College Recuiting

[SoccerMan08]

Any news on who has committed yet?

[SoccerMan08]

Any news on commited players yet?

[floridafutboler08]

here is a start...

Colbey Catlit (Hillard Davidson, Eagles SC): University of Cincinnati
Jeff Smoker (Finnytown, CUP): Bradley*
Kit North (Watterson?, Eagles SC): University of Cincinnati
Andrew Myton (Warrior SC, Chaminade-Julian): University of Cincinnati*
Nick Blevins (Bloom Caroll, Eagles SC): Indiana University
Matt Bahner (Lakota West, CUP): Bradley*
Tyler Peters (CHCA, Camel United): St. Joes*
Robby Haddick (Dayton Christian, CUP): Saint Louis University (not sure what is going to happen now considering his knee??)
Danny McCarthy (Alter, Warrior SC): Xavier*

just a side note...along with Case Western and Ohio State i have heard Niro is going to visit/has visit University of Rochester

*not 100% sure they have committed, just what i heard most recently

[ColerainWinsAgain]

Good to see UC getting some good local athletes, they have a decent program and are fun to watch!

[jackhammer19]

I wonder if anyone is considering NKU seeing that they're 20-0 right now.

[HSsoccerfan63]

Matt Bahner just committed to Cincinnati

[SoccerMan08]

here is a start...

Colbey Catlit (Hillard Davidson, Eagles SC): University of Cincinnati
Jeff Smoker (Finnytown, CUP): Bradley*
Kit North (Watterson?, Eagles SC): University of Cincinnati
Andrew Myton (Warrior SC, Chaminade-Julian): University of Cincinnati*
Nick Blevins (Bloom Caroll, Eagles SC): Indiana University
Matt Bahner (Lakota West, CUP): Bradley*
Tyler Peters (CHCA, Camel United): St. Joes*
Robby Haddick (Dayton Christian, CUP): Saint Louis University (not sure what is going to happen now considering his knee??)
Danny McCarthy (Alter, Warrior SC): Xavier*

just a side note...along with Case Western and Ohio State i have heard Niro is going to visit/has visit University of Rochester

*not 100% sure they have committed, just what i heard most recently
Any news on Anthony Meyer (POY) or Michael Deyhle (Best Player)?

[werns63]

Any news on Anthony Meyer (POY) or Michael Deyhle (Best Player)?

I have heard Anthony Meyer is looking at a smaller school that will let him play basketball and soccer. Not many schools will let him do that.

[Mason Owns]

How is Robbie Haddick going to St. Louis? walking on?

UC has another eagle player whos committed not sure his name tho. hes a center mid

And what club team does anthony meyer play for? ive also heard that anthony damico is going to xavier

[werns63]

How is Robbie Haddick going to St. Louis? walking on?

UC has another eagle player whos committed not sure his name tho. hes a center mid

And what club team does anthony meyer play for? ive also heard that anthony damico is going to xavier

Robbie Haddick, he must be walking on. Not D-1 IMO. Meyer played for Cups 2nd team in the pass. Not sure who he's playing for in the spring.

[epanther08]

Yes, Anthony Meyer has committed to play at NKU

[HSsoccerfan63]

Robbie Haddick, he must be walking on. Not D-1 IMO. Meyer played for Cups 2nd team in the pass. Not sure who he's playing for in the spring.

I know Robby has been offered scholarships from several D1 schools including Xavier, St. Louis, Coastal Carolina, and I think George Mason, and I heard he was talking to Louisville as well

As far as Meyer I think he's still playing for Cup White

[cincysports4]

I know Robby has been offered scholarships from several D1 schools including Xavier, St. Louis, Coastal Carolina, and I think George Mason, and I heard he was talking to Louisville as well

As far as Meyer I think he's still playing for Cup White

That kid is not that good IMO. Ive played with him and against him. I just dont understand how big schools are after this kid.

[LastMin]

big schools look for many different things...maybe they saw him at the right place at right time...u never know

[Hellfirestriker08]

Yes Meyer is still playing with CUP white.. Suprised Dayes is pickin up so many from Ohio..usually doesnt recruit that many from around here (from past seasons). Congrats to everyone who commited.. This years senior class all over Ohio was amazing.. wouldnt be suprsied to see many more seniors start commiting..

[BWilson]

Maybe he has great grades - a lot of schools want a kid that has good soccer skills and great grades since they've been burned in the past by one semester wonders who can't play their second season due to college grade ineligibility. Great grades also means academic money that saves the barely funded athelitic scholarships for those that can only qualify for those.

