2010 Park University Men's Soccer Media Guide

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2010 Men’s Soccer Media Guide

2010 Park Men’s Soccer

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2010 Men’s soccer scheduleDate Opponent Location TIMEAugust 21 Sioux Falls Julian Field 2:00 p.m.August 28 Midland Lutheran Julian Field 3:00 p.m.September 8 Lindenwood Julian Field 7:00 p.m.September 11 William Jewell Liberty, Mo. 7:30 p.m.September 15 Benedictine Atchison, Kan. 7:30 p.m.September 18 McKendree * Julian Field 2:00 p.m.September 22 Graceland Julian Field 7:00 p.m.September 25 Hannibal-LaGrange * Hannibal, Mo. 1:00 p.m.September 29 MidAmerica Nazarene Julian Field 7:00 p.m.October 2 Harris-Stowe State * Julian Field 2:00 p.m.October 6 William Woods * Fulton, Mo. 7:00 p.m.October 9 Missouri Baptist * St. Louis, Mo. 2:00 p.m.October 13 Baker Baldwin City, Kan. 7:30 p.m.October 16 Williams Baptist * Walnut Ridge, Ark. 11:00 a.m.October 23 Columbia *@ Julian Field 2:00 p.m.November 6 AMC Quarters % Campus Sites TBANovember 9 AMC Semis % Campus Sites TBANovember 12 AMC Championship % Campus Sites TBANovember 20 NAIA Opening Round $ Campus Sites TBANovember 29 NAIA National Tournament # Orange Beach, Ala. TBANovember 30 NAIA National Tournament # Orange Beach, Ala. TBADecember 1 NAIA National Tournament # Orange Beach, Ala. TBADecember 2 NAIA National Tournament # Orange Beach, Ala. TBADecember 3 NAIA National Tournament # Orange Beach, Ala. TBADecember 4 NAIA NAtional Tournament # Orange Beach, Ala. TBA - * American Midwest Conference Game- % American Midwest Conference Tournament- $ NAIA National Tournament Opening Round- # NAIA National Tournament- Home Games Played at Julian Field

Table of ConTenTsTable of Contents.....................................................................1Season Preview/Schedule.........................................................2Staff Directory.........................................................................3Opponents............................................................................4-5Head Coach Efrem Shimlis......................................................6Assistant Coach Enock Odede/Roster......................................7Meet the Pirates..................................................................8-182009 Recap............................................................................192009 Stats.............................................................................20NAIA National Tournament Teams..................................21-22Game-By-Game Results since 2000..................................23-24Men’s Soccer History..............................................................25Park University.................................................................26-27University President...............................................................28Director of Athletics..............................................................29Sports Information Department............................................30Pirate Club/Right to Know...................................................31American Midwest Conference/NAIA...................................32

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Quick FactsAthletic Department address.................Breckon Sports Center.......................................................8700 NW River Park Drive....................................................Parkville, Mo. 64152, Box 66Athletics Phone................................................(816) 584-6425President...............................................Michael Droge, Ph. D.Director of Athletics..........................................Claude EnglishVP for Enrollment Management and Student Services.Clarinda CreightonFaculty Athletic Rep.................................Ph. D. Don WilliamsAthletics Office Manager...........................................Pat FayardHead Athletic Trainer............................................Michael FreyAssistant Athletic Trainer...................................Darrell CooperAssistant Athletic Trainer.........................................Frank KyteTraining Room Phone.....................................(816) 584- 6353Home Field (Capacity)...............................Julian Field (1,500)Enrollment.....................................................................24,166Founded.............................................................................1875Colors............................................................Canary and WineNickname.......................................................................PiratesConference................................American Midwest ConferenceNational Affiliation..........................................................NAIAHead Coach (Alma Mater).................Efrem Shimlis (Park ‘97)Coach’s Phone..................................................(816) 584-6487Record at Park........................................108-69-13 (10th Year)Assistant Coach.........................................Enock Odede (Park)2009 Record....................................................................10-6-3 Sports Information Director..................................Steve WilsonMen’s Soccer SID......................................................Tyler PriceSports Information Phone................................(816) 584-6751Sports Information Fax....................................(816) 505-5448E-Mail Address.........................................tyler.price@park.eduWebsite.................................................www.parkathletics.com

2010 Men’s soccer Media Guide CreditsThe 2010 Park University men’s soccer media guide was written and designed by Tyler Price, Assistant Sports Information Director and is a product of the Park University Department of Athletics, which is under the direction of Claude W. English, Director of Athletics. Managing Editor & Designer: Tyl er Price, Assistant Sports Information Director. Contributing Editors: Steve Wilson, Sports Information Director; Brad Biles, University Communications Coordi-nator; Rita Weighill, Vice President for Communications. Photography: Park University Sports Information - Tyler Price and Steve Wilson, City of KCMO, UMKC, Thad Bell Photography, Mike Kosednar, Kristen Hansen, Jeff Findley, Printing: Multi-Ad, Peoria, Ill. On the Cover: Park’s senior class from left to right: Yusuf Nsereko, Simon Senfuka, Gaetano Simonella, Kiefer Mergen, Mi-chael Arrum and Ceasar Mulonzi.

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The Park University men’s soccer team will embark on its second year in the American Midwest Conference in 2010 and will feature a schedule of 15 matches with eight matches being held at Julian Field on Park’s campus and seven on the road at various sites around the Midwest. Last season Park posted a record of 10-6-1 and advanced all the way to the AMC championship game, eventually losing to Columbia College, 2-1 in overtime. Park was 5-3-0 at home, 4-3-1 on the road and 1-0 at a neutral site in 2009. In this upcoming season, Park will play all of its matches at home or on the road with no neutral site games on the schedule. The Pirates will begin the 2010 season with three straight games at home, including the season opener on Saturday, Aug. 21, against University of Sioux Falls at 2 p.m. One week later Park will take on Midland Lutheran on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. The Pirates last took on Midland Lutheran on Sept. 8, 2007, a game in which the Warriors won, 1-0. Park did defeat MLC, 5-0, on Aug. 23, 2006. Park will then take on Lindenwood University in its first mid-week prime time game of the season at home on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. It has been a few years since the Lions and Pirates have clashed, as Lindenwood beat Park, 2-0, on Sept. 28, 2005. Park’s first road contest will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12, against rival William Jewell College. Both teams battled for all 90 minutes a year ago with the Car-dinals outlasting Park, 2-1. The Pirates will face another local non-conference team on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m., as they take on Benedictine College on the road. Park beat BC a year ago at home, 2-0, and handed the Ravens one of their only three losses on the year. The AMC regular season will begin on Saturday, Sept.18, against rival McKendree University at 2:00 p.m. Both teams clashed twice last year, the first coming in the regular season with the Bearcats prevailing, 2-1, at home and the other coming in the semifinal round of the AMC Tournament also on McKendree’s home field, but this time Park came out victorious, 1-0 in overtime. Park will welcome in Graceland University to Julian Field on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. and will return to AMC action on the road on Saturday, Sept. 25, when the Pirates face off against Hannibal-LaGrange College. The Pirates will face another Heart of America Athletic Conference team in a non-conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 29 as they face MidAmerica Nazarene at 7 p.m., at Julian Field. After MidAmerica, Park will face three straight AMC teams, starting with Harris-Stowe on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m., also at Julian Field. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 6, Park will embark on a four game road trip, beginning with that Wednesday match up with William Woods University at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Pirates will travel to St. Louis, Mo., for a conference battle with Missouri Baptist at 2 p.m. A few days later, Park will hit the road again to take on Baker University on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Park’s final road regular season game will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. as they take on Williams Baptist College. The regular season will come to a close on Saturday, Oct. 23, as Park faces off against rival Columbia College at 2:00 p.m. Park will honor its seniors before the match for Senior Day. The AMC postseason tournament will begin on Saturday, Nov. 6, as the tournament travels each game to campus sites. Teams with the highest seed will host each game including the semifinal and championship games which are on Tuesday, Nov. 9, and Friday, Nov. 12, respectively. The 2010 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship will take place from Nov. 29- Dec. 4 in Orange Beach, Ala., and will be hosted by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, in conjunction with the University of Mobile (Ala.). Park will look to make it to the national tournament final site for the first time since 2007.

Park University head coach Efrem Shimlis and his 2010 men’s soccer team will begin this season in uncharted waters, as they enter the year having not qualified for the NAIA National Tournament the year before. In 2009, Park failed to earn a spot in the National Tournament for the first time since 2001 and for this years group of six seniors they don’t want a repeat of last year’s disappointment. “The players in the past have set the bar high for our program and last year was disappointing for us in not qualifying for nationals, but we have the motivation and the drive to get back there this year,” said senior mid fielder Simon Senfuka. “I believe in my teammates and our goal is not only to make it to nationals again but to achieve even more at the national level in the postseason.” 2010 will also mark the 10th year that Shimlis has led the Pirates as head coach. He has posted an overall record of 108-69-13 and is second all-time in Park men’s soccer history in wins behind Ben Popoola who accumulated 165 wins in 13 years at the helm. Park has a 15-game schedule on the horizon with eight home games on the slate and seven road contests. Park will begin the year on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. against the University of Sioux Falls at beautiful Julian Field. Park will take the field with 24 players on its roster, with 18 of those returning off of last year’s squad and six newcomers becoming Pirates for the first time. The Pirates will only lose three starters off of last year’s team including four-year starting midfielder Adam Tayani, two-year starting goalkeeper Michael Eade and one-year player Jason Cosme. The Pirates return their four leading goal scorers from a year ago in Ramone Palmer, Jair Gooden, Matthew Ashman and Robert Palmer, all who ironically are from the same homeland of Kingston, Jamaica. Despite the loss of keeper Eade, Park returns its entire line of defense in seniors Michael Arrum and Kiefer Mergen and shutdown junior defenders Alain Matingou and Robert Palmer. That lineup of defenders helped Park to eight shutout victories in 2009 and gave up just 17 goals in 17 games. Park will return sophomore keeper T.G. Frame who started in two games for Park a year ago. Frame posted a record of 1-1 in those two starts by shutting out Williams Baptist, 5-0, and losing 3-0 to Hannibal-LaGrange. Park’s large crop of seniors this season include Senfuka, Yusuf Nsereko, Mergen, Arrum, Ceasar Mulonzi and Gaetano Simonella. That group of seniors has combined to play in 150 games for Park and has all the experience necessary to get the Pirates back to the national stage. “I am looking forward to this season because of the leadership and experience we have coming back to our team in our seniors,” said Shimlis. “I think this group will come together and take us to where we want to go which is back to nationals and hopefully further.” The 2010 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships will be hosted by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, in conjunction with the University of Mobile (Ala.) from Nov. 29-Dec. 4. The events will be played at Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala. Park’s six newcomers will feature five incoming freshmen in Nermin Abidovic, Anass Moudfir, Tyler Mehaffey, Kiel Williams and Reece Harris. It will also feature one incoming transfer student in junior Andrew Deveor, who comes to Park after two seasons at Missouri Valley College. “We are looking for the entire group of newcomers to come in and compete with our returners for starting spots at every position,” said Shimlis. “Each will bring a different style of soccer to our team and we will all come together in the preseason and become a cohesive group by the first match.”

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Staff Directory

Cary LundyBaseball Coach

Kenneth CooperWomen’s Basketball Coach

Tyler PriceAsst. Sports Information Dir.

Amy ReifSoftball Coach

2008-09 PARK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORYGeneral Contact InformationMain University Phone Line............................................................ (816) 741-2000Main Athletics Phone Line .............................................................. (816) 584-6425Athletics Fax Line ............................................................................ (816) 505-5448Athletic Training Room ................................................................... (816) 584-6353Julian Field Pressbox ........................................................................ (816) 746-6803Breckon Sports Center Courtesy Radio Line ................................... (816) 505-5112Breckon Sports Center Courtesy Radio Line ................................... (816) 505-5111University Web site ............................................................................www.park.eduAthletics Web site ................................................................. www.parkathletics.com

Administration - Phone numbers begin with (816) 584- and are listed belowMichael Droge, Ph.D, President [email protected] ............ 6202Clarinda Creighton, Vice President [email protected] ...... 6833Claude English, Athletics Director [email protected]...................... 6492Pat Fayard, Office Manager [email protected] ...................... 6425Dr. Don Williams, Faculty Athletics Rep. [email protected] .............. 6516Eileen West, Registrar [email protected] ...................... 6270Greg Degener, Fields Supervisor [email protected]............... 6425

Brian RenshawTrack & Field Coach

Efrem ShimlisMen’s Soccer Coach

Krystal WebbSpirit Squad Coach

Dr. Don WilliamsFaculty Athletic Rep.

Steve WilsonSports Information Dir.

