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San Jacinto College Soccer 20102

2010 Season OutlookDespite just five returning

players and a slew of newcomers on this year’s San Jac men’s soccer team, Head Coach Dr. David Santesteban expects great things from his squad. This year’s rookie class comes to San Jac with a wealth of experience under its belt, and Santesteban is excited to see how the team comes together. “This team is a very technical group, much more than last season,” said Santesteban, who is in his seventh season at the helm of the San Jac soccer program. “They are disciplined and hungry to play games.”

Santesteban expects his 2010 squad to be balanced, with contribution across the field coming from everyone on the roster. He likes their attitude and work ethic, and thinks that – coupled with talent – will take this team back to the national tournament.

Returnees Victor Ruiz and Alfonso Magaña are expected to be leaders on and off the field for San Jac. Ruiz, a midfielder, was a 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) all-region selection last season after recording four

assists and one goal for San Jac. “Victor should become a consistent threat in assists and goals,” noted Santesteban. Forward Magaña will be looked to for goal scoring. “He has a great shot on goal, and his experience from last year should help him to settle in and become more consistent,” added Santesteban. In addition to Ruiz and Magaña, San Jac also returns Israel Nava, Jared Munoz, and Joel Perales. These sophomores will be looked upon to bring the discipline and positive attitude that was missing from last year’s team.

Santesteban is excited about his incoming class, and feels they bring a high level of experience to the field. Three newcomers have youth national team experience – Erik Stephenson, US U-17 national team; Josh Hernandez, US U-20 MNTI; Francisco Calvo, Costa Rica U-20 MNT – while several bring talent from youth academy teams of professional clubs. Carlos Picado, a transfer from NCAA division I Virginia Commonwealth, will add depth in attack. Santesteban expects their experience to lift the level of his team, and help them return to the NJCAA national championship tournament.

In goal there will be a battle for the starting spot between Reece Clift of Houston, Rodrigo Segura from Pearland, and Bryan Medeiros from Miami. Each had solid high school and club careers, which will benefit this year’s San Jac squad.

As is the case every year, a trip to the NJCAA national tournament is the ultimate goal, and this season is no exception. Santesteban notes that the team must focus on the basics in order to achieve that goal. “There is no substitute for hard work, improving skills, following team values, and giving 100 percent,” said Santesteban. “We know we can’t control our opponent, but we can control ourselves, and that’s what we’ll focus on.”

San Jac’s schedule includes instate rival Tyler, who SJC will see twice during the season. SJC will also see Barton County, a preseason top-10 selection. In all, San Jac will play host to nine home games this season, many of them under the relatively new lights at the South campus soccer field. The Region XIV tournament will be played at the site of the top seed, and the NJCAA national tournament returns to Tyler in mid-November - a trip that Santesteban, and his team, plan to make run at.

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/HighSchool0 Rodrigo Segura GK 6-2 Fresh. Pearland / Dawson HS00 Bryan Medeiros GK 6-0 Fresh. Miami / Varela HS1 Reece Clift GK 6-0 Fresh. Sugar Land / Travis HS2 Sergio Rionda D 6-3 Fresh. Gijon, Spain / Corazon de Maria3 Benito Amaral D 5-8 Fresh. East Palo Alto, Calif. / Menlo-Atherton HS4 Francisco Calvo D 6-0 Fresh. San Jose, Costa Rica / IEC5 Israel Nava D 5-9 Soph. Mission / Veterans Memorial HS6 Erik Stephenson MF 5-10 Fresh. San Diego, Calif. / Sunset HS7 Alfonso Magaña F 5-9 Soph. Brownsville / Los Fresnos HS8 Vinicius Rodrigues MF 5-9 Fresh. São Paulo, Brazil / Colegio Int. Osasco9 Josh Hernandez MF 5-10 Fresh. Dallas / Legacy HS10 Carlos Picado F 5-7 Soph. San Jose, Costa Rica / Virginia Commonwealth University12 Jared Griffin F 5-5 Fresh. Dallas / DeSoto HS 13 Joel Perales MF 5-8 Soph. Houston / North Shore HS14 Victor Ruiz MF 6-0 Soph. Gijon, Spain / Corazon de Maria16 David Otoya MF 5-6 Fresh. Houston / Klein Collins HS17 Jorge Puente MF 5-9 Fresh. Houston / Reagan HS18 Luis Cadiz MF 5-8 Soph. Houston / Westside HS20 Amaury Ponce D 5-8 Fresh. Houston / Jersey Village HS21 Jared Muñoz MF 5-10 Soph. Houston / Reagan HS22 Jose Martinez D 5-9 Fresh. McAllen / Valley View HS23 Antonio Cruz F 5-8 Fresh. Dallas / Duncanville HS24 Nataki Stewart D 5-9 Fresh. Savanna, Jamaica / Mannings HS

