The Springfield S.C. is pleased to announce its’ senior class of 2009 and their college choices to continue their academic and athletic careers. “Since 2005 we have seen an increase on the number of players from the Springfield S.C. choosing to continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level. As the club has grown so have the expectations of the players as well as the opportunities. This year’s class will definitely make their mark on the college game as they have the talent, commitment and desire to do so. ” said Jeremy Alumbaugh Director of Soccer Operations. The 2009 class of Springfield S.C. graduates will attend all levels of play on both the men’s and women’s side of play.
Team and individual accomplishments have been plenty for this year’s class. “It is a bitter sweet feeling watching the boys class of 2009 prepare to become college student athletes. They have been a great
pleasure to work with over the past six year and they will be missed. They are mentally and physically prepared for the next step in their lives. They have accomplished great things in winning two MYSA State
Cup Championships and numerous other events, but I have no doubt they have high expectations for themselves at the college level.” said Cory Carr Director of Senior Boys Programs.
While the Springfield S.C. places a heavy emphasis on player and team development, there is no doubt that the goal for many is to attract the attention of college coaches. “If you look at the girls’ side of the college game it is such an early process where players are making decisions their sophomore and junior years of high school many times. The commitment by our graduating girls’ players to find the right academic and athletic fit is evident by the variety of schools they have chosen. By attending the high level showcases and traveling the past few years to summer camps, they have given themselves a great amount of exposure. No doubt they will continue to raise the bar of our players at the college level.” said Alumbaugh.
The college season of 2008 was full of success for former Springfield Soccer Club players. Patrick Carver earned NSCAA Division III All-American Honors playing for Emory University for the second consecutive year. Missouri State University made a run to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship behind the play of Heath Melugin and Justin Alford. Drury University also made headlines
by defeating the # 1 team in the nation, Northern Kentucky before being knocked out in the GLVC Semi-Finals behind some stellar play from Adam Peterson and contributions from Danny Collins and Alex
Palmer.
The class of 2009 and their college choices are listed below. “Bottom line is what once was a dream for soccer players from the Springfield area is now a reality. If you want to play college soccer and are diligent
in your approach on and off the field, you can make it happen. You can tell college coaches are pleased with the Alumni of Springfield S.C. as we have multiple players at programs now. This means that the
environment we have here at this club is preparing players to be successful at the next level.” said Alumbaugh. Congratulations to the players and their families for reaching their goals.
Girls
Erica Freiert, UMKC, NCAA Division I (cross country)
Michelle Hicks, Missouri Southern State, NCAA Division II
Emily Jordan, Concordia College, NCAA Division III
Jody McFarlen, Missouri State University, NCAA Division I
Jessica Roberts, Illinois Institute of Technology, NAIA
Hannah Winkel, Virginia Wesleyan, NCAA Division III
Boys
Graham Basecke, Indiana University, NCAA Division I
Tyler Bennett, Oglethorpe University, NCAA Division III
Grant Bollig, Crowder College, NJCAA
Bryce Collier, Crowder College, NJCAA
Caleb Collier, Missouri S & T, NCAA Division II
Tim Griffin, Illinois Wesleyan, University NCAA Division III
Matt Medley, Loras College, NCAA Division III
Mason Morawitz, Missouri S & T, NCAA Division II
Ryan Moses, Saint Louis University, NCAA Division I
Devon Newport, Saint Louis University, NCAA Division I
Ian Newport, Saint Louis University, NCAA Division I
Ryan Partch, Eckerd College, NCAA Division II
Trevor Pedigo, Crowder College, NJCAA
Ryan Squires, William Jewell College, NAIA/NCAA Division II
Christopher Tombridge, Northwestern University, NCAA Division I
This report was provided by Springfield SC
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