After a rough year, the ODU Women's soccer team has put up quite a fight. With both wins and losses, the team has pulled through with their heads held high. They have done well and accomplished so much. Knowing a few players on the team myself, I have discussed with a few of them their future plans with ODU and soccer in general.
One player I know personally and live with, Kelsey Williams, who has been on the team for four years has just finished up her last season for the Monarchs. She plans on continuing her studies at ODU but not to play soccer for them. As some of her team mates continue to play, others are moving on to bigger and better things. Kelsey plans on playing as much as she can just not on the team. She has a lot of friends on both the Men's and Women's team, so she has a lot of fun kicking the ball around in her spare time.
For some ODU soccer was just a milestone in their soccer careers. After talking with a few of them, I can automatically tell which ones plan on taking their careers further and which ones were doing it just for the fun and exercise. No matter what the reason, they all worked hard and represented ODU respectably.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
ODU Sports Information
ODU Sports General Information:
Sports Information Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Hudson, Jr.
Associate Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Kim Zivkovich
Assistant Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dustin Semonavick
Assistant Director (WSOC Contact): . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Bohannon
Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 683-3374
Cell Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA
SID Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 683-3119
Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ebohanno@odu.edu
ODU Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.odusports.com
SID Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Admin. Bldg. Rm. 1102
Norfolk, VA 23529
Sports Information Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Hudson, Jr.
Associate Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Kim Zivkovich
Assistant Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dustin Semonavick
Assistant Director (WSOC Contact): . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Bohannon
Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 683-3374
Cell Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA
SID Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 683-3119
Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ebohanno@odu.edu
ODU Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.odusports.com
SID Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Admin. Bldg. Rm. 1102
Norfolk, VA 23529
Monday, November 15, 2010
ODU Soccer Complex
The ODU Soccer complex is the the heart of ODU campus.
Architects – Moseley Architects and Hastings & Chevetta
Contractor – SEVAC Corporation
Contractor – SEVAC Corporation
The soccer complex houses the men’s and women’s soccer teams, and includes; offices, locker rooms, team rooms, a two-story entrance lobby, and outdoor patio, overlooking soccer playing field.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Team Final Information for this and past seasons
Team Final Information for this and past seasons:
2009 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8-5
2009 Conference Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 3-4-4
2009 Post Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . N/A
Final Ranking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 55 RPI
Starters Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . 7/4
Letter winners Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . 14/5
Newcomers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2009 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8-5
2009 Conference Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 3-4-4
2009 Post Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . N/A
Final Ranking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 55 RPI
Starters Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . 7/4
Letter winners Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . 14/5
Newcomers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Ashley Kukura Earns Her Third-Consecutive All-CAA Honors
RICHMOND, Va.
Old Dominion University senior Ashley Kukura earned her third-consecutive All-CAA honors, earning third-team honors for the third year in-a-row, the CAA announced Thursday.
A native of Virginia Beach, Kukura started in all 17 games for the Lady Monarchs this season, recording one assist.
Kukura earned all-Rookie honors as a freshman and earned all-CAA third team honors her finals three seasons. She finished her career with seven goals, 12 assists and 26 points.
The senior will graduate in May with a degree in exercise science and plans on going to physical therapy school.
Hofstra's Tiffany Yovino was named the CAA Player of the Year, VCU's Myriam Bouchard was named the Defensive Player of the Year, Georgia State's Jewel Evans the Rookie of the Year and Hofstra's Simon Riddiough the Coach of the Year.
Old Dominion University senior Ashley Kukura earned her third-consecutive All-CAA honors, earning third-team honors for the third year in-a-row, the CAA announced Thursday.
A native of Virginia Beach, Kukura started in all 17 games for the Lady Monarchs this season, recording one assist.
Kukura earned all-Rookie honors as a freshman and earned all-CAA third team honors her finals three seasons. She finished her career with seven goals, 12 assists and 26 points.
The senior will graduate in May with a degree in exercise science and plans on going to physical therapy school.
Hofstra's Tiffany Yovino was named the CAA Player of the Year, VCU's Myriam Bouchard was named the Defensive Player of the Year, Georgia State's Jewel Evans the Rookie of the Year and Hofstra's Simon Riddiough the Coach of the Year.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Women's Soccer will finish thier home season this weekend against VCU
Oct. 20, 2010
NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University women's soccer wraps up its four-game home stand this weekend, as they host VCU on Friday at 7 p.m. and finish the home portion of the schedule against James Madison on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Lady Monarchs went 1-1 last week, with a 2-1 victory over Northeastern. Victoria Johnson scored both goals and Kelly Evans assisted on both goals in the win. ODU dropped a 3-1 contest to No. 23 Hofstra on Sunday.
