Four generations of D&E soccer convened on campus during the weekend of April 11-13, 2003 to listen and tell stories about one of the institution's greatest coaches of all-time, Fred Schmalz. Over 130 guests made their way to Elkins for the roast and soccer matches. John Caracciolio and his wife, Olga, travelled from their home in Yerevan, Armenia to salute Schmalz and his wife, Linda. Floris DeKlerk hopped on a plane bound for Washington, DC from his home outside of Madrid, Spain! Luckily for us, Floris was able to see the reigning world club champions dismantle Manchester United in the quarterfinals of the 2003 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday!
For Schmalz, this was a unique experience to re-connect with many former players, coaches and administrators who supported the St. Louis native during his seven years in West Virginia. "I wouldn't miss this for the world!", said Ed MacFarlane, former Athletic Director during Schmalz's tenure. "My wife and I know Fred and Linda very well and we haven't been able to see them in years. For all of us, this is a unique event and one which we wouldn't miss!" ["Up Close with Fred Schmalz"]
Schmlaz, 59, recently retired as head coach of the University of Evansville squad, where he compiled an impressive 302-165-49 in 24 years at the university. Schmalz's teams competed in the NCAA Division I tournament 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the Purple Aces compiled an 18-5-0 record, won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, and finished 20th in the final national poll. Moreover, Schmalz was chosen as the 1996 Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year. Read more at "Up Close with Fred Schmalz."
Standing Committees
According to the FOSS Charter, there shall be five (5) standing committees to help carry out the goals, mission and activities of the organization. A brief outline of the objective of the standing committees is synopsized below. Additional committees shall be formed at the discretion of the BOD.
To read the official Charter in its entirety, please click here (pdf format).
Finance
Bill Mead, Vincent Rooney, Jim Caulfield
The purpose of this committee is to raise funds to conduct FOSS business. This committee in conjunction with the Secretary/Treasurer will develop the annual business plan (revenue and forecasted expenditures). This committee will identify targets of opportunity for fund raising (general membership and corporate). This committee, in conjunction with the Secretary/Treasurer, will review membership dues and recommend revisions to the same. This committee will present reports to the BOD at both the NSCAA Coaches Convention and D&E Soccer Alumni Weekend Meetings.
Scholarship
Bill Nuttall, Scotty Smyth
The purpose of the Scholarship Committee is to oversee the selection and award of an annual FOSS scholarship in the name of Joseph Carroll to a deserving D&E College soccer player (male or female). The Scholarship Committee will develop criteria for the award of the scholarship, work with the respective coaches to identify candidates, lead the selection process, and recommend to the BOD the recipient for the upcoming year. Scholarship candidates are D&E College soccer players who display the academic, athletic, and leadership talents of Joseph Carroll.
Scholarship candidates will be entering their sophomore-senior year of eligibility. The scholarship will be awarded during the D&E Soccer Alumni Weekend. The Scholarship Committee will present their recommendation for the Joseph Carroll Scholarship to the BOD at the NSCAA Coaches Convention Meeting.
Team Support
Nils Heinke
The purpose of this committee is to interface on a regular basis with the D&E College Men's and Women's Soccer Coaches. This committee will work with the coaches to identify and prioritize team requirements for FOSS consideration/funding. This committee will be the daily conduit for the D&E Soccer Coaches to interface with the FOSS and vice versa. This committee will provide a status report to the BOD at the NSCAA Coaches Convention (end of season wrap-up) and General Membership Meetings.
Membership & Communications
Tim Murphy, Robert Herman, Erik Christie
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to attract and retain FOSS members as well as developing and implementing efficient/effective means to communicate FOSS information to the general membership. This committee shall develop and maintain a FOSS repository (names, addresses, phone numbers, etc.).
This committee shall provide a membership/communications status report during the General Membership Meeting to include actions to increase/retain membership and activities to enhance FOSS communications.
Alumni Weekend Planning
Doug Homer, Dan Court, Scott Stonesifer
The purpose of this committee is to plan, organize, and conduct the annual D&E Soccer Alumni Weekend. This committee shall submit weekend plans to the BOD prior to the NSCAA Coaches Convention BOD Meeting. This committee shall recommend the honor recipient for the upcoming event.
All of the committees are open to FOSS members and are currently seeking volunteers to carry out the duties listed herein. Please contact the committee chair for more information.