2010 Roster

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Player Profiles#0 Rodrigo Segura

6-2 | Fresh. | GKPearland | Dawson HS

Major: Business ManagementPrior to San Jac: First-team All-District

selection as a senior… Played as a junior at Pearland HS… All-District goalkeeper

MVP… Second-team All-District

#00 Bryan Medeiros6-0 | Fresh. | GK

Miami | Varela HSMajor: Communications

Prior to San Jac: Member of West Kendal Soccer Club

#1 Recce Clift6-0 | Fresh. | GK

Houston | Travis HSMajor: Undecided

Prior to San Jac: Member of the A/B Honor Roll… Member of Houston

Texans Soccer Club - USSF Academy U18

#2 Sergio Rionda6-3 | Soph. | D

Gijón, Spain | Corazon de MariaMajor: International Business

Prior to San Jac: Runner-up in Spain Sub-19... Won a championship with

Celta de Vigo

#3 Benito Amaral5-8 | Fresh. | D

East Palo Alto, Calif. | Menlo-Atherton HSMajor: Communications

Prior to San Jac: Member of De Anza Force - USSF Academy U18

#4 Francisco Calvo6-0 | Fresh. | D

Guadalupe, Costa RicaMajor: Undecided

Prior to San Jac: Member of Saprissa, Under U19 and the Costa

Rica U20 national team

#5 Israel Nava5-9 | Soph. | D

Mission | Veterans Memorial HSMajor: Social Work

As a freshman: Saw limited action, notching one assist

Prior to San Jac: Captain and team MVP as a junior and senior… First-

team All-District and All-Valley as a senior… Member of the Houston

Dynamo South Texas Youth Academy… Member of the honor roll

#6 Erik Stephenson5-10 | Fresh. | MF

San Diego, Calif. | Sunset HSMajor: Undecided

Prior to San Jac: Former member of USSF residency program - U17 Men’s

national team


Player Profiles#8 Vinicius Rodriguez

5-9 | Fresh. | MFSão Paulo, Brazil

Major: UndecidedPrior to San Jac: Youth player for

Palmeiras

#7 Alfonso Magaña5-9 | Soph. | F

Los Fresnos | Los Fresnos HSMajor: Undecided

As a freshman: Scored eight goals and notched one assist

Prior to San Jac: Two-time first-team All-District selection… All-Region

selection… District MVP as a senior… Guided the Falcons to the playoffs for

the first-time in school history as a senior… Member of the Dynamo Youth

Academy

#9 Joshua Hernandez5-10 | Fresh. | MF

Dallas | Legecy HSMajor: Business Management

Prior to San Jac: Four-time first-team All-District selection… District top goal scorer and MVP... 4 CAPS with USA U20

national team

#10 Carlos Picado5-7 | Soph. | F

San Jose, Costa Rica | Virginia Commonwealth University

Major: Business Prior to San Jac: As a freshman

Virginia Common Wealth (VCU): Played in 17 games… Scored four goals,

averaging 0.24 per game.