About the Lady Monarchs
Junior Victoria Johnson tied her career high with two goals against Northeastern to bring her season total to four, tying her for the team lead with Amber Cook. Johnson leads the team with 10 points.
Jocelyn Weidner is third on the team with seven points, off of three goals and an assist, while Kelly Evans has six points with a goal and four assists. Rachaell Carroll leads the team and is tied for fifth in the CAA with five assists.
Goalkeeper Brianna Alvarado is seventh in the CAA with 52 saves.
The Lady Monarchs will honor its four seniors, Kristin Walker, Ashley Kukura, Kelsey Williams and Alyssa Pietrobono, in a pregame ceremony on Sunday.
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I will be attending the game to cheer on the team and Kelsey!!
You can use your student ID to get in at the gate and it is $5.00 for non-students.
NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University women's soccer wraps up its four-game home stand this weekend, as they host VCU on Friday at 7 p.m. and finish the home portion of the schedule against James Madison on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Lady Monarchs went 1-1 last week, with a 2-1 victory over Northeastern. Victoria Johnson scored both goals and Kelly Evans assisted on both goals in the win. ODU dropped a 3-1 contest to No. 23 Hofstra on Sunday.
About the Lady Monarchs
Junior Victoria Johnson tied her career high with two goals against Northeastern to bring her season total to four, tying her for the team lead with Amber Cook. Johnson leads the team with 10 points.
Jocelyn Weidner is third on the team with seven points, off of three goals and an assist, while Kelly Evans has six points with a goal and four assists. Rachaell Carroll leads the team and is tied for fifth in the CAA with five assists.
Goalkeeper Brianna Alvarado is seventh in the CAA with 52 saves.
The Lady Monarchs will honor its four seniors, Kristin Walker, Ashley Kukura, Kelsey Williams and Alyssa Pietrobono, in a pregame ceremony on Sunday.
www.odu.edu
I will be attending the game to cheer on the team and Kelsey!!
You can use your student ID to get in at the gate and it is $5.00 for non-students.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
An Unfortunate Loss for the Lady Monarchs 10/17/2010
NORFOLK, Va. - Kate Kelly gave Old Dominion University women's soccer an early lead but it wasn't enough as the Lady Monarchs fell to No. 23 Hofstra 3-1, Sunday afternoon at ODU Soccer Stadium.
Hofstra outshot ODU 24-10 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Greene led Hofstra with six shots while Johnson and Kelly had two apiece for ODU. Morphitis picked up the win, making the one save while Alvarado made seven stops for ODU.
The Lady Monarchs are back in action next week as they host VCU at 7 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
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Just over six minutes in Old Dominion (4-9-1, 2-6) got the scoring started. Victoria Johnson threw in the ball from the left side into the box and Kelly headed just inside the left post and over the Hofstra (14-1, 8-0) keeper's head to stake ODU to the 1-0 lead.
Old Dominion kept the attack on as Johnson fired a shot two minutes later that Krista Thorn stopped. ODU had a chance again in the 14th minute, but Ashley Kukura's shot was saved by Thorn.
After that sequence the Pride began generating some offense. In the 42nd minute Dane Bergstrom sent a shot from 25 yards that Brianna Alvarado knocked off the cross bar, Krysti Rodriguez picked up the rebound but Alvarado was there again for the save, as ODU took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
Hofstra tied the score in the 59th minute when Brittany Butts sent a pass to Tiffany Yovino who sent a shot from 15 yards out into the right corner of the goal.
The Pride stayed on the attack as Bergstrom had another shot that Alvarado knocked aside.
Hofstra took the lead in the 73rd minute, a deep ball by Hofstra was delivered over an ODU injured defender on the ground, Laura Greene gathered the ball, her first shot was stopped by Alvarado but Greene gathered the rebound and found the back of the net to give Hofstra the 2-1 lead.
Four minutes later HU added an insurance goal as Bergstrom delivered a shot from 35 yards out that just got over the outstretched arms of Alvarado.
ODU fought back, as Victoria Johnson was taken down in the box, but Jocelyn Weidner penalty kick was stopped by Emily Morphitis.
Hofstra outshot ODU 24-10 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Greene led Hofstra with six shots while Johnson and Kelly had two apiece for ODU. Morphitis picked up the win, making the one save while Alvarado made seven stops for ODU.
