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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
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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
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Joe Krzyzaniak,
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Tim Alioto,
Bravarian SC, Player category Currently resides in Colgate, WI with his
wife Mina and children Kristine and Dana. He was born in Milwaukee in 1958. His
successful playing career in Wisconsin was primarily with the Milwaukee
Bavarians, but included the Milwaukee Sport Club and Milwaukee Serbians. His
state league teams were highly successful, winning a National Championship with
the Milwaukee Bavarians, 9 State Major Division Championships and 8 Indoor
Championships. He continued that success as a member of the Milwaukee Wave
Indoor professional team from 1986 to 1990. His playing skills were widely
recognized as he was selected to the 1980 US Olympic Development Team. Tim was
a leader on the field with his superlative skills and an example and role model
for those who saw him play. |
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Tom Alioto, Mequon
United, Player Category Currently resides in Milwaukee, WI with his wife Amy
and son Evan Thomas. Tom was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1958. He has been
successful both as a player and a coach in the top levels of amateur and
professional soccer. As a player he led every team he played with to numerous
Major Division and State National Cup Championships; including the Milwaukee
Bavarians, Milwaukee Serbians, Milwaukee Sport Club, and Mequon United. His
playing skills were recognized by his peers with several All Star and Regional
Team selections. Tom also played professionally for a number of professional
indoor and outdoor teams, including the indoor Kansas City Comets and Milwaukee
Wave, and the outdoor NASL Chicago Sting and the Milwaukee Rampage. Where he
was selected as an A League All-Star. His coaching career overlapped his
playing career with stints at Fort Wayne, Indiana as well as the Wave and
Rampage. He coached Mequon United to State and Regional Open Cup
Championships. |
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Ben Bavinck,Fox
Valley Bombers, Overall Category Currently resides in Appleton, WI with his
wife Jude. Ben was born in the Netherlands and began this playing career there.
He brought his love of soccer to Wisconsin were he played for years with the
Fox Valley Bombers and the Oshkosh Soccer Club. He was regularly selected to
regional All-Star and select teams to represent the area as one of its top
players. He soon began coaching both youth and adult teams and for many years
has provided the region with coaching leadership. Ben became involved in the
promotion and organization of soccer in the Fox River Valley area. He has
organized many area youth programs, including boy's soccer at St. Mary's High
School. He has organized and directed many youth soccer camps to promote the
growth and development of the sport. With the growth of soccer, Ben has taken
on the administrative responsibilities for a variety of programs, both youth
and adult. His leadership and commitment to the sport of soccer at all levels
has been critical to growth and development soccer has had in the Fox River
Valley area. |
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Peter Knezic,Serbian
S.C., Milwaukee, Player Category Currently resides in Cudahy, WI with his
wife Annie and six children, Stevan, Katrina, John, Timmy, Gabriella, and
Daniella. Peter was born in Milwaukee in 1959. He began his playing career as a
youth player for the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club in 1967 and eventually with
their Major Division team. He led them to three Wisconsin Major Division and
two Wisconsin Challenge Cup Championships. Peter was widely recognized by his
peers for his playing skills including selection to the Wisconsin All-Star Team
for 10 years from 1979 to 1989. He was a First Team All-American and Team
Captain for UW-Milwaukee. Following college Peter had a ten-year professional
indoor playing career with the Chicago Horizon, Oklahoma City Slickers, and the
Milwaukee Wave, where in addition to playing, he served as Team Captain,
Assistant Coach, and final as the General Manager. In addition to coaching the
Wave, Peter has coached high school boys and girls at Waukesha Catholic
Memorial, Brookfield East, and Brookfield Central. He's coached amateurs with
the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club and the Milwaukee Kickers, where he was
Director of Coaching. He is currently active with F.C. Milwaukee. |
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Mark LaPorte,Madison
56ser, Madison, Player Category He currently resides in Delafield, WI. Mark
has three children, Dominick, Elise, and Michael. Mark was born in Milwaukee in
1961. He started play with the Milwaukee Kickers in 1969 and won numerous WSA
Youth State Champions. In high school Mark was an All City and McDonalds
All-American goalkeeper at Milwaukee Riverside. In college at UW-Madison he was
Team Captain, three times Team MVP, two-time All Mid-East selection and was
picked to play in the College Senior Bowl All-Star Game. As an amateur Mark led
the Madison 56ers and Milwaukee Serbians to five State Championships. With the
Madison 56ers Mark also led them to one Amateur and three State Open Cup
Championships, two Region 2 Tournament of Champions Championships, a National
Amateur Cup Region 2 Championship and a National Semi-finalist placing in 1990.