#12 Jared Griffin5-5 | Soph. | F

Dallas | DeSoto HSMajor: Business Management

Prior to San Jac: First-team All-District selection… Newcomer of the Year as a

freshman

#13 Joel Perales5-8 | Soph. | MF

Houston | North Shore HSMajor: International Business

As a freshman: In limited game action, scored one goal and recorded two

assistsPrior to San Jac: A 2009 graduate of

North Shore HS

#14 Victor Ruiz6-0 | Soph. | MF

Gijón, Spain | Corazon de MariaMajor: Undecided

As a freshman: NSCAA and NJCAA All-Region honorable mention selection…

Recorded four assists and one goalPrior to San Jac: Played in national

U19 league in Spain

#16 David Otoya5-6 | Fresh. | MF

Houston | Klein Collins HSMajor: Business

Prior to San Jac: Member of Texas Rush Academy


Player Profiles#17 Jorge Puente

5-9 | Fresh. | MFHouston | Reagan HS

Major: GeologyPrior to San Jac: Four-time first-team All-District selection… Team MVP as a senior… Led the Bulldogs to the third

round of the playoffs

#18 Luis Cadiz5-8 | Soph. | F/MF

Houston | Westside HSMajor: Industrial Engineering

Prior to San Jac: Led the Wolves to four straight district championships and a regional finals appearance…

Named to the all-state team

#20 Amaury Ponce5-8 | Fresh. | D

Houston | Jersey Village HSMajor: Business Management

Prior to San Jac: Former member of Dynamo Houston Academy

#21 Jared Muñoz5-10 | Soph. | MF

Houston | Reagan HSMajor: Business Administration

As a freshman: Scored two goalsPrior to San Jac: First-team

All-District as a junior and senior… Team MVP as a senior… Team offensive MVP as a junior and senior… Led the Bulldogs to

the district championship and third round of the playoffs as a junior

#22 Jose Martinez5-9 | Fresh. | D

Hidalgo | Valley View HSMajor: Undecided

Prior to San Jac: Led the Tigers to the district championship as a sophomore…

First-team All-District selection as a freshman and sophomore... Member of

South Texas Dynamo Academy

#23 Antonio Cruz5-8 | Fresh. | F

Dallas | Duncanville HSMajor: Business Management

Prior to San Jac: Member of the varsity squad all four years… First-

team All-District selection… As a freshman, led the Panthers to the

district championship... Played for Andromeda SC, USSF U18 Academy

#24 Nataki Steward5-9 | Fresh. | D

Humble | Mannings School (Westmoreland, Jamaica)

Major: Business AdministrationPrior to San Jac: Played cricket and

volleyball


Head coach David Santesteban is entering his seventh season at the helm of the San Jacinto Col-lege soccer program. Santeteban has built San Jac into not only a well-known name in the soccer community, but a powerhouse in the junior college ranks.

A four-time Region XIV and Mid-Southwest District coach of the year, Santesteban has led his San Jacinto College teams to the Region XIV championship in five of his six years as head coach. The 2007 and 2008 seasons resulted in consecutive Mid-South District championships culminating in trips to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament, a tournament that is quickly becoming “home” to San Jac soccer.

The 2008 season was the most successful year for San Jac men’s soccer. Santesteban’s team finished as the national runner-up after plowing through the competition in the first two rounds of the national championship. Three players were named NJCAA and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-Americans, and five others earned national recognition. Kieron Bernard, the team’s defensive MVP, signed a professional contract with the Austin Aztex FC.

In 2004 and 2005, San Jac won the Mid-South District champions and went on to respective third and fourth place finishes at the NJCAA tournament. For his efforts, Santesteban was named the Mid-South District coach of the year both seasons, and the team was honored with the Sportsmanship Award at the 2004 national championship.

Off the field, Santesteban’s teams have posted solid academic marks as well. “This is a testimony to the excellent programs at the Student Success Center and the overall support of our faculty, staff, and administration,” said Santesteban. “San Jacinto College is an excellent institution to begin the academic process.”