Clarinda Creighton Paul Gault Roger Hershey Laurie McCormack Dorla Watkins Rita Weighil Thimios Zaharopoulos

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training: Phone Numbers Begin with (816) 584 -Michael Frey, Head Athletic Traine........... ..... [email protected] Cooper, Assistant Trainer.............. [email protected]............ ..... .......6353Frank Kyte, Assistant Trainer...................... [email protected]..................... . .......6353

Sports Information/Media RelationsSteve Wilson, Sports Information Director [email protected]........... ................ .......6490Tyler Price, Assistant SID............................ [email protected].................... ... .......6751

Head CoachesRick Mischka, Men’s & Women’s Volleyball. ... [email protected]........... ...... .......6493Ken Hefner, Women’s Soccer...................... [email protected].................... .........6408Jason Kline, Men’s Basketball....................... [email protected] Lundy, Baseball.................................... ......cary.lundy@park.edu.............................6746Kenneth Cooper, Women’s Basketball...... ...... [email protected] Mueller, Women’s Golf................. ............ [email protected] Reif, Softball....................................... .. [email protected] Renshaw, Cross Country/Track..... ............brian.renshaw@park.edu........................6488Efrem Shimlis, Men’s Soccer..................... ..........eshimlis@park.edu................................6487Krystal Webb, Spirit Squad........................ [email protected]

Rick MischkaWomen’s and Men’s Volleyball

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Park Athletics Address:8700 NW River Park Drive

Parkville, MO 64152, Box 123

Frank KyteAsst. Athletic Trainer

Mike MuellerHead Women’s Golf Coach

Darrell CooperAsst. Athletic Trainer

Pat FayardOffice Manager

Michael FreyHead Athletic Trainer

Ken HefnerWomen’s Soccer Coach

Jason KlineMen’s Basketball Coach

Claude EnglishDirector of Athletics

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4opponent: sioux fallsMascot: CougarsMatch Date: aug. 21, 2010 | 2 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 1,275Colors: Purple, black and WhiteConference: GPaCfacility: Usf soccer ComplexHead Coach: Mekonnen afaalma Mater: national american University

Career Record: 61-42-10 (6 Years)Record at school: same Mekonnen afa2009 Record: 11-7-1sID Contact: Matt stullsID email: [email protected]: www.usfcougars.com

University of sioux falls Midland lutheran Collegeopponent: Midland lutheranMascot: WarriorsMatch Date: aug. 28, 2010 | 3 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 608Colors: black and orangeConference: GPaCfacility: Christensen fieldHead Coach: Dan sullivanalma Mater: James Madison UniversityCareer Record: 65-70-7 (8 years)Record at school: same Dan sullivan2009 Record: 10-9-1sID Contact: Rich RaysID email: [email protected]:www.mlc.edu/s/290/index.aspx?sid=290&gid=1&pgid=2308

lindenwood Universityopponent: lindenwoodMascot: lionsMatch Date: sep. 8, 2010 | 6 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 4,200Colors: black and GoldConference: HaaCfacility: Harlen C. Hunter stadiumHead Coach: Carl Hutteralma Mater: Harris-stowe stateCareer Record: 333-176-50 (26 Years)Record at school: 238-94-22 (16 Years) Carl Hutter2009 Record: 9-10-3sID Contact: Daniel newtonsID email: [email protected]: www.lindenwoodlions.com

William Jewell Collegeopponent: William JewellMascot: CardinalsMatch Date: sep. 12. 2010 | 7:30 p.m.location: liberty, Mo.enrollment: 1,300Colors: Cardinal Red and blackConference: HaaCfacility: Patterson fieldHead Coach: Chris Cissellalma Mater: William JewellCareer Record: 94-46-10 (8 years)Record at school: same Chris Cissell2009 Record: 12-6sID Contact: Paul WorstellsID email: [email protected]: www.jewell.edu/william_jewell/athletics

benedictine Collegeopponent: benedictine Mascot: RavensMatch Date: sep. 15, 2010 | 7:30 p.m.location: atchison, Kan. enrollment: 1,300Colors: black, White and RedConference: HaaCfacility: bC soccer ComplexHead Coach: Rob HeRRInGeRalma Mater: benedictineCareer Record: 59-22-10 (5 Years)Record at school: same Rob Herringer2009 Record: 16-3-1sID Contact: Josh PoundsID email: [email protected]: www.ravenathletics.com

Graceland Universityopponent: GracelandMascot: Yellow jacketsMatch Date: sep. 22, 2010 | 7 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 1,200Colors: blue and GoldConference: HaaCfacility: bruce Jenner sports ComplexHead Coach: angel Monroyalma Mater: GracelandCareer Record: 23-11-4 (2 Years)Record at school: same angel Monroy2009 Record: 10-6-2sID Contact: Matt sheltonsID email: [email protected]: www.gojackets.com/graceland.edu

McKendree Universityopponent: McKendreeMascot: bearcatsMatch Date: sep. 18, 2010 | 2 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 3,000Colors: Purple and WhiteConference: aMCfacility: leemon fieldHead Coach: Tim strangealma Mater: st. louis UniversityCareer Record: 196-121-23 (16 Years)Record at school: same Tim strange2009 Record: 15-2-2sID Contact: eric bucksID email: [email protected]: www.athletics.mckendree.edu

Hannibal-laGrange Collegeopponent: Hannibal-laGrange Mascot: TrojansMatch Date: sep. 25, 2010 | 1p.m.location: Hannibal, Mo.enrollment: 1,100Colors: scarlet and blueConference: aMCfacility: blackwell soccer fieldHead Coach: David erskinealma Mater: bryan CollegeCareer Record: 104-78-14 (12 Years)Record at school: same David erskine2009 Record: 10-8-1sID Contact: Jordan argosID email: [email protected]: www.hlg.edu/athletics/index.php

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opponent: Midamerica nazareneMascot: PioneersMatch Date: sep. 29, 2010 | 7 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 1,800Colors: Royal, scarlet and WhiteConference: HaaCfacility: Pioneer fieldHead Coach: Kevin Wardlawalma Mater: olivet nazareneCareer Record: 138-67-8Record at school: 87-47-6 (7 seasons) Kevin Wardlaw2009 Record: 7-11sID Contact: Chad JenkinssID email: [email protected]: www.mnusports.com

Midamerica nazarene University Harris-stowe state Universityopponent: Harris-stoweMascot: HornetsMatch Date: oct. 2, 2010 | 2 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 1,900Colors: brown and GoldConference: aMCHead Coach: scott Hartwigalma Mater: Harris-stowe2009 Record: 7-11-1 sID Contact: Phillip Hunt sID email: [email protected] scott HartwigWebsite: www.athletics.hssu.edu/

William Woods Universityopponent: William WoodsMascot: owlsMatch Date: oct. 6, 2010 | 7 p.m.location: fulton, Mo.enrollment: 2,300Colors: burgandy and forest GreenConference: aMCHead Coach: nathan Masonalma Mater: McKendree UniversityCareer Record: 20-15-2 (2 Years)Record at school: same 2009 Record: 11-6-1 nathan MasonsID Contact: Jason VittonesID email: [email protected]: www.williamwoods.edu/athletics/indexasp

Missouri baptist Universityopponent: Missouri baptistMascot: spartansMatch Date: oct. 9 , 2010 | 2 p.m.location: st. louis, Mo.enrollment: 2, 800Colors: blue and WhiteConference: aMCfacility: Chesterfield Valley athletic Complex

Head Coach: Deno Merrickalma Mater: Missouri baptistCareer Record: 13-20Record at school: 13-20 Deno merrick2009 Record: 7-10sID Contact: Tiah WingatesID email: [email protected]: www.mbuspartans.com

baker Universityopponent: bakerMascot: WildcatsMatch Date: oct. 13, 2010 | 7 p.m.location: baldwin City, Kan.enrollment: 1,858Colors: orangeConference: HaaCfacility: north Park soccer fieldsHead Coach: nate Houseralma Mater: bakerCareer Record: 25-10-2Record at school: same nate Houser2009 Record: 11-3-5sID Contact: Kevin KundesID email: [email protected]: www.bakerwildcats.com

Williams baptist Collegeopponent: Williams baptistMascot: eaglesMatch Date: oct. 16, 2010 | 11 a.m.location: Walnut Ridge, ark.enrollment: 700 Colors: blue and WhiteConference: aMCHead Coach: Dan WatsonCareer Record: 8-26Record at school: same 2009 Record: 2-14 sID Contact: brett Cooper Dan Watson sID email: [email protected]: www.wbcoll.edu/athletics/

Columbia Collegeopponent: ColumbiaMascot: CougarsMatch Date: oct. 23, 2010 | 2 p.m.location: Julian fieldenrollment: 12,000Colors: navy and silverConference: aMCfacility: R. Marvin owens soccer stadiumHead Coach: John Kleinalma Mater: st. louis UniversityCareer Record: 123-65-13 (10 Years)Record at school: same John Klein2009 Record: 16-5-1sID Contact: Cindy fottisID email: [email protected]: www.columbiacougars.com

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with the start of the 2010 Park University men’s soccer season, head coach Efrem Shimlis will celebrate his 10th year as head coach of the Pirate men’s soccer squad and will look to take

his team back to the NAIA National Tournament for the eighth time in his 10 years at the helm. Shimlis accepted the head coaching position after three years as an assistant coach in the program, and a four-year career as a player for the Pirates. Park’s 2009 season was full of highs and lows, the Pirates began the year red hot, winning five of its first six matches. The Pirates even shutout No. 4 ranked and eventual national champion, Lindsey Wilson College, 3-0, on Labor Day, the win marked Shimlis’ 100th career victory at Park. Park then dropped three straight matches, before rebounding for two straight American Midwest Conference wins over Missouri Baptist and Harris-Stowe. Park entered the AMC Conference Tournament as the No. 3 seed and defeated Harris-Stowe, 3-0, in the quarterfinal match. The Pirates hit the road for the AMC Semifinal round to face the No. 2 seed, McKendree. In a thrilling overtime game, Park defeated the Bearcats, 1-0, in overtime off of a goal by freshman Matthew Ashman. Park eventually lost to No. 1 seeded Columbia College in the AMC Championship game in an-other overtime match, 2-1. Park ended the year with a record of 10-6-1 and failed to qualify for the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship Tournament for the first time in eight years. In his nine years at Park, Shimlis has amassed a 108-69-13 record, averaging 12 wins per season. Shimlis led the Pirates to another superb season in 2008, qualifying Park for its seventh straight NAIA National Tournament appearance, which was the third longest active streak in the country. The Pirates eventually lost to Baker University, 1-0, in the NAIA Opening Round game but still posted a stellar, 11-4-3 overall record. Park was ranked in every NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll in 2008 and was ranked as high as No. 7 in the Poll. In 2007, Shimlis led the Pirates to a 13-6 overall record and finished 4-0 in the MCAC. The men were crowned MCAC Regular Season Champs and Region IV Tournament Champions. Park took second in the MCAC Conference Tournament, falling 1-0 in overtime to Bellevue University. Shimlis was recognized by both the MCAC and Region IV as Coach of the Year. Shimlis took the Pirates to their sixth NAIA National Tournament in a row in 2007. Park was knocked out in the first round of the tournament by No. 5 seeded Simon Fraser (B.C.), 1-0. The Pirates didn’t leave the tournament empty handed, as they were recognized with the 2007 NELS Dahlquist Team Sportsmanship Award. Shimlis had four athletes recognized as all-Americans, and eight athletes were named to Region IV and MCAC teams. The Pirates also spent the entire 2007 season nationally ranked in the NAIA Top-25. Park was a preseason No. 15 pick and peaked at No. 14 twice throughout the season. The Pirates finished the 2006 season at 13-8-1 and Shimlis took the Pirates to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the NAIA Tournament. Park defeated Goshen College out of Indiana in penalty kicks, advancing to Round Two of the tournament. Their quest for the NAIA title ended in Round Two for a second year in a row, falling 3-2 to No. 3 Webber International (Fla.). Before his appointment at Park, Shimlis collected a wide range of coaching and professional playing experiences. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Shimlis played for the Pirates from 1992-1996. His extensive experience includes playing professionally for the 1997 World Champion Kansas City Attack of the National Professional Soccer League, as well as the Daytona Speed Kings and the Columbus Comets. In the spring of 2008, Shimlis co-founded the youth soccer club Harambe Futbol Club. Harambe F.C. is based in the Kansas City metro area and has 14 boys and girls soccer teams. Shimlis is the head coach of U-11 girls Harambe F.C. Fury and U-15 boys Harambe F.C. United. Shimlis, who resides in Parkville, Mo., earned a bachelor’s degree from Park in history in 1997.

SHIMLIS’ COACHING RESUMENAIA National Tournament Appearances• 2002 (21-2-2)• 2003 (14-8-1)• 2004 (20-3-1)• 2005 (15-4-2)• 2006 (13-8-1)• 2007 (13-6-0)• 2008 (11-4-3)Coaching Honors• 2002 MCAC Coach of the Year• 2004 MCAC Coach of the Year• 2005 MCAC Coach of the Year• 2007 MCAC Coach of the Year• 2007 Region IV Coach of the Year• 2008 MCAC Coach of the YearOverall Coaching Record (Years)• 108-69-13 (9)

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NO. PLAYER POSITION HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL 0 T.G. Frame Goalkeeper 5-9 170 Jr. Platte City, Mo. University of Saint Mary 1 Reece Harris Goalkeeper 5-9 165 Fr. Platte City, Mo. Platte County R-3 High School 2 Phillip Hayes Midfielder 5-7 145 So. Kansas City, Mo. Nottingham High School 3 Yusuf Nsereko Defender 6-0 165 Sr. Kampala, Uganda Kawanda High School 4 Gaetano Simonella Forward 5-11 170 Sr. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Lycee Guebre Mariam High School 5 Alain Matingou Defender 6-2 176 Jr. Paris, France Charles Baudelaire 6 Jair Gooden Midfielder 6-0 175 So. Kingston, Jamaica Jamaica College 7 Ramone Palmer Midfielder 5-6 140 Jr. Kingston, Jamaica Calabar High School 8 Simon Senfuka Midfielder 6-0 175 Sr. Kampala, Uganda St. Mary’s High School 9 Kiel Williams Midfielder 5-9 164 Fr. Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago The University of Trinidad and Tobago 10 Matthew Ashman Forward 5-11 201 So. Kingston, Jamaica Glenmuir High School 11 Kiefer Mergen Defender 5-9 160 Sr. Liberty, Mo. Hastings College 12 Robert Palmer Defender 5-7 175 Jr. Kingston, Jamaica Calabar High School 13 Nermin Abidovic Forward 6-0 160 Fr. North Kansas City, Mo. North Kansas City High School 14 Anass Moudfir Forward 6-0 175 Fr. St-Hubert, Quebec, Canada Andre- Laurendeau High School 15 Sibhat Dagnachaw Midfielder 5-7 150 Jr. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Abiot Kirse 16 Dawit Gebremariam Midfielder 5-7 130 Jr. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Medehuiealem 17 Jordan Lowe Midfielder 5-9 160 So. Kansas City, Mo. Oak Park High School 18 Michael Arrum Defender 5-9 170 Sr. Nairobi, Kenya Miu Boys Secondary 19 Todd Smith Midfielder 5-8 130 Jr. Lake Waukomis, Mo. Park Hill High School 20 Ceasar Mulonzi Midfielder 5-11 180 Sr. Nairobi, Kenya Liberty University 21 Roberto Carrion Defender 5-10 165 Jr. Guayaquil, Ecuador San Francisco Javier 22 Andrew Devero Forward 5-8 175 Jr. Kansas City, Mo. Missouri Valley College 24 Tyler MeHaffey Forward 5-9 142 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill South High School

one of the most talented players to ever wear a uniform for Park University, Enock Odede enters his fourth season as the Assistant Coach for the men’s soccer program. Odede played for the Pirates from 2002-2005 and led the Pirates to the NAIA National Championship game in 2002. Park has amassed a record of 34-16-1 in Odede’s three years as assistant coach. The Kenya native began is college career at Mid-Continent University in Mayfield, Ky., and played one season for the Cougars before enrolling at Park. He was also named an NAIA All-American in 2003 and was named the MCAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2003. In his first season with the Pirates in 2002, Odede helped lead the team to an appearance in the NAIA National Championship game. Odede had four goals in 2002 with 10 assists in 21 games played. In ‘03, Odede played in 23 matches and had 14 goals and 14 assists, good for 42 total points. In 2004, he scored four goals and collected 10 assists in 21 matches. In his three year career at Park, Odede played in 66 matches and scored 22 goals while accumulating 34 assists. Odede resides in Riverside, Mo., and enjoys swimming in his free time.