The Lady Monarchs are back in action next week as they host VCU at 7 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
A Win Past Northeastern! 10/15/2010
NORFOLK, Va. - Victoria Johnson tied her career high with two goals, including the game-winner in the 61st minute to give Old Dominion University women's soccer a 2-1 win over Northeastern Friday night at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
With the win, ODU improves to 4-8-1 and 2-5 in the CAA and NU drops to 7-6-1 overall and 2-4-1 in league play. ODU has won two out of their last three and the victory is the Lady Monarchs' first home win of the season.
The Lady Monarchs got things started in the first half when Kelly Evans dribbled down the right side and slid a pass just out of reach of the Huskies' keeper across to Johnson who kicked it home to give ODU the 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
Northeastern tied the score in the 29th minute when Veronica Napoli sent a cross pass from the left sideline to Kristen Blake, who sent a shot just under the cross bar to tie the score at one.
Johnson and Evans went back on the attack again 16 minutes into the second half. Evans gave Johnson a pass in the middle, and Johnson dribbled to the right before firing a shot from 20 yards out that just snuck inside the left post to put the Lady Monarchs up 2-1.
Northeastern had an opportunity just six minutes later as Veronica Napoli got a clean look from 15 yards out but Brianna Alvarado dove to her left to make a diving save and keep ODU up one.
ODU came up with several more scoring chances, as Kelsey Williams had two shots that NU keeper Sarah Fylak made saves on and Kristin Walker's shot with five minutes to go sailed just high.
Alvarado made five saves in goal to pick up the win while Fylak had six stops for NU.
Johnson led ODU with three shots while Napoli had four for the Huskies.
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With the win, ODU improves to 4-8-1 and 2-5 in the CAA and NU drops to 7-6-1 overall and 2-4-1 in league play. ODU has won two out of their last three and the victory is the Lady Monarchs' first home win of the season.
The Lady Monarchs got things started in the first half when Kelly Evans dribbled down the right side and slid a pass just out of reach of the Huskies' keeper across to Johnson who kicked it home to give ODU the 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
Northeastern tied the score in the 29th minute when Veronica Napoli sent a cross pass from the left sideline to Kristen Blake, who sent a shot just under the cross bar to tie the score at one.
Johnson and Evans went back on the attack again 16 minutes into the second half. Evans gave Johnson a pass in the middle, and Johnson dribbled to the right before firing a shot from 20 yards out that just snuck inside the left post to put the Lady Monarchs up 2-1.
Northeastern had an opportunity just six minutes later as Veronica Napoli got a clean look from 15 yards out but Brianna Alvarado dove to her left to make a diving save and keep ODU up one.
ODU came up with several more scoring chances, as Kelsey Williams had two shots that NU keeper Sarah Fylak made saves on and Kristin Walker's shot with five minutes to go sailed just high.
Alvarado made five saves in goal to pick up the win while Fylak had six stops for NU.
Johnson led ODU with three shots while Napoli had four for the Huskies.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Loss at Drexel 5-1 10/10/2010
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Drexel scored three first half goals to take control en route to a 5-1 win over Old Dominion University women's soccer Sunday afternoon at Drexel.
After a scoreless first 20 minutes of play, Drexel's (5-8-1, 1-4-1) Sam Greenfield gave the Dragons a 1-0 lead with an unassisted goal in the 25th minute.
Old Dominion (3-8-1, 1-5) fought right back just over a minute later, Kate Kelly scored off an assist from Kelly Evans to tie the score at one.
Drexel struck again four minutes later, as Sydney Douglas scored to give the Dragons back the lead.
The Dragons increased the lead to 3-1 in the 33rd minute when Ashley Klun scored off an assist by Jess Lowinger.
Drexel added two more second half goals for the final margin of 5-1.
ODU outshot Drexel, 17-16 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Ashley Kukura and Kelly led the Lady Monarchs with three shots apiece while Jenna Lindsay had four for the Dragons.
Brianna Alvarado and Laura Bush made three saves apiece for ODU. Nicole Sinclair stopped eight shots for Drexel.
Old Dominion returns home for a four-game home stand starting Friday, Oct. 15 when they host Northeastern at 7 p.m. at the Old Dominion Soccer Stadium.
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After a scoreless first 20 minutes of play, Drexel's (5-8-1, 1-4-1) Sam Greenfield gave the Dragons a 1-0 lead with an unassisted goal in the 25th minute.
Old Dominion (3-8-1, 1-5) fought right back just over a minute later, Kate Kelly scored off an assist from Kelly Evans to tie the score at one.
Drexel struck again four minutes later, as Sydney Douglas scored to give the Dragons back the lead.