[kyrbaco]

Any news on Anthony Meyer (POY) or Michael Deyhle (Best Player)?

I heard Deyhle has committed to play for University of Dayton

[soccer5]

anyone heard of any new college commitments?

[eplfan87]

Both Aaron Schultz and Jeff Smoker from Finneytown are looking at NKU. Jeff is also looking at Bradley.

I know that Nick Williams from CHCA is talking with the Messiah College, a D3 powerhouse in Pennsylvania. I think they have one the D3 National Championship 3 years in a row now.

[academysoccer]

Both Aaron Schultz and Jeff Smoker from Finneytown are looking at NKU.

doesn't nku have that keeper from Gahana last year? and doesn't he start? if so that would be an interesting move by smoker

[sportsguy99]

Both Aaron Schultz and Jeff Smoker from Finneytown are looking at NKU. Jeff is also looking at Bradley.

I know that Nick Williams from CHCA is talking with the Messiah College, a D3 powerhouse in Pennsylvania. I think they have one the D3 National Championship 3 years in a row now.

Messiah lost in the final 4 this year, Middlesbury won the national championship over trinity. if he can go to Messiah though, then thats impressive.

I talked to Smoker and he said he has an offer from Bradley but isn't sure if he wants to go that far away from home. He is visiting Wilmington College on Wednesday.

[jackhammer19]

does anybody ever look at Mount St Joe? I know they haven't had a very good record so I would think that if you're a decent player & opted to go there, you might see a good amount of playing time. They have a pretty nice stadium there too. Just curious.

I also remember quite a few guys that graduated last year that were planning on going to Cincinnati State (grades..costs?). I wonder if there are many from this years senior class that are thinking of going that route too.

[HSsoccerfan63]

I heard that Smoker was maybe looking at UD too? Also anyone know about Chris dooley? I heard he was talking to Louisville. And I also heard that Robby Haddick committed to George Mason this past week.

[JogaFc]

does anybody ever look at Mount St Joe? I know they haven't had a very good record so I would think that if you're a decent player & opted to go there, you might see a good amount of playing time. They have a pretty nice stadium there too. Just curious.

I also remember quite a few guys that graduated last year that were planning on going to Cincinnati State (grades..costs?). I wonder if there are many from this years senior class that are thinking of going that route too.


St joes is a young team i know of some dayton players who are thinking about commiting to msj, its a nice school i agree. Cicny state is also a fine institution, very talented players. Last years fr class had i think 3 all state players. In summary both are good schools.

[Statechamps02]

Cincinnati state is more of a place to play for players who feel like they weren't given that good of a look in their recruiting years. Since almost 95% of the programs at cincinnati state are two year associate programs, players go there for 2 years expecting to get recruited by a good school. UC is recruiting more and more from cincy state every year. Look at Omar Cummings, who played at cincy state and transferred to UC...now he's in the MLS with the Colorado Rapids. Patrick Baxter is another phenomenal player at UC from cincy state. I had a few buddies that went there and went on to play at D1 and D2 schools.

MSJ is just an all around good school with great academics. If you're looking to have a chance at going farther than college, this is obviously not your school of choice. At cincy state, you have better options in the long run b/c D1/D2 schools recruit from junior colleges.

Just depends on what your looking for. But if you're planning on going to school for a bachelor's degree and attend cincy state...you will have to transfer from cincy state at some point in order to attain that.

[JogaFc]

Cincinnati state is more of a place to play for players who feel like they weren't given that good of a look in their recruiting years. Since almost 95% of the programs at cincinnati state are two year associate programs, players go there for 2 years expecting to get recruited by a good school. UC is recruiting more and more from cincy state every year. Look at Omar Cummings, who played at cincy state and transferred to UC...now he's in the MLS with the Colorado Rapids. Patrick Baxter is another phenomenal player at UC from cincy state. I had a few buddies that went there and went on to play at D1 and D2 schools.

MSJ is just an all around good school with great academics. If you're looking to have a chance at going farther than college, this is obviously not your school of choice. At cincy state, you have better options in the long run b/c D1/D2 schools recruit from junior colleges.

Just depends on what your looking for. But if you're planning on going to school for a bachelor's degree and attend cincy state...you will have to transfer from cincy state at some point in order to attain that.

I agree with you, cincy state constantly harbors kids with great talent that , when there two years are up, go to many fine different schools. I have a few friends who play there
now and they like the school and if you followed their season they did big things this year, only one loss? to i think medaille? I can wait to watch them next year.

[Statechamps02]

Yeah, always tops in the nation....fun to watch. The great thing about cicny state is alot of them are from the cincy area that are making this team known nationally.