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Coach’s Quote: “Michael is a very determined defender and brings a lot of enthusiasm and good spirit to the team.” 2009 - One of the leaders of the defense in 2009, Arrum appeared in 15 games for the Pirates and started in 10...He scored his first career goal on Sept. 30 at home against William Woods...The goal was also the first points of his career as a Pirate...Park picked up six shutout victories while Arrum was on the field...He was also honored as the American Midwest Conference Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 5...Arrum took five shots on the year with three on goal and took a season high three shots on Nov. 10 in Park’s AMC semifinal victory over McKendree...He also started in six of Park’s seven AMC games in 2009...His goal against William Woods was also the game winner.2008 - During his sophomore campaign, Arrum played in 17 of Park’s 18 games and attempted five shots...A solid defender throughout the year, Arrum helped lead the Pirates to six shutout victories and seven shutouts overall...Started 11 games for Park in ‘08.2007 - In his freshman season, Arrum started in 15 games, appearing in 17 total games for the Pirate defense…recorded four shots on the season…placed one of those shots on goal for a .250 shot-on-goal percentage. PERSONAL - Michael Arrum’s guardian is Luke Arrum…Uncles are Mark and Mathew Arrum…has two siblings, Wendy and Elizabeth “Lizzy” Arrum...attended MIU Boys Secondary School in Machakos, Kenya…played for Mathare Youth soccer club under head coach Jacob Oguda…voted best defender and most valuable player in 2000-2001…team was crowned champions in their respective division…also attended Rubicon Computer Training…enjoys to listen to music, playing soccer, hanging out with friends and eating good food in his spare time…nicknamed Arrum PaPa…majoring in photo journalism...

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soccer # 18 Michael ArrumNairobi, Kenya

Michael arrum 2009 Statistics

GP-GS G A Pts Shots Shot% GW Pk-Att 15-10 1 0 2 6 .167 1 0-0

2008 Statistics GP-GS G A Pts Shots Shot% GW Pk-Att 17-11 0 0 0 5 .000 0 0-0


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soccer # 11 Kiefer MergenLiberty, Mo. Coach’s Quote: “Kiefer has been a leader on and off the field for our team. He always works so hard in the offseason to become faster and stronger and has done that to the highest level this offseason to get him ready for his final year at Park.” 2009 - In his second year for the Pirates, Mergen played and started in 14 games at defender...Mergen took 10 shots for Park in 2009 and had a season high three shots against Graceland on Sept. 22, in a Park 2-0 victory...Park also had seven shutout victories when Mergen took the field...He also had two shots on goal and was a factor in Park’s three game shutout victory streak from Sept. 16-Sept. 30.2008 - Mergen was a consistent defensive threat for Park in 2008, appearing in 17 games and starting in 14 of those contests. The MCAC Second-Team selection helped lead the defense to post six shutout victories on the year and seven shutouts overall. The transfer out of Hastings College, also attempted three shots on the year, Mergen was also a vital part in Park’s four game stretch of shutout victories over Oklahoma Wesleyan, No. 3 Southern Nazarene, Central Christian and Westminster College.PERSONAL - Kiefer Mergen was born in Kansas City, Mo…parents are David and Kelli…has one sister, Madison (16)…attended Liberty High School and played for head coach Tom Rottjakob…spent freshman year at Hastings College, played for Chris Kranjc…chose Park because of the quality of the men’s soccer program...Enjoys playing soccer and fishing...majoring in Buisness.

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soccer # 20 Ceasar MulonziNairobi, Kenya Coach’s Quote: “Mulonzi is a very flexible player and will play wherever we ask him to out on the field. He is a wonderful kid and I look for him to get more playing time this season as a senior.”2009 - Mulonzi started in five games for Park in 2009 including the season opener against Avila and started four straight games in October against Columbia, Baker, Missouri Baptist and Harris-Stowe...He appeared in 10 games and picked up an assist in the Pirates’ 3-2 loss against Baker on Oct. 13...He took one shot on the year, which came on Sept. 7 against Lindsey Wilson...Park had a record of 7-3 when Mulonzi took the field in 2009...He has played in 14 games in his career at Park and has accumulated one point.2008 - Saw action in four games last season including the Oct. 1, match up against Kansas Wesleyan and Park’s MCAC clash against York on Oct. 4, in which he took his only shot of the year...Mulonzi also saw the field in Park’s, 6-0, win over Central Christian and the Pirates NAIA National Qualifying game against Bellevue on Nov. 15.PERSONAL - Ceasar Stephen Mulonzi was born in Nairobi, Kenya…son of Paul and Winnie, who are self employed…also goes by Stephen…played for head coach Mansa and Bob Oyogi at Tala High School in Nairobi…team took first-place in Mysa over-18…voted best player and top scorer in Mysa over-18 League…in high school was a student leader for Milele Kenya at Park UN…At Liberty University, coached by Yusuf Chipo and James Nandua...In 2001, his team won the Coca Cola Championship...enjoys swimming and socializing…plans to major in criminal justice while attending Park University.

Ceasar Mulonzi 2009 Statistics


2008 StatisticsGP-GS G A Pts Shots Shot% GW Pk-Att 4-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 0-0

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soccer # 3 Yusuf NserekoKampala, Uganda Coach’s Quote: “Yusuf is a wonderful kid, he has a great attitude and has worked hard for us the last three years.” 2009 - Yusuf appeared in two victories for the Pirates, the first coming on Sept. 30 in a 4-0 win over William Woods and secondly on Oct. 31, in a 5-0 win over Williams Baptist...Park has never given up a goal when Nsereko has been on the field, Park has outscored its opponents, 32-0 in the six games that Nsereko has played in his three year career.2008 - Nsereko earned one start on the year against rival William Jewell back on September 10...Played in three total games and helped lead the Pirate defense to three shutouts in those games...Park outscored its opponents, 14-0, in the three games that Nsereko participated in.2007- Appeared in one game for the Pirates in 2007, which was a 9-0 victory over Central Christian on Oct. 10...Nsereko took one shot on goal during that game, the only shot attempt of his career.PERSONAL - Yusuf Nsereko was born in Mulago…son of Norah Namusis…attended high school and played soccer at Kawanda…team was the 2003 regional runner-up…played in East Africa Soccer High School Championship and selected to the All-Stars Team...enjoys playing soccer, traveling, swimming and making friends…is nicknamed Yakeen…plans to major in Business Management...took part in Kansas City’s AIDS walk in the summer of 2009...is also part of the World Student Union at Park and a member of the Muslim Student Association.

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soccer # 8 Simon SenfukaKampala, Uganda Coach’s Quote: “Every year Simon has brought something new to his game and he brings a lot to our team. He shows a lot of composure on the field and he is very strong player and we will miss him after this season.” 2009 - The leader of the midfield in Park’s 4-4-2 scheme, Senfuka appeared and started in all 17 games for the Pirates...He was named to the AMC Honorable Mention All-Conference squad a year ago...Picked up an assist in Park’s 2-0 win over Graceland University on Sept. 22...Tied for fourth on the team in shots taken with 20...Had four shots on goal, which was good for a .200 shot on goal percentage...Had a season high four shots in the season opener against Avila...The three-year starter averaged 1.18 shots per game and has collected 19 total points in his Pirate career.2008 - Due to injury Senfuka appeared and started in 12 games for Park but made his presence known in those five games, scoring one goal and collecting two assists along the way...For his efforts Senfuka was named to the 2008 MCAC Second Team...The Kampala, Uganda native finished the year fourth on the team with 22 shots and was a vital part on defense as well, helping lead the Pirates to three shutouts while on the field.2007— As a freshman, earned Region IV All-Region Honorable Mention honors…started and appeared in all 19 games in the midfield for the Pirates…scored five goals on the year, scoring his first collegiate goal in the first game of the season against Baker University (Aug. 25)…also added four assists and earned 14 total points on the season…took 38 total shots on the year, placing 18 on frame for a .474 shot-on-goal percentage. Personal— Simon Senfuka is the son of Godfrey Mukasa Kirumira, who is a teacher…attended St. Mary’s Kitehde High School in Kampala…was All-East African Team Under-19 and MVP in East African Tournament…is majoring in Finance.

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soccer # 4 Gaetano SimonellaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia Coach’s Quote: “He too has had a tough time with injuries throughout his career, but he has a knack for scoring and anytime you put him near the net he is dangerous.” 2009 - Appeared in eight matches for Park and attempted one shot...His shot came on Oct. 24 against McKendree...The Ethiopia native has taken seven shots in his ca-reer.2008 - Simonella was Park’s fifth leading goal scorer in 2008 with three goals, two of which came in Park’s, 6-0, win over Central Christian on Oct. 25...His first goal of the season came on Oct. 1, against Kansas Wesleyan...The Ethiopia native appeared in four games for Park with no starts...Collected six points on the year which was also good for fifth place...Led the team in shooting percentage at .500.PERSONAL - Gaetano Simonella was born in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia…parents are Italo and Zeynaba Simonella…played high school soccer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the Addis Ababa League…nickname is Crespo and likes to listen to music play sports and travel in his spare time…chose Park because of the people, the opportunity to play soccer and to receive a quality education…is majoring in business administration and management...Top goal scorer on his high school team.

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soccer # 0 JuniorT.G. FramePlatte City, Mo. Coach’s Quote: “T.G. started in a couple of games for us last year and played well. He will get another opportunity to start this year but he will have to battle it out with our two newcomers, but I have confidence that he will do well.” 2009 - Frame registered 180 minutes in goal for Park and posted a 1-1-0 record in those two matches...In his first career start for Park, Frame had to go up against a stellar Hannibal-LaGrange squad that put up 3 goals against the keeper...He bounced back in his next start against Williams Baptist with a shutout of the Eagles, in a 3-0 Park victory...Frame had a 1.50 goals against average.PERSONAL - Thomas Gayle Frame Jr., was born in San Antonio, Texas...Parents are Tom and Suzanne Frame...Played one season at the University of Saint Mary in Leav-enworth, Kan. for coach Derek Mazeitis...plans to major in Business Administration and Management...Was also recruited by Northwestern College and Dana College...Enjoys playing basketball in his free time...Has two siblings, Brad (21) and Nicole (18)...Graduated from Platte County High School in 2005 and played for coach Derick Mazeitis.

T.G. frame 2009 Statistics

GP-GS Min. GA Avg. Saves Pct% W L T Sho 2-2 180.00 3 1.50 0 .000 1 1 0 1

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# 2 SophomorePhillip HayesKansas City, Mo. Coach’s Quote: “It took Phillip a little while to adjust to the fast pace of soccer at the college level, but he has been working hard all summer and I am looking forward to see what he can do in his second season.”2009 - In his first year with the Pirates, Hayes played in four matches and attempted one shot...His one shot attempt came against Harris-Stowe State in the AMC Quar-terfinal match on Nov. 7...Park won all four games that Hayes participated in.PERSONAL - Phillip Lee Aaron Hayes parents are Dottie and Derek Mueller...Has one sibling, Isabel, 3...Father graduated from Park University and played basketball for the Pirates...Favorite hobbies include playing soccer and reading...Attended Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York...Ran track and field and played soccer for the Bulldogs...Hayes qualified for the New York State Championship meet in the triple jump and long jump...Played soccer for coach Andy Hazeltine...Majoring in Liberal Studies.

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# 5 JuniorAlain MatingouParis, France

alain Matingou 2009 Statistics



Coach’s Quote: “Alain is one of the leaders on defense and was one of our best players last season. He leads by example and I am looking for him to pick up where he left off.”2009 - Matingou played in 16 games with 16 starts for Park in his second season with the club...Like teammate Simon Senfuka, Matingou was also named to the 2009 AMC Honorable Mention All-Conference squad...Matingou took five shots on the year but helped the defense to seven shutout victories...He continually defended his opponents’ best players and helped the defensive front give up just 17 goals on the season...two of his five shot attempts were on goal.2008 - An incredibly athletic defender for Park in 2008, Matingou was named the MCAC Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 6...Scored one goal on the season against then No. 3 ranked Southern Nazarene on Oct. 21...Attempted five shots on the year and appeared and started in 13 games for the Pirates...Had a .200 shooting percentage.PERSONAL - Alain Matingou was born to parents Albert and Pauline Matingou...Nickname is Aly-G...Chose Park University to further his education and play soccer...Majoring in Finance.

