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Getting to the Field2003 Media GuideTable of ContentsI-88 TollwayGetting to the Field (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front coverAU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front coverMedia Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Meet the Head Coach Pete Watkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Meet the Assistant Coach Pete Gatz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22003 Spartan Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7Game-By-Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Past NIIC Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Men’s Soccer Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Year-By-Year Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10This is AU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112003 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back coverGalena Blvd.OakNew YorkOrchard RoadNPrairie Rd.Edgelawn Dr.Evanslawn Ave.Randall Rd.Gladstone Ave.Marseillaise Pl.Kenilworth Pl.Lake St. (Route 31)Edgelawn Dr.Evanslawn Ave.Southlawn Pl.AU FieldBaseballFieldGlenwood Pl.PGymPPrairie RoadRandall Rd.PRandall Rd.Calumet Ave.Calumet Ave.PPMarseillaise Pl.Gladstone Ave.Kenilworth Pl.The bottom map is an enlargement of the Aurora University area.Soccer is played on the AU FieldParking areas are shown with a circled P.AU Quick FactsLocation..........................................................Aurora, IllinoisFounded...........................................................................1893Enrollment...................................................More than 4,000Nickname..................................................................SpartansColors .........................................................Royal Blue/WhiteConference....................Northern Illinois-Iowa ConferenceNational Affiliation ...................................NCAA Division IIIField (Capacity) ...................Aurora University Field (1,750)President ..........................................Dr. Rebecca L. SherrickDirector of Athletics............................................Mark WalshAthletics Phone ................................................630-844-5110Athletics Fax .....................................................630-844-7809Head Soccer Coach ...........................................Pete WatkinsCoach’s Record....................................................First SeasonAssistant Coaches: ..................................Pete Gatz, Steve Bermes,2002 Overall Record ........................................................1-192002 Conference Record ...................................................0-5Media Relations Director ......................................Al BensonDirector of Sports Information .........................Brian KipleySports Info. Phone............................................630-844-7575Sports Info. Fax.................................................630-844-3826AU Spartan Sports Hotline ..............................630-844-3838Pressbox Phone ................................................630-844-7838

AU Media OutletsMeet the Head CoachLocal PrintAurora Beacon-News...............................101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506Bill Kindt, Sports Editor 630-844-5911Tim Wagner Fax: 630-844-1043Kane County Chronicle.................1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222Fax: 630-232-4962Fox Valley Labor News..........................P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022Fax: 630-892-3873Daily Herald ...............................3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174630-587-8623Fax: 630-587-8639Kendall County Publications............222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560630-533-7034Fax: 630-533-7085Oswego Ledger-Sentinel..............................Box 669, Oswego, IL 60611630-554-8565Fax: 630-554-7560Regional PrintChicago Tribune............................435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611Metro Sports 312-222-3474Fax: 312-828-9392Chicago Sun Times ..........................401 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611College Sports 312-321-2664Radio/TVWKKD (1580 am, 95.9 fm)................P.O. Box C-1730, Aurora, IL 60507Bill Baker, Station Manager 630-898-1580Fax: 630-898-2355WSPY (107.1 fm)............................1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000Comcast (ch. 4) .........................800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563630-552-1000PETE WATKINSHead CoachFirst SeasonPete Watkins comes to AuroraUniversity from western Michigan,where he was the head women’s soccercoach at Ferris State University, anNCAA Division II institution. He also was a westernMichigan Olympic Development Program staff coach forthe 1988 boys teams. Watkins had recently been appointedas the Grand Valley Premier coach for the U-18 men’s squadcompeting in the National “Y” League, the highest level inboys’ club soccer. In the summers, Watkins is a staffmember for the Indiana University Soccer Camp, one of thetop clinics in the nation for college-bound soccer players.Prior to his five year stay in west Michigan, Watkins wasthe head women’s coach at Northwestern State University,an NCAA Division I institution in Natchitoches, LA. Whileat NSU, Watkins was named the 1998 SouthlandConference Coach of the Year.As a student-athlete, Watkins played for MacMurrayCollege in Jacksonville, IL, and earned first-team, All-St.Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors in 1993.He was also named an Adidas Academic-All American.While at MacMurray, Watkins competed as a startingmidfielder in the 1992 NCAA Division III Men’s SoccerTournament. He completed his playing career as a teamcaptain, earning MacMurray’s Bill Wall Award for AthleticLeadership. Watkins served as an assistant coach whilecompleting his undergraduate degree, graduating summacum laude with a degree in psychology.Coach Watkins, originally from Big Rapids, MI, hasearned his NSCAA Advanced National diploma. He ismarried to Laura Watkins, a St. Charles High Schoolgraduate, and the couple have one son, Campbell James.Wire ServicesAssociated Press ............................230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-0500Fax: 312-781-1989United Press International...........360 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-1600Fax: 312-781-1603All requests for interviews should be made throughAl Benson, Media Relations Director, at 630-844-5150.For other information contact Brian Kipley,Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.AU Men’s Soccer1

Meet the AssistantCoachMeet the SpartansPETE GATZAssistant CoachSecond SeasonPete Gatz enters his second season asthe assistant men’s soccer coach atAurora University. Gatz is a 1998graduate of Carroll College. He was afour-year letter winner as the startinggoalkeeper for the Pioneers. Gatz hasbeen the program goalkeeper trainer and assistant girls’varsity soccer coach at Neuqua Valley High School inNaperville since 1999.Gatz holds a National “D” Coaching License. He earnedhis bachelor’s degree in elementary education from CarrollCollege and is currently working on his master’s degree ineducation at Aurora University.STEVE BERMESStudent Assistant#7 Amador Contreras2 AU Men’s Soccer

2003 Spartans’ Roundup“Rebuilding the Tradition”Aurora University is first-year head men’s soccer coachPete Watkins inherits a Spartan team looking to rebuild theprogram’s successful tradition. After a down year for themen’s soccer program in the 2002 campaign, Watkins wastabbed as the man to revitalize the tradition of men’s soccerat AU. “We will work hard this year to become a competitiveteam and continue to grow for years to come as a program,”Watkins said.The key to returning to winning ways will be this year’sgroup of youthful newcomers. “We will attack much morethan team fans saw the last few years. The team will bemore competitive with several of the young newcomersexpected to contribute immediately,” Watkins stated.Newcomers that should see significant playing time andbe difference makers in our program are midfielder juniortransfer Matias Alvarez (Waubonsee CC), and freshmendefender Alex DeGurain (Neuqua Valley HS), forward JeffHorst (Greenville HS), midfielder Larry Heiden (SomonaukHS), forward Rob Michaels (Hinckley-Big Rock HS),midfielder Amador Contreras (Aurora Central Catholic HS),and midfielder Matthew Kilcrease (Wichita Falls Rider HS).Top returners for the Spartans include senior midfielderAdam Gura (Oswego HS). The returning players hope to setthe tone for the future of the Aurora University men’s soccerprogram. Watkins added, “With the amount of youth we willhave in our program this year, growing pains are to beexpected, but the returning upperclassmen will be countedon to provide needed leadership.”Goalkeeping is an area of strength for the Spartans. “Weare really deep in goal, with two newcomers joining our tworeturners,” Watkins said. Junior keeper Pat Drews (WestAurora HS), and sophomore keeper Darin Reed (StreatorHS) will be joined by two talented newcomers incommunity college transfer Josh Simpson (Illinois ValleyCC), and freshman Jim Unger (Lyons Township HS). Allfour look to set the tone for the Spartans in the net.The Spartans have a deep roster that includes a good mixof returners and newcomers that look to contribute to therebuilding of the tradition in men’s soccer. Defenderslooking for action include juniors Jason Lemberg (MaineWest HS) and Tom Dean (Plano HS), transfer Brad Bywater(Waubonsee CC), sophomores Mark Chayka (Plainfield HS)and Cesar Garcia (Riverside-Brookfield HS), and freshmanKyle Solberg (West Aurora HS). Midfielders vying for timeinclude sophomore forward Kyle Kusmider (Batavia HS),junior college transfers Bryan Zavalla (South Mountain CC),and Max Andrews (Waubonsee CC), Ross Solis (Reed CityHS), and Dan Fink (Christian HS).“Fans can expect to see a system that is built around theplayers’ strengths. We are bringing in some talentedattackers this season, so an attacking style should be inplace, but that won’t be known until we can get on the fieldand get to work. We have good roster numbers as well, butagain, once we get on the field we will find out if quantityalso means quality,” Watkins stated.AU Men’s Soccer3