Along those lines, Santesteban feels a dedication to his players in and out of the classroom. “First and foremost, we want to help develop the student-athletes who come to San Jacinto College with the desire to use our path as a stepping stone to a four-year de-gree,” he said. “To see these young players come into the program, mature as young men and eventually get a degree, is one of the most important and rewarding aspects of my coaching role. While we strive for excellence and set our sights on the national tourna-ment each year, earning a solid education is far more valuable than any championship.”

Prior to coming to San Jacinto College, Santesteban was the head coach at Southwest Oregon Community College from 2000 to 2003, where the Lakers boasted an overall mark of 33-22-10 and made two playoff appearances.

From 1996 to 1999 Santesteban was the assistant coach at the University of New Mexico where he helped the Lobos earn its first-ever NCAA Division I top-20 rankings.

As a player, Santesteban was a member of the nationally ranked Fresno State Bulldogs (1989-1990). During his career, Fresno State advanced to two Big West Championship title games, and made two NCAA playoff appearances. He also played for Fresno City College, where he was awarded all-conference first-team honors in two consecutive seasons (1987-1988). His professional experi-ence includes the San Francisco Bay Diablos and Santa Cruz Surf of the USISL. He was also a member of the semi-professional San Jose Oaks (National Open Cup Champion). From 1996-1997, Santesteban trained with Club Atletico Osasuna of the Spanish second division in Pamplona, Spain, and also worked in the front office under the director of the soccer school, Manolo Los Arcos Zaratiegui.

In 2007, Santesteban earned his doctorate degree in sports administration from the University of New Mexico. He also holds bach-elor’s and master’s degrees in physical education from Fresno State University.

Santesteban and his wife, Michelle, reside in Houston with their three daughters Gabriele, Mikaela and Eliana.

David Santesteban, Ph.D.Head CoachSeventh SeasonFresno State (1990); University of New Mexico (2007)Overall record: 97-21-10 (six seasons)

Coach


Ian SpoonerAssistant CoachThird SeasonWestern Michigan (2005)

Troy RabonAthletic TrainerFourth Season

Ian Spooner is in his third season as an assistant coach with the San Jacinto College soccer team. A former goalkeeper in college, Spooner works mainly with the San Jac keepers, continuing the tradition of excellence of past SJC goalies. Spooner spent the 2005-06 season as the assistant coach at Cumberland University of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). He has also spent the last three years as a professional staff coach for Space City Soccer Club.

Spooner hails from Houston, but played collegiately at Western Michigan from 2001-2005. As a keeper for the Broncos, he was named the Mid-American Conference player of the week in September of 2003. He was the 2004 Western Michigan Most Valuable Player.

Spooner holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Western Michigan.

Troy Rabon, MAT, ATC, LAT, is in his fourth year as an athletic trainer at San Jacinto College. He works primarily with softball, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, and the San Jac cheer squad.

Rabon enjoys working at San Jacinto College because of the relationships he is able to build with coaches and student-athletes. “It’s easier to develop strong and trusting relationships,” he says. As for his philosophy on athletic training, Rabon states, “I just try to instill in all of my student-athletes that I’m always here to help them.”

Rabon enjoys athletic training because he loves helping people and sports equally. For him, it was the perfect fit.

Prior to coming to San Jacinto College, Rabon worked on the collegiate level at the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, and Florida A&M University. He has also worked for the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Braves, in addition to a private position as a trainer for US Olympic track and field athletes.

Rabon holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas, and a master’s in athletic training from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He resides in League City.