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# 6 SophomoreJair GoodenKingston, Jamaica

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Coach’s Quote: “Jair started his freshman season off really well and slowed down a bit in the middle of the year before picking it up again late in the season, but I think he will improve even more in his sophomore season.”2009 - Had one of the finest seasons of any Pirate in 2009, Gooden scored seven goals on the year in his first collegiate season which was good for second most on the team...His 18 points were also second on the team behind fellow Jamaican Ramone Palmer...He was also second on the team in assists with four and second on the squad in shots taken with 45...Arguably his best game of the season came on Sept. 7, when he scored two goals against the 2009 future NAIA National Champions, Lindsey Wil-son College...He also scored two goals in his collegiate debut against Avila University at Julian Field...He also scored against William Woods on Sept. 30 and scored Park’s only goal on Oct. 7 against Hannibal-LaGrange...His final goal came against Grand View on Oct. 21...17 of his 45 shots taken were on goal, good for a .378 shot on goal percentage...Had a season high nine shots in Park’s AMC Quarterfinal match with Harris-Stowe at home on Nov. 7.PERSONAL - Jair Gooden attended Wolmers Boys High School and Jamaica College before enrolling at Park...At Wolmers, Gooden was team captain of the U-14 and U-16 soccer clubs and won a team championship with his U-14 team...At Jamaica College, Gooden was the team captain for the U-19 team and led his squad to the Cham-pionship game, finishing second...Also named MVP of the Real Mona Football Club in which they won the Major League Championship during the 2007-08 season...Gooden was also a member of the Jamaican U-20 National Team in 2006-07.

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# 7 JuniorRamone PalmerKingston, Jamaica Coach’s Quote: “We look for Ramone to continue to be our go to guy like he has been the last two years. He has a great ability to break defenses down and we expect him to be a leader on our offense.” 2009 - Palmer led the team in five offensive categories in 2009 including points with 30, goals with 12, assists with 6, shots taken with 52 and shots on goal with 24...For his stellar season, Palmer was named to the 2009 American Midwest All-Conference first team and for the second straight season was named to the Brine- NAIA Men’s Soccer All-America Team as an honorable mention selection...Palmer scored a goal in 10 of the 16 games he played in and scored two goals on two different occasions, the first coming against William Woods at home and the second also coming at Julian Field against Baker University on Oct. 13...Six of his 12 goals came against conference opponents...Had two assists against Lindsey Wilson College, Palmer has led the Pirates in assists in each of his two seasons with the club...Had a season high seven shots against Avila University, two of which were on goal...Had a shot on goal percentage of .462.2008 - Only playing in his first year of collegiate soccer, freshman Ramone Palmer was a vital part to the success of Park University’s offense in 2008. Palmer finished second on the team in total points with 23 and third on the team in goals scored with eight. For his phenomenal season he was named to the 2008 Brine-NAIA All-American Honorable Mention team and was honored as the 2008 MCAC Newcomer of the Year. The Kingston, Jamaica native also registered a team high seven assists on the year along with 40 shots, which was good for third most for Park. Palmer also supplied Park with one game winning shot on the year and appeared and started in 17 games for the Pirates in 2008. Palmer also sported a .200 shot percentage on the year, which was the third best percentage of any Pirate.PERSONAL - Ramone Palmer was born in Kingston, Jamaica…son of Michelle Grant…played for head coach David Hunt and Alfred Henry…played for Calabar High School and Jamaica College…team accomplishments include Manning Cup Champions and Olivier Shield Champions at Calabar High School and Jamaica College in 2005 and 2007…was a junior national player and leading goal scorer…enjoys watching television and hanging out with friends in spare time…nicknamed Palma…chose Park to further his studies and play soccer…plans to major in sports journalism...Despite the same last name and same hometown as teammate Robert Palmer, the two Pirates are not related but are very good friends.

Ramone Palmer 2009 Statistics



Coach’s Quote: “Ashman was a force to be reckoned with as a Freshman, he is a strong, speedy player and works very hard. I expect him to come in and be an even bigger force on the field as he matures into a second year player for us.”2009 - An outstanding forward that led the team with four game winning goals in just his first year of collegiate soccer...Ashman was one of three Pirates to be named to the 2009 AMC Honorable Mention All-Conference squad with his six goals and one assist on the year, his six goals were good for third most on the team last season...He was also second on the team in shots on goal with 18...Ashman started in 12 games and really turned his game on once AMC play began, scoring five goals against AMC opponents including the game winner in overtime against McKendree University in the AMC Semifinal game, propelling Park to the AMC Championship game against Columbia College...He also scored the game winner against Lindsey Wilson College on Sept. 7.PERSONAL - Matthew Omari Jelani Ashman was born to parents Rupert and Claudette Ashman in St. Andrew, Jamaica...Has one older sibling, Jason, 23...Attended Ardenne High and Glenmuir High in Kingston, Jamaica...Team accomplishments at both institutions include Dacosta Championship, Oliver Shield Championship and Ben Francis Champions...Nickname is Ashes...Chose Park University to further his education and play for an elite soccer program.

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soccer # 10 SophomoreMatthew AshmanKingston, Jamaica

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# 12 JuniorRobert PalmerKingston, Jamaica Coach’s Quote: “We are so lucky to have Robert in the back on defense, coupled with Alain Matingou, we have two of the finest defenders around. He always leads by example and puts everything on the field and I look to the see the same competiveness he has shown in the past to be shown this season.” 2009 - Robert Palmer not only helped lead the defense to eight shutout victories but also posted career highs in goals scored with three, assists with one and total points with seven in his second year with the Pirates...For his terrific play on the field, Palmer was named to the AMC First-Team All-Conference team...Palmer appeared and started in 16 games in 2009 and scored goals against Avila University, Benedictine College and Williams Baptist...Also recorded the first assist of his career against Avila in the season opener.2008 - 2008 MCAC Freshman of the Year recipient Robert Palmer appeared and started in 17 games at defender for Park University in 2008... Palmer scored his first col-legiate goal against Benedictine College on September 17th off of a corner kick... The Kingston, Jamaica native attempted ten shots for Park this season and helped lead the Pirate defense to six shutout victories and seven shutouts overall this season... Palmer was named the MCAC Defensive Player of the Week, for the week ending Oct. 27, for his spectacular play in two shutout victories against then No. 3 ranked Southern Nazarene and Central Christian College.PERSONAL - Robert Palmer is the son of Levi and Donna Palmer…played for head coaches David Hunt and Alfred Henry… team accomplishments included Manning Cup Champions at the Disney Tournament as a U-15 and Oliver Shield Champions at Calabar High School and Jamaica College in 2005 and 2007…voted most valuable player and best defender…has appeared in a Premier League play-off, crowned champions of youth age group league as a U-13, U-15, U-17 and U-20 (Jamaica)…team earned champions of all schools (Jamaica) against Trinidad and Tobago…nicknamed Berto and Dunga…likes to listen to music and socialize…chose Park to further educa-tion and play soccer…plans to major in business management.

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# 15 JuniorSibhat DagnachawAddis Ababa, Ethiopia Coach’s Quote: “Sibhat played really well for us last year, unfortunately he couldn’t avoid some injuries and missed some games because of that. But when he is healthy there are no better midfielders out there than Sibhat.” 2009 - Dagnachaw saw the field quite a bit more in his second year for Park, appearing in 12 games and starting in nine...He scored his first career goal on Sept. 22 against Graceland University...Took 10 shots on the year and three on goal...Now has four total points in his career and has taken 15 career shots...Will look for a full-time start-ing spot in the midfield of Park’s 4-4-2 attack.2008 - Started four games for the Pirates in 2008, including Park’s second game of the season against Lee University, and the Pirates home opener against Oklahoma Chris-tian...He also started in Park’s NAIA National Qualifying game at Bellevue on Nov. 15...Picked up an assist against Oklahoma Wesleyan on October 20 and one against Central Christian on October 25...Also attempted five shots on the year.PERSONAL - Sibhat Berhanu Dagnachaw was born to parents Berhanu and Mimi Dagnachaw in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...Has two siblings, both of which are playing soccer at his alma mater, Abiot Kirse High School...Earned his teams MVP award at Abiot Kirse in 2006...Enjoys playing soccer, reading and listening to music...majoring in accounting...Nickname is Simba...

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# 16 JuniorDawit GebremariamAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Coach’s Quote: “Dawit got some playing time last year and took advantage. I think he is one of the most talented players we have on the team. He is a very smooth and technical player and I look for him to continue to play well for us this year.” 2009 - Gebremariam scored his first career goal on Oct. 31, on the road against Williams Baptist...Took two shots and a shot on goal against Benedictine College...He appeared in 12 games with four starts in his first year with the club...Had four shots on goal on the season and started at midfield against Hannibal-LaGrange, Columbia College, Missouri Baptist and Williams Baptist.PERSONAL - Dawit Mihret Gebremariam was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...Nickname is Zizu...Named to the All-Tournament team at his high school, Medehu-iealum...Majoring in Accounting.

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soccer # 17 SophomoreJordan LoweKansas City, Mo.

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Coach’s Quote: “Jordan finished up his first year for us last year and played well when he saw the field. In his second year I hope to see him grow as a player.” 2009 - Lowe appeared in two games for Park last year including the season opener against Avila and the home match on Sept. 30 against William Woods...Lowe didn’t attempt any shots for Park in 2010 but will look for more time on the field this season at the midfielder position.PERSONAL - Jordan Dominic Lowe was born to parents Tyrone and Denise Lowe in Yuma, Ariz...Also recruited by Baker University and Benedictine College...Plans to major in History and Education...Favorite Hobbies include playing soccer and playing on his Play Station 3...Attended Oak Park High School in Gladstone, Mo. where his soccer team won the District Championship and made it to the state quarterfinals...Was also a pole vaulter in high school for the Northmen.

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soccer # 19 JuniorTodd SmithLake Waukomis, Mo. Coach’s Quote: “Todd is everything a coach could ask for, he is a great peson, great player and great student. Look for him to have another good season for us.”2009 - Smith was a staple in Park’s lineup in 2009, appearing and starting in all 17 games for Park...He was one of only two Pirates that started in every game a year ago...Smith scored his first career goal on Oct. 31, in Park’s 5-0 victory at Williams Baptist...He took five shots on the year...He was also named an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)...He has played in 27 games in his two year career at Park.2008 - In his first season as a Pirate, Smith saw action in 10 games and proved to be one of the fastest players on the team...Smith collected one assist on the year in the contest against Central Christian and collected the only shot of his career against York College on Oct. 4.PERSONAL - Todd Smith was born in Kansas City, Mo to parents Dave and Jill Smith…played high school soccer for Park Hill High…team took first-place in the confer-ence…was voted First-Team All-conference and All-District…enjoys to fish, hunt and surf in his spare time…majoring in Business Administration and Management.

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# 21 JuniorRoberto CarrionGuyaquil, Ecuador

Roberto Carrion 2009 Statistics



Coach’s Quote: “Roberto is another really good kid, has always worked hard for me and I look for him to push people up at the top at the midfielder position this year.” 2009 - Carrion played in three games for Park in 2009 including matches against McKendree, Williams Baptist and Harris-Stowe.2008 - Appeared in three matches for Park last season including Park’s season opener against Lindsey Wilson on Aug. 30...Also saw action in the Pirates, 4-1, victory over Kansas Wesleyan on October 1 and Park’s 6-0 win over Central Christian on Oct. 25.PERSONAL - Roberto Fabian Carrion Ceballos was born to parents Patricio Carrion and Ketty Ceballos...Has three siblings...Majoring in Finance at Park....Enjoys bowl-ing and playing cards...Nickname is Pollo.

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soccer # 13 FreshmanNermin Abidovic

North Kansas City, Mo.

Coach’s Quote: “Nermin is a wonderful kid, he is a very physical forward and I am hoping that he will challenge for a starting spot on the offense for us.” PERSONAL - Nermin Abidovic was born in Zvornik, Bosnia...He has one older brother, Selvir, who played soccer for Park University and head coach Efrem Shimlis for four years...Was also re-cruited by Hannibal-LaGrange College and Rockhurst University...Graduated from North Kansas City High School...Helped lead the Hornets to a second-place finish in its conference and earned second-team All-Conference...He is undecided on a major.

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soccer # 22 JuniorAndrew Devero

Kansas City, Mo.

Coach’s Quote: “Andrew is a transfer student from Missouri Valley College, we are looking for him to help us out with some depth at the forward position and hope to see him earn his way onto the field.” PERSONAL - Andrew David Devero is the son of Kathy Rowden...Has one older brother, Pat-rick, who played soccer for four years at Park Hill High School...Andrew graduated from Park Hill in 2007 and was named to the first-team All-Conference team in 2006-07 and scored 24 goals for Park Hill his senior year...Played two years at Missouri Valley College for head coach Vladimir Simic...Recorded an assist against Graceland last season...A fine arts major, Devero chose Park for its proximity to his home.

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soccer # 1 FreshmanReece HarrisPlatte City, Mo.

Coach’s Quote: “Reece has a good attitude and I am looking forward to bringing him on the team this season. We hope he will push T.G. for the starting goalkeeper position.” PERSONAL - James Reece Harris is the son of Mike and Crystal Harris and was born in Kansas City, Mo...Has two siblings, Joey (15) and Bailey (11)...Plans to major in athletic training at Park...Graduated from Platte County R-3 High School...Played for head coach Ashlyn Brantley at Platte County.

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soccer # 24 FreshmanTyler MeHaffeyKansas City, Mo.