In addition to being an outstanding Goalkeeper for two decades, Mark was noted
for his on and off the field leadership and enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.
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Dr. James
Mullen,Madison 56ser, Madison, Player Category He currently resides in
Hazelhurst, WI with his wife Diane and sons Keegan and Kieran. Jim was born in
College Station, Texas in 1957. He began his senior playing career in soccer at
the age of 15 as a player for the Madison Soccer Club in 1972, which he led to
a league championship at age 17. As a three-year starter for the UW-Madison he
was the midfield leader and a leading goal scorer, Team Captain, team MVP,
All-State selection in 1978 and 1979, and an annual All-Tournament selection.
As a midfielder with the Madison 56ers, Jim provided the midfield leadership in
leading them to the top of the WSA Major Division and multiple State and Cup
Championships. His skills and tireless work rate was recognized by his peers
with multiple regional All-Star selections. In addition to playing soccer, Jim
earned a position on the U.S. National Speed Skating Team for six years,
skating with Eric Heiden, including participation in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic
Trails. Jim started coaching soccer will at the UW-Madison as an Assistant
Coach at Memorial High School and then as the Head Coach for both boys and
girls at Madison Edgewood HS. He was a UW-Madison Men's Assistant Coach and
regularly selected as both a Madison and Wisconsin youth teams Select Team
Coach. After Medical School Jim continued his soccer participation as the
Medical Director for Teams USA, traveling to Europe and the Soviet Union.
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Robert
Newbery,Madison Chargers, Madison, Referee Category He currently
resides in Madison, WI with his wife Nancy and daughters Anna and Elsbeth. Bob
was born in Burbank, California in 1945. He played Goalkeeper in the Capital
Division for 10 years with the Madison Chargers from 1969 to 1979. Once done
playing Bob coached youth soccer and began refereeing local games. In 1980 he
became a USSF registered referee and as a State Level Referee he served for
twenty years, until 2000. He has continued to serve as a Emeritus Referee up to
the present. Bob served as a Referee Assessor from 1995 to 2003 and became a
State Referee Assessor in 2001, which he still performs. In addition, he
assumed the responsibility of being a Referee Instructor in 2000, which he also
continues to perform. Bob has been instrumental in the growth and development
of referee ranks in Wisconsin with over 20 years of service in the
administration, training and assessment of Wisconsin's game officials.
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Bill Sandoval,Club
Latino, Milwaukee, Administrator Category He currently resides in
Milwaukee, WI with his wife Susan and three children, Marie, Bill and Dennis.
Mr. Sandoval was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1939. Bill has been active in the
sport of soccer in the Milwaukee area for over fifty years. He has been a youth
coach and club administrator for Club Latino for over 15 years, including
serving as President for 10 years. Bill has worked tirelessly for the
development and promotion of youth soccer in the Milwaukee Metro area. He was
responsible for the start and growth of the Journey House Youth Soccer League,
which provides 1200 youth from 7 to 15 years old with the opportunity to play
soccer. He continues to serve as a Board Member. He was worked to expand the
number of certified youth coaches and referees to serve the needs of youth
soccer. Bill has provided outstanding leadership to Wisconsin soccer for years
as the Wisconsin Adult Soccer Association Vice-President and Region 2 Delegate.
He has also provided legal representation for the Wisconsin Soccer Association.
In addition he has taken on the responsibilities of serving as the Wisconsin
Soccer Association Vice-President. In his love for the sport of soccer and
willingness to devote countless hours of service to its furtherance, William
Sandoval has been a vital leader and servant of the Wisconsin Soccer
Association. |
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Annibale Cesarini,
Verdi SC, Player category Currently resides in Cudahy, WI with his wife
Antonia. Mr. Cesarini was born in Italy in 1947. He began his successful
playing career in Sicily from1964 to 1969 as a junior and later a senior
player. His teams were successful, including winning the prestigious Copa
Mineo. He continued that success after coming to Milwaukee as a valued member
of the Verdi Sport Club and one of the top players in the WSA Major Division
for sixteen years from 1970 to 1986. His playing skills were widely recognized
as he was selected four times to the Major Division's All-Star Team. Mr.