2003 OfficialNCAA Roster# Name Pos Year Hometown School2 Ross Solis MF Fr Reed City, MI Reed City3 Joe Miller MF Fr Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove North4 Max Andrews MF Jr Sugar Grove, IL Waubonsee CC5 Taylor Kilcrease MF Fr Wichita Falls, TX WF Rider6 Kyle Solberg DEF Fr Aurora, IL West Aurora7 Amador Contreras MF Fr Aurora, IL Aurora Central Cath9 Larry Heiden Jr. MF Fr Somonauk, IL Somonauk10 Jeff Horst FOR Fr Greenville, MI Greenville11 Rob Michaels FOR Fr Hinckley, IL Hinckley-Big Rock12 Brad Bywater DEF Jr Montgomery, IL Waubonsee CC13 Mark Chayka D So Plainfield, IL Plainfield14 Kyle Kusmider F So Batavia, IL Batavia15 Cesar Garcia D So Brookfield, IL Riverside-Brookfield16 Adam Gura F Sr Oswego, IL Oswego17 Bryan Zavalla FOR Jr Chandler, AZ South Mountain CC18 Alex DeGurian DEF Fr Naperville, IL Neuqua Valley19 Dan Fink FOR Fr Oconomowoc, WI Christian21 Matias Alvarez MF Jr Aurora, IL Waubonsee CC22 Tom Dean D Jr Plano, IL Plano23 Jason Lemberg D Jr Des Plaines, IL Maine West30 Darin Reed GK So Streator, IL Streator33 Pat Drews GK Jr Aurora, IL West Aurora54 Jim Unger GK Fr Indian Head Park, IL Lyons Township00 Josh Simpson GK Jr Streator, IL Illinois Valley CCHead Coach: Pete WatkinsAssistant Coach: Pete GatzStudent Assistant: Steve BermesMeet the Spartans#21 MATIAS ALVAREZ, 6-1, 195, JR, MF,Aurora, IL/Waubonsee CCCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): AttendedWaubonsee Community College…NamedAll-Conference and All-Region IV. College:As a Freshman (’01): Attended WaubonseeCommunity College. High School: AttendedMarmion Academy in Aurora, IL. Played twoyears of varsity soccer under Coach Kevin O’Connor…Wasnamed to the Daily Herald All-Sectional team, Beacon NewsPlayer of the Year and All-Area team his senior year. Personal:Born 2/28/83 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Parents: Enriqueand Miriam Alvarez. He has a brother, Gerardo, and twosisters, Victoria and Emilia. Major: Computer Science andBusiness Minor: Spanish#4 MAX ANDREWS, 5-7, 150, JR, MF,Sugar Grove, IL/Waubonsee CCCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): AttendedWaubonsee Community College. College: Asa Freshman (’01): Attended WaubonseeCommunity College. High School: AttendedKaneland High School in Maple Park, IL.Played three years of varsity football underCoach Joe Thorgasin. Personal: Born 5/11/80 in Houston, TX.Parents: Ray and Paula Andrews. He has one brother, Cooper.Some of his hobbies include BMX and climbing. Major:Recreation#12 BRAD BYWATER, 6-0, 160, JR, DEF,Montgomery, IL/Waubonsee CCCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): AttendedWaubonsee Community College…NamedHonorable mention 2nd team All-Conference. College: As a Freshman (’01):Attended Waubonsee Community College.High School: Attended Aurora ChristianHigh School in Aurora, IL. Played three years of varsity soccerunder Head Coach Pat Gillam. Personal: Born 7/4/78 inGeneva, IL. Parents: Donald and Janet Adam. Some of hishobbies includes sports and working in the yard. One dayhopes to become a teacher and a coach. Major: ElementaryEducation#24 MARK CHAYKA, 5-8, 155, So, Defender,Plainfield, IL/Plainfield HSCollege: As a Freshman (’02): Played in andstarted all 20 games for the Spartans. HighSchool: Attended Plainfield High School.Played tennis under Coach John Bayer…Named All-Conference his junior year…Wasa member of the Cross Country team…Played soccer under Coach Rich Beintum…Named All-Conference, All-Sectional, and Team MVP his senior season.Personal: Born 8/24/84 in Oak Park, IL. Parents: Mary andRobert Chayka. Has one sister, Tina. Some of his hobbiesinclude video games and tennis. Major: Undecided4 AU Men’s SoccerAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts. MWG2002 20 6 0 0 0 0Career 12 2 0 0 0 02002 20 6 0 0 0 0

