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Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Soccer
Pittsburgh Panthers men's soccer is the NCAA Division I College athletics, intercollegiate men's College soccer in the United States, soccer (association football) team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's soccer competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and plays their home games at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the university's Petersen Sports Complex. Pitt soccer players have had eight selections as All-Americans and multiple former Panthers have gone on to play professionally. The Panthers have appeared in seven NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, NCAA tournaments and have reached the College Cup twice. The Panthers have been coached by Jay Vidovich since 2015. History The Pitt men's soccer program has it origins in 1951 when Leo Bemis, who was then serving as Pitt's director of men's intramural sports, created a pick-up team at the university which played Slippery Rock University to a 1–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Vidovich
Jay Vidovich is the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team. He is the former coach of the Portland Timbers 2 of USL Pro and formerly served as Wake Forest University's head soccer coach from 1994 to 2014, posting a 225–87–31 record during that span, including a 60–7–4 mark from 2012 through 2014. He was named the NCAA Men's Division 1 "Coach of the Year" by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in both 2007 and 2008. During those seasons, Wake Forest won the 2007 NCAA D1 Championship over Ohio State University and finished with a 22–2–1 record, and were ranked #1 for most of 2008, before falling in the Final Four to North Carolina. During the 2009 tournament, the Deamon Deacons fell to the eventual national champion Virginia Cavaliers. His teams at Wake Forest finished in the Top 10 of the final rankings nine out of Vidovic's last 11 seasons, and won three ACC regular season championships. He was named ACC Men's Soccer Coach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-America
The All-America designation is an annual honor bestowed on outstanding athletes in the United States who are considered to be among the best athletes in their respective sport. Individuals receiving this distinction are typically added to an All-America team for their sport. Some sports have multiple All-America teams, and list the honorees as members of a first team, second team, or third team. All-America teams are composed of outstanding U.S. amateur athletes. Individuals falling short of qualifying for the honor may receive All-America honorable mention. The designation is typically used at the collegiate level, although, beginning in 1957, high school athletes in football began being honored with All-American status, which then carried over to other sports like basketball and cross-country running. The selection criteria vary by sport. Athletes at the high school and college level placed on All-America teams are referred to as ''All-Americans.'' Term usage Individuals ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syracuse Orange Men's Soccer
Syracuse Orange is the NCAA College soccer team for Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. They are a Division I team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Syracuse is currently coached by Ian McIntyre who has brought the team to the National Championship, two NCAA Tournament College Cup, and two ACC Conference Titles in 2015 and 2022. McIntyre was named the National College Coach of the Year in 2022, the ACC Coach of the Year in 2014 and 2022, and the Big East Coach of the Year in 2012. The Orange won the National Championship in the 2022 NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament, defeating eight time NCAA Champions Indiana 7–6 on Penalty Kicks. History Syracuse fielded its first varsity soccer team in 1920. The program rose to national prominence early in its history, being recognized by the Intercollegiate Soccer Football Association as national champions for 1936. Syracuse competed with the other northeastern soccer programs as an independent until 1979. The Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big East Conference (1979–2013)
The Big East Conference was a List of college athletic conferences, collegiate athletics conference that consisted of as many as 16 universities in the eastern half of the United States from 1979 to 2013. The conference's members participated in 24 National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA sports. The conference had a history of success at the national level in college basketball, basketball throughout its history, while its shorter (1991 to 2013) football program, created by inviting one college and four other "associate members" (their football programs only) into the conference, resulted in two College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS, national championships. In college basketball, basketball, Big East teams made 18 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship#Final Four, Final Four appearances and won 7 NCAA championships as Big East members through 2013 (UConn with three, Georgetown, Syracuse, Louisville and Villanova with one each). Of the Big E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Luxbacher