The Dragons increased the lead to 3-1 in the 33rd minute when Ashley Klun scored off an assist by Jess Lowinger.
Drexel added two more second half goals for the final margin of 5-1.
ODU outshot Drexel, 17-16 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Ashley Kukura and Kelly led the Lady Monarchs with three shots apiece while Jenna Lindsay had four for the Dragons.
Brianna Alvarado and Laura Bush made three saves apiece for ODU. Nicole Sinclair stopped eight shots for Drexel.
Old Dominion returns home for a four-game home stand starting Friday, Oct. 15 when they host Northeastern at 7 p.m. at the Old Dominion Soccer Stadium.
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My Favorite Player!!!
KELSEY WILLIAMS
Number: 6
Class: Senior
Hometown: Newport News, VA
High School: Menchville
Birth Date: 3/23/1989
Position: Forward
Height: 5-8
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Career:
2010: Recorded first point of the season assisting on Kelly Evans' goal in the 2-1 win at Radford.
2009: Played in all 20 games with four starts ... Took 26 shots, with 11 on frame.
2008: Played in 18 games as a key reserve for ODU ... Scored two goals and added an assist for second consecutive season ... Took 18 shots, including 12 on goal ... Scored goal and assist against Georgia State (9/26) and had game-winning goal against NC State (9/21).
2007: Named CAA Rookie of the Week after two goal effort at #30 James Madison ... Added an assist against Radford ... Started four games and played in 16 for the Lady Monarchs in her rookie year ... Took 11 shots, putting five on goal.
High School: Selected to participate in 2005 Regional ODP Camp ... Selected to Virginia ODP ... Named to 2005 All-Region second team and Daily Press All-Star Team as well as the All-Peninsula Team ... Named to 2004 Peninsula District second team ... District champion 2004-06 ... Played for Beach FC Majix, ranked 29th in the nation and third in the state. Personal: Born March 23, 1989 ... Daughter of James and Andrea Williams...Has one sibling, Rayce (23) ... Hobbies include painting and drawing ... Carries a four-leaf clover in soccer bag at all times ... Majoring in graphic design.
On the Field:
Number: 6
Class: Senior
Hometown: Newport News, VA
High School: Menchville
Birth Date: 3/23/1989
Position: Forward
Height: 5-8
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Career:
2010: Recorded first point of the season assisting on Kelly Evans' goal in the 2-1 win at Radford.
2009: Played in all 20 games with four starts ... Took 26 shots, with 11 on frame.
2008: Played in 18 games as a key reserve for ODU ... Scored two goals and added an assist for second consecutive season ... Took 18 shots, including 12 on goal ... Scored goal and assist against Georgia State (9/26) and had game-winning goal against NC State (9/21).
2007: Named CAA Rookie of the Week after two goal effort at #30 James Madison ... Added an assist against Radford ... Started four games and played in 16 for the Lady Monarchs in her rookie year ... Took 11 shots, putting five on goal.
High School: Selected to participate in 2005 Regional ODP Camp ... Selected to Virginia ODP ... Named to 2005 All-Region second team and Daily Press All-Star Team as well as the All-Peninsula Team ... Named to 2004 Peninsula District second team ... District champion 2004-06 ... Played for Beach FC Majix, ranked 29th in the nation and third in the state. Personal: Born March 23, 1989 ... Daughter of James and Andrea Williams...Has one sibling, Rayce (23) ... Hobbies include painting and drawing ... Carries a four-leaf clover in soccer bag at all times ... Majoring in graphic design.
On the Field:
| Year | GP/GS | G | A | PTS | Shots |
| 2007 | 16/4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18/0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| 2009 | 20/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| TLS | 54/8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 55 |
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Coach Information
Head Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Pereira (Appalachian State ‘81)
Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-183-338/25 seasons
Record at ODU: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137-124-25/15 seasons
Assistant Coach: . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Francis (Maryland ‘05)
Assistant Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Miller (Old Dominion ‘05)
Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 683-5343
Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-183-338/25 seasons
Record at ODU: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137-124-25/15 seasons
Assistant Coach: . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Francis (Maryland ‘05)
Assistant Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Miller (Old Dominion ‘05)
Office Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (757) 683-5343
A hard loss at Towson 9/26/2010
TOWSON, Md. - Old Dominion University women's soccer outshot Towson 22-13, but was unable to upend the Tigers , falling 2-1 Sunday afternoon.
All three goals during the game were scored in the first half, all three within 10 minutes of each other.