Coach’s Quote: “Tyler is coming in as a first time freshman and I think it may take him a while to get adjusted to the college level of soccer, but I think he will get there and become a fine player.” PERSONAL - Tyler Paul Mahaffey was born in Orlando, Fla. to parents Scott and Kathy Me-haffey...Has one older brother, Devon (21)...Graduated from Park Hill South High School in May 2010...Played for head coach Joe Toigo at Park Hill South...Team earned a conference champi-onship and ended the year in second-place in its district...Was named to the Second-Team All-Conference.


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soccer # 9 FreshmanKiel WilliamsPoint Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago

Coach’s Quote: “Kiel is a midfield slash forward type player. I am looking for him to come in and become an impact player.” PERSONAL - Kiel Kelsie David Williams is the son of Sandra and Steve Adams...Plans to major in athletic training...Chose Park University to play for a successful soccer program and to further his studies...Enjoys listening to music and playing video games in his free time...Played one season at the University of Trinidad and Tobago in San Fernando for head coach Gally Cummings.

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soccer # 14 FreshmanAnass MoudfirSt-Hubert, Quebec, Canada

Coach’s Quote: “Anass was the leading scorer in his summer league in Canada and I am looking forward to seeing him play and he could push for a starting spot at midfielder.” PERSONAL - Anass Moudfir was born in Montreal, Canada, and has four siblings...Enjoys play-ing soccer and traveling in his free time...Led the Quebec league in goals scored.


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The 2009 Park University men’s soccer season began with a bang as the Pirates won their first two matches by a combined score of 7-1 and defeated the eventual NAIA National Champion Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders in shutout fashion, 3-0. Park opened the season with a dominant 4-1 win over Avila University at home and carried that momentum into the match against then No. 4 ranked Lindsey Wilson. Park came out of the gate firing against LWC, as freshman Matthew Ashman scored in the ninth minute with a powerful kick past the keeper. Fellow freshman Jair Gooden scored Park’s second and third goal to put the Pirates in the lead for good. Park’s win over Lindsey Wilson was the first of the season for the Blue Raiders and as the season progressed was only one of two losses for LWC all season. The victory was also No. 100 for head coach Efrem Shimlis in his nine years as the head coach for Park. Park then took on rival William Jewell at home on Sept. 9. The Pirates and Cardi-nals battled for all 90 minutes with Jewell coming away victorious, 2-1. Park responded after the close loss to win three straight over Benedictine College, No. 17 ranked Grace-land and AMC opponent William Woods. With a record of 5-1 and in prime position for a shot at the AMC regular season championship, Park had three pivotal games on the horizon with two against ranked opponents. Park began the tough three-game stretch with a home loss to Hannibal-LaGrange College, 3-1, and an overtime loss to No. 24 ranked Columbia College on the road, 2-1. Park then came home to face a solid No. 14 ranked Baker University team. The match went into to double overtime and finally was resulted when Baker scored to bring the final to 3-2. The Pirates were now 5-4 on the season and half way done with the season looking for a much needed victory. The victory came when the Pirates defeated Missouri Baptist at home on Oct. 17, in a 2-1 game. The Pirates improved their record to 7-4 with another AMC victory over Harris-Stowe on the road, 2-0. After a 1-1 double overtime tie against Grand View College, Park played McKendree University in a pivotal AMC road game on Oct. 24. Both teams battled it out until the end, but McKendree took home the 2-1 victory and Park had just one more match left in the regular season. Park rolled through its final AMC match of the season, as they blew out Williams Baptist College, 5-0, with goals from Jason Cosme, Robert Palmer, Adam Tayani, Dawit Gebremariam and Todd Smith. Park finished the regular season with a record of 8-5-1 and an AMC record of 4-3-0. Now it was time for Park to compete in the postseason, and first up was the AMC Quarterfinal match with Harris-Stowe at Julian Field on Nov. 7. Park felt no pressure against the Hornets winning 3-0 in front of its home crowd. Three days later the Pirates traveled to Lebanon, Ill., to face the No. 2 seeded McK-endree Bearcats. The game went scoreless through regulation and into the first overtime. But, in the 101st minute, Matthew Ashman slipped past two defenders and knocked home the game winner. Park then took on Columbia College on Nov. 13, in the AMC Championship game. Columbia struck first in the 27th minute with a goal from Milo Milosavljevic. At halftime the score was the same as the Cougars led, 1-0. One minute into the second half, Park tied up the game with a goal from its leading goal scorer Ramone Palmer in the 46th minute. Neither team scored the rest of the half and the match went into overtime with the scored tied up at 1. Finally in the 97th minute Columbia’s Jordan Cox laced one past keeper Michael Eade and the Cougars qualified for the 2009 NAIA Men’s Soccer Opening Round, end-ing Park’s seven year run of qualifying for the NAIA National Tournament. Park ended its season with a record of 10-6-1 but took home many postseason awards including Ramone Palmer’s distinction on the 2009 NAIA Men’s Soccer All-America team as an honorable mention selection. Palmer was also named to the AMC All-Conference first team along with defense man Robert Palmer. Defender Alain Matingou, mid fielder Simon Senfuka and forward Matthew Ash-man were also named to the 2009 AMC Honorable Mention All-Conference squad.

Junior defender Alain Matingou was named to the 2009 AMC Honorable Mention All-Conference team. Matingou was one of Park’s top defensemen playing in 16 games and helped the Pirates to eight shutout victories.

For the second straight year Ramone Palmer was named to the NAIA Men’s Soccer All-America team as an honorable mention selection. Palmer led the team in goals with 12, assists with six and shots taken with 52 in 2009.

2009 Recap


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2009 Park Men's Soccer Park University Combined Team Statistics (as of Jun 17, 2010) All games

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES........... (10- 6- 1) ( 5- 3- 0) ( 4- 3- 1) ( 1- 0- 0)CONFERENCE.......... ( 4- 3- 0) ( 2- 1- 0) ( 2- 2- 0) ( 0- 0- 0)NON-CONFERENCE...... ( 6- 3- 1) ( 3- 2- 0) ( 2- 1- 1) ( 1- 0- 0)

DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATT ## PLAYER GP G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-AT ---------- ---------------------- --- ----- ----- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Aug 29 AVILA UNIVERSITY W 4-1 552 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 30 52 .231 24 .462 2 1-1 Sep 07 vs #4 Lindsey Wilson W 3-0 187 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 18 45 .156 17 .378 1 0-0 Sep 09 WILLIAM JEWELL L 1-2 602 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 13 40 .150 18 .450 4 0-0 Sep 16 BENEDICTINE COLLEGE W 2-0 709 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 7 17 .176 8 .471 2 0-0 Sep 22 at #17 Graceland Universi W 2-0 209 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 6 8 .250 4 .500 0 0-0 *Sep 30 WILLIAM WOODS UNIV W 4-0 281 19 Smith, Todd 17 1 0 2 5 .200 1 .200 0 0-0 *Oct 07 HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE L 1-3 413 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 2 6 .167 4 .667 0 0-0 *Oct 10 at #24 Columbia College LOT 1-2 254 18 Arrum, Michael 15 1 0 2 6 .167 3 .500 1 0-0 Oct 13 #14 BAKER UNIVERSITY LO2 2-3 217 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 5 20 .050 4 .200 0 0-0 *Oct 17 MISSOURI BAPTIST W OT 2-1 232 15 Dagnachaw, Sibhat 12 1 0 2 10 .100 3 .300 0 0-0 *Oct 19 at Harris-Stowe State U W 2-0 121 22 Simonella, Gaetano 8 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 Oct 21 at Grand View Univ. T O2 1-1 153 0 Frame, T.G. 3 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 *Oct 24 at #13 McKendree Universi L 1-2 125 20 Mulonzi, Ceasar 10 0 1 1 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 *Oct 31 at Williams Baptist W 5-0 102 8 Senfuka, Simon 17 0 1 1 20 .000 4 .200 0 0-0 Nov 07 HARRIS-STOWE STATE U W 3-0 210 4 Matingou, Alain 16 0 0 0 5 .000 2 .400 0 0-0 Nov 10 at #16 McKendree Universi W O2 1-0 185 17 Lowe, Jordan 2 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Nov 13 at Columbia College LOT 1-2 332 21 Carrion, Roberto 3 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 3 Nsereko, Yusuf 2 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0TEAM STATISTICS PARK OPP 11 Mergen, Kiefer 14 0 0 0 10 .000 3 .300 0 0-0--------------------------------------------------- 2 Hayes, Phillip 4 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0SHOT STATISTICS.......... 5 Ndour, El Hadji 1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Goals-Shot attempts.... 36-249 17-172 13 Boger, Kyle 4 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Goals scored average... 2.02 0.96 Total............... 17 36 19 91 249 .145 97 .390 10 1-1 Shot pct............... .145 .099 Opponents........... 17 17 7 41 172 .099 68 .395 5 1-1 Shots on goal-Attempts. 97-249 68-172 SOG pct................ .390 .395 Shots/Game............. 14.6 10.1 |-GOAL AVERAGE-| |-SAVES-| Assists................ 19 7 ## GOALTENDERS GP Minutes GA Avg Sv Pct W L T ShoCORNER KICKS............. 73 76 ---------------------------------------------------------------------PENALTY KICKS............ 1-1 1-1 1 Eade, Michael 15 1421:21 14 0.89 51 .785 9 5 1 7PENALTIES................ 0 Frame, T.G. 2 180:00 3 1.50 0 .000 1 1 0 1 Yellow cards........... 23 25 Total............... 17 1601:21 17 0.96 51 .750 10 6 1 8 Red cards.............. 3 2 Opponents........... 17 1601:21 36 2.02 61 .629 6 10 1 0ATTENDANCE............... Total.................. 3216 1481 Dates/Avg Per Date..... 8/402 8/185 GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total Neutral Site #/Avg..... 1/187 -------------------- --- --- --- --- ----- Park University..... 18 16 1 1 - 36 Opponents........... 5 9 2 1 - 17

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total -------------------- --- --- --- --- ----- Park University..... 120 121 5 3 - 249 Opponents........... 77 83 5 7 - 172

SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total -------------------- --- --- --- --- ----- Park University..... 23 25 0 3 - 51 Opponents........... 28 30 2 1 - 61

CORNER KICKS BY PRD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total -------------------- --- --- --- --- ----- Park University..... 36 32 5 0 - 73 Opponents........... 26 44 4 2 - 76

FOULS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total -------------------- --- --- --- --- ----- Park University..... 91 67 2 3 - 163 Opponents........... 89 101 6 3 - 199

2009 Park Men's Soccer Park University Category Leaders (as of Jun 17, 2010) All games

## POINTS GP G A Pts Shots ## SHOTS GP G A Sh Shot% ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 30 52 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 52 .231 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 18 45 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 45 .156 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 13 40 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 40 .150 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 7 17 8 Senfuka, Simon 17 0 1 20 .000 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 6 8 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 20 .050 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 5 20 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 17 .176 15 Dagnachaw, Sibhat 12 1 0 2 10 11 Mergen, Kiefer 14 0 0 10 .000 18 Arrum, Michael 15 1 0 2 6 15 Dagnachaw, Sibhat 12 1 0 10 .100 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 2 6 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 8 .250 19 Smith, Todd 17 1 0 2 5 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 6 .167

## GOALS GP G A Pts Shots ## SHOT PCT GP G A Sh Shot% ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 30 52 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 8 .250 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 18 45 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 52 .231 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 13 40 19 Smith, Todd 17 1 0 5 .200 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 7 17 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 17 .176 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 6 8 18 Arrum, Michael 15 1 0 6 .167 19 Smith, Todd 17 1 0 2 5 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 6 .167 15 Dagnachaw, Sibhat 12 1 0 2 10 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 45 .156 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 5 20 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 40 .150 18 Arrum, Michael 15 1 0 2 6 15 Dagnachaw, Sibhat 12 1 0 10 .100 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 2 6 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 20 .050

## GAME WINNING GOALS GP GWG ## SHOTS ON GOAL GP G A Sh SOG SOG% -------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 4 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 52 24 .462 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 2 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 40 18 .450 12 Palmer, Robert 16 2 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 45 17 .378 6 Gooden, Jair 16 1 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 17 8 .471 18 Arrum, Michael 15 1 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 20 4 .200 8 Senfuka, Simon 17 0 1 20 4 .200 ## ASSISTS GP G A Pts Shots 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 8 4 .500 ---------------------------------------------- 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 6 4 .667 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 30 52 11 Mergen, Kiefer 14 0 0 10 3 .300 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 18 45 15 Dagnachaw, Sibhat 12 1 0 10 3 .300 14 Tayani, Adam 16 1 3 5 20 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 6 8 ## SOG PCT GP G A Sh SOG SOG% 8 Senfuka, Simon 17 0 1 1 20 -------------------------------------------------- 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 7 17 22 Simonella, Gaetano 8 0 0 1 1 1.000 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 13 40 16 Gebremariam, Dawit 12 1 0 6 4 .667 20 Mulonzi, Ceasar 10 0 1 1 1 9 Cosme, Jason 16 2 2 8 4 .500 18 Arrum, Michael 15 1 0 6 3 .500 12 Palmer, Robert 16 3 1 17 8 .471 7 Palmer, Ramone 16 12 6 52 24 .462 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 6 1 40 18 .450 4 Matingou, Alain 16 0 0 5 2 .400 6 Gooden, Jair 16 7 4 45 17 .378 11 Mergen, Kiefer 14 0 0 10 3 .300

## CAUTIONS GP YC ---------------------------------- 11 Mergen, Kiefer 14 4 9 Cosme, Jason 16 3 4 Matingou, Alain 16 2 TM TEAM 13 2 10 Ashman, Matthew 15 1 8 Senfuka, Simon 17 0

2009 leaders

Matthew Ashman scored five goals in Park’s final seven games in 2009.

Todd Smith played in all 17 games for Park in 2009.