Joe Luxbacher (born February 10, 1951, in Beadling, Pennsylvania) is an American former soccer player and coach at University of Pittsburgh. He spent one season in the North American Soccer League and at least one in the American Soccer League. Luxbacher graduated from Upper St. Clair High School before attending the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in biology. He also received from Pitt a masters in Physical Education and Recreation in 1978 and a PhD in Administration of Physical Education and Athletics in 1985. Luxbacher spent four seasons on the Pittsburgh Panthers men's soccer (Pitt Panthers) and holds school records for most goals(38), and points(84). In 1974, he played five games with the Philadelphia Atoms in the North American Soccer League. In 1975, he played for the Pittsburgh Miners in the American Soccer League. In the fall of 1976 Luxbacher served as an assistant coach with the University of Pennsylvania's men's soccer team. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass, used in sports arenas, residential lawns and commercial applications that traditionally use grass. It is much more durable than grass and easily maintained without irrigation or trimming, although periodic cleaning is required. Stadiums that are substantially covered and/or at high latitudes often use artificial turf, as they typically lack enough sunlight for photosynthesis and substitutes for solar radiation are prohibitively expensive and energy-intensive. Disadvantages include increased risk of injury especially when used in athletic competition, as well as health and environmental concerns about the petroleum and toxic chemicals used in its manufacture. Artificial turf first gained substantial attention in 1966, when ChemGrass was installed in the year-old Astrodome, developed by Monsanto and rebranded as AstroTurf, now a generic trademark (registered to a new owner) for any artificial tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is a public university in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is one of ten state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). History What today is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1893 as a private preparatory school for teachers and then known as the East Stroudsburg Normal School. Ownership was transferred to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1920, and the name was changed to East Stroudsburg State Normal School. In 1927, the right to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Science in education and Bachelor of Science in health education was granted, and the school's name then became the East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. In 1960, additional curricula were added and the school's name then became East Stroudsburg State College. The State System of Higher Education was authorized by Senate Bill 506 to assume its current name in 1983. Campus East Stroudsburg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship
The 1965 NCAA soccer tournament was the seventh annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States. The tournament additionally returned to a field of sixteen teams. The tournament final was played at Francis Field in St. Louis, Missouri on December 4. Hosts Saint Louis won their fifth title, defeating Michigan State in the final, 1–0 Qualifying Bracket Final See also * 1965 NAIA Soccer Championship References Championship NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament seasons NCAA NCAA The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates College athletics in the United States, student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, and Simon Fraser University, 1 in Canada. ... NCAA Soccer Tournament NCAA Soccer Tournament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maryland Terrapins Men's Soccer
The Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team represents the University of Maryland, College Park, University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College soccer in the United States, college soccer competition. The program has won four NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, NCAA Division I College Cup national championships (1968, 2005, 2008, 2018). Maryland won nineteen Atlantic Coast Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular season championships (1953–68, 1971, 2012, 2013) and six ACC tournament championships (1996, 2002, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013) before joining the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2014. The Terps won the 2014, 2016, and 2022 Big Ten Conference men's soccer championships and the 2014 and 2015 men's soccer tournament titles. History Maryland fielded its first varsity soccer team in 1946. It was coached by Doyle Royal, who remained in that position through 1973. In 1948, Royal led the Terrapins to an undefeated record, includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship
The 1962 NCAA soccer tournament was the fourth annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States. The tournament final was played at Francis Olympic Field in St. Louis, Missouri on November 24. Hosts Saint Louis won their third title, defeating Maryland in the championship, 4–3. Qualifying Bracket See also * 1962 NAIA Soccer Championship References Championship NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament seasons NCAA NCAA The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates College athletics in the United States, student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, and Simon Fraser University, 1 in Canada. ... NCAA Soccer Tournament NCAA Soccer Tournament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Panthers Football
The Pittsburgh Panthers football program is the College athletics, intercollegiate American football, football team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the most popular sport at the university, Pitt football has played at the highest level of American college football competition, now termed the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, since the beginning of the school's official sponsorship of the sport in 1890. Pitt competes as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Pitt claims nine College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS, national championships, including two (1937 Pittsburgh Panthers football team, 1937, 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football team, 1976) from major wire-service: AP Trophy, AP Poll and Coaches' Trophy, Coaches' Poll, and is among the top 20 FBS college football programs in terms of all-time wins. Its teams have featured many coaches and players notable throughout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
