BINGHAMTON MEN'S SOCCER 2009 INCOMING CLASS

Chris Hobbs
Freshman
Midfield
Cleveland, England
Conyers School

Cleveland County School U-18 Team (2007-09)
Cleveland County School U-16 Team (2006-07)
Team captain, Conyers School and on the Cleveland County U-18 Team
A Member of the England Schoolboys U18 Development Squad

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Chris is going to bring experience to our team. He is going to bring a maturity with the ball. He's a guy who can play midfield roles."

Jake Keegan
Freshman
Midfield/Forward
Stormville, N.Y.
John Jay

Named first-team NYSSWA Class AA All-State as a senior
Named fourth-team NYSSWA Class AA All-State as a junior
An NSCAA All-Region selection in 2008
Scored 79 goals and had 45 assists during his career
Led John Jay to the Section 1 title in 2008
Also played for the East Fishkill Thunder Club Team

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Jake is a very good distributor of the ball and is good on the dribble. He is a good attacking player who could work his way into playing as a freshman."

C.J. Scirto
Freshman
Midfield
Lockport, N.Y.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

A two-time team MVP and All-Western New York selection
A five-year member of the New York State West ODP Team
A member of the 2006-07 Region 1 ODP Pool
Also played with the Buffalo United, Rochester Jr. Rhinos and Empire United Academy Teams

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "C.J. is one of the top kids out of the Buffalo area. He has a great upside. He is very quick and is good in one-on-one situations. He has the ability to impact games."

Kevin Bunce
Freshman
Back
City, N.Y.
John Jay

Named honorable mention All-Section
Named All-League
Defensive MVP in the James Caswell Tournament

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Kevin is a competitive player in the backfield. He is a guy who seems to be doing all of the right things to get ready for the preseason."

Adam Weinzimer
Freshman
Back
Dix Hills, N.Y.
St. Anthony's

Named All-League as a senior
The team captain as a senior
Helped lead St. Anthony's to the 2008 League and State titles
U-16 Gottschee Developmental Academy team 2007-2008
U-18 Gottschee Developmental Academy team 2008-2009

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Adam is a very self-disciplined player. He is a big, strong athlete and is a winner. I think he is a very good addition to our group."

Tyler Bailey
Freshman
Midfield
Spencer, N.Y.
Spencer Van Etten

Named second-team all-state as a senior
A three-time, first-team All-IAC selection
Played for the B.C. United Fusion and the Emire United Soccer Academy
A 2007 Central Region Empire State Games Participant
A member of the New York State West ODP

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Tyler has played in our club (system) for the past five years. He is a great addition to our team. He is one of the top local players."

Adam Whitehead
Freshman
Midfield
Lancashire, England
Our Lady's High School

The team captain at Our Lady's High School
Played for the Rochdale Football Club Academy for six years
Competed with the College Futsal team that won the U.K. National Championship in 2008
Played for the Myerscoughs U-19 Soccer Team in 2009

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Adam is coming in with a good playing background. He can play iin several positions."

Kyle Roney
Freshman
Midfield
Middleburg, N.Y.
Middleburg

A three-time, first-team all Western Athletic Conference (WAC) all-star
A two-time, first-team all N.Y. Section 2 All-Star
Had 16 goals and 14 assists as a senior
Recorded 18 goals and 12 assists as a junior
A two-year team MVP
The team captain
A five-year New York State Scholar Athlete
A five-year WAC Scholar Athlete
Also played for the Black Watch Soccer Club

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Kyle has good size and athleticism. He comes from a great youth club who has helped prepare him for the next level."

Tommy Klim
Freshman
Midfield
Delmar, N.Y.
Bethlehem

An NSCAA/Adidas Regional All-American as a senior
A 2008 NYSSWA Class AA All-State selection
Named to the 2008 NSCAA/Adidas Large School All State Team
Named to the Albany Times Union and Troy Record All Area Teams
A Finalist for Section 2 Class AA Player of the Year
Competed in the 2008 Empire State Games for the Adirondack Region
The team captain at Bethlehem

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Tommy might be one of the top competitors coming in this year. He is one of those guys you love to watch because plays hard at every moment."

Matthew Robinson
Freshman
Back
Aberdeznshire, Scotland
Banchory Academy

The Longside Junior Football Club Player of the Year in 2007-08
Played for the Culter Junior Football Club in 2008-09
A member of the U-21 Peterhead Football Club
Earned four caps for his country during the 2008-09 season

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Matthew is an experienced, competitive, mature player who will be looked to contribute right away."

Chris Hayen
Freshman
Goalkeeper
Oneonta, N.Y.
Oneonta

A three-time STAC first-team all-star
Named all-state as a senior
A three-time first-team Oneonta Daily Star selection
The team captain as a senior
National Soccer Hall of Fame Mayors Cup Tournament Defensive MVP 2008
Also played for the B.C. United Fusion

Quote from Coach Paul Marco: "Chris has been with our club team, following in the footsteps of Jason Stenta and Ryan Bertoni. He has a tremendous upside. He is big, strong and one of the most dedicated individuals we have ever worked with."