University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Soccer Announces 2009 Recruiting Class
2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Feb. 5, 2009
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss head soccer coach Scott Ebke announced today the addition of five players who have signed their national letters of intent/grant in aid to join the Golden Eagle soccer program in 2009.
Among the signees included in Coach Ebke's first recruiting class at the helm of the Golden Eagles are two players from Mississippi staying in-state, Ashley Goodlett (Bolton, Miss.) and Tricia Tillman (Madison, Miss). Ebke will also bring in three out of state players including two from Louisiana, both from Mandeville, in Caitlin Leumas and Lindsey Schwaner and one player from Illinois in Kristen Windecker (Tinley Park).
"Our 2009 class will bring a lot of athleticism and speed into our program," Ebke said. "This 2009 class is very talented on the field, but we are just as excited about their great character off the field. The future should be very bright for this incoming class and the Southern Miss soccer program"
| 2009 Southern Miss Soccer Signees | ||||
| Name | Postion | Hometown | High School | Club Team |
| Ashley Goodlett | Striker | Bolton, Miss. | Clinton High School | Jackson Futbol Club |
| Caitlin Leumas | Defender | Mandeville, La. | Fontainebleau High | Mandeville Soccer Club |
| Lindsey Schwaner | GoalKeeper | Mandeville, La. | St. Scholastica Academy | Mandeville Soccer Club |
| Tricia Tillman | Forward | Madison, Miss. | Madison Central High | Mississippi Fire 92 Girls |
| Kristen Windecker | Center Midfielder | Tinley Park, Ill. | Victor J. Andrew High | Chicago Magic |
 | Ashley Goodlett • Striker • Bolton, Mississippi Clinton High School • Jackson Futbol Club |
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Jonathan Phillips Head Coach Jackson Futbol Club
"Ashley brings great strength and speed on and off the ball. She also displays deadly power and quickness in creating scoring chances. She brings an element of surprise as well as stability into any attack. She's a constant threat attacking and is one that will display scoring prowess. She's the consummate professional at training. She absolutely changes the environment of training with her willingness to do what it takes to prepare the team. She's a very versatile player as we've used her at every position on the pitch save keeper. Ashley's vision for final passes is fantastic and her accuracy with both feet to put a pass or shot wherever she wants will be invaluable tools for her on the NCAA division 1 stage."
Thomas Bobo head soccer coach at Clinton High School
"Ashley's unique ability to strike a ball with such power and accuracy is rarely seen in the women's game. The sheer power she generates makes her a dangerous scoring threat from literally anywhere on the pitch. Ashley's lofted balls on set pieces are a thing of beauty, making her a leader in the assist category as well. Ashley is also fantastic at turning with defenders on her back. When you put all of that together, it usually spells trouble for the opposing team."
 | Caitlin Leumas • Defender • Mandeville, La. Fontainebleau High • Mandeville Lakers Club |
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Carly Hotard head coach at Fontainebleau High School
"Caitlin is a very hard and determined worker on and off the field and will bring great speed and vision to their team."
Michael Ortner Girls Director of Coaching Mandeville Soccer Club
"Caitlin is a consistent and versatile player and probably the best 1v1 defender I have ever been around. There is not a task or role on the field that she can't fulfill."
| Lindsey Schwaner • Goal Keeper • Mandeville, La. St. Scholastica Academy • Mandeville Soccer Club |
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Brad Walker- head soccer coach for the U18 Mandeville Lakers
"Lindsey has been a player that has caught my eye when watching games because she brings a presence in the box that can turn a game around and/or keep you in the game. Lindsey has the ability to making eye opening saves and is a shot blocker."
Michael Ortner Director of Coaching Mandeville Soccer Club
"Lindsay is a keeper with incredible range and shot stopping ability, who rises to the top in high pressure situations."
| Tricia Tillman • Forward • Madison, Miss. Madison Central High • Mississippi Fire Club |
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Matthew Woods head coach at Madison Central High School
"Tricia has been a dream for any coach. Tricia works hard in practice and even harder in the games. She is always positive with a smile on her face everyday. Tricia is a natural leader on the field by her work ethics. Tricia makes everyone around her a better soccer player and a better person for getting to know her."
| Kristen Windecker • Center Midfielder • Tinley Park, Il. Victor J. Andrew High • Chicago Magic |
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Chicago Magic coach Scott Fonfara
"Kristen shows up to work hard every day, she is a quiet leader who has the ability to break a game open at any point with her passing ability."