Towson (5-4-1, 1-1) took the first lead of the game in the 15th minute on a goal by Melissa Gomes off a free kick.
Old Dominion (2-5-1, 0-2) struck back quickly when Jocelyn Weidner scored off an assist from Kate Kelly. The goal was Weidner's third of the year and Kelly's first assist of the season and her first career collegiate point.
The Tigers regained the lead just eight minutes later when Cheyenne Skidmore sent a cross pass to the front of the goal that Emily Banes headed in for the game-winner.
ODU nearly tied the game in the 48th minute when Kelsey Williams fired a shot that hit the post. Kelly Evans followed shortly thereafter but Jocelyn Papciak came up with the save.
Williams led ODU with four shots while Evans, Victoria Johnson, Weidner and Kelly had three apiece. Banes had six shots for the Tigers.
Lady Monarchs' goalkeeper Brianna Alvarado made three saves while Papciak made 10 stops, while the team made one.
Old Dominion finishes their road trip at UNC Wilmington on Thursday, when they take on the Seahawks at 7 p.m.
All three goals during the game were scored in the first half, all three within 10 minutes of each other.
Towson (5-4-1, 1-1) took the first lead of the game in the 15th minute on a goal by Melissa Gomes off a free kick.
Old Dominion (2-5-1, 0-2) struck back quickly when Jocelyn Weidner scored off an assist from Kate Kelly. The goal was Weidner's third of the year and Kelly's first assist of the season and her first career collegiate point.
The Tigers regained the lead just eight minutes later when Cheyenne Skidmore sent a cross pass to the front of the goal that Emily Banes headed in for the game-winner.
ODU nearly tied the game in the 48th minute when Kelsey Williams fired a shot that hit the post. Kelly Evans followed shortly thereafter but Jocelyn Papciak came up with the save.
Williams led ODU with four shots while Evans, Victoria Johnson, Weidner and Kelly had three apiece. Banes had six shots for the Tigers.
Lady Monarchs' goalkeeper Brianna Alvarado made three saves while Papciak made 10 stops, while the team made one.
Old Dominion finishes their road trip at UNC Wilmington on Thursday, when they take on the Seahawks at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
About Coach Joe Pereira
Joe Pereira, a two-time CAA Coach of the Year, enters his 16th year at the helm of the women's soccer program at ODU. In 15 seasons as head coach of the Old Dominion women's soccer team, Pereira has established the program as a true power capable of knocking off both regional and nationally ranked foes.
In 2008, Pereira used a combination of veteran skill players and young depth to put together another fantastic season on the field for ODU. The team returned to the postseason for the fourth time in five seasons after a 14-4-2 season that included an undefeated 8-0-2 stint on the home field. It was the third season with at least 12 wins since 2005, leading to a 50-24-5 (.665) record over the last four seasons. The Pereira led teams have dominated the home field in that span, going 29-6-2 (.789) at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
After winning eight of the first nine games in 2008, the team earned its first ever national ranking, listed as high as 25th in the country.
In 2006, Pereira took the Lady Monarchs to new heights. The Lady Monarchs won a record 17 games, and at one stretch won a school mark of eight straight, breaking the old mark set in 2005. ODU captured their first ever CAA crown and advanced to their first ever NCAA College Cup tournament.
In 2005, the Lady Monarchs won seven straight matches as they compiled a 12-7 mark and advanced to the CAA tournament. ODU knocked off CAA rival William and Mary as well as defeating Wyoming from the Mountain West Conference. In 2004, the Lady Monarchs were within one game of taking first place. ODU defeated CAA rival William and Mary for the first time and knocked off Arkansas from the Southeastern Conference as Pereira was named CAA Coach of the Year.
In the always tough CAA, Old Dominion has established a foothold as one of the leading teams and is now a yearly contender for the conference crown. In 2000, Pereira guided the team to a 13-7-1 record and picked up his 200th career victory. He added his 250th career win in 2006 and is now just 19 wins shy of 300.
Pereira, the 1998 and 2004 CAA Coach of the Year, currently sports 137 wins with Old Dominion. His 281 career coaching victories rank him 23rd all-time on the NCAA's total wins list, 13th among Division I coaches.
Prior to arriving at Old Dominion, Pereira was head women's soccer coach at Methodist College for 11 years. He is currently a Region I coaching staff member with the United States Youth Soccer Olympic Development team.
