| 2010
Signings
The following is a list of all signings for the 2010 season
starting with the most recent signing.
McPherson
men's soccer reloads with 15 commitments
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson
College men's soccer program has added 15 players in its 2010 recruiting
class, as announced by head coach Doug Quint. A well rounded class,
consisting of six transfer students and nine freshman, it is represented
by five states and one foreign country, including Kansas, Missouri,
Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Brazil.
“This is an extremely talented
class from top to bottom,” said McPherson head coach Doug Quint.
“We worked hard to add a good mixture of experienced transfers with
a solid freshman class. With such a large and talented senior class
graduating, we had some big shoes to fill. The senior class was
26-7-3 in the KCAC over the last four seasons with two championships,
setting a standard of excellence with our program. When you combine
our returners with the incoming class all the pieces are in place
to challenge for a third league championship next fall.”
The 2010 freshman include
Cory Obermeyer, Ramsey Khalidi, Josh Aubuchon, Connor Folkerts,
Tyler Strampel, Cameron Stansell, Zachariah Karnish, Paxton Lanning
and Austin McEndree, while the transfers consist of Tarek Khalidi,
Geverton Ost, Derek Garcia, Ethan Kennedy, Zach Doolan and Phillip
Moore.
Tarek Khalidi – F –
5-11 – 168 – Augusta, Kan. (Barton County Community College)
Tarek
Khalidi (left) was joined for his letter of intent signing by his
father Jamil (right) and McPherson College head coach Doug Quint
(back)
Khalidi was a two-year letter
winner at Barton County Community College under the direction of
head coach Oliver Twelvetrees. In two seasons at Barton, he tallied
seven goals and two assists, including a three-goal sophomore campaign.
While in high school, Khalidi posted 32 goals and 14 assists. He
received First Team All-state, All-Region, All-League and a spot
on the Wichita All-Metro team following the 2007 season. Outside
of soccer, Tarek earned two varsity letters in basketball, one in
track and field, and one in tennis.
Quint on Khalidi: “Tarek
is a terrific addition to our squad. His experience at NJCAA national
power Barton County Community College will be vital for us next
fall. He is a strong, athletic striker with good speed and technical
ability. He will help us immediately next fall. I look forward to
watching his success here at McPherson College.
Geverton Ost – F –
5-10 – 150 – Porto Alegre, Brazil (Hesston College)
Ost (left) was joined for his letter of intent signing by McPherson
College head coach Doug Quint (right)
Ost spent the 2009 academic
year at Hesston College, but did not play. The 5-10, 150-pound Ost
will enter 2010 with three years of soccer eligibility. He is a
graduate of Colegio Unificado in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Quint on Ost: “Geverton has
the potential to be a very special player for us. He is an attacking
player whose gifted on the ball and has the ability to break defenses
down with his creativity. He will fill some shoes that we lost to
graduation immediately next fall.”
Derek
Garcia (middle, left)), Ethan Kennedy (far right), Zach Doolan (middle,
right), and Phillip Moore (far left) were joined for thier letter
of intent signing McPherson College head coach Doug Quint (back,
left).
Derek Garcia – D –
6-0 – 145 – Derby, Kan. (Allen County Community College)
Derek played one season under
the direction of Allen County head coach Doug Desmarteau where he
scored one goal and recorded one assist from his defensive position.
A 2008 graduate of Derby High School, Garcia scored five career
goals, while recording 15 assists in two varsity seasons with the
Panthers.
Quint on Garcia: “Garcia
has the ability to play multiple positions for us next year. He
is a technical player with good vision and a high work rate. I coached
his brother through his club career and look forward to competing
with Derek.”
Ethan Kennedy – D – 6-4
– 210 – Round Rock, Texas (Allen County Community College)
A two-year letter winner
at Allen County Community College, Kennedy tallied one goal and
three assists from his center-back position. Prior to Allen County,
he posted 31 goals, 43 assists in two varsity seasons at Stony Point
High School in Round Rock, Texas. Ethan played club soccer for the
Dallas Texans Austin Division under the direction of coach Rich
Swain.
Quint on Kennedy: “Ethan
adds another physical specimen to our back-line. He is a big, strong
defensive player who is good in the air and technical on the ball.