Cesarini 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 his playing
experience, he has given back to the community as a volunteer at St. Philip's
and coach at Cudahy High School. |
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Wolfgang Koch,
Brewers SC, Player category Currently resides in Nashotah, WI with his wife
Anna and son Karsten. Mr. Koch ws born in Hamburg, Germany in 1941. He began
his successful playing career in Germany. After coming to Wisconsin in the
1960's, Wolfgang embarked on a twenty year playing career, mostly in the
Wisconsin Major Division. After one year playing for the Milwaukee Sports Club,
Wolfgang played-out his career with the Milwaukee Brewers Soccer Club. As the
anchor to the Brewers' defense, he led the team to numerous Major Division and
Indoor Championships. Mr. Kochs skills were recognized by his peers with
several State All Star Team selections. He received national recognition with
selection to the USA Olympic Team roster. |
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Dusan Kresovic,
United Serbian SC, Player Category Currently resides in Bell, Florida with
his wife Jo Ann. Mr. Kresovic was born in Yugoslavia, now Croatia, in 1944.
Before coming to Wisconsin, Dusan played for six years for teams in the
Yugoslavian Soccer Federation's Premier League from 1960 to 1965. In Wisconsin
Mr. Kresovic played in the Major Division, mostly with the United Serbian
Soccer Club, for eighteen years beginning in 1967. Dusan was a leader for the
United Serbian team throughout this period. His playing skills received
national recognition with his selection to the 1972 USA Olympic Team roster. In
addition to playing, Dusan has coached at the youth and adult levels, and
served as a Metro referee. |
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Vojkan (Wally)
Popovic, Serbian SC,Player Category Currently resides in Las Flores,
California with his wife Nada. Mr. Popovic was born in Yugoslavia, now Serbia,
in 1938. He began his playing career as a youth in 1950 with SLOGA Kraljevo and
quickly moved up to the Serbian First Division. Upon coming to Wisconsin, Wally
became a player for the Milwaukee Serbian Soccer Club in 1955 and lead them to
Wisconsin Major Division and Wisconsin Challenge Cup Championships in 1957,
1958, 1959 and 1962. Wally was an on-field leader and was widely recognized by
his peers for his playing skills including selection to the Wisconsin All-Star
Team in 1958 and 1959. |
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Sirous Samy,
Milwaukee Kickers FC, Over-All Category He currently resides in Vancouver,
Washington with his wife Elfriede. Mr. Samy was born in Iran in 1940. He came
to Wisconsin in the early 1960's and quickly embarked on a career of promoting
the sport of soccer that will impact future players for years to come. He has
been a successful coach at every level of Wisconsin soccer - youth, college,
and adult. Mr. Samy's greatest contribution to the sport and to the state was
his leadership and drive to provide future players with playing opportunities
of the highest quality. Beginning in 1964 with the founding of the
UW-Platteville soccer program and the Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club, the largest
in the nation, in 1968. More recently Sirous was instrumental in the founding
of the FMI Youth Soccer Club and the Hub Horizon Youth Soccer Club. Generations
of youth players have benefited from Sirous Samy's accomplishments. His gifts
to Wisconsin soccer will continue to give far into the future. |
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Emmeric Strigens,
Milwaukee Sport Club, Over-All Category He currently resides in Pewaukee, WI
with his wife Elizabeth. Mr. Strigens was born in Hungary in 1939. He began his
involvement with soccer as a player for the Milwaukee Bavarians and the
Milwaukee Sport Club. He has served the Milwaukee Sport Club for years as a
board member and President. Mr. Strigens has been a long time supporter and
promoter of the sport of soccer in Wisconsin. He has worked with past Wisconsin
Soccer Association Presidents Gene Edwards and Mike Kabanica to reach out to
athletic organizations and sports groups to spread the good word about soccer
and has successful obtained the sponsorships of many corporations, including
both Miller and Schlitz, for local clubs. |
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Donald Wilson, FMI
SC, Administrator category He currently resides in Brookfield, WI with his
wife Kate. Mr. Wilson was born in Kentland, Indiana in 1943. He is best know as
the founder and long time administrator of the FMI Soccer Club which provided a
large number of kids with a quality soccer experience that many might not have
otherwise had. He is also well known for the influential role he played in
obtaining the financing for the Brookfield soccer field complex, which has
benefited the area's soccer community. Mr. Wilson has been great supporter of
the Wisconsin Soccer Association, aiding in the growth and development of both
the youth and adult soccer programs. |
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Thomas Zaiss,
Bavarian SC, Coaching Category He currently resides in Mequon, WI with his
wife Kim and two children, Ashley and Renee. Mr. Zaiss was born in New York
City in 1968. After his family moved to Wisconsin, Tom had a successful playing
career as a youth with the Milwaukee Kickers and the Milwaukee Bavarians, in
high school at Whitefish Bay and in college at the University of Connecticut.