While at Methodist, Pereira led the school to three NCAA Division III Final Four appearances en route to rolling up an impressive 144-59-13 record. His teams were ranked in the nation's top five for five years, including a No. 1 ranking in 1990. During his tenure, he coached 18 All-Americans, nine Academic All-Americans, 50 All-Conference performers and 26 All-South Regional selections. He was named the Dixie Conference Coach of the Year nine times, and won league titles nine of the last ten years he was at Methodist. In the fall of 2000, he was inducted into the Methodist College Hall of Fame for his efforts.
Prior to joining the Region I United States Youth Soccer Olympic coaching staff, Pereira directed the Olympic Development Program for the South Region for four years. He also traveled extensively throughout Europe, guiding the South Region teams through their trips abroad. Pereira also served as an assistant coach at the 1993 Olympic Festival. In addition to his coaching duties at Methodist, he also served as an assistant athletic director from 1992 to 1993 and as an assistant men's varsity soccer coach from 1981 to 1984.
Pereira attended Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC, for two years before transferring to Appalachian State where he graduated in 1981 with a B.S. in industrial education. While at ASU, Pereira was a letterwinner on the soccer team. Pereira and his wife Theresa have two children, Stephanie and Kristen, and one grandchild as Stephanie and her husband David recently gave birth to a baby girl, Estelle.
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In 2008, Pereira used a combination of veteran skill players and young depth to put together another fantastic season on the field for ODU. The team returned to the postseason for the fourth time in five seasons after a 14-4-2 season that included an undefeated 8-0-2 stint on the home field. It was the third season with at least 12 wins since 2005, leading to a 50-24-5 (.665) record over the last four seasons. The Pereira led teams have dominated the home field in that span, going 29-6-2 (.789) at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
After winning eight of the first nine games in 2008, the team earned its first ever national ranking, listed as high as 25th in the country.
In 2006, Pereira took the Lady Monarchs to new heights. The Lady Monarchs won a record 17 games, and at one stretch won a school mark of eight straight, breaking the old mark set in 2005. ODU captured their first ever CAA crown and advanced to their first ever NCAA College Cup tournament.
In 2005, the Lady Monarchs won seven straight matches as they compiled a 12-7 mark and advanced to the CAA tournament. ODU knocked off CAA rival William and Mary as well as defeating Wyoming from the Mountain West Conference. In 2004, the Lady Monarchs were within one game of taking first place. ODU defeated CAA rival William and Mary for the first time and knocked off Arkansas from the Southeastern Conference as Pereira was named CAA Coach of the Year.
In the always tough CAA, Old Dominion has established a foothold as one of the leading teams and is now a yearly contender for the conference crown. In 2000, Pereira guided the team to a 13-7-1 record and picked up his 200th career victory. He added his 250th career win in 2006 and is now just 19 wins shy of 300.
Pereira, the 1998 and 2004 CAA Coach of the Year, currently sports 137 wins with Old Dominion. His 281 career coaching victories rank him 23rd all-time on the NCAA's total wins list, 13th among Division I coaches.
Prior to arriving at Old Dominion, Pereira was head women's soccer coach at Methodist College for 11 years. He is currently a Region I coaching staff member with the United States Youth Soccer Olympic Development team.
While at Methodist, Pereira led the school to three NCAA Division III Final Four appearances en route to rolling up an impressive 144-59-13 record. His teams were ranked in the nation's top five for five years, including a No. 1 ranking in 1990. During his tenure, he coached 18 All-Americans, nine Academic All-Americans, 50 All-Conference performers and 26 All-South Regional selections. He was named the Dixie Conference Coach of the Year nine times, and won league titles nine of the last ten years he was at Methodist. In the fall of 2000, he was inducted into the Methodist College Hall of Fame for his efforts.
Prior to joining the Region I United States Youth Soccer Olympic coaching staff, Pereira directed the Olympic Development Program for the South Region for four years. He also traveled extensively throughout Europe, guiding the South Region teams through their trips abroad. Pereira also served as an assistant coach at the 1993 Olympic Festival. In addition to his coaching duties at Methodist, he also served as an assistant athletic director from 1992 to 1993 and as an assistant men's varsity soccer coach from 1981 to 1984.
Pereira attended Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC, for two years before transferring to Appalachian State where he graduated in 1981 with a B.S. in industrial education. While at ASU, Pereira was a letterwinner on the soccer team. Pereira and his wife Theresa have two children, Stephanie and Kristen, and one grandchild as Stephanie and her husband David recently gave birth to a baby girl, Estelle.