Assistant Coaches


San Jacinto CollegeRecords & Honors

2009 Season Honors

• Seven-straight wins to close out the regular season

• Overall record of 10-7-1

2009 Individual honors

Edward Campbell – NJCAA All-region, NSCAA All-American & National Player of the Year, NSCAA first-team All-region, San Jacinto College MVP

Wendell James – NJCAA All-region, NSCAA first-team All-region, NSCAA second-team All-American

Carlos Recinos – NJCAA All-region, NSCAA second-team All-region

Victor Ruiz – NJCAA All-region honorable mention

2008 Season Honors

• National runner up

• Final NSCAA ranking of 2nd

• 5th straight Region XIV Championship

• Mid-South District Champions

• Overall record of 18-2-2


David Santesteban – NJCAA South District Coach of the Year, NSCAA South Region Coach of the Year

Kieron Bernard – NJCAA first-team All-American, NJCAA All-tournament team, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA All-Amer-ican, NSCAA first-team All-region, San Jacinto College defensive MVP

Gabriel Rodriguez – NJCAA first-team All-American, NJCAA All-tournament team, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA All-American, NSCAA first-team All-region

Mozesh Gyorio – NJCAA honor-able mention All-American, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA second-team All-region, San Jacinto College offensive MVP

Edward Campbell – NJCAA All-tournament team, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA honor-able mention All-region, San Jacinto College MVP

Gilbert Barahona – NJCAA All-region, NSCAA second-team All-region

Edward Estrada – NSCAA honor-able mention All-region

Cyprick Hedrick – NSCAA honor-able mention All-region, San Jacinto College coaches award

Jorge Rivas – San Jacinto Col-lege most improved player

2007 Season Honors

• 4th place finish at NJCAA National Championship

• Final NSCAA ranking of 3rd

• 4th straight Region XIV Championship

• Mid-South District Champi-ons

• Overall Record of 16-4-2


David Santesteban – NJCAA Mid South District Coach of the Year, NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year

Ricardo Ximines – NSCAA All-American, NSCAA first-team All-region, NJCAA first-team All-American

Kieron Bernard – NJCAA first-team All-American

Leon Williams – NJCAA All-tournament team, NSCAA first-team All-region

Gabriel Rodriguez – NJCAA All-region team, Regional tournament MVP, NSCAA second-team All-region

Carlos Villa – NSCAA second-team All-region

Phillip Hagen – NSCAA honorable mention All-region

Roy Hernandez – NSCAA honor-able mention All-region

Jaime Garcia – NJCAA All-region

2006 Season Honors

• 18-2-1 overall record

• Region XIV champions

• Final NJCAA ranking of 9th

• Final NSCAA ranking of 6th


Leon Williams – NSCAA first-team All-American; NSCAA first-team All-region

Howard Wong – NSCAA first-team All-Region

Kevin Villalobos – NSCAA second-team All-region

Phillip Hagen – NSCAA second-team All-region

Charles Hines – NJCAA All-region XIV tournament team

Hassan Abdullahi – NJCAA All-region XIV tournament team

Carlos Villa – NJCAA All-region XIV tournament team

Ricardo Ximines – NJCAA All-region XIV tournament team

2005 Season Honors



• Mid-Southwest District champions

• 4th place national tourna-ment finish

2005 Individual Honors

Ardalan Attar — NSCAA All-American, NJCAA All-Amer-ican, NJCAA All-Region XIV, NJCAA All-tournament team (nationals), San Jacinto Col-lege offensive MVP

Derrick Henry — NJCAA All-American, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA All-region, San Jacinto College MVP

Matt Kawana — NSCAA All-region XIV, San Jacinto Col-lege defensive MVP

Erik Sorenson — NSCAA All-region

2004 Season Honors

• 19-1-1 overall record (most wins ever in program history)

• Undefeated regular season record of 17-0-1


• Mid-Southwest District champions

• 3rd place finish at NJCAA national tournament

• Winners of the 2004 Sportsmanship Award at the national tournament

• Longest win streak at 18


San Jacinto CollegeRecords & Honors


Dane Richards – NSCAA Junior College Player of the Year, NJCAA first-team All-Amer-ican, NSCAA first-team All-American, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA All-Region, broke school record for total career goals with 45, San Jacinto College offensive MVP and team MVP

Luis Hernandez – NJCAA All-region, NSCAA first-team All-region, San Jacinto College coaches award

Rohan Bernard – NJCAA honor-able mention All-American, NJCAA All-region, NSCAA All-American, NSCAA second-team All-region, San Jacinto College defensive MVP