[UdontKnowMe9]

I've heard Michael Deyhle has committed to Dayton joining his boys Josh Albers from Lasalle and Brett Gregory from CUP

[eplfan87]

smoker to bowling green?

[ccwheels07]

smoker to bowling green?

he signed with them

[patriot_soccer]

Stanton Coville (Olentangy Liberty) has committed to play soccer at the University of Chicago

[oyeahbaby22]

smokers a -----

[futbol]

Yeah, always tops in the nation....fun to watch. The great thing about cicny state is alot of them are from the cincy area that are making this team known nationally. you are right cincy state is always strong as far as junior colleges go. the players are always great players but lack the brain power to get thru the clearing house which is necassary to play in d1 or d2.So alot of players have no choice but to play at a juco school. Then after 2 years they just have to have the gpa to then get accepted to a d1 or d2 program. Alot of people do not know this. So the message is here, make sure if you want to play in college at a d1 or d2 school. Get the grades and apply to the clearing house early!that is if you want to have options and not settle for less.

[OhioElite18]

Brett Carr, goalkeeper, Lebanon: Gardner Webb University

[goggles10]

derek grejeda signed with ohio dominican university

[scsa08]

you are right cincy state is always strong as far as junior colleges go. the players are always great players but lack the brain power to get thru the clearing house which is necassary to play in d1 or d2.So alot of players have no choice but to play at a juco school. Then after 2 years they just have to have the gpa to then get accepted to a d1 or d2 program. Alot of people do not know this. So the message is here, make sure if you want to play in college at a d1 or d2 school. Get the grades and apply to the clearing house early!that is if you want to have options and not settle for less.

yes this is true but i heard coach mike combs has left cincy state to take the head coaching job at loveland high school and a lot of former players are upset with him leaving and are not playing for cincy state any more

also heard some of the players were at the NKU tryouts

[futbol]

yes this is true but i heard coach mike combs has left cincy state to take the head coaching job at loveland high school and a lot of former players are upset with him leaving and are not playing for cincy state any more

also heard some of the players were at the NKU tryoutsThis is new news to me.

[JogaFc]

yes this is true but i heard coach mike combs has left cincy state to take the head coaching job at loveland high school and a lot of former players are upset with him leaving and are not playing for cincy state any more

also heard some of the players were at the NKU tryouts

yea there were a few at the nku tryouts

[floridafutboler08]

Lucas Eirchorn (Eagles): University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Travis Wall (Eagless, Upper Arlington): Ohio Wesleyan University
Matt Bonfini (Eagles, Dublin Coffman): Ohio Wesleyan University
Mike Deyle (CUP, LaSalle): University of Dayton

[floridafutboler08]

Garret Szabo (Mason, Cup White): NKU
Cory Riffle (Mason, Lakota United): Wilmington College
Shelto (Princeton, Cup White): DePaul*
Anthony Meyer (Elder, Cup White): DePaul
Seth Petre (Mason, Cup White): Wilmington college

*: heard this from a second hand source
!!!none of these are LOI as far as i know, they are all verbals!!!

[jackhammer19]

wow. Mostly Cup White guys eh?? Awesome. I thought Meyer had already committed to NKU awhile back. Didn't he want to go someplace where he could play both soccer & basketball? That one kinda confused me. Anybody heard if Smoker had signed with anybody yet? I heard he might be going to Bowling Green but I don't think it was ever confirmed. Also, how about Danny Elmore (Cup White)....has he signed on with anybody yet?

...& finally...what does LOI stand for? lol TIA! (Thanks in advance) =)

[floridafutboler08]

wow. Mostly Cup White guys eh?? Awesome. I thought Meyer had already committed to NKU awhile back. Didn't he want to go someplace where he could play both soccer & basketball? That one kinda confused me. Anybody heard if Smoker had signed with anybody yet? I heard he might be going to Bowling Green but I don't think it was ever confirmed. Also, how about Danny Elmore (Cup White)....has he signed on with anybody yet?

...& finally...what does LOI stand for? lol TIA! (Thanks in advance) =)

last time i talked to meyers he had offers from DePaul and NKU (both for playing soccer as well as basketball...obviously there would be a longer waiting period for playing time at DePaul than at NKU)....smoker signed with Bowling Green...LOI stands for Letter of Intent

[jackhammer19]

LOI stands for Letter of Intent

Jeezus. I can't believe I didn't figure that out. Too many beers watching that Xavier game I guess.