(ODU Athletics Website) www.odu.edu
Friday, September 24, 2010
2010 ODU Women' Soccer Team Schedule
| 2010 Team Schedule |
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| Date | Opponent / Event | Location | Time / Result |
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| 08/11/10 | vs. Richmond (Exh.) | Norfolk, Va. | L, 1-0 |
| 08/17/10 | at George Washington (exhibition) | Washington, DC | W, 2-0 |
| 08/22/10 | vs. Syracuse | Norfolk, Va. | T, 0-0 (2OT) |
| 08/27/10 | at VMI | Lexington, Va. | W, 4-1 |
| 09/03/10 | vs. East Carolina | Norfolk, Va. | L, 3-2 |
| 09/12/10 | at Radford | Radford, Va. | W, 2-1 (OT) |
| 09/17/10 | vs. NC State | Norfolk, Va. | L, 1-0 |
| 09/19/10 | at UNC Greensboro | Greensboro, N.C. | L, 3-1 |
| 09/24/10 | at George Mason* | Fairfax, Va. | L, 2-1 (2OT) |
| 09/26/10 | at Towson* | Baltimore, Md. | L, 2-1 |
| 10/01/10 | at UNC-Wilmington | Wilmington, N.C. | L, 2-1 |
| 10/03/10 | vs. Georgia State* | Norfolk, Va. | L, 4-2 |
| 10/08/10 | at Delaware* | Newark, Del. | W, 2-1 (OT) |
| 10/10/10 | at Drexel* | Philadelphia, Pa. | L, 5-1 |
| 10/15/10 | vs. Northeastern* | Norfolk, Va. | W, 2-1 |
| 10/17/10 | vs. Hofstra* | Norfolk, Va. | L, 3-1 |
| 10/22/10 | vs. VCU* | Norfolk, Va. | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| 10/24/10 | vs. James Madison* | Norfolk, Va. | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| 10/30/10 | at William & Mary* | Williamsburg, Va. | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| 11/05/10 | CAA Semifinals | Highest Seed | TBA |
| 11/07/10 | CAA Championship | Highest Seed | TBA |
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
2010 ODU Girl's Soccer Camp Information
Old Dominion University Athletic Camps
2010 ODU Girl's Soccer Camp
DAY CAMP
June 28 - July 2, 2010
Ages 5 - 14
Full Day - $195 (9am-3pm)
Half Day - $95 (9am-12noon)
OVERNIGHT CAMP
July 10 - 14, 2010
Ages 10 & Up
Overnight - $425
Commuter - $350
Dear Camper,
We would like to invite you to attend the Old Dominion University Women's Soccer Camp. Campers will have the opportunity to be trained by our experienced staff. We will provide campers not only with an enjoyable experience but with high level training specific to their age and skill level. We look forward to working with your child this summer and providing them with skills to enhance their development. Go Monarchs!
Joe Pereira
Camp Information
Location:
The camp is held on the Old Dominion University Campus in Norfolk, VA; For Directions, click here
Housing/Meals:
Campers will be charged a fee of $75 for Lost Room Keys and $5 for Lost Meal Cards
Refunds/Cancellations:
Cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing at least 3 days prior to the first day of camp. The $100 deposit is non-refundable and no refunds will be given except for medical reasons. Refunds, if approved, will be processed after camp has ended.
What to Bring:
Linen (long twin), pillow, towels, toiletries, soccer ball, soccer cleats, tennis shoes or indoor soccer shoes, water bottle, shinguards, socks and sunblock.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration: REGISTER ON-LINE & SAVE $10.00
To enroll in camp a completed registration form, with health form and full payment, must be sent to ODU Camp Office. Please do not call to confirm that your application has been received. You will receive a confirmation letter via e-mail after your application has been processed. Walk-in registrations on the first day of camp are NOT guaranteed a space.
Medical Insurance:
The University provides a secondary accident insurance policy which carries a $2,500 maximum benefit. This plan has a $25 deductible and can be filed after the camper's primary insurance. Any bills received from a doctor or hospital should be forwarded to the camp office immediately.
For more information on ODU Camps, call (757) 683-3375.
2010 ODU Girl's Soccer Camp
DAY CAMP
June 28 - July 2, 2010
Ages 5 - 14
Full Day - $195 (9am-3pm)
Half Day - $95 (9am-12noon)
OVERNIGHT CAMP
July 10 - 14, 2010
Ages 10 & Up
Overnight - $425
Commuter - $350
Dear Camper,
We would like to invite you to attend the Old Dominion University Women's Soccer Camp. Campers will have the opportunity to be trained by our experienced staff. We will provide campers not only with an enjoyable experience but with high level training specific to their age and skill level. We look forward to working with your child this summer and providing them with skills to enhance their development. Go Monarchs!
