Athletics

2008-09 Men's Soccer
Coaching Staff

Jim Buchan Head Coach Ist Season
(ph): 440.375.7387 (fax) 440.375.7474 jbuchan@lec.edu	Jim Buchan took the reigns of the 14-year old Lake Erie College men’s soccer program in Feb. 2008, also becoming the Storm head women’s coach. Buchan, who is a native of Scotland, joins the Storm after a 12-year stint as head coach of the Mesa State College women's soccer team where he was a two-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Coach of the Year, as well as a two-time Division II Great Plains Coach of the Year, leading the Mavericks to two conference titles (1997, 1998), one regular season conference championship (2000) and three NCAA Division II regional tournaments (1997, 1998, 2000). Buchan has an extensive soccer resume as both a coach and a player. On the coaching side, he served as a head coach with Calgary in the Alberta Soccer Association (1989-90), the Ontario Soccer Association (1991-92), with the Chinooks Association for Women’s Premier (1993-94) and with the USA University Team Gold Cup Tournament (2002-03). At the collegiate level, he was an assistant coach for the men’s programs at St. Francis Xavier University in Canada (1992-94) and Pacific Lutheran University in Washington (1994-95). He also held assistant positions with the Chinooks Association for Men’s Premier (1993-94) and the men’s provincial team in Alberta (1994-95).   As a player, Buchan has played professionally since 1978 as a goalkeeper with clubs including the Aberdeen Soccer Club in the Scotland Premier League, the Blackpool Soccer Club in England 3rd Division, the Calgary Kickers in Alberta and Kitchener Spirit in Ontario. He was voted Athlete of the Year at Mount Royal College (1991-92) and earned most valuable player honors in the Canadian Soccer League (1991-92), the Canadian Soccer National Championships (1990-91), the Canadian Soccer College Association (1990-91) and the Alberta College Conference Association (1989-90). He also earned Player of the Year honors in the Scottish League (1986-88) and was an all-star selection multiple seasons.    Buchan earned a diploma in sports administration from Mount Royal College before earning a bachelor’s degree in physical education with teaching certification from St. Francis Xavier. He earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Pacific Lutheran. He holds various licenses, including an Intermediate UEFA ‘A’, USSF ‘A‘ and NSCAA Premier, in addition to a Dutch Youth Certificate. He is also a member of the Region IV Olympic Developmental Program (ODP) staff. BUCHAN FILE Assistant Coach (men) – St. Francis Xavier University   1992  12-6-2 1993  11-4-4 1994  13-5-2 TOTALS   35-15-8    Assistant Coach (men) – Pacific Lutheran University   1994  11-5-3 1995   11-9-2 TOTALS   22-14-5   Head Coach (women) – Mesa State College   1996   6-10 1997   17-4 1998   17-4-1 1999   9-10 2000   14-5 2001   10-7 2002   9-7-3 2003   12-6-4 2004   5-13-2 2005   5-14-1 2006   11-6-2 2007   9-9-2 TOTALS   124-95-15

Dale Sheptak Associate Head Coach 6th Season
(ph): 440.375.7131 (fax) 440.375.7474 dsheptak@lec.edu	Dale Sheptak resigned as the Lake Erie College men's soccer head coach at the conclusion of the 2007 season in order to pursue his academic career with the College after five years at the helm of the program. He returns for the 2008 season as an associate head coach working with first year leader Jim Buchan. While the Storm head coach, Sheptak led the team to four consecutive AMCC post-season appearances in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. His teams earned a program best 10 wins in 2005 and 2006. His players earned 20 all-conference honors and 12 conference player of the week awards during his five seasons as a head coach. He also had several players recognized on the D3Kicks Mid-Atlantic Region team and one of his players earned the College's first-ever NSCAA/Adidas Mid-Atlantic All-Region honor in 2006. A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Sheptak spent many of his formative years in Leicester, England where he played in the Leicester City football club youth development program and was a member of both the Leicester City schoolboys and Hinckley Town football club before moving to the United States. Sheptak spent two seasons at John Carroll University and was part of the first Blue Streak soccer team to win an Ohio Athletic Conference championship in 1991 before returning to England to complete his bachelor's of science degree in training and development at Leicester University, where he also earned his master's of science degree in human resource and performance management. Sheptak's 18 years of coaching experience come from all levels. In addition to serving as an assistant at Muskingum College, he has been very active in club soccer and youth development in the Northeast Ohio region, serving as a head coach and coaching director for various programs. He currently serves as a state coach in the Olympic Development Program, and as director of coaching for the Cleveland Blues Soccer Club. The sixth-year collegiate coach also holds national, advanced national and premier diplomas from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, as well as a B license and National Youth License from the USSF. Sheptak is a professor of sports management in the School of Management Studies at Lake Erie College. SHEPTAK FILE Head Coach - Lake Erie College   Year / Overall ; AMCC 2003  5-13; 1-5 2004  9-10-1; 5-3-1 2005  10-8-2; 7-2 2006  10-8-1; 5-3-1 2007   9-8-2; 4-4-1  TOTALS   43-47-6;   22-17-3

Matt Tringhese Graduate Assistant 2nd Season
(ph): 440.375.7386 (fax) 440.375.7474 mtringhese@lec.edu	Matt Tringhese is in his second year as a graduate assistant with the men's soccer program in 2008 after earning a bachelor's degree in business administration and sports management from the College in May 2006. He was a four-year defender for the Storm, racking up nine goals, one assist and 19 points in 60 starts. His nine goals rank him 14th among career leaders, with his point total tying him for the 15th leading spot all-time. During his senior year, he earned D3Kicks Team of the Week honors and was an Ohio Collegiate Soccer Coaches Association All Star, participating in the North-South All-Star Game. He was also a multi-year AMCC All-Academic Team honoree and member of Chi Alpha Sigma Student-Athlete Honor Society. The Hubbard, Ohio native is pursuing a master's degree in business from Lake Erie College. He has an NSCAA National Diploma.