Ken Hoerner – NJCAA first-team All-region, NSCAA first-team All-region

Nathan Watt – NJCAA All-region team

2003 Season Honors

• 17-1, including 17 wins to begin the season

• Fell to Tyler in the Region XIV tournament

2002 Season Honors


• NJCAA Region XIV and Mid-Southwest District Champi-ons

• 4th place finish at NJCAA national tournament (conso-lation title)

• Final ranking of 4th

1994-2001 Seasons

The San Jacinto College men’s soccer team was four-time Region champions with a combined record of 91-52-8.

Coaching Records

David Santesteban—Head Coach (2004 – present)

• 97-21-10 (six seasons)

• Four-time NJCAA Mid-South-west District Coach of the Year

• Two-time NSCAA South region Coach of the Year

Ben Hunter—Head Coach (1994-2003)

• 123-58-10 (10 seasons)

Records

Most Goals Scored—Single Game

1. 5, Fernando Castellanos (2000)

2. 4, Ken Hoerner (2004)

3. 4, Roger Galo (1997)

4. Marcus Medellin (1995)

Most Goals Scored—Single Season

1. 26, Fernando Castellanos (1999)

2. 25, Dane Richards (2004)

3. 19, Garnet Chisholm (2001)

19, Roger Galo (1997)

19, Thomas Stewart (1994)

4. 17, Garnet Chisholm (2002)

Most Goals Scored—Career

1. 45, Dane Richards (2003–2004)

2. 36, Garnet Chisholm (2001–2002)

3. 36, Fernando Castellanos (1999–2000)

4. 32, Thomas Stewart (1994–1995)

Fastest Goal Scored

1. 9 sec., Dao Vu (2004), assist by Dane Richards from the kick off of the Region XIV semifinal game vs. Lon Morris

Goalkeeper Shutouts—Career

1. 15, Emile Unverzagt (1994–1995)

Goalkeeper Saves—Single Season

1. 55, Emile Unverzagt (1994)

2. 52, Gabriel Rodriguez (2007)

Goalkeeper Saves—Career

1. 95, Emile Unverzagt (1994–1995)

Most Assists—Game

1. 3, Brian Cole (1994)

3, Mario Rivera (1994)

Most Assists—Career

1. 12, Brian Cole (1994)


Dane Richards (right)

Soccer players of any age can gain inspiration from the tale of Dane Richards and Kieron Bernard, former soccer stars at San Jacinto College who have taken their game to the next level. There is little doubt that the Jamaican-born players, and many of their peers, dreamed one day of making it to the big stage. Well, Richards and Bernard have done just that.

Prior to the 2003 season, Richards might not have known exactly where Houston was on the map, but former San Jacinto College head coach Ben Hunter knew him. Hunter, who had developed quite a knack for recruiting players from Jamaica, brought Richards to San Jacinto College that season. The rest, as they say, is history.

The 2003 team, the last to play for the now retired Hunter, won 17 straight games before falling to Tyler in the Region XIV title game. Richards, displaying remarkable speed and ball handling skills, scored 20 goals that season. Playing for current head coach Dr. David Santesteban the following season, Richards scored 25 times, becoming the all-time career scorer at San Jac. Along the way, Richards guided the team to a third-place finish at the national tournament.

Richards went on to lead Clemson University to the NCAA College Cup, earning second-team NSCAA All-American honors after scoring 11 goals and nine assists in 20 games as a senior. He was a Hermann Award Finalist that year, and also garnered a NSCAA All-South first team selection as well as a first-team All-ACC selection. After graduation, the New York Red Bulls drafted Richards in the second round of the 2007 amateur draft. Now, the Montego Bay na-tive is living his dream and playing the sport professionally. The Red Bulls’ midfielder made his first professional start in April 2007 at Columbus and notched his first MLS point when he assisted on Clint Mathis’ goal on April 15 against FC Dallas. Richards scored his first career MLS goal on May 5, 2007, against Real Salt Lake. He was a finalist for the 2007 MLS Rookie of the Year.

