The Wisconsin Soccer Association (WSA), a 501c corporation, is proud to announce the candidates for the 26th Anniversary of the Wisconsin Soccer Association (WSA) Hall of Fame. Please join us in honoring these distinguished contributors to soccer at our annual banquet on Saturday, March 15th, 2008. This years candidates are:
We ask for your assistance in funding our 2008 Hall of Fame by purchasing advertising space. This will include:
Any WSA e-mail blast will also have you as part of the e-mail You can reserve ad space to congratulate this year's inductees, announce upcoming events or promote your club or business. We need your advertising commitment and material by February 28, 2008. The advertising rates are:
Please contact Jerry Merz at the Wisconsin Soccer Association office on
Tuesdays or Thursdays for more information on advertising or tickets at
414-545-7227 extension 13. You may send black and white ads or questions via
email to: jmerz@wisoccer.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2007 Hall of Fame Banquet.
John Janasik , WSA President
Tony Ansems, Hall of Fame
Committee Chairman
Jimmy Banks, Player Category
Currently resides in Milwaukee, WI. He was born in Milwaukee in 1964.
His successful playing career in Wisconsin began with the Salvation Army, and
included the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Kickers, and the Milwaukee
Bavarians Soccer Clubs. Jimmy was a High School All-American with Custer High
School and a College All-American selection at UW-Parkside as a freshman and
sophomore and an All-Midwest selection at UW-Milwaukee as a junior and senior.
In 1987 he join the Milwaukee Wave indoor professional team. He continued a
successful professional career as a member of the Milwaukee Wave from 1987 to
1993, including an All-Star selection in 1990. His playing skills were widely
recognized as he was selected as a U.S. National Team member from 1987 to 1993,
which included participation in the 1990 World Cup. Jimmy's leadership skill
were evident through his selection as the Milwaukee Wave Team Captain from 1990
to 1993. He was a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an
example and role model for those who saw him play. In addition to being a
player, Jimmy has ALSO made an impact as a soccer coach. He has obtained an "A"
License and coached at Concordia College and currently coaches at MSOE. He is
an Olympic Development Program (ODP) regional coach and is currently coaching
with the Milwaukee Kickers Academy. To expand the growth of soccer in the City
of Milwaukee, Jimmy founded, with the Boys & Girls Club, the Jimmy Banks
Soccer League in 1990.
Ian Davies, Player Category
Currently resides in Madison, WI with his wife Marta and son Jonathon.
Ian was born in London, England in 1962. As a youth player, Ian was a London
Schoolboys Select Team member. As a University player he was a London
University Select Team choice. He played in the Amateur Football Association
(AFA) and won two championships in 1979 and 1981. Ian played professionally for
three years with Woking Town and Sutton United in the Isthmian Senior League
from 1981 to 1984. In 1984 he moved to Madison, Wisconsin to attend graduate
school at UW-Madison where he obtain his Doctorate Degree. He joined the
Madison 56ers Soccer Club Major Team that year and embarked on a tremendously
successful twelve year playing career, until retiring in 1996. Ian led the
Madison 56ers to eleven consecutive WSA State finals, winning three Wisconsin
Major Division titles, four State Open Cup Championships, and two State Amateur
Cup titles in 1990 and 1992. The 56ers won the Region 2 Amateur titles both
those years and advanced to the USSF national finals. In 1992, Ian was
instrumental in the 56ers winning the USSF National Amateur Championship. He
led them to three consecutive Region 2 Tournament of Champions titles in 1988,
1989, and 1990. In addition to playing, Ian coached the Madison 56ers Major
team from 1989 to 1996. He coached at soccer camps for the UW-Madison and was a
Region 2 Women's Regional Camp Coach from 1990 to 1992.
Joe
Krzyzanik, Referee Category
He currently resides in Greenfield, WI with his wife Dani. Joe was born
in Milwaukee in 1955. He played soccer in Milwaukee area leagues as a youth and
adult. In 1987 he became a USSF registered referee and as a State Level Referee
he served for eleven years, until 1998 when he attained "National" level
status. As a National referee Joe officiated professional games for five years.
He retired as a referee in 2003 to assume the responsibility of State Referee
Administrator, a position he currently holds. Joe served as a National Referee
Assessor for Major League Soccer officials. He also continues to serve as the
Lead Assessor at National Tournaments throughout the county. Joe has been
instrumental in the growth and development of referee ranks in Wisconsin with
20 years of service in the administration, training and assessment of
Wisconsin's game officials.
