses offices and a state-of-the-art weight training facility.

A 4,622-square-foot extension off the front of the HPERC opened in August 2005. The Bob Rosencrans Hall of Honor Fitness Center includes a wide range of weight training and cardiovascular equipment.

Edwards-Maurer Field and Earl F. Morris Track were renovated in 2005. Edwards-Maurer Field has a state-of-the-art artificial playing surface and Earl F. Morris Track is a 400-meter track outfitted with a similarly cutting-edge surface. The entire complex is lighted, and also serves as home to the Tiger football, track, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The David and Georgianna Albright Tennis Complex, a $2 million project completed in 1997, houses 12 lighted tennis courts with a Dynaflex surface. Six of the courts are lighted, including two sunken center courts with space for seating.

Situated a few blocks from campus are Bill Edwards Field, which offers playing and practice fields, and Betty Dillahunt field, home of the Tiger softball team. Less than two miles from campus Carleton Davidson Stadium, which opened in 2004, is the home of Tiger baseball. Owned and maintained by the City of Springfield, Carleton Davidson Stadium has seating capacity of 1,061, nearly half of which is under cover, a media center, locker rooms with showers and secured storage.

EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD

ROSENCRANS FITNESS CENTER

PAM EVANS SMITH ARENA

HPER CENTER NATATORIUM

CARLETON DAVIDSON STADIUM

2011 SeasonSCHEDULE/RESULTS

9/2 at Defiance ^ L, 1-09/3 vs. Thiel ^ W, 3-29/10 MOUNT UNION $ W, 2-19/11 OTTERBIEN $ W, 1-09/13 at Ohio Northern T, 1-19/17 at Colorado College L, 2-09/18 vs. UC Santa Cruz& L, 2-19/21 at Mount St. Joseph W, 2-09/25 ALLEGHENY * L, 3-09/27 at Cedarville L, 3-210/1 OBERLIN * W, 2-110/8 at Hiram * L, 4-110/12 DEPAUW * L, 2-110/15 at Ohio Wesleyan * L, 4-110/18 DENISON * L, 2-110/22 at Kenyon * L, 1-010/26 at Wabash * W, 1-010/29 WOOSTER * L, 4-2* NCAC Match^ Defiance College Classic $ Wittenberg Invitational& Played at Colorado College

KEVIN BONDPOSTSEASON AWARDSAll-NCAC: Honorable Mention – Brock Hicks, Joe HalulaAll-Ohio: Third Team – Michael LambeckAcademic All-Ohio: Third Team – Daniel BroidyNSCAA Academic All-East Region: Honorable Mention – Daniel Broidy

ZACH WHITE

In 2011-2012, the Wittenberg Tigers...• Won 3 North Coast Athletic Conference regular season championships in volleyball, men’s golf and

men’s basketball• Finished in the top 5 in the final North Coast Athletic Conference standings in 12 of 23 sports• Finished 4th in the final standings for the NCAC Dennis Collins Memorial All-Sports Trophy• Earned 7 NCAC Player/Performer of the Year trophies• Earned 3 NCAC Coach of the Year trophies• Placed 84 student-athletes on All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams• Placed 14 student-athletes on all-region teams and 11 on All-America teams• Earned 3 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District awards and 2 Academic All-America awards• Finished 50th in the NACDA Director’s Cup (all-sports comparison) thanks to postseason appearances

by 6 teams

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2012 Season

2012 Men’s Soccer Schedule

BROCK HICKS

BRIAN BOUTIN

WITTENBERG MEN’S SOCCER

* NCAC Match # Capital/Fort Rapids Invitational $ Wilmington Kiwanis Classic

To schedule a home game visit, contact Coach Dawson atsdawson@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6456

8/31 at Capital # 2 p.m.

9/2 vs. Mount Union # 4 p.m.

9/5 THOMAS MORE 7 p.m.

9/7 vs. Muskingum $ 5 p.m.

9/8 at Wilmington $ 7:30 p.m.

9/11 OHIO NORTHERN 7 p.m.

9/15 at Bluffton 2 p.m.

9/19 MOUNT ST. JOSEPH 7 p.m.

9/22 at Allegheny * 2 p.m.

9/26 EARLHAM 7 p.m.

9/29 at Oberlin * 7 p.m.

10/2 POINT PARK 6 p.m.

10/6 HIRAM * 5 p.m.

10/10 at DePauw * 7 p.m.

10/13 OHIO WESLEYAN * 7:30 p.m.

10/16 at Denison * 7 p.m.

10/20 at Wooster * 3:30 p.m.

10/24 WABASH * 7 p.m.

10/27 KENYON * 4 p.m.

The North Coast Athletic Conference and Wittenberg University work together to encourage good sportsmanship on the court, on the field and in the stands. The Wittenberg Athletics Department expects all competitors and spectators to help maintain an open, accepting and competitive environment

in order to promote positive, enjoyable experiences for all involved with Division III athletics.

Student-athletes are primarily responsible for balancing academics and athletics. However, recognizing the pressure that student-athletes face from competing time demands placed upon them by both professors and coaches, we establish the following statement of responsibility. The statement assumes that the student’s primary responsibility is to academic coursework and that practice sessions are always subordinate to class attendance.

Students should work with advisers to schedule courses so that practices and contests are not in conflict with academic courses.

Student-athletes are expected to contact professors in advance in order to resolve conflicts between class attendance and participation in athletic contests. It is recommended that student-athletes miss not more than four sessions of any class in a semester for regular season athletic contests. Permission of a Faculty Athletic Representative is required before additional excused absences will be permitted.

Coaches will, as necessary, establish and maintain communications with the professors of team athletes regarding academic progress. Professors should feel free to contact coaches regarding the academic responsibilities of student-athletes.

Statement of Responsibility for Balance Between Academics & Athletics

The Wittenberg Athletic Department is an integral part of the university that strives to achieve the same standards of excellence that exist within various academic disciplines at the university. Further, the athletic department embraces the concept that the student-athletes are first and foremost students, possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body.

Wittenberg University is committed to the principles and practices of amateurism, student-athlete welfare, gender equity, sportsmanship and fair play, cultural diversity and overall athletics excellence, and this commitment shall reflect in every aspect of the athletics departmental operations.

Wittenberg Athletics Philosophy