Meet the Spartans#7 AMADOR CONTRERAS, 6-2, 164, FR, MF,Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Catholic HSHigh School: Attended Aurora CentralCatholic High School in Aurora, IL. Ran threeyears of varsity cross country for Head CoachTroy Kerber…Named All-Conference hisjunior and senior seasons…Ran three yearsof varsity track under Coach Troy Kerber…Named All-Conference his senior season. Personal: Born1/12/85 in Aurora, IL. Parents: Miguel and Maria Contreras.He has two sisters, Alexandra and Amanda. His uncle VictorPerez attended Aurora University. Major: Pre-medMinor: Spanish#22 TOM DEAN, 5-7, 180, JR,Defender, Plano, IL/Plano HSCollege: as a Sophomore (’02): Played 13games, starting six for the Spartans. College:As a Freshman (’01): Played six games. HighSchool: Attended Plano High School…Playedthree years of varsity wrestling under CoachSteve Long…Also played football underCoach Bobby Bennet. Personal: Born 12/4/82 in Cayagan deOro City, Phillippines. Parents: David and Melodie Dean.Hobbies include playing chess and sports. Major: HistoryAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts. MWG2001 6 1 0 0 0 02002 13 1 0 0 0 0Career 19 2 0 0 0 0At Goalkeeper:Year GA Saves W/L/T Sho2001 3 3 0/0 02002 4 3 0-0 0Career 7 6 0-0 0#18 ALEX DEGURIAN, 6-1, 163, FR, DEF,Naperville, IL/Neuqua Valley HSHigh School: Attended Neuqua Valley HighSchool in Naperville, IL. Played two years ofvarsity soccer under Coach Jim Johns…Named All-Conference and Team MVP hissenior season. Personal: Born 3/30/85 inPittsburgh, PA. Parents: Alex and LindaDeGurian. He has two brothers, Drew and Linden. Major:Communications#11 PAT DREWS, 6-4, 170, JR, Goalkeeper,Aurora, IL/West Aurora HSCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): Played in 18games, starting 13 for the Spartans. College:As a Freshman (’01): Attended CarthageCollege. He was a member of the soccerteam…He also attended WaubonseeCommunity College for a semester. HighSchool: Attended West Aurora High School. Played two yearsbaseball under Coach Dave Rowell…Played one year basketballunder Coach Gordie Kerkman… Was a part of the West AuroraState Championship basketball team…Played three yearssoccer under Coach Jack Albright…Named All-Conferencejunior year…Named Team MVP and All-Sectional his senioryear. Personal: Born 1/4/83 in St. Charles, IL. Parents: Kay andMichael Drews. Has one sister Megan. Major: OutdoorRecreationAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts MWG2002 18 5 0 0 0 0Career 18 5 0 0 0 0At Goalkeeper:Year GA Saves W/L Sho2002 38 62 0-8 0Career 38 62 0-8 0#19 DAN FINK, 5-11, 175, FR, FWD,Oconomowoc, WI/Christian HSHigh School: Attended Heritage ChristianHigh School in West Allis, WI. Personal: Born12/20/84 in Brookfield, WI. Parents: Darrelland Debra Fink. He has one sister, Becky.Major: Recreation#15 CESAR GARCIA, 5-9, 160, FR, Defender,Brookfield, IL/Riverside Brookfield HSCollege: As a Freshman (’02): Played in 17games, starting two for the Spartans. HighSchool: Attended Riverside Brookfield. Playedtwo years of soccer under coach Eric Carlson…Named All-Conference his senior year.Personal: Born 4/13/84 in Chicago, IL. Parents:Victoriano and Guadalupe Garcia. Has one brother, Victor andtwo sisters, Elizabeth and Lupe. Some of his hobbies includeplaying sports and going to the movies. Major: UndecidedAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts MWG2002 17 4 0 0 0 0Career 17 4 0 0 0 0#16 ADAM GURA, 6-2, 175, SR,Midfielder/ForwardOswego, IL/Oswego HSCollege: As a Junior (’02): Played in 13games, starting 11 for the Spartans.College:As a Sophomore (’01): Played 15 gamesCollege: As a Freshman (’00): Played in 19games, starting one. High School: AttendedOswego High School…Played Soccer under Coach Randy French.Named Co-Captain his senior year. Also lettered in track.Personal: Born 7/16/82 in Joliet, IL. One older brother Steve, onesister Jennifer. He enjoys playing the guitar, playing pool, andcards. Dad is an F.B.I. agent and his cousin, Larry Gura, playedpro baseball. His career goals are to teach and to become acoach. Major: English and Secondary EducationAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts. MWG2000 19 2 0 0 0 02001 15 6 0 0 0 02002 13 4 0 0 0 0Career 47 12 0 0 0 0AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP GA Saves W/L/T Sho2001 16 2 2 0/0 0AU Men’s Soccer5

Meet the Spartans#9 LARRY HEIDEN JR., 5-11, 155, FR, MF,Somanauk, IL/Somanauk HSHigh School: Attended Somonauk HighSchool in Somonauk, IL. Played four years ofvarsity soccer under Head Coach DaveErasmus…Named team MVP and All-Conference his sophomore, junior and seniorseasons…Played three years of varsitybaseball under Coach Joe Hamilton…Named team MVP andAll-Conference his sophomore and senior seasons…Played twoyears of varsity basketball under Coach Hamilton…Was namedbest defender his senior season. Personal: Born 9/22/84 in St.Charles, IL. Parents: Larry Sr. and Lynette Heiden. He has onebrother, Michael, and two sisters, Lindsey and Melissa. Someof his hobbies include sports and video games. Major:Undecided#10 JEFF HORST, 6-1, 170, FR, FWD,Greenville, MI/Greenville HSHigh School: Attended Greenville HighSchool in Greenville, MI. Played three yearsof varsity soccer under Coach Doug Dodd…Was named Player of the Year, MostDedicated, All-Area and 1st Team All-Conference his senior season…Was namedsecond