Wachsman announces seven signees for women’s soccer

The 2004 edition of the Missouri Southern women’s soccer team will have a new look, as the team returns just six players with previous college experience.

Head coach Trevor Wachsman announced today that seven players have signed on to further their soccer careers at Missouri Southern State University.

“I’m very happy to sign this large number of players early on,” Wachsman said. “Many of them are going to be needed to contribute quickly since we’ll be such a young team. They’re all very capable of stepping in and filling some needed roles.

“This is a very positive group and they’re motivated to help push Missouri Southern women’s soccer to the next level.”

Wachsman, who begins his second year as the Lions’ head coach, said he’s still actively recruiting for the upcoming season.

The following is a look at the latest signees, with comments from Wachsman, for the MSSU women’s soccer program:

Amy Davis, 5-5, Midfielder/Defender

Fenton, Mo. (Rockwood Summit HS)

A three-year varsity starter for the Falcons of coach Chris Kappler ... a two-time first-team All-Suburban South Conference pick and the team’s defensive player of the year in 2003.

“Amy is a tenacious defender that works extremely hard and she should bring some consistency to the midfield or defender positions, wherever she fits in best. She has played at a very high level.

Meredith Helbig, 5-6, Defender

Fenton, Mo. (Rockwood Summit HS)

A teammate of Davis’ at Rockwood Summit, she was an all-conference pick in 2002 and a three-year starter ... teamed with Davis, Helbig helped the Falcons to Class 4 quarterfinal appearances in 2002 and 2003 and to the state championship game in 2001.

“She’s another skilled player from the St. Louis area. Her technical skills are very sound. She’s a great all-around athlete.”

Lauren Kurelac, 5-9, Forward

Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs HS)

A three-year letterwinner in soccer for coach Doug McLagan’s Wildcats ... helped the BSHS to conference and district titles and to the state quarterfinals during her career.

“Lauren is a more physical player who provides a presence at forward. She can hold the ball and play with her back to the goal. She can create opportunities not only for herself, but also for her teammates.”

Holly Robinson, 5-8, Defender,

Springfield, Mo. (Glendale HS)

A first-team all-district and first-team All-Southwest Region selection as a senior for the Falcons of coach Jeff Rogers ... helped her team to district titles in 2001 and 2003, and a state quarterfinal berth as a senior ... was a four-year starter at GHS.

“Holly is another who comes from a very powerful high school team. She possesses speed and technical savvy that you don’t always see in a defender.”

Lindsay Robinson, 5-6, Midfielder

Lansing, Kan. (Lansing HS)

A three-year starter at midfield for coach Jon Parry’s Wildcats ... collected first-team all-state honors as a senior and scored 27 goals in three years ... also a two-time, first-team all-league pick and was a three-year member of the all-academic team.

“Lindsey comes from a smaller town, but she has adapted and excelled at every level she has played at. She plays simple and quick and has a great personality.

Kaney Tyler, 5-7, Goalkeeper

Topeka, Kan. (Seaman HS)

A four-year starter at keeper, she earned all-city and all-state honors for the Vikings of coach Louis DiLenardo ... named team MVP in each of her last two seasons.

“With no returning goalkeepers, it was good to sign a keeper of Kaney’s quality. She comes with high recommendations from all of her previous coaches. She has a dominant presence in goal and is very athletic.”

Erin Whelan, 5-3, Midfielder/Forward

Belleville, Ill. (Belleville Township East HS)

An all-metro and all-conference performer as a four-year starter coach Mark Lasley’s Lancer’s ... also an accomplished cheerleader and gymnast.

“Erin is a tremendous athlete with a lot of speed. She has been a competitive cheerleader and a gymnast. Her speed and quickness make her a threat whenever she touches the ball.”


	Feb. 16, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wachsman announces seven signees for women’s soccer The 2004 edition of the Missouri Southern women’s soccer team will have a new look, as the team returns just six players with previous college experience. Head coach Trevor Wachsman announced today that seven players have signed on to further their soccer careers at Missouri Southern State University. “I’m very happy to sign this large number of players early on,” Wachsman said. “Many of them are going to be needed to contribute quickly since we’ll be such a young team. They’re all very capable of stepping in and filling some needed roles. “This is a very positive group and they’re motivated to help push Missouri Southern women’s soccer to the next level.” Wachsman, who begins his second year as the Lions’ head coach, said he’s still actively recruiting for the upcoming season. The following is a look at the latest signees, with comments from Wachsman, for the MSSU women’s soccer program: Amy Davis, 5-5, Midfielder/Defender Fenton, Mo. (Rockwood Summit HS) A three-year varsity starter for the Falcons of coach Chris Kappler ... a two-time first-team All-Suburban South Conference pick and the team’s defensive player of the year in 2003. “Amy is a tenacious defender that works extremely hard and she should bring some consistency to the midfield or defender positions, wherever she fits in best. She has played at a very high level. Meredith Helbig, 5-6, Defender Fenton, Mo. (Rockwood Summit HS) A teammate of Davis’ at Rockwood Summit, she was an all-conference pick in 2002 and a three-year starter ... teamed with Davis, Helbig helped the Falcons to Class 4 quarterfinal appearances in 2002 and 2003 and to the state championship game in 2001. “She’s another skilled player from the St. Louis area. Her technical skills are very sound. She’s a great all-around athlete.” Lauren Kurelac, 5-9, Forward Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs HS) A three-year letterwinner in soccer for coach Doug McLagan’s Wildcats ... helped the BSHS to conference and district titles and to the state quarterfinals during her career. “Lauren is a more physical player who provides a presence at forward. She can hold the ball and play with her back to the goal. She can create opportunities not only for herself, but also for her teammates.” Holly Robinson, 5-8, Defender, Springfield, Mo. (Glendale HS) A first-team all-district and first-team All-Southwest Region selection as a senior for the Falcons of coach Jeff Rogers ... helped her team to district titles in 2001 and 2003, and a state quarterfinal berth as a senior ... was a four-year starter at GHS. “Holly is another who comes from a very powerful high school team. She possesses speed and technical savvy that you don’t always see in a defender.” Lindsay Robinson, 5-6, Midfielder Lansing, Kan. (Lansing HS) A three-year starter at midfield for coach Jon Parry’s Wildcats ... collected first-team all-state honors as a senior and scored 27 goals in three years ... also a two-time, first-team all-league pick and was a three-year member of the all-academic team. “Lindsey comes from a smaller town, but she has adapted and excelled at every level she has played at. She plays simple and quick and has a great personality. Kaney Tyler, 5-7, Goalkeeper Topeka, Kan. (Seaman HS) A four-year starter at keeper, she earned all-city and all-state honors for the Vikings of coach Louis DiLenardo ... named team MVP in each of her last two seasons. “With no returning goalkeepers, it was good to sign a keeper of Kaney’s quality. She comes with high recommendations from all of her previous coaches. She has a dominant presence in goal and is very athletic.” Erin Whelan, 5-3, Midfielder/Forward Belleville, Ill. (Belleville Township East HS) An all-metro and all-conference performer as a four-year starter coach Mark Lasley’s Lancer’s ... also an accomplished cheerleader and gymnast. “Erin is a tremendous athlete with a lot of speed. She has been a competitive cheerleader and a gymnast. Her speed and quickness make her a threat whenever she touches the ball.”