[HSsoccerfan63]

Here's the kids I know:

Colby Catlett - UC
Matt Bahner - UC
Jeff Smoker - Bowling Green
Nick Blevins - Indiana
Robby Hadick - George Mason
Andrew Dreikosen - Western Michigan
Brandon Stegmaier - Bowling Green
Travis Wall - Ohio Weslyan
Tim Beck - Lehigh
Kit North - UC
Matt Bonfini - Ohio Weslyan
Mike Dehlye - Dayton
Andrew Myton - UC
Tyler Peters - St. Joe
Brett Carr - Gardner Webb
Stanton Coville - Chicago
Derek Grajeda - Ohio Dominican
Lucas Eichorn - Wisconsin

can anyone tell me about Stefan Latham or Dan Mccarthy?
And can anyone clarify the anthony meyer situation?

heard that Kevin Donnoly was looking at NKU?

[Mason Owns]

Eichorn is going to Wisconsin-Milwaukee, not University of Wisconsin.

[anotherd2coach]

I hear that ODU is trying to bring in some international players to try to be more competitive at the National level, It sounds like they want to be the next Rio Grande, although they competed pretty well last season with all Ohio boys on their roster. So be cautious when looking at that school.

[floridafutboler08]

Here's the kids I know:

Colby Catlett - UC
Matt Bahner - UC
Jeff Smoker - Bowling Green
Nick Blevins - Indiana
Robby Hadick - George Mason
Andrew Dreikosen - Western Michigan
Brandon Stegmaier - Bowling Green
Travis Wall - Ohio Weslyan
Tim Beck - Lehigh
Kit North - UC
Matt Bonfini - Ohio Weslyan
Mike Dehlye - Dayton
Andrew Myton - UC
Tyler Peters - St. Joe
Brett Carr - Gardner Webb
Stanton Coville - Chicago
Derek Grajeda - Ohio Dominican
Lucas Eichorn - Wisconsin



tyler peter is not going to St. Joes

[FormerWildcat]

Stanton Coville (Olentangy Liberty) has committed to play soccer at the University of Chicago
Congrats!

However, I hope Case beats Chicago again next year. There is a lot of good DIII competition in the University Athletic Association.

It's a shame that John's Hopkins bailed out on the league. Emory, Rochester, WashU, and NYU were all in the top 25 at the end of last year. Case just finished on the outside of the top 25.

[voice of sanity]

Andrew Bayerl (Milford)- signed with Lincoln Memorial University

I believe that they were runner ups in the NCAA D2 tourny and have been semi finalist the past couple years.

[08soccer]

Is Niro from Mason playing anywhere?

[HSsoccerfan63]

I'm almost postive that he is playing at Case Western next season.

[Mason Owns]

What about D'amico from Fairmont and Team Dayton? I had heard he was going to Xavier on close to a full ride but he is not listed on their recruits that signed National Letters of Intent?

And McCarthy for that matter

[HSsoccerfan63]

I don't know anything positive but I also heard those same rumors. But D'amico if he is going to xavier may have gotten a guaranteed walk on spot. I believe this is what happened but i'm not positive. I do know that this happens often at the D1 level especially for a program like xavier that doesn't have full funding. And btw there are two players at xavier that are on close to full rides and one I believe that is on a full ride. And the rest have small amounts. But if D'Amico was going there on scholarship he would be on that list.

[08soccer]

thanks HSsoccerfan

[FormerWildcat]

I'm almost postive that he is playing at Case Western next season.
Go Spartans!

[Mason Owns]

A great Division 3 matchup next year in NCAA is your Case Western Spartans at Ohio Wesleyan, a rematch of a 2006 Sweet 16 game won in PK's by Ohio Wesleyan

[jackhammer19]

just wondering how many guys are waiting to commit before they see how good of an offer they are given depending on their FAFSA info.

[patriot_soccer]

yeah, Case is a good team. Chicago was good team two years ago, but had a very down year last year. Maybe partly because of the strength of the UAA and their strong schedule in general.

Ohio Wesleyan is always great. With this class and the one before it, winning a national championship should be an expectation.

[jackhammer19]

does anybody know of anyone local who has ever been contacted by Rio Grande before for tryouts, visits, etc?

[anotherd2coach]

As of last year they have been recruiting a lot of local players to play on their JV squad. If you look at their main roster it is still mainly "International players" and not many locals seeing much playing time. But I guess that could change?

[soccerfan4ever]

Andrew Bayerl (Milford)- signed with Lincoln Memorial University

I believe that they were runner ups in the NCAA D2 tourny and have been semi finalist the past couple years.