team all-conference his junior year…Played two yearsof varsity baseball under Coach Tom Halloch…Named MostDedicated his junior and senior years…Played two years ofvarsity basketball under Coach Rick Lewis…Named MostDedicated his senior year…Was named outstanding seniormale at Greenville HS Personal: Born 5/28/85 in Grand Rapids,MI. Parents: Terry and Janet Horst. Major: Psychology#5 TAYLOR KILCREASE, 5-9, 140, FR, MF,Wichita Falls, TX/Wichita Falls Rider HSHigh School: Attended Rider High School inWichita Falls, TX. Played one year of varsitysoccer under Coach Kenny Catney…Ran oneyear of varsity cross country under CoachCatney. Personal: Born 11/14/84 in WichitaFalls, TX. Parent: Steve Kilcrease. He has one brother, Alex.Major: Kinesiology#14 KYLE KUSMIDER, 5-8, 170, SO,Forward/Midfielder, Batavia, IL/Batavia HSCollege: As a Freshman (’02): Played in 18games, starting 11 for the Spartans. HighSchool: Attended Batavia High School. Playedsoccer at Batavia High. Personal: Born 5/18/84in Winfield, IL. Parents: Lynn Kittner andRaymond Kusmider. Has two brothers Kevinand Ken and one sister Kelly. Some of hishobbies include playing the guitar and drums and listening tomusic. Major: Undecided#23 JASON LEMBERG, 5-11, 190, JR,Defender,Des Plaines, IL/Maine West HSCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): Played in 12games, starting three for the Spartans.College: As a Freshman (’01): Played in 10games. High School: Attended Maine WestHigh School in Des Plaines, IL. Played one yearof soccer under Coach Alan Matan as a team captain. Participatedin two years of track and field under Coach Andy Trotter.Personal: Born 5/23/83 in Park Ridge, IL. Parents: Jim andAllison Lemberg. Hobbies include snowboarding, water skiing,and writing. His career goal is to become a high school Englishteacher. Major: EnglishAt Goalkeeper:AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP GA Saves W/L/T Sho2001 10 8 13 1/0 0Career 10 8 13 1/0 0Year MP/MS Shots G A Pts. MWG2002 12/3 1 0 0 0 0Career 12/3 1 0 0 0 0#11 ROB MICHAELS, 5-9, 150, FR, FWD,Hinckley, IL/ Hinckley-Big Rock HSHigh School: Attended Hinckley-Big RockHigh School in Hinckley, IL. Played threeyears of varsity soccer under Coach LarryPeppers…Named All-Conference his seniorseason…Played two years of varsity baseballunder Coach Todd Prellberg… Named All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-Area his seniorseason…Played two years of varsity basketball under CoachBob Barnett and Bill Sambrookes…Named Co-Captain andDefensive MVP his senior season. Personal: Born 7/15/84 inGeneva, IL. Parents: Dave and Juli Michaels. He has onebrother, Brian, and one sister, Rachel. Enjoys playing theguitar, listening to music and watching movies. He hopes oneday to join the FBI. Major: Criminal Justice#3 JOE MILLER, 5-9, 135, FR, MF, DownersGrove, IL/Downers Grove North HSHigh School: Attended Downers GroveNorth High School in Downers Grove, IL.Played two years of varsity soccer underCoach Christine Tomek. Personal: Born1/15/85 in Downers Grove, IL. Parents: Ronand JoMarie Miller. He has two brothers,Ronny and Jimmy. Major: UndecidedAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts. MWG2002 18 15 0 0 0 0Career 181 15 0 0 0 06 AU Men’s Soccer

Meet the Spartans#30 DARIN REED, 5-9, 160, SO,Goalkeeper, Streator, IL/Streator HSCollege: As a Freshman (’02): Played in 16games, starting six for the Spartans…Had onegoal. High School: Attended Streator HighSchool. Was a part of the wrestling team fortwo seasons under Coach Jeff Medema…Wason the soccer team under Coach Jim Muntz…Named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Personal: Born7/10/84 in Streator, IL. Parents: Sandra and Kevin Reed. He hasone brother, Kyle, and one sister, Mandi. Some of his hobbiesinclude sports, music, and playing guitar. Major: CriminalJusticeAU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP Shots G A Pts. MWG2002 16 2 1 0 2 0Career 16 2 1 0 2 0#00 JOSH SIMPSON, 5-10, 200, JR, GK,Streator, IL/Illinois Valley CCCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): AttendedIllinois Valley Community College. College:As a Freshman (’01): Attended Illinois ValleyCommunity College. High School: AttendedStreator High School in Streator, IL. Playedfour years of varsity soccer under Coach JimMurtz…Named Team MVP his freshman and seniorseasons…First team NCIC his senior season and second teamNCIC his junior season. Personal: Born 12/22/81 in Streator, IL.Parents: Dennis and Barbara Simpson. He has one brother,Scott, and four sisters, Rayann, Brenda, Callie, and Jessica.Enjoys all sports and playing video games. He hopes one day tobecome a teacher and play pro or semi-pro soccer. Major:Education#6 KYLE SOLBERG, 5-9, 180, FR, DEF,Aurora, IL/West Aurora HSCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): AttendedUniversity of Illinois-Chicago. College: As aFreshman (’01): Attended University