“I knew Dane could do this,” Santesteban said. “In 2004, it didn’t take me long to see what type of player he was and what he could become. It’s a credit to his work ethic. It proves that if you do things right and believe, you have a chance to do whatever you like.”

Bernard, who Santesteban recruited, followed much of the same path as Richards. He came to San Jac from Spanish Town, Jamaica, and quickly made his mark on the SJC program. A crafty defender, Bernard quickly estab-lished himself as a premier collegiate player. He captained the San Jac men’s soccer team to a second place national finish in 2008, and also played for Portmore United in the Jamaican National Premier League in the 2008-09 season.

“I’m very excited for Kieron,” said Santesteban. “He’s a tremendous player and has a bright future ahead of him as a professional player. I would expect that it won’t take too long before he’s playing in the MLS (Major League Soc-cer) or possibly even in England.”

Bernard was a two-time NJCAA and NSCAA All-American.

Former San Jac stars make it big

Kieron Bernard

Where have they gone?

The opportunity for San Jacinto College soccer players to continue their education and playing careers at four-year institutions is real. Over the past five years, dozens of San Jac players have been invited to do just that at colleges and universi-ties across the country. Some are even afforded the opportunity to play professionally. Here are the players who have moved on following their careers at San Jacinto College:

2009• Edgar Alvarez – University of Incarnate Word (D-II)• Carlos Recinos – Coker College (D-II)• Emmanuel Frias – Texas A&M International (D-II)• Edward Alvarez – University of Incarnate Word (D-II)• Edgar Montoya – University of Houston – Victoria (NAIA)• Edward Campbell – Lindsay Wilson University (NAIA)• Josue Garcia – Northeastern State University (D-II)

2008• Kieron Bernard – Austin Aztex USL I (professional)• Gabriel Rodriguez – Virginia Commonwealth University (D-I)• Cyprian Hedrick – Coastal Carolina University (D-I)• Oscar Suvias – Texas A&M International (D-II)

2007• Frazier Biba – Embry-Riddle, Arizona campus (NAIA)• Emilio Frias – Southwest Assemblies of God (NAIA)• Phillip Hagen – Tusculum University (D-II)• Roy Hernandez – Texas A&M International (D-II)• Corey McPhearson – Tusculum University (D-II)• Caesar Vallejo – University of Texas – Dallas (D-III)• Carlos Villa – University of Hartford (D-I)• Leon Williams - University of San Francisco (D-I)• Ricardo Ximines – Florida International (D-I)

2006• Charles Hines – William Carey College (NAIA)• Howard Wong – University of Hartford (D-I) • Ruzdhi Halili – Houston Baptist University (D-I)• Ardalan Attar – University of San Francisco (D-I)• Derrick Henry – Belmont University (D-I)

2005• Brandon Durden – Houston Baptist University (D-I)• Erik Sorenson – DePaul University (D-I)• Ryan Maxwell – University of Tampa (D-II)

2004• Dane Richards – Clemson University (D-I)• Juan Adan – William Carey College (NAIA)• Ashkan Attar – Grand Canyon University (D-II)• Luis Hernandez – Mercer University (D-I)• Matt Tompkins – University of Philadelphia (D-I) • Dao Vu – Houston Baptist University (D-I)• Jeremy Butterfield – University of Philadelphia (D-I)


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San Jacinto college Your Goals. Your College.

Surrounded by the monuments of history, industries, and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas for nearly 50 years. The College’s service area includes the Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena and Sheldon Independent School Districts, as well as portions of the Humble, Pearland, and Clear Creek school districts.

College roots date back to May of 1960 when voters in the district approved the creation of East Harris County Union Junior College, and a seven-member Board of Regents was established. The name was changed a few times over its history to its current San Jacinto Community College District, although it has always been informally referred to as San Jacinto College. In September of 1961, 876 students attended the College at its location in Pasadena. Since then, the College has grown to include three campuses, nine extension centers, a continuing and professional development division, distance learning, a dual credit program with local high schools, an early college high school in cooperation with Clear Creek ISD, and an enrollment of more than 29,000 students each semester.