2009 Stats


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1962Park’s first ever NAIA National Tournament qualifying team came in 1962, led by coaches Ara Zakaryan and Ed Nelson. Park went 7-2 on the year and represented Area 1 in the NAIA National Tourney. The Pirates came in fourth place in that tournament, which was held in Richmond, Ind. Park took on East Stroudsburg (Pa.) in game one losing, 5-0, and took on Castleton State in its second game losing, 3-2.

Shawn French and Ted Glickey along with other members of the 1984 National Tournament team celebrate as they qualified for their first NAIA National Tour-nament in 22 years. Under first year head coach Ben Popoola, the Pirates went, 19-2-1. In game one of the tournament Park took on Westmont (Calif.) and the match ended in a tie and went on to penalty kicks. Park won the match in penalty kicks and earned the right to play for the national championship against Warner Pacific. In the championship match, Park lost to Warner, 3-2, in overtime.

In just his second year as head coach of the Pirates, Efrem Shimlis led Park to its third ever NAIA National Tournament and made it all the way to the championship game. Park rolled through the national tournament defeating Concordia University (Calif.), 2-1 in game one and knocked out No. 1 ranked Rio Grande University, 1-0 in the tournaments second game. In the semifinal match against perennial powerhouse Lindsey Wilson College, Park again prevailed beating the Blue Raiders, 4-3 in penalty kicks to face off against University of Mobile in the championship game. Park ended up losing to Mobile 2-1. Park finished the year with a 21-2-2 record but that record was later amended to 1-24. The NAIA ruled that the Pirates used an ineligible player throughout the year.

2002

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2003 brought another successful season for Park in both the regular and postseason. The Pirates again qualified for the national tournament and took on No.11 ranked Auburn University Montgomery in the first game, winning in penalty kicks, 6-5, to move onto the quarterfinals. In the quarters, Park matched up against Hastings College and lost narrowly, 1-0, to end their season with a record of 14-8-1

2003

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The 2004 Park University squad was again led by head coach Efrem Shimlis and finished the season with the most wins in the history of the program with a record of 20-3-1. The Pirates made it to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament, losing to Auburn University Montgomery, 5-2.

2004

2005For the second time in three years, Park and Hastings College met in the NAIA National Tournament, but this time the two met in the first round, in 2003 both squads faced off in round number two with Hastings winning, 1-0. In another hard fought game, Hastings again came out victorious and defeated the Pirates, 1-0. Park finished that year with an overall record of 15-4-2.

2007

Mirsad Dzilic had an outstanding season for Park in 2006, scoring 24 goals and adding 4 assists for a total of 52 points, earning him MCAC Player of the Year honors. As a team, Park faced Goshen University in Round 1 of the NAIA national tournament, winning in penalty kicks, 3-1. Park then took on No. 3 ranked Webber International, falling 3-2. Park finished the year with a record of 13-8-1.

2006

Park finished the ‘07 campaign as the Region IV Tournament Champions and MCAC Regular season champs. Park was also ranked in every NAIA Top 25 coaches poll, peaking at No. 14. Park again competed in the National Tournament, losing to No. 5 seeded Simon Fraser University, 1-0, in the first round. The Pirates finished the season with an overall record of 13-6.

The 2008 squad featured a plethora of young talented athletes and earned 13 MCAC awards, including Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, not to mention three NAIA All-Americans. Park finished the season with an 11-4-3 record and lost in the NAIA Opening Round game to Baker University, 1-0, in overtime.

2008

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2000 • HeaD CoaCH - RoGeR bonGaeRTs (10-7-1)Date Opponent ScoreAug. 26 Lindsey Wilson College L, 2-0Aug. 30 Baker University W, 2-0Sept. 2 Doane College W, 5-1Sept. 6 Grand View College T, 2-2Sept. 10 Lindenwood University L, 4-2Sept. 16 Dordt College W, 2-0Sept. 23 Columbia College L, 3-2Oct. 1 McKendree University W, 2-0Oct. 4 William Woods W, 2-0Oct. 7 Hannibal-LaGrange W, 2-0Oct. 15 National American Univ. L, 4-3 OTOct. 17 William Jewell College W, 5-0Oct. 21 Harris-Stowe State L, 4-0Oct. 26 College of Saint Mary W, 5-0Nov. 8 Columbia College W, 2-1 2OTNov. 11 Lindenwood L, 2-0

2001 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (11-7-2)Date Opponent ScoreAug. 31 National American Univ. L, 3-1Sept. 1 Concordia University T, 2-2Sept. 8 Huron University W, 4-1Sept. 9 McKendree University W, 3-2Sept. 21 St. Gregory’s University L, 4-3 OTSept. 23 Baker University L, 3-0Sept. 28 Columbia College W, 3-2Oct. 3 Lindenwood University L, 6-1Oct. 6 William Woods W, 3-1Oct. 13 Graceland University W, 4-1Oct. 14 Bellevue University W, 4-1Oct. 17 Grand View College W, 2-1Oct. 21 Newman University W, 1-0Oct. 25 College of Saint Mary W, 3-0Oct. 27 Harris-Stowe State L, 2-1Nov. 8 Lindenwood L, 2-0

2002 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (21-2-2)*^ Matches later forfeited due to an NAIA determination that an ineligible student--athlete participated for Park. Record amended to 1-24-0; champion-ships vacated.Date Opponent ScoreAug. 31 Hastings College W, 2-1Sept. 4 University of Saint Mary W, 4-0Sept. 6 Tabor College W, 5-0Sept. 7 Concordia University (Neb.)W, 8-1Sept. 10 Graceland University W, 2-1Sept. 14 Baker University T, 1-1Sept. 21 York College T, 1-1Sept. 24 Benedictine College W, 2-0Sept. 28 Haskell Indian Nations W, 15-0Oct. 1 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 9-0Oct. 7 William Jewell W, 5-1Oct. 9 Bellevue University W, 4-1Oct. 11 Avila College W, 3-0Oct. 14 Friends University W, 7-0Oct. 19 Newman University W, 1-0Oct. 22 William Woods W, 5-0Oct. 26 Central Christian College W, 5-0Oct. 29 St. Gregory’s University W, 2-1

Nov. 8 Newman University L, 2-1Nov. 15 Doane College W, 3-0Nov. 16 Hastings College W, 3-1Nov. 22 Concordia University (Calif.) W, 2-1Nov. 23 University of Rio Grande W, 1-0Nov. 25 Lindsey Wilson College T, 2-2 (PK’s 4-3)Nov. 26 University of Mobile L, 2-0

2003 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (14-7-1)*Date Opponent ScoreAug. 30 Lindsey Wilson College L, 3-2Sept. 1 Graceland University L, 2-0Sept. 4 Morningside College W, 7-2Sept. 6 Hastings College L, 1-0 OTSept. 9 Baker University W, 2-1 OTSept. 18 University of Saint Mary W, 5-0Sept. 20 Central Christian College W, 14-0Sept. 23 Benedictine College W, 4-0Sept. 25 Avila University W, 7-0Sept. 28 Bellevue University W, 4-1Oct. 1 Newman University W, 4-0Oct. 4 York College W, 7-0Oct. 10 Columbia College W, 3-2Oct. 11 Rockhurst University L, 3-0Oct. 18 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 5-0Oct. 25 Lindenwood University L, 3-1Oct. 28 William Jewell College L, 2-1Nov. 7 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 7-0Nov. 8 Bellevue University W, 3-0Nov. 14 Bellevue University W, 5-0Nov. 21 Auburn University Montgomery T, 1-1 (6-5 PK’s)Nov. 22 Hastings College L, 1-0

2004 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (20-3-1)*Date Opponent ScoreAug. 28 Southern Nazarene L, 4-1Aug. 31 Graceland University W, 3-2Sept. 4 Doane College W, 3-0Sept. 9 Benedictine College W, 3-2Sept. 14 University of Saint Mary W, 3-0Sept. 16 Avila University W, 12-0Sept. 19 Bellevue University W, 2-1Sept. 22 Central Christian College W, 6-0Sept. 25 Baker University T, 1-1Sept. 29 Lindenwood University W, 1-0Oct. 2 Newman University W, 1-0Oct. 8 Morningside College W, 7-1Oct. 12 York College W, 5-2Oct. 14 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 7-0Oct. 15 William Jewell College W, 1-0Oct. 26 Hastings College W, 2-0Oct. 30 Lindsey Wilson College L, 2-0Nov. 5 Central Christian College W, 9-0Nov. 6 Newman University W, 3-0Nov. 9 Ottawa University W, 2-1Nov. 12 Bellevue University W, 4-2Nov. 13 Morningside College W, 8-0Nov. 17 Si Tanka University W, 6-1Nov. 18 Auburn University Montgomery L, 5-2

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24 2005 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (15-4-2)*Date Opponent ScoreSept. 2 Morningside College W, 3-2Sept. 4 Lindsey Wilson College L, 3-0Sept. 6 Doane College W, 6-0Sept. 10 Northwestern College W, 3-0Sept. 14 William Jewell College W, 4-1Sept. 20 Graceland University W, 3-2 2OTSept. 24 John Brown University W, 4-2Sept. 28 Lindenwood University L, 2-0Oct. 1 York College W, 5-4 OTOct. 3 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 3-0Oct. 6 Bellevue University W, 3-2Oct. 8 Newman University W, 3-2 OTOct. 10 Central Christian College W, 6-0Oct. 12 Grand View College T, 1-1 2OTOct. 20 Baker University W, 3-1Oct. 22 Southern Nazarene L, 2-0Nov. 4 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 5-0Nov. 5 Bellevue University T, 2-2 2OTNov. 11 McPherson College W, 3-0Nov. 12 Bellevue University W, 2-1Nov. 18 Hastings College L, 1-0

2006 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (13-8-1)*Date Opponent ScoreAug. 23 Midland Lutheran College W, 5-0Aug. 26 Northwestern College W, 3-0Sept. 2 John Brown University W, 1-0Sept. 4 Lindsey Wilson College W, 1-0Sept. 9 Hastings College W, 3-1Sept. 13 William Jewell College L, 2-1 Sept. 16 Bethel College L, 4-3 2OTSept. 17 Central Christian College W, 8-0Sept. 20 Grand View College L, 2-0Sept. 23 Graceland University L, 3-0Oct. 3 Southern Nazarene L, 3-2 OTOct. 7 Ottawa University W, 10-0Oct. 11 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 8-0Oct. 14 Newman University W, 2-1Oct. 17 York College W, 3-1Oct. 19 Bellevue University L, 3-1Nov. 3 York College W, 2-0Nov. 4 Bellevue University L, 3-2 OTNov. 10 Sterling College W, 1-0 OTNov. 11 Bellevue University W, 2-1Nov. 15 Goshen University T, 2-2 2OTNov. 16 Webber International L, 3-2

2007 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (13-6)*Date Opponent ScoreAug. 25 Baker University W, 3-2Sept. 1 Dakota Wesleyan W, 2-0Sept. 2 Lindsey Wilson College L, 3-2 OTSept. 8 Midland Lutheran L, 1-0Sept. 12 William Jewell College W, 3-2Sept. 15 Hastings College L, 1-0Sept. 19 Benedictine College W, 3-2Sept. 22 Graceland University L, 3-2Sept. 29 Grand View College W, 3-0Oct. 3 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 5-2Oct. 6 Sterling College W, 3-0Oct. 10 Central Christian College W, 9-0Oct. 16 York College W, 5-0Oct. 20 Bellevue University W, 2-0Oct. 26 York College W, 4-0

Oct. 27 Bellevue University L, 1-0 OTNov. 7 Friends University W, 2-1Nov. 8 Kansas Wesleyan W, 2-1Nov. 16 Simon Fraser L, 1-0

2008 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (11-4-3)*Date Opponent ScoreAug. 30 Lindsey Wilson College L, 1-0Aug. 31 Lee University W, 2-1Sept. 6 Oklahoma Christian T, 1-1 2OTSept. 10 William Jewell College W, 1-0Sept. 17 Benedictine College T, 1-1 2OTSept. 20 Columbia College W, 3-2 Sept. 22 Graceland University W, 4-2Sept. 24 Grand View College W, 2-1Oct. 1 Kansas Wesleyan W, 4-1Oct. 4 York College W, 7-0Oct. 7 Baker University W, 0-0 2OTOct. 11 Bellevue University L, 3-2Oct. 20 Oklahoma Wesleyan W, 4-0Oct. 21 Southern Nazarene W, 2-0Oct. 25 Central Christian W, 6-0Nov. 14 Westminster College W, 2-0Nov. 15 Bellevue University L, 2-0Nov. 22 Baker University L, 1-0 OT

2009 • HeaD CoaCH - efReM sHIMlIs (10-6-1)Date Opponent ScoreAug. 29 Avila University W, 4-1Sept. 7 Lindsey Wilson W, 3-0Sept. 9 William Jewell College L, 2-1Sept. 16 Benedictine College W, 2-0Sept. 22 Graceland University W, 2-0Sept. 30 William Woods W, 4-0Oct. 7 Hannibal-LaGrange L, 3-1Oct. 10 Columbia College L, 2-1 OTOct. 13 Baker University L, 3-2 2OTOct. 17 Missouri Baptist W, 2-1 OTOct. 19 Harris-Stowe State W, 2-0Oct. 21 Grand View University T, 1-1 2OTOct. 24 McKendree University L, 2-1Oct. 31 Williams Baptist College W, 5-0Nov. 7 Harris-Stowe State W, 3-0Nov. 10 McKendree University W, 1-0 2OTNov. 13 Columbia College L, 2-1 OT

* Denotes NAIA National Tournament Appearance.