ofIllinois-Chicago High School: Attended WestAurora High School in Aurora, IL. Personal:Born 12/8/81 in Aurora, IL. Parents: Charlesand Mary Solberg. Major: Secondary Education Minor: PoliticalScience#2 ROSS SOLIS, 6-0, 155, FR, MF,Reed City, MI/Reed City HSHigh School: Attended Reed City HighSchool in Reed City, MI. Played three yearsof varsity soccer under Coach DougEmington…Named All-Area, All-Conference,and All-District his senior season…Playedtwo years of varsity basketball under CoachJesse Railing…Played one year of varsity football under CoachMonty Price and was named All-Conference…He also ran oneyear of varsity track. Personal: Born 12/18/84 in Reed City, MI.Parents: Mike and Tammy Solis. He has two brothers, Mickeyand Spencer, and one sister, Shelly. Enjoys listening to musicand hopes to become an electronics technician one day.Major: Computer Science#54 JIM UNGER, 6-1, 170, FR, GK, IndianHead Park, IL/Lyons Township HSHigh School: Attended Lyons Township HighSchool in LaGrange, IL. Played varsity soccerunder Coach Alex Hernandez…Named All-Upstate Eight his senior season. Personal:Born 9/17/84 in Melrose Park, IL. Parents:Leigh and Patricia Unger. He has twobrothers, Mike and Dan. Major: Undecided#17 BRYAN ZAVALLA, 6-0, 160, JR, FWD,Chandler, AZ/South Mountain CCCollege: As a Sophomore (’02): AttendedSouth Mountain Community College.College: As a Freshman (’01): AttendedSouth Mountain Community College. HighSchool: Attended Westwood High in Mesa,AZ…Played three years of varsity soccerunder three different coaches…Also ran one year of varsitycross country. Personal: Born 8/17/83 in Thousand Oaks, CA.Parent: Carol Hibbard. He has one brother, Michael Zavala.He enjoys playing soccer, off-roading, camping, and waterskiing. Major: Recreation Minor: BusinessAU Men’s Soccer7

2002 Game-By-GamePast NIIC ChampionsAU Opp. NIICDate W/L Score Opponent Score Rec. Rec.9/2 L 0 North Park 5 0-19/4 L 0 Carthage 5 0-29/7 L 0 Central Coll. 6 0-39/8 L 0 Simpson Coll. 8 0-49/11 L 0 Wheaton Thunder 2 0-59/13 L 0 Marian 2 0-69/15 W 3 Lakeland 2 1-69/18 L(2ot) 1 North Central 2 1-79/21 L 0 Neb. Wesleyan 9 1-89/22 L 0 Concordia (WI) 10 1-99/25 L 2 Benedictine 4 1-10 0-19/26 L 0 Rockford 2 1-11 0-210/5 L (OT) 1 Clarke 2 1-12 0-310/6 L 0 Augustana 4 1-1310/8 L 0 Dominican 10 1-14 0-410/9 L 0 Illinois Wesleyan 9 1-1510/17 L 0 Centre Coll. 14 1-1610/18 L(2ot) 1 Concordia (IL) 2 1-17 0-510/21 L 0 Carleton Coll. 5 1-1810/23 L 1 Lake Forest 9 1-12002 Spartan StatsINDIVIDUAL STATSPLAYER G/GS GOALS ASSISTS PTS. G.W.G.Roman Kagan 13/12 2 0 4 0Andy Smith 16/16 2 0 4 0Justin Kulik 12/11 2 0 4 1Steve Blakemore 15/15 1 1 3 0Stevan Petkovich 13/10 1 0 2 0Darin Reed 16/6 1 0 2 0Lucas Thorson 20/20 0 1 1 0Kyle Kusmider 18/11 0 0 0 0Adam Robison 19/16 0 0 0 0Jeff Grice 12/9 0 0 0 0Mark Chayka 20/20 0 0 0 0Pat Drews 18/13 0 0 0 0Tim Ryan 4/3 0 0 0 0Adam Gura 13/11 0 0 0 0Cesar Garcia 17/2 0 0 0 0Tom Dean 13/6 0 0 0 0Jason Lemberg 12/3 0 0 0 0Mike Nelson 13/11 0 0 0 0Nathan Viland 1/0 0 0 0 0Steve Bermes 14/6 0 0 0 0Greg Moss 8/7 0 0 0 0Freddy Cahue 13 0 0 0 0AU Team Totals 20 9 2 20 1Opponents 20 122 70 314 17GOALKEEPER STATSPLAYER GA GA AVG. SAVES REC. SHOFreddy Cahue 43 4.65 75 0-7 0Pat Drews 38 6.54 62 1-8 0Darin Reed 35 7.09 47 0-3 0Tom Dean 4 8.00 3 0-0 0YEARSCHOOL2002 Benedictine University2001 Dominican University2000 Dominican University1999 Rockford College1998 Rockford College1997 Aurora University1996 Benedictine University1995 Judson College*1994 Judson College*1993 Judson College*1992 Judson College*1991 Judson College*1990 Aurora UniversityJudson College*1989 Trinity International University^*1988 Rockford College1987 Rockford College1986 Benedictine University+1985 Aurora UniversityJudson College*Rockford College1984 Rockford College1983 Rockford College1982 Rockford College1981 Rockford College1980 Rockford College1979 Aurora University^Rockford College1978 Aurora University^1977 Aurora University^Rockford College1976 Aurora University^Rockford College1975 Aurora University^Trinity International University#*1974 Trinity International University#*1973 Aurora University^Judson College*1972 Trinity International University#*1971 Aurora University^Trinity International University#*1970 Aurora University^1969 Trinity International University#*Rockford College*denotes no longer a member of the NIIC+then known as Illinois Benedictine College^then known as Aurora College#then known as Trinity CollegeThe NIICThe NIIC2002 marked the 34th season of men’s soccer competitionwithin the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference (formerly NorthernIllinois Intercollegiate Conference).The 1998 NIIC champion (in both men’s and women’s soccer)was crowned by virtue of a post-season tournament. The regularseason NIIC matches were used to seed the teams for the tourney,which took place October 27 and 29 at the Indoor Sports Center’sfacilities in Loves Park, IL (Rockford area).2002 ALL-NIIC TEAMSteve Blakemore FWD Aurora UniversityAndy Smith MID Aurora UniversityAU Team Totals 122 5.86 187 1-19 0Opponents 9 0.44 66 19-1 148 AU Men’s Soccer