As a coach, Mr. Zaiss has obtained the highest levels available, the NSCAA
National Advanced License and the USSF A license. He has had great success at
every level. He coached both the boys and girls soccer teams from Whitefish Bay
High School to the WIAA State Tournament. His Milwaukee Bavarian coached youth
teams have also been very successful. Mr. Zaiss's most notable achievements
have been as a senior amateur coach. He led the Milwaukee Bavarians to three
National Amateur Cup National Championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. A first in
Wisconsin history. He also led them to a National USASA Open Cup Championship
in 2003. The first time a Wisconsin team has won this national championship.
The double national cup championships in 2003, another first in Wisconsin, that
hasn't been achieved for nearly forty years. |
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Amadou Diagne,
Madison 56ers, Player Category He currently resides in Elkins Park, PA with
his wife Alexanda. Amadou was born in Saint Louis, Senegal in 1951, and began
his playing career on local area teams. In 1971 he game to Wisconsin and began
playing for Shorewood Soccer Club of Madison leading them to a regional and
state championships. Amadou was one of the most gifted goal scorers to ever
play in the Madison area and was selected to every regional All-Star Team named
by the WSA Capital Region. In 1979 he began play in the WSA Major Division with
the Madison 56ers and immediately made his mark as one of the best goal scorers
in Wisconsin. He led the Madison 56ers in scoring for five years in the
mid-1980's, totaling 91 goals and 50 assists in eight years of play in the WSA
Major Division. His outstanding play, his leadership and example, aided the
Madison 56ers in winning first conference championships and eventually Major
Division championships. |
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Milorad Grozdanic,
Serbian SCPlayer Category, 2005 Currently resides in Altadena, CA. Milorad
was born in Serbia, in 1925. He began his successful playing career as a
goalkeeper after World War II in Germany from1946 to 1950. He continued that
success after coming to Milwaukee as a valued member of the Serbian Sport Club
and one of the top goalkeepers in Wisconsin's from 1951 to 1958. Milorad led
Serbian Sport Club to several state and tournament championships during this
period, including1954, 1956,1957 and 1958. Milorad was a leader on the field
with his superlative skills and an example and role model for those who saw him
play. |
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Richard Kilps,
Polonia SC, WSA Coaching Category Currently resides in Racine, WI with his
wife Mary and son Derek. Rick was born in Milwaukee in 1951. He played youth
and later adult soccer in both Milwaukee and Racine, including four years as a
starter at UW-Parkside. After graduating from UW-Parkside, Rick began his
coaching career. He was an Assistant Coach at both Parkside and Bowling Green
State University and Head Coach at Aurora College and at UW-Parkside from 1984
to the present. As one of the top college coaches in the mid-west, Rick has
given generously of his time and effort to the development of soccer though-out
Wisconsin. He has given youth soccer clinics and coaching clinics; directed
State Coaching Licensing Schools, hosted youth indoor and outdoor soccer
tournaments, high school tournaments, and for adult men and women. His
contributions were recognized with a WSA Meritorious Service Award in
1994. |
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Hayden Knight,
NASL, Bavarian SC, Player Category Currently resides in Cedarburg, WI with
his wife Debbie. Hayden was born in Trinidad in 1957. He played his college
soccer at Marquette University and was an amateur player with the Bavarian
Soccer Club of Milwaukee. Hayden was one of just a few Wisconsin players who
had played professionally in the North American Soccer League during the