Game-By-Game Results Since 2000

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COACH YEAR WINS LOSSES TIES WIN % NOTES Terry Dennis 79-80 10 3 2 66.67% 7-0-1 at home.Pat Hogan 80-81 11 7 1 57.89% Pete Thomson 81-82 9 6 1 56.25% Tom Koontz 82-83 4 8 0 33.33% Ben Popoola 83-84 8 7 0 53.33% Ben Popoola 84-85 19 2 1 86.36% Appeared in second NAIA National Championship TournamentBen Popoola 85-86 13 2 3 72.22% Ben Popoola 86-87 14 3 0 82.35% Ben Popoola 87-88 14 4 0 77.78% Ben Popoola 88-89 10 5 1 62.50% Ben Popoola 89-90 11 3 1 73.33% Ben Popoola 90-91 16 5 1 72.73% Ben Popoola 91-92 11 11 0 50.00% Ben Popoola 92-93 13 7 0 65.00% Ben Popoola 93-94 16 6 1 69.57% Ben Popoola 94-95 9 12 0 42.86% Ben Popoola 95-96 11 8 1 55.00% Popoola record 165-75-9 (.662)

Matt Clark 96-97 10 9 1 50.00% Matt Clark 97-98 11 9 1 52.38% Clark record 21-18-2 (.525)

Roger Bongaerts 98-99 12 7 1 60.00% Roger Bongaerts 99-00 10 8 1 52.63% Third in AMC (3-3)Roger Bongaerts 00-01 10 7 1 55.56% Advanced to Region Final vs.LindenwoodBongaerts record 32-22-3 (.561)

Efrem Shimlis 01-02 11 6 2 57.89% Advanced to region semifinal vs. LindenwoodEfrem Shimlis 02-03^ 21 2 2 84.00% ^ Matches forfeited due to an ineligible student-athlete’s participation. Record amended to 1-24-0Efrem Shimlis 03-04 14 8 1 60.87% NAIA National Championship QuarterfinalistsEfrem Shimlis 04-05 20 3 1 85.42% NAIA National Championship Second RoundEfrem Shimlis 05-06 15 4 2 76.19% NAIA National Championship First RoundEfrem Shimlis 06-07 13 8 1 63.64% NAIA National Championship Second RoundEfrem Shimlis 07-08 13 6 0 68.42% NAIA National Championship First RoundEfrem Shimlis 08-09 11 4 3 69.4% NAIA National Championship Opening RoundEfrem Shimlis 09-10 10 6 1 61.7% Lost to Columbia College, 2-1 in the AMC Championship gameShimlis Record 108-69-13 (.602) TOTAL 360 208 29 62.7% *since 1979

WINS IN NAIA PROGRAM HISTORY (as of July 2010)585, Judson (Ill.), 1967-09572, Westmont (Calif.), 1965-09520, Berry (Ga.), 1962-09496, Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.), 1956-09493, Rockhurst (Mo.), 1964-1997476, Houghton (N.Y.), 1967-09473, Goshen (Ind.), 1958-09430, Cedarville (Ohio), 1963-09415, Fresno Pacific (Calif.), 1963-09406, Grace (Ind.), 1966-09393, The Master’s (Calif.), 1970-98, 01-09387, Walsh (Ohio), 1973-09386, Southern Nazarene (Okla.), 1978-09386, Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.), 1990-09

360, Park (Mo.), 1979-09356, Midwestern State (Texas), 1972-96328, John Brown (Ark.), 1978-09299, Rio Grande (Ohio), 1986-09289, Quincy (Ill.), 1964-83285, Earlham (Ind.), 1949-88

Park Men’s Soccer History

Park Men’s Men’s Soccer NAIA All-Americans

- 2002-03 Eric Ongao National Player of the Year- 2003-04 Enock Odede Third Team All-American- 2004-05 Simon Mulama Second Team All-American- 2005-06 Simon Mulama First Team All-American- 2006-07 Mirsad Dzilic Third Team All-American- 2007-08 James Katajwa Second Team All-American- 2007-08 Mirsad Dzilic Third Team All-American* Only first, second and third team All-Americans are listed.

Park Men’s Men’s Soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes

- 1997-98 Ricardo McGilchrist - 1997-98 Aleski Valta- 1998-99 Esa Lehikoinen- 1999-00 Levi Young - 2002-03 Quinton Purviance- 2002-03 Dave Foster- 2002-03 Derrick Green- 2002-03 Tiago Sajben- 2003-04 Justin Boersma- 2003-04 Derrick Green- 2003-04 Magnus Gunnarsson- 2004-05 Justin Boersma- 2005-06 Paul McLaughlin- 2005-06 David Waithaka- 2006-07 Paul McLaughlin- 2006-07 David Waithaka- 2006-07 Stefan Hirschman- 2007-08 Sean Kosednar- 2008-09 Sean Kosednar- 2008-09 Adam Tayani


26 P ark University calls Parkville, Mo., and the Greater Kansas City area home, offer-ing students the features of both small-town life and the flashing lights of a big city. With a population of more than 4,000, Parkville allows students the small-town lifestyle and tightly knit community often times associated with small college athletics and the NAIA. Originally a trading post on the Missouri River, Parkville grew as Kansas City boomed in the late 1800s, which included the founding of Park University. Both the University and the city get their names from Col. George S. Park, who played a key role in the early development of the area. Today, Parkville’s historic downtown district coupled with new shopping areas to the north and east gives Park University students two great entertainment opportunities within the area. Parkville sits within the Northland of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, which encompasses 15 counties, nine of which are in Missouri and six across the state line in Kansas. The Northland is locally referred to as “north of the river.” Contained wholly within Missouri, it encompasses portions of Clay County including the northern half of Kansas City, Mo., and the cities of Parkville, Liberty, North Kansas City and Gladstone. Kansas City is situated at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, often referred to as Kaw Point, straddling the state border between the two states. The Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area, anchored by Kansas City, Mo., is the 29th largest in the United States, with an estimated population just over 2 million. A tradition-rich city known for its barbecue and storied sports history, Kansas City is currently home to Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League, Major League Soccer’s Kansas City Wizards and the Kansas Speedway, which hosts several NASCAR and IRL events throughout the year including one Sprint Cup Series event in the fall. Kansas City is also home to the Kansas City T-Bones independent league baseball franchise and the Kansas City Explorers of World Team Tennis. The Sprint Center and the Power & Light District in the downtown area is one of the region’s top entertain-ment areas. The Sprint Center also houses the College Basketball Experience, which includes the College Basketball Hall of Fame. A few blocks away sits Municipal Auditorium, home to the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Additionally, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics moved its offices downtown in the sum-mer of 2007. Kansas City is also known for its historic shopping districts, including Westport and the Country Club Plaza, which is one of the world’s largest outdoor shopping areas designed for motor-vehicle traffic. Commonly referred to as “The Plaza,” it is home to one of the nation’s largest holiday light displays between Thanksgiving and January. In the Northland, Zona Rosa has become a popular shopping district, while Town Center and The Legends at Village West keep shoppers occupied in the Sunflower State.

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Founded Park University was founded in 1875 as an independent, liberal arts, four-year coeducational, residential Christian institution.

Present Park is a comprehensive, independent, institution, accredited by the North Central Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools. The University is a national leader in higher education and is a growing entrepreneurial institution with 43 campus centers in 21 states, including an extensive online program. Park continues to increase access to higher education by offering the quality undergraduate and graduate degrees students desire at locations, times and delivery formats that best serve their needs.

Location The flagship campus of Park University is located on a historic site in Parkville, Mo., situated on a bluff above the scenic Missouri River. The Parkville Campus is 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City, 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport, and is part of the KCI Business Corridor. Park Distance Learning has established campus centers on military installations across the U.S. and online. PDL has also served the non-traditional, working adult student since 1972 by offering undergraduate programs in an accelerated format. Park’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is located at our Downtown Kansas City, Mo., Campus Center. Park also serves the Kansas City metropolitan area with campuses in Independence and Lexington, Mo. In addition to our military campus centers, Park also has a campus in Austin, Texas.

Students Park has developed considerable diversity among its student population, including more than 660 international students from 120 countries. Nearly 42 percent of Park’s students are represented by ra-cial, ethnic and cultural groups typically underrepresented in colleges and universities. The University has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top 100 American colleges/universities in the nation graduating black, Hispanic and American-Indian students. In addition, approximately 60 percent of Park University students are active duty military, active duty dependents, retired military or members of the Department of Defense.

Vision Statement Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.

Mission Statement The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.

Parkville Campus• Founded: 1875• Location: Parkville, Mo.• Tuition: Our fiscal initiatives provide varying revenue streams which allow Park to maintain its tuition at approximately the same level as students attending state universities in Missouri (our tuition benchmark).• First-time Freshmen: ACT is 22 with an average grade point average of 3.385.• Student/Faculty Ratio: Undergraduate 12:1; Graduate 9:1.• Diverse Population: Students represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 120 foreign countries.• Athletics: Park University is a member of the NAIA: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Softball and Golf, and Men’s Baseball.• Financial Aid: More than 85 percent of undergraduate students who qualify receive some form of financial aid. These include loans, grants and work-study positions.• Accreditation: Commission on the Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.• Special Programs and Facilities: Parkville Commercial Underground; Mabee Learning Center (academic underground, including the McAfee Memorial Library); limitless internship oppor-tunities; Academic Support Center for tutoring, testing and writing labs; Career Development Center, Breckon Sports Center, state-of-the-art fitness facility; International Center for Music and the Youth Conservatory of Music; Campanella Art Gallery; David Theater.

Accreditation Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The State of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has officially approved the academic standards of Park University for teacher education. The Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The Department of Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

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Michael Droge, Ph.D., was appointed president by the Park University Board of Trustees in 2009. He arrived at Park in September 2002 to serve as the Provost and Senior Vice Presi-dent of Academic Affairs. His role in that position gave him charge of all academic areas of the University, including acting as the liaison between the academic and non-academic compo-nents of the University. A nationally respected participant in higher education, Droge has a distinguished aca-demic career of teaching, research and serving as principle investigator on federally funded programs such as the Multiethnic Biomedical Research Support Program from the National Institutes for Health, the Bridges to the Future Program from the NIH and the McNair Schol-ars Program from the Department of Education. He has also served as a member of the Neuroscience and Physiology Panel for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Washington, D.C., and an ad hoc reviewer for the National Insti-tute of General Medical Sciences, the National Science Foundation, and a journal reviewer for Brain Research and J. Neuroscience. His academic awards include the Beall Memorial Award for Outstanding Dissertation from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the Mary Mason Lyon Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching and Service, and the President’s Award for Distinguished Service from Texas Woman’s University. Droge received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and German from the University of Kansas and he began graduate studies in Germany at the University of Bonn as a Fulbright Scholar. Upon receiving his Master of Science degree from Texas Tech University, Droge went on to earn a Ph.D. in physiology and biophysics from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He came to Park University with 19 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator, most recently as a professor of biology and dean of graduate stud-ies and research.

University President Michael Droge, Ph. DSecond Year as President

University President

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C laude English is in his 15th year as Park University’s Director of Athletics, serving in the role since January of 1996. Prior to 2010-11, English was honored for his service as an athletics administrator by being inducted into the McLendon Minority Athletics Administrators Hall of Fame, June 23, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif., representing the NAIA in a group of seven individuals honored by the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation supports the John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship Awards is presented to senior-level minority students who intend to pursue a graduate degree in athletics administration. English was joined in the 2010 McLendon Hall of Fame induction class by Percy Bates, Bernie Bickerstaff, Howard Gentry, Sr., Michael Haynes, Rafer Johnson and Don Newcombe, while a second group of Pioneer Award winners was also honored. That group included Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez, Ernie Davis, Mike Garrett, Tom Goss, Dan Guerrero, Charles Harris, Tommy Hawkins, Kim Ng, Fritz Pollard, Burl Toler and Tyrone Willingham. English began his affiliation with Park University in the 1992-93 men’s basketball season, coaching the Pirates through the end of the 2004-05 campaign. For his final 10 seasons at the helm of the Park men’s basketball pro-gram, English also assumed the duties of Director of Athletics, a position he will continue into his 15th year in the 2010-11 academic year. During his tenure as Park’s Director of Athletics, English has guided the addition of two spring sports – base-ball and women’s golf – in addition to facility upgrades throughout the department of athletics. Park’s facility upgrades under English’s watch began with the 1,500-seat Julian Field, home to Park University men’s and women’s soccer, followed by the 1,200-seat Breckon Sports Center, constructed in 2000 to become the home of Park University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as its men’s and women’s volleyball programs. Breckon Sports Center houses administrative offices and two domes – one for competition and one for practice. Recent upgrades to Park’s softball and baseball facilities have also come under English’s watch, including new dugouts at the Park University Softball Complex, as well as new bleachers and game-scoring facilities at Comfort Field, the home of Park University baseball. English is the winningest coach in Park University men’s basketball history, compiling 182 wins to push his overall win total to 227. From 1981 to 1984, English was the head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater, Rhode Island, where he was named Atlantic-10 Conference Coach of the Year in the 1981-82 season. His coaching tenure at Park was highlighted by the Pirates’ run to the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Tour-nament semifinal round in 1997-98, which ended with a school-record mark of 27-8. English was honored at the national tournament with the Charles A. Krigel Award for outstanding sportsmanship, while his team was awarded the Dr. James Naismith-Emil S. Liston Sportsmanship Award for the team recognized as most sportsmanlike at the tourney. After a stellar collegiate playing career for Christian College in Dallas, Texas, and the University of Rhode Island, English was selected in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers where he played the 1970-71 season. English also played in the Eastern Basketball Association for the Hartford Capitals, the affiliate team for the Phila-delphia 76ers. In 1973-74, English won the Eastern Basketball Association Championship with the Capitals. He was a three-year captain at Hartford. As Director of Athletics at Park, the Pirates have captured 47 conference championships, and in each of his 14 previous seasons as athletics director, at least one Park program has advanced to NAIA postseason play each year. Also during his run as Director of Athletics, 77 student-athletes have been named NAIA All-Americans, and 161 student-athletes have earned Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete honors. In 2008-09, Park University’s department of athletics carried an overall grade point average better than 3.0, and the Pirates earned a school record seven NAIA scholar teams, marking more than half of the department’s programs posting a team GPA of 3.0 or better.