AU Men’s Soccer RecordsYear-By-Year ResultsAurora University All-America Award WinnersRudy Keller - 1977 (NAIA) • Val Bole - 1978 (NAIA) • Val Bole - 1979 (NAIA)MOST GOALS SCORED, MATCH:5 Hristos Karabatsis vs. Knox, 1983Ed Guerra vs. Rockford, 1966MOST GOALS SCORED, SEASON:22 Terry Rock 1980 (17 matches)21 Les Suhayda 1971 (14 matches)19 Hernan Campuzano 1996 (17 matches)MOST GOALS SCORED, CAREER:43 Terry Rock 1978-81 (67 matches)38 Ed Guerra 1965-68 (36 matches)34 Alex Iniguez 1988-91 (73 matches)33 Hernan Campuzano 1993, 95-96 (57 matches)MOST ASSISTS, MATCH:4 Kevin Hurley vs. Lake Forest, 1973Pat Ginder vs. Judson, 1974Tom Chmela vs. Trinity, 1975& vs. Rockford, 1975MOST ASSISTS, SEASON:13 Jason Malmstrom 1998 (18 matches)MOST ASSISTS, CAREER:32 Jason Malmstrom 1995-98 (74 matches)29 Terry Rock 1978-81 (67 matches)26 Pat Ginder 1974-77 (55 matches)MOST POINTS, MATCH:11 Ed Guerra vs. Carthage, 1967MOST POINTS, SEASON:53 Terry Rock 1980 (22 G., 9 A.)42 Rob Infelise 1998 (19 G., 4 A.)42 Hernan Campuzano 1996 (19 G., 4 A.)41 Ed Guerra 1967 (13 G., 15 A.)MOST POINTS, CAREER:125 Hernan Campuzano 1993, 95-96 (33 G., 13 A.)115 Terry Rock 1978-81 (43 G., 29 A.)97 Ed Guerra 1965-68 (38 G., 21 A.)90 Jason Malmstrom 1995-98 (29 G., 32 A.)83 Alex Iniguez 1988-91 (34 G, 15 A.)72 Rob Infelise 1997-98 (29 G., 14 A.)72 Bob Vozza 1990-93 (30 G., 12 A.)MOST GOALIE SAVES, MATCH:38 Ron Behnke 1967MOST GOALIE SAVES, SEASON:196 Don Nazor 1966MOST SHUTOUTS, SEASON:10 Bill Burnham 1978 (13 matches)Lucas Bodayla 1990 (18 matches)MOST SHUTOUTS, CAREER:24 Lucas Bodayla 1988-91 (62 matches)16 Bill Burnham 1977-79 (24 matches)LOWEST GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE, SEASON:0.61 Lucas Bodayla 1990 (18 matches)0.70 Bill Burnham 1978 (13 matches)BEST WINNING PERCENTAGE, SEASON (15 OR MORE MATCHES).944 1997 17-1MOST MATCHES WON, SEASON12 1983 12-3-2MOST MATCHES LOST, SEASON19 2002 1-19-014 1993 5-14-01986 4-14-0LONGEST WINNING STREAK13 matches 1997 thru 1998LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK9 matches 1979LONGEST LOSING STREAK15 matches 1963 thru 1964MOST GOALS SCORED, MATCH10 1997 vs. ClarkeMOST GOALS SCORED, SEASON70 1997MOST GOALS ALLOWED, MATCH16 1963 vs.U. ofChicagoLEAST GOALS SCORED, SEASON7 1963LEAST GOALS ALLOWED, SEASON9 1997 0.61 g.a.a.MOST SHUTOUTS, SEASON10 1990, 1979, & 1978MOST CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUTS7 1978MOST SHOTS, MATCH54 vs. Judson 1979vs. Carthage 1969MOST SHOTS ALLOWED, MATCH66 vs. Quincy 1968MOST CORNER KICKS TAKEN, MATCH25 vs. Trinity 1977Year Overall NIIC Coach (AU Record)1963 0-8 Jim Meyer (0-8-0)1964 1-7 Ron Bachman1965 4-4 Ron Bachman1966 7-3 Ron Bachman (12-17-0)1967 8-3 Fred Bornkamp1968 2-7-1 Fred Bornkamp1969 5-7 2-2 Fred Bornkamp1970 5-6-1 4-0 Fred Bornkamp*1971 10-3-1 4-1-1 Fred Bornkamp*1972 2-8-1 1-5 Fred Bornkamp1973 8-4 4-2 Fred Bornkamp*1974 8-8 4-2 Fred Bornkamp (48-43-4)1975 7-7 5-1 Mark Zaban*1976 8-5 5-1 Mark Zaban (15-12-0)*1977 9-6 5-1 Rick Kilps*1978 8-6-2 7-1 Rick Kilps*1979 11-3-3 7-1 Rick Kilps*1980 10-7 6-2 Rick Kilps1981 8-6-3 6-2 Rick Kilps1982 9-8 1-3 Rick Kilps1983 12-3-2 3-1 Rick Kilps (55-36-8)1984 9-7-1 1-3 Bob Graham1985 5-11 3-1 Bob Graham*1986 4-14 1-2 Bob Graham (18-32-1)1987 4-11-4 0-2-1 Chris Shinn1988 6-11-2 1-5 Chris Shinn1989 7-9-2 2-5-1 Chris Shinn1990 11-5-2 6-1-1 Chris Shinn*1991 6-11-1 4-3-1 Chris Shinn1992 5-12-1 4-3-1 Chris Shinn (39-59-12)1993 5-14 2-6 Glen Tourville1994 9-10-1 4-4 Glen Tourville1995 7-13 1-7 Glen Tourville1996 10-5-2 4-1-1 Glen Tourville (31-42-3)1997 17-1-1 5-0 Oleg Vatchev (13-1-1)1998 13-6 4-1 Josh Paskiewicz1999 No Competition2000 9-11 2-4 Tom Waters (9-11)2001 5-14-2 3-3-1 Tom Waters (14-25-2)2002 1-19 0-5 Tom Waters (1-19)40 yrs. 275-303-33 111-80-8* denotes NIIC ChampsCOACHES’ ALL-TIME RECORDSCoach Seasons Wins (overall) %Oleg Vatchev 1997 13 (13-1-1) .928Josh Paskiewicz 1998 13 (13-6) .684Rick Kilps 1977-1983 55 (55-36-8) .596Mark Zaban 1975-76 15 (15-12-0) .556Fred Bornkamp 196-74 48 (48-43-4) .526Glen Tourville 1993-96 31 (31-42-3) .428R. Bachman 1964-66 12 (12-17-0) .414Chris Shinn 1987-92 39 (39-59-12) .409Bob Graham 1984-86 18 (18-32-1) .363Jim Meyer 1963 0 (0-8-0) .000Tom Waters 2000-02 15 (15-44-2) .262AU Men’s Soccer9