The junior college experience gained while at Allen County will
be vital for us next fall. We improve on the defensive side immediately
with his addition.
Zach Doolan – MF – 5-7
– 140 – Smithville, Mo. (Allen County Community College)
Doolan, an Academic All-American
at Allen County, scored three goals, while recording 12 assists
in two seasons with the Red Devils. A 2007 First Team All-State
member, Doolan tallied 36 goals and 21 assists during his prep campaign
at Smithville High School (Mo.). Zach played club soccer for coach
Tom Sieter of the CSC Rangers
Quint on Doolan: “Zach is
an extremely quick player who has the ability to play many different
positions. He was a very dangerous striker in high school who adjusted
to a different position in college and played it well. His versatility
will play a big role for us.”
Phillip Moore – D – 5-7
– 140 – Topeka, Kan. (Allen County Community College)
A First Team All-City, All-League,
All-Region and All-State player during his senior season, Moore
played two seasons at Allen County Community College where he recorded
one goal. Moore played club soccer for coach Pat Waugh of the Prodigy
Blitz.
Quint on Moore: “Moore has
a great work ethic and will give us another strong flank player.
He is versatile and can play either in the back-line or in the midfield.
He will be a nice addition to our team.
Cory Obermeyer – GK/F
– 6-2 – 172 – Emporia, Kan. (Emporia High School)
Obermeyer
(front, middle)) was joined for his letter of intent signing his
mother Cheri (front, right), father Brice (front, left) and McPherson
College head coach Doug Quint (back, right)
An Honorable Mention goalkeeper
during his junior season, Obermeyer played both goalkeeper and forward
during his senior season. He recorded seven goals and two assists
as a striker, while posting 64 saves. Following the 2009 season,
he received First Team All-Region, All-Centennial and All-State
honors. Cory lettered four years in soccer and track, and twice
in bowling at Emporia High School.
Quint on Obermeyer: “Cory
is one of the premier keepers in the state of Kansas. He has great
shot stopping ability, is long, athletic, quick and good with his
feet. Cory had an outstanding prep career. When Emporia made their
state run however, he was playing up top as a striker. It's nice
to have a player so versatile in your program.”
Ramsey Khalidi – F
– 5-11 – 140 – Rose Hill, Kan. (Rose Hill High School)
Ramsey
(front, middle) was joined for his letter of intent signing by his
mother Martia (front, left), father Jamil (front, right), Rose Hill
head soccer coach Jerry Treat (back, right), andMcPherson College
head coach Doug Quint (back, left))
The younger of the Khalidi
brothers joining the McPherson soccer team, Ramsey recorded 57 goals
and 37 assists during his prep career at Rose Hill High School,
ranking him third all time in points for the Rockets. He earned
First Team All-League, First team All-Region, First Team All-State,
All-Metro and All-Region Academic honors during his four years at
Rose Hill. He played club soccer for coach Kevin Teneyck of the
EFC Attack.
Quint on Khalidi: “Ramsey
is proven goal scorer at a very successful program. His prep numbers
speak for themselves. He gives us another serious scoring threat.
I look forward to seeing what he can accomplish at McPherson College.”
Josh Aubuchon – F –
6-0 – 155 – Rose Hill, Kan. (Rose Hill High School)
Aubuchon
(front, left)) was joined for his letter of intent signing by his
mother Donella (front, right), Rose Hill head soccer coach Jerry
Treat (back, right) and McPherson College head coach Doug Quint
(back, left)
A four-year letter winner
at Rose Hill High School, Aubuchon ranks fifth amongst the school's
all-time scoring leaders with 107 points on 39 goals and 29 assists.
Following his senior season, Josh received First Team All-State,
First Team All-League, First Team All-Region, All-Metro and Offensive
Player of the Year for the third place finishing Rockets. As a junior,
he earned First Team All-League and Second Team All-Region as a
forward. He played club soccer for coach Kevin Teneyck of the EFC
Attack.
Quint on Aubuchon: “Josh
is a very crafty central midfielder on the ball. He had a great
prep career, establishing himself as one of the premier players
in the state of Kansas. Josh has a bright future ahead of him. I'm
glad he chose McPherson College.”