Director of Athletics Claude English19th Year at Park University

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Steve Wilson begins his fourth year as Park University’s Sports Information Director, overseeing publicity, online and operational efforts for all 15 Pirate athletics programs. Wilson is the primary contact for both women’s soccer and women’s volleyball in the fall, men’s basketball in the winter, and baseball and women’s golf in the spring, while also handling general administrative public relations efforts for the department, maintaining all of the department’s online general administration efforts. He is also responsible for overseeing all printed and online publications within the department, including www.parkathletics.com, the official Web site of Pirate athletics, which was named the No. 1 in-house website in the NAIA by NAIA-SIDA in 2009-10. Additionally, Wilson supervises game-day staff at all home events and serves as the play-by-play voice of the Pirates during road contests and select home competitions. In 2009-10, he had four publications named top 10 in NAIA-SIDA publications contests, including the Park University baseball media guide, which finished fourth among NAIA baseball media guides. His men’s basketball media guide placed sixth in CoSIDA Division B, earning the highest finish of any NAIA publication in the competition. Wilson is an active CoSIDA and NAIA-SIDA member and has served as a publications contest judge three times, beginning with the 2007-08 CoSIDA women’s golf competition. He also coordinated the 2008-09 NAIA-SIDA women’s basketball brochure contest and the 2009-10 Walt McAlexander Baseball Brochure (NAIA-SIDA) contest. Currently, Wilson serves as the chair of the NAIA-SIDA statistical committee, producing a regular statistics newsletter and providing assistance to the NAIA sports information and media services staff regarding statistical matters. A 2004 graduate of Kansas State University, Wilson began his career in sports information as a Graduate Assistant at Kansas Wesleyan University during the 2004-05 school year, assisting with the Coyote football, men’s basketball, baseball and women’s basketball programs. In 2005, he joined the athletic media relations staff at Texas State University – San Marcos, where he was the primary contact for women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball, while also assisting with publicity efforts in the Bobcat football program, including postgame press conference responsibilities as the program’s secondary media contact. While at Texas State, Wilson also provided basketball and baseball play-by-play on KTSW-FM. Away from San Marcos, Wilson assisted on the game-day staffs of the 2005 United States Basketball League Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional in San Antonio and the 2006 NCAA Baseball Regional in Austin, Texas. During the 2005 football season, he also assisted the game-day efforts of the New Orleans Saints, who were relocated to San Antonio by Hurricane Katrina. After his two-year stint with the Bobcats, he joined the sports information and media services staff at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), serving as primary media contact for 23 championship sports, producing championship media guides, weekly releases and generating online content at the association’s official website, www.naia.org. Prior to his work in sports information, Wilson was a play-by-play voice and account manager for KSAL-AM in Salina, Kan., as well as a contributing writer and assistant editor for Rivals.com College Baseball. He received top honors in the student-intern play-by-play category by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2003. Wilson and his wife, Sarah, reside in Roeland Park, Kan.

Tyler Price enters his third year as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Park. Price is the primary contact for both men’s soccer and cross country in the fall, women’s basketball and men’s volleyball in the winter, as well as softball and track and field in the spring. Price joins SID Steve Wilson as the primary liaison between Park’s athletics programs and the public. The two are responsible for serving the needs of not only the media, but also coaches, student-athletes, supporters and fans. For the upcoming 2010-2011 men’s volleyball season, Price has been hired as the Mid-America Men’s Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference (MAMVIC) Sports Information Director. In that capacity Price will work closely with all 15 institutions and will look to launch a new website for the conference in his first season with the organization. Price is a proud member of NAIA-SIDA as well as CoSIDA, and his 2009 Park men’s volleyball media guide earned sixth-place in the NAIA-SIDA publication contest for Individual sport brochure. A 2008 graduate of Kansas State University, Price spent three years in the Sports Information Department from 2005-08 as a Student Assistant. Along with assisting in the promotion of all 12 varsity sports at K-State, Price’s main responsibility was serving as the primary contact for the women’s equestrian program. After graduation, Price joined the Sports Information staff at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). After a few months promoting the NAIA, Price made the trek a few miles north to Parkville. The Overland Park, Kan. native also worked in sports broadcasting early in his career, spending two summers working at NBC KSHB-TV in Kansas City as an Associate Sports Producer for the 38 Sports Spot television program and all evening newscasts. Price is an avid Kansas City sports fan and enjoys watching all Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Kansas State athletic events. Price and his wife, Jenny, also a graduate of K-State, reside in Overland Park, Kan. with their daughter Maria.

www.parkathletics.com, which is the official athletics website for Park Uni-versity and is maintained by the Park Sports Information office, earned first-place in the In-House Website category at the NAIA-SIDA Convention in Atherton, Calif. Fans can go to parkathletics.com for the most in-depth coverage of Park University athletics. Fans can view game recaps, up to date statistics, team rosters, player profiles, feature stories, media guides and much more. The website is also home to Park’s live blogs, live stats and live streaming video.

Sports Information Director Steve Wilson4th Year at Park University

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Heidi BeltonMonica AkersRobert AllenTyrone BartelsLeona BaskervilleBetty BennettTheodore BetschCharles BlankenshipAllison Jolene BlockStephanie BloodgoodFrederick BobrowskiJames Bryant Debbie Bryant Patrica Burton Emily Calder Manny CatanoChristy CatanoKarla Champney Consuelo Chaurand Rene Chaurand Rafaella Cardoso Chaves Faith CherryMike Churchman Crystal Cole

Pirate Club/Right to Know

Veruska CoriglianoClarinda Creighton Anteco CrossJerod DahlgrenBrian Davis John Dillingham Nancy Dillingham John Allen Dillingham Mike Droge Molly DrogeBetty Dusing Charlotte Edwards Claude English Connie Espinoza-SpringfieldCarolina Freire de Faria Patricia Fayard Barbara Fields Johnnie Fields Bob FrankenfeldKaren FrankenfeldJ.W Freeman Anthony FrenchGabriela Garcia Sylvia Gault

Paul Gault John R Greenlee Mark GriggsHarrell JenniferElvin Eldar Hatamzade Hal Henderson Danita HodgesJames Hodges Stephen Hook Melissa Hurley JoAnn Immele Jennifer Ingraham Diane JayneRobert Jester Marquida Johnson Kenneth Justus Rosalee JustusJennifer KielyJoline Kline Dan KlineNancy KlineDirk Lawson Robert Lee Liberty Banking CenterSidny Lurten

Jessica MartinJessica McCloud Jessica McCollum Julie McCollum Laurie McCormackJinny McCoySpencer McMillianMike Mueller Emmanuel Stephano NgegaCharles Oden David Oswald Michael Oyster Lee Ann Parsons Thomas Peterman Reggie Pittman Susan PlunkettVernon Reeves Ashley Reinert Shaun RigginsMichelle Rodriguez Christin Roten Paul Rust Jennifer Sanders Ray Seidelman Efrem Shimlis

Bret SilvisRachel Slaughter Ken Smith Susan Smith Leah Snider Sam Snider June Snider Jeffrey Stanley Amber SteeleWilliam Stewart Max Taouil Shareikka Theus-Downey Susan True Peggy Tuter Mariana de Oliveira Vogado Mishca Waliczek Margaret Waters Dorla Watkins Kelly WermelskiDonald Williams Wilson Stephen Patrick Yost Thimios ZaharopoulosAudrey Zambrana Fritz Zschietzschmann

RIGHT TO KNOW: In accordance with the federal Right to Know Act, the following chart outlines the number of recipients of athletic grants in each program. The number of athletes is broken down by sex and race. The chart represents the number of students in each area; it does not reflect the dollar amounts of aid granted. Also, those receiving grants for more than one sport are only counted once. NO: Non-resident Alien; BL: Black -- Non-Hispanic; WH: White -- Non-Hispanic; OT: Other; HI: Hispanic; UN: Unknown; AM: American Indian; BI: Bi-Racial.

2009-10 NO BL WH OT HI UN AM BI TotalM. Baseball 1 1 20 0 7 0 2 0 31M. Basketball 1 13 7 0 0 0 0 1 22M. Soccer 15 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 22M. Spirit Squad 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 7M. Track & Field 4 4 14 1 0 0 0 0 23M. Volleyball 11 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 16W. Basketball 1 9 6 0 0 0 0 1 17W. Golf 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4W. Soccer 9 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 20W. Softball 0 0 19 0 1 0 0 0 20W. Spirit Squad 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 11W. Track & Field 6 1 7 1 0 2 0 0 17W. Volleyball 5 0 6 2 0 0 1 0 14Total 57 30 110 7 10 2 4 4 224

RIGHT To KnoW • PaRK UnIVeRsITY’s enRollMenT of sTUDenTs ReCeIVInG aTHleTICallY-RelaTeD aID In 2009-10

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The American Midwest Conference (formerly known as the Show-Me Collegiate Conference) sponsors championships in 13 different sports: base-ball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, and volleyball. The purpose of the American Midwest Conference is to promote the positive ideals and objectives of athletics, to provide an organization of colleges and universities with similar foundations to engage in athletic contests on an equal basis, to serve as a forum to formulate and solve common problems, to enhance and preserve athletics in their true perspective and to promote athletics in an academic environment. The AMC is a member of the National Associa-tion of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The nine member institutions that make up the AMC include Park University (Parkville, Mo.), Columbia College (Columbia, Mo.), Hannibal-LaGrange College (Hannibal, Mo.), Harris-Stowe State University (St. Louis, Mo.), McKendree University (Lebanon, Ill.), Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, Mo.), Stephens College (Columbia, Mo.), Williams Baptist College (Walnut Ridge, Ark.) and William Woods University (Fulton, Mo.)

The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa. The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation. Through Champions of Char-acter, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

AMC PRESIDENT’S CUP 2009-10 FINAL STANDINGS School Points McKendree University 387.5 William Woods University 325 Missouri Baptist University 265 Park University 222.5 Hannibal-LaGrange College 215 Columbia College 185 Williams Baptist College 107.5 Harris-Stowe State University 97.5 Stephens College 30

13 Nermin AbidovicF • 6-0 • Fr.

North Kansas City, Mo.

Tv/Radio Roster

18 Michael ArrumD • 5-9 • Sr.Nairobi, Kenya

21 Roberto CarrionD • 5-10 • Jr.

Guayaquil, Ecuador

15 Sibhat DagnachawMid • 5-7 • Jr.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

22 Andrew DeveroF • 5-8 • Jr.

Kansas City, Mo.

0 T.G. FrameGK • 5-9 • Jr.Platte City, Mo.

16 Dawit GebremariamMid • 5-7 • Jr.


1 Reece HarrisGK • 5-9 • Fr.Platte City, Mo.

2 Phillip HayesMid • 5-7 • So.Kansas City, Mo.

17 Jordan LoweMid • 5-9 • So.Kansas City, Mo.

5 Alain MatingouD • 6-2 • Jr.Paris, France

24 Tyler MehaffeyF • 5-9 • Fr.

Kansas City, Mo.

11 Kiefer MergenD • 5-9 • Sr.Liberty, Mo.

14 Anass MoudfirF • 6-0 • Fr.

St-Hubert, Quebec, Canada

20 Ceasar MulonziMid • 5-11 • Sr.

Nairobi, Kenya

3 Yusuf NserekoD • 6-0 • Sr.

Kampala, Uganda

12 Robert PalmerD • 5-7 • Jr.

Kingston, Jamaica

8 Simon SenfukaMid • 6-0 • Sr.Kampala, Uganda

4 Gaetano SimonellaF • 5-11 • Sr.


19 Todd SmithMid • 5-8 • Jr.

Lake Waukomis, Mo.

9 Kiel WilliamsMid • 5-9 • Fr.

Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago

Enock OdedeAssistant Coach

Fourth Year

Efrem ShimlisHead Coach

Tenth Year

2010 Men’s soccer scheduledate opponent location TIMeAugust 21 sioux Falls Julian Field 2:00 p.m.August 28 Midland lutheran Julian Field 3:00 p.m.september 8 lindenwood Julian Field 6:00 p.m.september 11 William Jewell liberty, Mo. 7:30 p.m.september 15 Benedictine Atchison, Kan. 7:30 p.m.september 18 McKendree * Julian Field 2:00 p.m.september 22 Graceland Julian Field 7:00 p.m.september 25 hannibal-laGrange * hannibal, Mo. 1:00 p.m.september 29 MidAmerica nazarene Julian Field 7:00 p.m.october 2 harris-stowe state * Julian Field 2:00 p.m.october 6 William Woods * Fulton, Mo. 7:00 p.m.october 9 Missouri Baptist * st. louis, Mo. 2:00 p.m.october 13 Baker Baldwin city, Kan. 7:30 p.m.october 16 Williams Baptist * Walnut ridge, Ark. 11:00 a.m.october 23 columbia *@ Julian Field 2:00 p.m.november 6 AMc Quarters % campus sites TBAnovember 9 AMc semis % campus sites TBAnovember 12 AMc championship % campus sites TBAnovember 20 nAIA opening round $ campus sites TBAnovember 29 nAIA national Tournament # orange Beach, Ala. TBAnovember 30 nAIA national Tournament # orange Beach, Ala. TBAdecember 1 nAIA national Tournament # orange Beach, Ala. TBAdecember 2 nAIA national Tournament # orange Beach, Ala. TBAdecember 3 nAIA national Tournament # orange Beach, Ala. TBAdecember 4 nAIA nAtional Tournament # orange Beach, Ala. TBA - * American Midwest conference Game- % American Midwest conference Tournament- $ nAIA national Tournament opening round- # nAIA national Tournament - @ senior day- home Games in Gold

senior ceasar Mulonzi

senior Kiefer Mergen

senior Yusuf nsereko

senior simon senfuka

senior Gaetano simonellasenior Michael Arrum

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