AU DirectoryAU Administration(All numbers are 630 area code)Sport/Department Coach/Contact PhoneDirector of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111Athletics BusinessManager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574Athletic Trainer Stevie Baker-Watson 844-5114Asst. Athletic Trainer Robbi Peterson 844-6173Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515Basketball, Men James Lancaster 844-5144Basketball, Women Jennifer Buckley 844-5112Cross Country & TrackMen and Women James Kluckhohn 844-4573Equipment Manager Gabriel Castillo 844-3844Football Jim Scott 844-5115Golf, Men John Donofrio 844-3855Golf, Women John Cegielski 844-3849Media Relations Al Benson 844-5150Soccer, Men Pete Watkins 844-5268Soccer, Women Kanute Drugan 844-4207Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575Ass’t SportsInformation Director Dave Griffin 844-7575Tennis, Men & Women Jessi Laffey 844-5152Volleyball Jerry Angle 844-5261Other Important NumbersAdmission 844-5533Alumni Office 844-5486Physical Education Office 844-6181Public Relations 844-5481Security 844-5450Training Room 844-4891Wellness Center 844-5434Dr. Rebecca L. SherrickPresidentCurrently in her fourth year as AuroraUniversity president, Dr. Sherrick is atrue Spartan booster and often attendsathletic events. She earned her BA fromIllinois Wesleyan and PhD fromNorthwestern University.Dr. Andrew ManionProvostPreviously Dean of the University Collegeof Arts and Sciences, 1998-2000. Dr.Manion earned his bachelor’s degreefrom Saint Norbert College and hisdoctorate in experimental psychologyfrom Adelphi University.Michael MoserAssistant Provostfor Student LifeMoser assumed duties as assistantprovost in July, 2003. He has a BA fromNorth Central College and a Master ofDivinity from Garrett-EvangelicalTheological Seminary.Mark WalshDirector of AthleticsWalsh assumed duties as director ofathletics in 1998. He earned both hisbachelor’s and master’s degrees fromAurora University.Brian KipleyDirector of SportsInformationDave GriffinAssistant SportsInformationDirector10 AU Men’s Soccer

This is Aurora UniversityWhen you can’t attendgames, catch ALL thescores on theSPARTAN SPORTSHOTLINE630-844-3838touchtone phone requiredEckhart HallAurora University is a private, independent,comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than4,000 students. AU is accredited by the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools.Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding ofMendota Seminary. In 1985, Aurora College changed its nameto Aurora University to reflect the growth of curricular offeringsat the graduate level. Today the university enrolls more than4,000 students in the College of Arts, Sciences and Business;College of Education; and George Williams College of Healthand Human Services. More than 40 undergraduate majors areoffered, and at the advanced level, the institution offersmaster’s degrees in business, education, recreationadministration, and social work, as well as a doctoral degree ineducation. Through its merger with George Williams College,the university operates a second campus in Williams Bay,Wisconsin.Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within anhour’s drive of Chicago and at the western end of the IllinoisResearch and Development Corridor. It is accessible viaInterstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.The University also has a campus near Lake Geneva, WI.Set on 241 acres, the Aurora University Lake Geneva campus isa site for summer family church camps, a respite camp forchildren with cancer and diabetes, and a place for studentgatherings, outdoor education activities, an experientialleadership program, and year-round family programs. Thecampus also serves students enrolled in Aurora University’sMaster of Arts in Teaching Program and hosts the annual Musicby the Lake summer festival and the Music by the LakeAcademy of the Arts.The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features aracquetball court, climbing wall, complete locker roomfacilities, a training room, weight room, aerobic-activitiesroom, classroom, and coaches’ offices.statisticshighlightsupcoming gamesFor CompleteNIICConference Standings,Results, Directions,and NewsLOG ON TOwww.niiconline.com

Aurora University“Spartans”2003 Men’s Soccer ScheduleDate/Day Opponent TimeSept. 3, W University of Dubuque 4 p.m.Sept. 6, Sa Concordia (WI) Univ. 1 p.m.Sept. 7, Su Lakeland (WI) College 3 p.m.Sept. 10, W Wisconsin-Lutheran 7 p.m.Sept. 12, Fr MONMOUTH COLLEGE 4 p.m.Sept. 14, Su LORAS COLLEGE 1 p.m.Sept. 17, W North Central College 7 p.m.Sept. 21, Su UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY 3 p.m.Sept. 24, W Benedictine University* 4 p.m.Sept. 25, Th CARTHAGE COLLEGE 2 p.m.Sept. 28, Su Carleton College 1 p.m.Oct. 1, W Dominican University* 4 p.m.Oct. 4, Sa CLARKE COLLEGE* 3 p.m.Oct. 8, W Lake Forest College 4 p.m.Oct. 12, Su MARYVILLE (MO.) 3 p.m.Oct. 14, Tu Illinois Wesleyan Univ. 7 p.m.Oct. 17, Fr CONCORDIA (IL) UNIV.* 1 p.m.Oct. 19, Su ST. NORBERT COLLEGE 1 p.m.Oct 21, Tu Rockford College*! 5 p.m.Oct. 31, Fr NIIC Tournament TBANov. 2, Su NIIC Tournament TBA*- NIIC Contest!- @ ISC, Loves Park, ILAll home games in BOLD CAPS*Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference contest347 S. Gladstone Ave.Aurora, IL 60506-4892(630) 844-5533 or1-800-742-5281www. aurora.edu