Connor Folkerts – D
– 6-2 - 200 – Aurora, Colo. (Grandview High School)
Folkerts
(right)) was joined for his letter of intent signing by McPherson
College head coach Doug Quint (left)
Folkerts tallied ten goals
and 25 assists during his prep career at Grandview High School.
Under the direction of coach Brian Wood, Conner received one varsity
letter. Folkerts played club soccer for coach Randy Freeman of the
Colorado Storm.
Quint on Folkerts: “Connor
is another physically powerful back who sees the field well under
pressure. He has a good club soccer background, and I look forward
to watching him grow as a collegiate player over the next four seasons.”
Tyler Strampel – MF –
5-8 – 140 – Castle Rock, Colo. (Rock Canyon High School)
Following a Colorado State
4A Championship in 2008, Strampel helped guide the Jaguars back
to the title game in 2009. Following the 2009 season, Tyler was
named All-Conference Honorable Mention after being named Academic
All-Conference in 2008. In three varsity seasons, Strampel posted
12 goals and 32 assists under the direction of RCHS coach Sean Henning.
He played club soccer for Real Colorado under the direction of coach
Ken Wagner.
Quint on Strampel: “Tyler
gives us a crafty left-footed player that will make us better on
the flanks. He comes from a great club program and fits well into
our system here at McPherson College. I'm extremely excited to add
him to our team.”
Cameron Stansell –
GK – 6-0 – 160 – Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll High School)
Stansell
(left) was joined for his letter of intent signing by McPherson
College assistant coach Jose Reyes (right)
Stansell, a Texas regional
Olympic Development Player, lettered two varsity seasons at the
goalkeeper position under the direction of Greg Oglseby at Southlake
Carroll High School. Cameron played club soccer for Solar Red, a
team coached by Leo Maric.
Quint on Stansell: “Cameron
has had an exceptional club and prep soccer career. His club soccer
plays in one of the top club leagues in the country and well known
throughout the U.S. He has been an outstanding goalkeeper for them.
I look for that to continue at McPherson.”
Zachariah Karnish – MF – 5-11 –
155 – Yukon, Okla. (Yukon High School)
Karnish
(right)) was joined for his letter of intent signing by McPherson
College head coach Doug Quint (left)
Karnish scored nine goals,
while recording greater than 30 assists during his prep career at
Yukon High School in Yukon, Okla. A great competitor on and off
the field, Zach has been a member of the National Honor Society
since 2007. He played club soccer for the 92 Cosmos and coach Paul
Helms.
Quint on Karnish: “Zach gives
us another technically sound player that will add depth to our midfield.
He is quick, with a great left foot. As he gains collegiate experience,
I see him playing more of a role within our squad.”
Paxton Lanning – MF –
6-0 – 165 – Weatherford, Texas (Weatherford High School)
Paxton
Lanning (right) was joined for his letter of intent signing by McPherson
College head coach Doug Quint (left)
Lanning has been a three-year
letter winner at Weatherford High School under the direction of
Efren Martinez. He is a two time Academic All-District award winner
and last season was selected First Team All-District. Paxton played
his club soccer for Blaze Futebol Club '92 ( www.blazefutebolclub.com
). He is a four-year captain and helped guide the club to Arlington
Premier Invitational League Championships in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.
In 2009, Lanning was named to the '92 North Texas ODP.
Quint on Lanning: “Paxton
adds another product to our team from the Dallas Texas Classic League.
The level of club soccer he has played will make his transition
to college soccer smooth. He is a very technical central midfield
player. He has great vision, space awareness and is composed on
the ball. I expect him to contribute to our team immediately.”
Austin McEndree – D
– 5-11 – 165 – Humble, Texas (Atascocita High School)
Austin
(middle, right) was joined for his letter of intent signing by his
mother Loanna (middle, left), father Steve (left) and Atascocita
High School soccer coach Alex Rogina (right)
Austin, the younger brother
of former McPherson women's soccer player Ashley McEndree, lettered
two seasons at Atascocita High School where he recorded six assists
from his defensive position. McEndree played club soccer for the
Texas Rush under the direction of coach Steve Lucas.
Quint on McEndree: "Austin
is a nice addition to the squad. He will give us much needed depth
to our back-line. He is a hard working player with good physical
size and strength. I am excited to watch him grow as a collegiate
player within our system."
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