1980's. He had a distinguished professional career with the Edmonton Drillers,
Atlanta Chiefs, Montreal Manic, San Jose Quakes, and Chicago Sting. He also
played with the Milwaukee Wave in the MISL. |
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Donald Lord,
Milwaukee Brewers F, Player Category Currently resides in Neenah, WI with
his wife Lynn. Donald was born in Lacrosse, WI in 1953. He moved to Milwaukee
in the early 1960's and began playing with the Milwaukee Brewers Soccer Club as
a youth. Donald was an on-field leader for all the teams he played for -
UW-Milwaukee, Brewers, and later in his career with the Oshkosh Pepsi. Donald
was widely recognized by his peers for his playing skills. |
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Jim Patterson, WSA
Referee,Referee Category Currently resides in Appleton, WI with his wife
Patricia. Jim was born in New York City in 1929. He began his career as a
soccer referee in Wisconsin in 1980 and quickly established himself as one of
the states' most reliable, dependable, and affective game officials. In
addition to his years as a game official, Jim soon became a referee instructor
where he has spent eighteen years developing new officials to meet the growing
demand. He has been a Referee Assessor for fourteen years, four as a State
Assessor, in the quest to improve the quality and performance of Wisconsin's
referees. Jim has also invested fifteen years in a leadership capacity as a
Referee Unit Administrator. |
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Edwin Rack,
Milwaukee Sport Club, Player Category He currently resides in Menomonee
Falls, WI with his wife Astrid. Eddy was born in Slovenia in 1939. He began his
playing career as a youth in Austria. He came to Milwaukee in 1956 and quickly
became a raising star with the Milwaukee Sport Club where he played in the WSA
Major Division from 1958 until 1974. He was a major contributor to their
success during these years. Edwin displayed the technical skills and superior
tactical understanding of the game that had him regularly selected to WSA
Select and All-Star teams. |
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Peter Saemann,
Bavarian SCOver-All Category Peter currently resides in Menomonee Falls, WI
with his wife Enika. He was born in Germany in 1943. He began his involvement
with soccer as a player and then as a coach of both youth and senior teams
while in Germany. Peter came to Milwaukee in 1978 and immediately resumed his
coaching activities. He quickly became recognized as one of the Milwaukee areas
better and most enthusiastic coaches, being honored as the 1990 WSA Coach of
the Year. Peter has invested nineteen years as a Wisconsin Olympic Development
Program (ODP) coach to assist in the development of youth soccer in Wisconsin.
He has also served for years as a Milwaukee Metro Youth District official,
including as President in support and promotion of the sport. |
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Mary Clarksen,
Administrator Category Mary currently resides in Waukesha, WI. A founder of
Spring City Soccer Club in 1982, Mary soon expanded her role to becoming the
Metro Youth District Administrator, Secretary/Treasurer, WYSA State Board
Member, and most notably as the Metro Youth District Registrar. Under Mary's
guidance, the WYSA youth soccer program has successfully addressed the issues
of growing from 11,000 to over 67,000 registered players. In addition to player
registrations, tracking recording player insurance claims, club's and officer's
demographic data, and officials information, are some of the many record
keeping and communications challenges that Mary has successfully met to ensure
the WYSA current success. Mary is also representing Wisconsin nationally as a
committee member of the USYSA Registrars and the Midwest Regional Registrars to
work with other state associations to help implement registration procedures.
