William Jewell Cardinals men's soccer explained
William Jewell Cardinals |
University: | William Jewell College |
Conference: | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Conference Short: | GLVC |
City: | Liberty |
Stateabb: | MO |
State: | Missouri |
Coach: | Eddie Horn |
Tenure: | 1st |
Stadium: | Dr. Luther D. Greene Stadium |
Capacity: | 3,000 |
Nickname: | Cardinals |
Color1: | Black |
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Color3: | white |
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Ncaatourneys: | 2004, 2006, and 2010 (NAIA) |
Conference Tournament: | 2006 and 2010 (HAAC) |
Conference Season: | 2006 and 2010 (HAAC) |
The William Jewell Cardinals men's soccer team represents William Jewell College and competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) of NCAA Division II. Playing their home games at Greene Stadium on the campus of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, the WJC men's soccer team's home games are well attended by WJC students and the Kansas City soccer community.
History
Prior to the 2011 season the Cardinals competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC). In 2007 The university began the four year transition process to NCAA Division II. The Cardinals men's soccer team won HAAC championship and 2006 and 2010 and received bids to the NAIA National Soccer Championship Tournament in 2004, 2006, and 2010. In addition the Cardinals were Region V Champions in 2006 and appeared in the NAIA National Final Four twice in 2006 and 2010. In 2011 the Cardinals will begin competing as a member of Division II in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).[1]
Coaching staff
The Cardinals are coached by Eddie Horn. The Cardinals' coaching staff also includes assistant coach Adam James and goalkeeper coach Brad Anderson.
National Academic Team Honors
- 2009: William Jewell College men's soccer team is honored with the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) Team Academic Award.[2]
- 2008: William Jewell College men's soccer team is honored with the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) Team Academic Award.[3]
- 2007: William Jewell College men's soccer team is honored with the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) Team Academic Award.[4]
All Americans
William Jewell has had three NAIA All-American soccer players.
- Justin Beck (2010, NSCAA NAIA 2nd Team All America)[5]
- Allan Nekuda (2006, NSCAA/adidas NAIA 1st Team All America)[6]
- Josh Howard (2006, NSCAA/adidas NAIA 2nd Team All America)
Academic All-American
William Jewell has had 11 NAIA Academic All-American soccer players.
- Joshua Ehrhard, (2009, senior defender)[7]
- Kyle Heiman (2009, junior goalkeeper)[7]
- A.J. Shinabargar (2009, junior defender)[7]
- Joshua Ehrhard (2008, junior midfielder)[8]
- Garrett Jahn (2007 senior midfielder)[9]
- Jacob Patton (2007, senior defender)[9]
- Dusty Green (2006, senior midfielder)[10]
- Garrett Jahn (2006, junior midfielder)[10]
- Jacob Patton (2006, junior defender)[10]
- Jake Wyllie (2005, senior midfielder)[11]
- Jake Wyllie (2004, junior midfielder)
Players in the Pros
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Luther. David. . GLVC Conference to Add Football In 2012. February 1, 2010. April 11, 2011.
- http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20091106144024511.php "NSCAA College Team Academic Award Winners Announced"
- http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20081119120007383.php "NSCAA College Team Academic Award Winners for 2008 Revealed"
- http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20071128163204248.php "NSCAA College Team Academic Award Winners for 2007 Revealed"
- http://www.jewell.edu/william_jewell/gen/william_and_jewell_generated_pages/Mens_Soccer_AllAmericans_p3677.html "NAIA All Americans"
- http://www.nscaa.com/subpages/20061215101135505.php "2006 NSCAA/adidas NAIA Men All America"
- Web site: NAIA. 2009 Men's Soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced. Dec 21, 2009. January 16, 2010.
- http://naia.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/naia/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/2008Scholar-AthleteDec "2008 Men's Soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced"
- Web site: NAIA. 2007 Men's Soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced. July 25, 2008.
- Web site: NAIA. 2006 Men's Soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced. July 25, 2008.
- Web site: NAIA. 2005 Men's Soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes Announced. July 25, 2008.
- http://www4.idrottonline.se/templates/NewsPage.aspx?id=260810 "Amerikansk spelare klar för Söderhamns FF!"
- http://www.kc-brass.com/Articles/Kevin_Nekuda_MISL_Draft_2008.htm "KC Brass Midfielder Kevin Nekuda Taken in MISL College Draft"
- http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/013008aac.html "William Jewell's Kevin Nekuda selected in 2008 MISL College Draft by the Orlando Sharks"
- http://www.detroitignition.com/news/index.php?cat=19&id=840 "Detroit Ignition Selects Six During MISL Amateuar Draft"
- http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/031907aaa.html "William Jewell (Mo.) Player Allan Nekuda Drafted By Major Indoor Soccer League Team"
- http://www.misl.net/spotlight/?cat=11&id=4171 "MISL Dispersal Draft"