Yeah, that's great! Other OESA kids that have committed and signed are
Matt Servizzi from Milford to Lipscomb, Brian Cron to Western Michigan, Brett Carr from Lebanon to Gardner-Webb, Jordan McCollam from Turpin to University of Charleston in West Virginia. I'm sure there will be more to come!

[floridafutboler08]

Brandon Stegmeir: bowling green? (anyone know if that's true)
Nick Williams: University of Indianapolis
Jeremy Reid: Lipscomb

anyone know if anyone of CUP RED has signed other than Smoker, Bahner, Niro (Case Western?) and apparently Stegmeir

[jackhammer19]

ok....kinda dumb question, but here goes - are all of these guys actually being recruited to play soccer at these schools versus just going to school there for the academics? I know that most of them probably are but just wonder if there are any that aren't.

[HSsoccerfan63]

anyone know if anyone of CUP RED has signed other than Smoker, Bahner, Niro (Case Western?) and apparently Stegmeir

Brandon is going to Bowling Green, and about other kids from CUP RED Robby Hadick is at George Mason right now, he graduated high school in 3 1/2 years and went early but I believe he'll be back to play state cup and any further if that happens. Michael Deyhle is going to Dayton next year. Chaz McCullah is at Ohio Northern but he comes back and plays in many of the tournaments and will for state cup. Also I heard (not for sure) that Kevin Donnoly is going to Northern Kentucky.

[soccerfan4ever]

Yeah, that's great! Other OESA kids that have committed and signed are
Matt Servizzi from Milford to Lipscomb, Brian Cron to Western Michigan, Brett Carr from Lebanon to Gardner-Webb, Jordan McCollam from Turpin to University of Charleston in West Virginia. I'm sure there will be more to come!

Sorry, I forgot to include Drew Driekhosen (sp) from Kings who is also going to Western Michigan!

[soccerfan4ever]

ok....kinda dumb question, but here goes - are all of these guys actually being recruited to play soccer at these schools versus just going to school there for the academics? I know that most of them probably are but just wonder if there are any that aren't.

Actually, you should always pick your college for the school first (does it have your major, would you still like the school even if your sport ended for whatever reason, is it a decent school academically, etc.) Then concentrate on your sport. I would also think anyone who has signed a LOI was definitely recruited for the sport. They may also be good students academically, but the coach wanted them for the sport, too! OK, enough of my sage advice...LOL...good luck to all the players in their new college adventures!

[floridafutboler08]

Brandon Stegmeir: bowling green? (anyone know if that's true)
Nick Williams: University of Indianapolis
Jeremy Reid: Lipscomb


correction on Nick Williams, he will be attending Rider University next year

Nate Bascom (Madeira): Ohio Northern University

[academysoccer]

Caleb Grisell: Rollins College
Jordan McCollam: Charleston

[soccerfan4ever]

Caleb Grisell: Rollins College
Jordan McCollam: Charleston

Kyle McCarty from OESA and Anderson H.S. is going to Charleston with Jordan.

[floridafutboler08]

Jordan Rose (Northmont): University of Kentucky
Derek Grajada (Wayne): Ohio Dominican
Anthony D'minco (Fairmont): Xavier
Danny McCarthy (Alter): Capital University
Grant Elder (Northmont): Lees-McRae

[soccerfan4ever]

Kyle McCarty from OESA and Anderson H.S. is going to Charleston with Jordan.

Craig Cantor, Turpin
Jordan McCollam, Turpin
Kyle McCarty, Anderson --all 3 are going to University of Charleston in W.Va.:)

[jackhammer19]

any new updates? I believe that the due date to sign on with a college was May 1 which was this past week. Just wondering if there were any last minute signings that we haven't heard of yet.

[Mason Owns]

Sean Ryan of Hilliard Davidson and Crew Soccer Academy U18's is going to play at Xavier

[GoToSleep]

Jordan Rose (Northmont): University of Kentucky
Derek Grajada (Wayne): Ohio Dominican
Anthony D'minco (Fairmont): Xavier
Danny McCarthy (Alter): Capital University
Grant Elder (Northmont): Lees-McRae

according to gwoc sports and other sources here another list of dayton players(well a few)

Danny Henry-Piqua-Urbana
Nick Brohas-Centerville-NKU( someone may have said already?)
Alex Adkins-Butler-Saint Josephs

[futbol_08]

cody stachler(celina), jarod boyd(botkins), ben schwartz(troy christian) from the lima area all signed with huntington forresters

[OhioBobcatFan06]

All from Highland (Medina)
Ryan Florian-Mercyherst
Billy Prebis-Gannon?
Jason Frederick-Ashland

Not 100% sure on Prebis as I think he is walking on... Probably the best of the 3 guys ironically..