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Tony Davis, Player
Category Currently resides in Ontario, Canada. Tony was born in England, in
1941. He began his successful soccer-playing career in England. He continued
that success while in Canada, and during the his years in Wisconsin he played
with some of the top club teams in the state, including the Milwaukee
Bavarians, Madison 56ers, and Milwaukee Sports Club. Tony has led his teams to
many state, regional, and tournament championships. Based on his playing
skills, Tony was often selected to local and regional All-Star teams both here
in Wisconsin and in Canada. His on the field leadership ability has benefited
all his teams. He has also coached club and collegiate soccer teams, including
UW-Platteville. |
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Heinz Eder, Referee
Category Currently resides in Glendale, WI. Heinz was born in Munich,
Germany. Heinz played amateur soccer in Munich, before coming to Milwaukee in
1959, where he played for the Milwaukee Sports Club. He began his long and
successful career as a soccer referee in 1960, with the WSA, and he continues
to referee today, 43 years later. He has refereed in every league in Wisconsin,
from youth to adult, to semi-pro, high school and college. Heinz has been
assigned to officiated many of the most important play-off, championship, and
National Cup games, and has for years been a valued member of Wisconsin's
soccer referee fraternity. |
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Heinz Kiefer,
Player Category Currently resides in Cudahy, WI. Heinz was born in
Karlsrude, Germany in 1929. He was a long time player with Bavarian Soccer Club
in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. He was a major contributed to the Bavarian State
championship teams of that period. Heinz also coached the Bavarian Major and
youth teams. |
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Joseph Ludan,
Player Category Currently resides in Wauwatosa, WI. Joseph was born in
Hungary in 1933, immigrated to Milwaukee in 1948 and began playing with the
Hungarian Tigers. Behind his leadership on and off the field, the Tigers became
one of elite teams in the Major Division. Joseph was widely recognized by his
peers for his playing skills. Later in his career he played with the Bavarian
SC, Victoria SC, Milwaukee Kickers, and was named WSA Manager of the year in
1974. He has also coached several youth teams and worked with the WSA, in
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Stanimir (Stanko)
Nedic, Player Category Currently resides in Santa Barbara, CA. Stanimir
was born in Bitolj, Yugoslavia in 1929. He played First Division soccer in
Yugoslavia and Austria from 1950 to 1956. In 1956 he immigrated to Wisconsin
and became a key part of the Serbian Sports Club that won numerous Major
Division and Challenge Cup championships. He was named to the WSA All Star
team, several times. In 1956 helped his team make it to the final 4 in the U.S.
Amateur Cup. Since moving to California he has coached and officiated high
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Milorad (Mitch)
Pavlovic, Player Category He currently resides in Cudahy, WI. Mitch was
born in Yugoslavia in 1941. He played with Serbian Soccer Club Major team for
18 years, being a primary contributor to their winning several Major Division
and Challenge Cups championships. After his playing career, Mitch coached the
Serbian S.C. to the U.S. Open Cup final 8 in 1977. Mitch has also officiated in
Wisconsin for 18 years including many championship and National Cup games.
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Michael Zawada,
Administrator Category Michael currently resides in Waukesha, WI. He was
born in Milwaukee in 1933. Mike has served on the WSA Board since 1980. He was
a youth coach for various clubs and an assistant coach at Thomas Moore High
School. He has willingly assumed the most challenging and difficult
responsibilities needed to support and promote the success of the WSA. Mike has
served as the Major/Reserve/Metro Divisions Registrar and Games Commissioner,
as WASA President, as a delegate to the US Soccer Federation, and as a member
of the USASA Region II Appeals Committee. |
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Milan (Srba) Bujic,
Player, Serbian Soccer Club, Milwaukee |
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Debra Treichel
Duerst, Player, Madison 56ers |
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Dmitar "Mitch"
Jovic, Referee, Wisconsin Referee Unit |
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Attila Meszaros,
Player, Hungarian Tigers & Milwaukee Sport Club |
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Jeff Roberts,
Player, Madison 56ers |
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Franz Strigenz,
Player, Bavarian Soccer Club |
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Ken Voigt,
Administrator, Milwaukee Kickers & WYSA |
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Hans Werner,
Player, Oshkosh Sports Club |
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Nick
D'Amato Born in Italy. Played full back with Croation Eagles, Tigers
and Verdi Sport Club. Coached Verdi Sports Club for 25 years. |
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John
Jesmok Born in Milwaukee. John played full back and center forward since
the age of ten, with Hungarian Tigers, Falk Sport Club and Chicago
Hansa. |
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Harry
Kelderman Born in Holland. Harry played with the Fox Valley Bombers and
Oshkosh Titans. He coached at Youth Sports, Paper Valley SC, Lawrence
University, Neenah HS. |
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Sigfried
Radtke Born in Poland. He played with the Croation Eagles and the
Bavarian S.C. Siegfried has been a referee for more than 25 years in Wisconsin
Soccer Ass'n Leagues, High School and College Leagues. |
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Zdravko
Ropac Born in Zagreb, Croatia. Zdravko played with the Cleveland
Croatians, Racine S.C. and Croatian Eagles. He played with Metalas N.K. In
Croatia at age 15. |
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Gary
Zindler Born in Milwaukee. Gary has coached numerous boys and girls
teams in Waukesha and has officiated at several levels. He founded Spring City
S.C. He served WYSA in many capacities. |