Joe Pereira
Camp Information
Location:
The camp is held on the Old Dominion University Campus in Norfolk, VA; For Directions, click here
Housing/Meals:
- Overnight campers will be housed in our dormitories with three nutritious, all you can eat meals served each day.
- Day campers must provide their own lunch.
Campers will be charged a fee of $75 for Lost Room Keys and $5 for Lost Meal Cards
Refunds/Cancellations:
Cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing at least 3 days prior to the first day of camp. The $100 deposit is non-refundable and no refunds will be given except for medical reasons. Refunds, if approved, will be processed after camp has ended.
What to Bring:
Linen (long twin), pillow, towels, toiletries, soccer ball, soccer cleats, tennis shoes or indoor soccer shoes, water bottle, shinguards, socks and sunblock.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration: REGISTER ON-LINE & SAVE $10.00
To enroll in camp a completed registration form, with health form and full payment, must be sent to ODU Camp Office. Please do not call to confirm that your application has been received. You will receive a confirmation letter via e-mail after your application has been processed. Walk-in registrations on the first day of camp are NOT guaranteed a space.
Medical Insurance:
The University provides a secondary accident insurance policy which carries a $2,500 maximum benefit. This plan has a $25 deductible and can be filed after the camper's primary insurance. Any bills received from a doctor or hospital should be forwarded to the camp office immediately.
For more information on ODU Camps, call (757) 683-3375.
Roster 2010
| 00 | Alvarado, Brianna | 5-8 | Goalkeeper | SO | Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy |
| 12 | Bernardini, Lisa | 5-6.5 | Defense | JR | Langhorne, Pa. | George School |
| 23 | Brock, Sara | 5-9 | Forward | FR | Lorton, Va. | South County |
| 0 | Bush, Laura | 5-8 | Goalkeeper | SO | Ft. Thomas, Ky. | Highlands |
| 17 | Carragino, Gabrielle | 5-7 | Midfield | SO | Virginia Beach, Va. | Kempsville |
| 7 | Carroll, Rachael | 5-6 | Defense | JR | Worthington, Ohio | Thomas Worthington |
| 27 | Clarke, Nikki | 5-7 | Defense | FR | Annandale, Va. | Annandale |
| 42 | Cook, Amber | 6-0 | Defense | FR | Clear Brook, Va. | Loudoun Valley |
| 13 | Coutu, Ashlee | 5-5 | Midfield/Forward | SO | Lebanon, Conn. | Lyman Memorial |
| 4 | Cozens, Meghan | 5-4 | Midfield | SO | Virginia Beach, Va. | Hickory |
| 10 | Diersen, Tori | 5-11 | Defense | JR | Virginia Beach, Va. | Kellam |
| 14 | Evans, Kelly | 5-3 | Forward | SO | Ashburn, Va. | Broad Run |
| 11 | Ewell, Aubrie | 5-5 | Forward | SO | Richmond, Va. | James River |
| 15 | Hinson, Samantha | 5-3 | Forward | FR | Chesapeake, Va. | Hickory |
| 29 | Hufford, Kayla | 5-5 | Defense | FR | Orange Park, Fla. | Fleming Island |
| 19 | Johnson, Victoria | 5-8 | Forward | JR | Norfolk, Va. | Granby |
| 21 | Kelly, Kate | 5-8 | Forward | FR | Cranberry Township, Pa. | Seneca Valley |
| 3 | Kukura, Ashley | 5-6 | Midfield | SR | Virginia Beach, Va. | Kellam |
| 16 | Mertz, Taylor | 5-6 | Defense | SO | Midlothian, Va. | James River |
| 22 | Pietrobono, Alyssa | 5-2.5 | Forward | SR | Newark, Del. | Charter School of Wilmington |
| 5 | Rogers, Hallie | 5-4 | Midfield | SO | Midlothian, Va. | Monacan |
| 8 | Scholl, Kaylee | 5-3 | Forward | JR | Fairfax, Va. | Fairfax |
| 18 | Stejskal, Julia | 5-9 | Midfield | FR | Springfield, Va. | West Springfield |
| 2 | Walker, Kirstin | 5-5 | Midfield | SR | Inwood, W.Va. | Hedgesville |
| 9 | Weidner, Jocelyn | 5-6 | Midfield | JR | Harrisburg, Pa. | Central Dauphin |
| 6 | Williams, Kelsey | 5-8 | Forward | SR | Newport News, Va. | Menchville |
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