San Jacinto College is committed to the citizens of East Harris County. At the core of our values is student success… the reason for our being. Our comprehensive community college mission is to empower students who come with a wide variety of goals to find the assistance they need at their college – San Jacinto College. Our commitment to the community is to assist in developing a skilled and trained work force through the Continuing & Professional Development (CPD) division, which offers programs and courses for individuals to retain or advance in their jobs, or make career transitions.

We have made a strong commitment to academic excellence. Our students choose from more than 140 degrees and certificates in a variety of fields including academic transfer to four-year institutions, and a wide variety of technical and work force training programs. Our award-winning faculty members are passionate about teaching.

The College has placed an emphasis on upgrading facilities and technology to support student learning.

From the 1999 bond election, the College’s three campuses have a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning Center and Fine Arts Centers.

In May 2008, the College passed a $295 million bond referendum to further enhance student success. Through these funds, San Jacinto College will continue to upgrade facilities, especially in the areas of science and allied health. We are committed to upgrading our libraries and will create student one-stop shop resources so students have one place to go to get the services they need to be successful in college.

Students who attend San Jacinto College are offered a wide array of services, ranging from tutoring and advising at the Student Success Centers, to financial aid assistance from knowledgeable and well-trained financial aid advisors. Students are also provided career assessment testing and assistance with résumés and interviews for employment. San Jacinto College offers assistance with enrollment, and the special populations office provides assistance for students with certain disabilities and / or impairments.

Students come to San Jacinto College with various goals and aspirations, and we remain committed to their success.

San Jacinto College South Campus

Under the new lights of the South Campus Soccer field, San Jac defeated the Dynamo Youth team to open the 2009 season.

2010 San Jacinto College Men’s Soccer

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Day Date Opponent Time SiteFriday Aug. 20 Texas A&M – International^ 8 p.m. LaredoSaturday Aug. 21 UT-Brownsville^ 7 p.m. LaredoTuesday Aug.24 AlumniGame 8p.m. SouthcampusFriday Aug.27 RichlandCollege# 7p.m. SouthcampusSaturday Aug.28 IncarnateWord#^ 7p.m. SouthcampusSaturday Sept. 4 Jefferson County% 5 p.m. TylerSunday Sept. 5 Barton County% 12 p.m. TylerSaturday Sept.11 LonMorris* 7p.m. SouthcampusSunday Sept.12 NortheastTexasCommunityCollege* 1p.m. SouthcampusFriday Sept. 17 Hill College 5 p.m. HillsboroSaturday Sept. 18 Ranger Community College 3 p.m. NavarroFriday Sept. 24 Tyler Junior College* 7 p.m. TylerMonday Sept.27 HCC-Southeast^ 7p.m. SouthcampusFriday Oct.1 WesternTexasCollege 8p.m. SouthcampusSaturday Oct.2 CISCO 1p.m. SouthcampusFriday Oct. 8 Northeast Texas Community College* 5 p.m. Mt. PleasantSaturday Oct. 9 Lon Morris College* 2 p.m. JacksonvilleFriday Oct.15 TylerJuniorCollege* 7p.m. SouthcampusSunday Oct.17 CoastalBendCommunityCollege* 1p.m. SouthcampusTuesday Oct. 19 Richland College 7 p.m. Dallas TexasSunday Oct. 24 TBD TBD TBD

Friday-Saturday Oct. 29-30 Region XIV Tournament TBD TBD

Saturday Nov. 6 South District Championship TBD TBD

Thursday-Sunday Nov. 18-21 NJCAA national tournament TBD Tyler

^ scrimmage# Coyote Invitational* Region XIV Conference gameAll games listed in bold are home games played at the San Jacinto College soccer field, located on the South campus at 13735 Beamer Road in Houston.

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