Austin College Soccer: Preseason Approaches

Here we go...

I'm extremely excited about this blog and I hope that each of you will find it entertaining and useful. I really feel it will give everyone an added element and insight into the 2007 season. It is my hope to be able and give access to aspects of the program that many don't see. It should be a great way to keep up with us as we go through the season. Now, the good stuff...

The boys report in less than a week and I know they are anxious to get things going. We will have two weeks before we open the season with the University of Dallas. I'm looking forward to getting on the field and getting my hands dirty.

A couple of notes...

I am extremely pleased to announce two assistants that have agreed to come on board this fall. Each come with a terrific background and experiences that will be extremely beneficial to both myself and the team. Byran Hantak comes to us from his position as an assistant with the University of Dallas, where he spent the past two seasons. Prior to that Bryan lived in St. Louis where he spent time with Fontbonnne University as well as running his own club. Bryan began his collegiate career with Saint Louis University (where he roomed with Brian McBride, by the way) and finished at Fontbonne where he was recently voted into the Hall of Fame. Following a stint as a professional, Bryan joined the coaching ranks.

Ray Burse, Jr. is currently a goalkeeper with FC Dallas where he recently made his debut and has since gone on to post a 4-0 record as a starter. Ray was drafted by Dallas out of The Ohio State University where he was an All-Big Ten performer and a member of the U-20 National Team Pool. He is an extremely talented player and has come on board to assist with the team and, of course, train the goalkeepers. In my attempt to begin posting video, I have (hopefully) attached a video of Ray in his debut against Chivas Guadalajara. (Definite handball by the way that led to the goal). Sorry Ray, only video I could find...