The 2011 Penn State Wilkes-Barre Soccer team is looking forward to a breakthrough season this year. In addition to several talented returners, the Wilkes-Barre squad welcomes a group of impact newcomers who are looking to lead the team towards a PSUAC Championship. Experienced Head Coach, Paul Callahan, returns and is extremely excited about the enthusiasm from this year’s team.
Soccer Seeks Assistant Coach
5/14/12 - Penn State Wilkes-Barre is seeking an Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. This position reports directly to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach and Director of Athletics. The qualified person will assist with planning and directing team during all practices and contests, recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, emphasizing academic success to student-athletes, and promoting the soccer program. Evening and weekend hours will be required for practices/games. This is a fixed-term 2 position. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and successful coaching and/or playing experience is required. Applicants must be at least 25 years old and capable of driving a 15-passenger van.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If interested, please submit cover letter, résumé, and name/contact information of three professional references to bds23@psu.edu or Brian D. Stanchak, Director of Athletics, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Old Route 115, PO Box PSU, Lehman, PA 18627. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its work force.
Bugellholl Named to PSUAC All-Conference Team
11/7/11 - Freshman Mark Bugelholl was named to the PSUAC All-Conference Soccer team today. Bugelholl led Wilkes-Barre this season with six goals and one assist. The team finished the season on a three-game winning streak.
Final Penn State Wilkes-Barre Soccer Statistics
10/20/11 - Finished 3-6 overall
Freshman Mark Bugelholl – 6 goals, 1 assist
Freshman Paul Ascenzi – 3 goals, 0 assists
Freshman Dan Grandinetti – 2 goals, 1 assist
Freshman Adam Dzickowski – 0 goals, 1 assist
Goalie – Nick Decker – 9 games, 1030 minutes played, 31 goals allowed, 118 saves
Soccer Wins Third Straight
10/14/2011 - Penn State Wilkes-Barre defeated Penn State Mont Alto 2-0 to finish up the season on a three game winning streak. Wilkes-Barre was led by Freshman Mark Bugelholl who scored two goals to add to his team leading 6. The Penn State Wilkes-Barre team finished the season 3-6. With a young squad, this year’s team showed that the future of Penn State Wilkes-Barre soccer is very bright.
Soccer Wins Second in a Row
10/9/2011 - The Penn State Wilkes-Barre soccer team won their second game in a row defeating Penn State Beaver 3-1. The win improved the team’s record to 2-6. Wilkes-Barre was led by goals from freshmen Paul Ascenzi, Mark Bugelholl and Dan Grandinetti. Bugelholl’s goal was a team leading fourth on the season. Wilkes-Barre finishes out the season at home on Friday, October 14th at 4:00 pm vs. Penn State Mont Alto.
Soccer Scores Big In First Win Of Season
10/1/11 – The Penn State Wilkes-Barre soccer team finally saw all of its hard work and dedication pay off with a 6-0 victory at Penn State Schuylkill on Saturday. Leading the way was junior, Nate Fiscus, who scored three goals and freshman, Paul Ascenzi, who scored two goals. Also putting a goal on the board was freshman Mark Bugelholl, with his third of the season. Assisting on the goals were Fiscus, freshman Dan Grandinetti and freshman Adam Dziczkowski. The soccer team's next game is Sunday, October 9th as they play host to Penn State Beaver.
Soccer Falls Again to PSU Brandywine
9/24/11 – Despite a 25-save night from Goalie Nick Decker, Penn State Wilkes-Barre fell 0-4 to Penn State Brandywine on Saturday afternoon. Wilkes-Barre falls to 0-5 on the season and look to get their first win on Monday night, September 26th at Penn College (5:00 pm).
Soccer Loses Close Battle to Hazleton
9/20/11 – Penn State Wilkes-Barre lost a hard fought battle to Penn State Hazleton on Tuesday night 1-2 at Wilkes-Barre’s campus. Leading the Wilkes-Barre team was Mark Bugelholl who scored his second goal of the season. Goalie, Nick Decker, played a great game stopping 12 of Hazleton’s shots, but the team fell short in the end. Wilkes-Barre hosts Brandywine at home this Saturday, September 24th.