Rade Latinovic, Player Category
Currently resides in Brookfield, WI with his wife Biljana. Rade was born
in Milwaukee in 1959. He began his playing career as a youth player for the
Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club and eventually with their Major Division team.
Rade also played for Marquette University from 1978 to 1981 With the Milwaukee
Serbian's, Rade led them to three Wisconsin Major Division and four Wisconsin
Challenge Cup Championships. He was widely recognized by his peers for his
playing skills and was selection to the Wisconsin All-Star Team for nine years
from 1982 to 1990. Rade was also selected four times as a Wisconsin
representative to the North team at the U.S. Sports Festival from 1984 to 1987.
Miroslav Rokvic, Player Category
He currently resides in Muskego, WI. Mr. Rokic was born in Drvar,
Yugoslavia in 1954 and where he began playing youth soccer. "Miro" immigrated
to Wisconsin and attended UW-Milwaukee from 1973 to 1977. He was instrumental
in reviving the UW-Milwaukee soccer program. He also began playing for the
United Serbians S.C. in 1973, where he played for the Major Division team for
16 years. As a prolific goal scorer, Miro led the United Serbians to numerous
Wisconsin Challenge Cup championships, indoor titles, and State Championships
in 1973 and 1980. Miro's skills as a forward were widely recognized and he was
selected as a Wisconsin All-Star six times.
Nick Schimpf, Overall
Category
Currently resides in Dousman, WI with his wife Helen. Nick was born in
the Croatia, in then Yugoslavia in 1928. He began his playing career there and
later in Linz, Austria, where he developed a life long love for the sport of
soccer. Injury prematurely ended Nick's playing career but not his passion for
the sport. He brought his love of soccer to Wisconsin in the early 1950's and
in 1953 joined the new Milwaukee Sport Club, where he has been an officer and
member for 53 years. Mr. Schimpf was instrumental in the development and
success of the Milwaukee Rampage A-League professional team and assumed sole
ownership of the franchise in 2000. He has been a generous sponsor and
supporter of the growth and development of the sport, with the Milwaukee Sport
Club and with the Waukesha County Rampage.
David Scherer, Player
Category
He currently resides in Germantown, WI with his wife Lana and sons David
and Michael. David was born in Milwaukee in 1958. He began his youth playing
career with the Brewers S.C. from the age of 8 to 17. He played for James
Madison High School from 1973 to 1976, which he led to a city conference
championship in 1975. In 1974 and 1975 he was the team MVP and All Conference
selection. During this period David, David played with the Milwaukee Bavarians
on both the U19 and Major Division teams. As a Bavarian, he helped win four
state championships and a Midwest Championship in 1977. David was a four-year
starter for UW-Milwaukee, from 1976 to 1980. He was selected Team Captain, and
defensive MVP as a senior. In 1979 David began an eleven-year association with
the Milwaukee Sport Club, where he Captain the Major team for seven years. His
leadership brought the club State Amateur and Open championships. His skills
and tireless work rate was recognized by his peers with multiple Major Division
All-Star selections. David started coaching soccer with Shorewood High School
in 1980 as the Varsity Head Coach for the boys until 1990 and girls from 1981
to 1982. He became the Wauwatosa West High School Varsity Head Coach for both
the Boys and Girls in 1993 through 2006. David's Wauwatosa West teams have won
seven Boys Woodland Conference championship and five Girls conference
championship.
Fritz Weiler, Player Category
He currently resides in Milwaukee, WI with his wife Marise. Mr. Weiler was born in Ubstadt, Germany in 1950 where he played youth soccer with F.V. Ubstadt. Fritz immigrated to Waukesha in 1964 after the death of his parents, where he played youth soccer for the Waukesha Continentals. In 1968, he joined the Milwaukee Bavarians' Major team where he played for 17 years. As a midfielder for the Bavarians, Fritz led them to numerous Major Division, State Amateur and Open Cup championships and in 1976 to the USSF National Amateur Championship. Fritz was widely recognized for his tremendous work rate and tireless running in midfield and his ability to enable his teammates to maximize their effectiveness.
© Copyright 2004-2008 Wisconsin Soccer Association