Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Men's Soccer Team Welcomes Four Newcomers for 2003
5/29/2003 8:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
May 29, 2003
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Bucknell head men's soccer coach Brendan Nash has announced his recruiting class for the fall of 2003. The program welcomes four newcomers to the field, all four hailing from different states.
"Coming off our record breaking year in 2002, the program generated more interest than ever from high school seniors," commented Nash. "However, with so many quality returning players, we felt we could be very selective with this year's class. We are bringing in a small recruiting class, but believe all four of them can come in here and challenge for playing time as freshmen.
Following is an alphabetical list of the four Bucknell men's soccer recruits that comprise the class of 2007:
Sam Camens (Austintown Fitch/Youngtown, Ohio) - Camens was named to the Ohio All-State team during both his junior and senior years, as well as being named District Player of the Year on two occasions. He has also been a member of the Ohio-North ODP (Olympic Development Program) system. He plays club for the Ohio-North state champion Internationals.
Nash on Camens: "Sam came through our summer camp system and made a strong impression on our staff, through both his on and off the field personalities. He is a hardworking left-sided player who brings great speed and quickness to our attack. We will be looking for him to contribute as either a left midfielder or forward."
Andrew Loia (CW Baker/Baldwinsville, N.Y.) - Loia was a member of the All Central New York First Team. He was named the All-League Player of the Year, as well as MVP of the Exceptional Senior Game. Loia has been with the New York West Olympic Development Program system for three years (2000-2002). He is captain of the very successful club team, Syracuse Blitz Samba Beat.
Nash on Loia: "Andrew is going to become a very big part of our future. He can play anywhere in the defense or midfield. He brings a physical presence as well as an outstanding work rate. Our staff expects big things for Andrew's career."
Tom Sherman (Central Dauphin/Harrisburg, Pa.) - Sherman was the captain of his high school team. He was named to the Patriot News Big 11 Team, and also a Midd-Penn First Team All-Star. He has played club soccer with the CASA Avalanche.
Nash on Sherman: "Tom is a very solid natural defender. He reads the game well and can handle the physical play of Division I soccer due to his size and strength. We also believe Tom has the personality it takes to be successful in the Patriot League."
Alejandro (Alex) Ugarte (Classical/Providence, R.I.) - Ugarte was a captain of his high school team. He has been in the Rhode Island Olympic Development Program system for the past three years (2000-2002). Ugarte has also played with one of the top club teams in Rhode Island, Bayside United.
Nash on Ugarte: "Alex is a technically gifted player. With his touch and quickness, he should be able to play either right back or right midfield."
"All of these student-athletes were captains of their high school teams, therefore, they have the strong on the field personalities we tend to look for in our prospective student-athletes," stated Nash. "As a staff, we are very pleased with the recruiting efforts during the past year."
The 2003 Bucknell men's soccer team will kick off its season on Saturday, August 30, hosting Hartwick College at 2:00 p.m.
