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2013 2013 2013 SEASON PREVIEW EDITIONSEASON PREVIEW EDITIONSEASON PREVIEW EDITION

2013 Tigers At a Glance

Head Coach: Brad Hauter

(6th season, 64-16-15 record at DePauw, .772 winning percentage)

Asst Coaches:

Craig Hendry (5th season) Nathan Sprenkel (2nd season)

2012 Record: 14-2-5 overall,

6-1-2 NCAC, NCAC Tourney Champions NCAA Tournament:

beat Calvin 3-0 first round, lost in Round of 32 to Dominican 1-2 (OT)

2013 Pre-season NSCAA rank: #25

Storyline: Despite the loss of eight seniors from the 2012 team, DePauw returns ex-

perienced starters in most positions. In addition, a large and talented recruiting class will make an early contribution and challenge for playing time. While the pressure of

repeating as NCAC champions and pursuing a national title will nip at the Tigers’ heels, the sting of last year’s NCAA second-round loss and the steady leadership of older

players will help keep the group focused.

Top 5 Games to Watch (Full schedule on last page) As back-to-back NCAC champions, the Tigers live with a target on their back. Every

opponent longs to be the unheralded hero who brings down the conference power-house. Yet some rivalries always seem to pack the most powerful punch. Check below:

Aug 30 Centre @ DePauw 7:30 pm (ET)

An old SCAC rival returns Last: Oct 2010 0-0 (2OT) Sep 21 Hiram @ DePauw 2:30 pm (ET) DePauw's only 2012 regular Last: 2012 NCAC Tourney 3-2

season loss Sep 28 Kenyon @ DePauw 2:30 pm (ET)

Lords always bring their best Last: Sept 2012 0-0 (2OT) Oct 12 OWU @ DePauw 7:00 pm (ET)

DPU planning to take regular Last: NCAC Tourney 0-0 (DPU, 4-2 PKs) season win over Bishops

Oct 30 Wabash @ DePauw 7:00 pm (ET) Tiger’s look to continue Last: Oct 2012 2-1 (OT)

to dominate the Little Giants

Men’s soccer head coach Brad Hauter

recently sat down with Tiger Weekly to offer insights on the 2013 season.

TW: Last year, you won the NCAC

Championship, ended the season ranked 20th in the nation and lost a

heartbreaker in OT in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

What is the outlook for 2013?

BH: The potential of this year’s team is unlimited. Part of the journey to

winning a national championship is be-lieving it is possible. Our talent this

year is off the chart and this is the first year where every guy walking in the door believes we can win it all.

TW: What can we expect from the

2013 recruiting class? Are they ready to play right away?

BH: I think this is the strongest and

deepest recruiting class we have had.

There are 6-8 guys ready to make an

immediate impact and another 6-8 that are on the doorstep. If this group is as

strong in their character, chemistry and mental approach as they are in talent,

it’s going to be an amazing four year run.

TW: What are you expecting from

your returning players this season? Any standouts?

BH: It would be tough to nail down

only a handful of players who have im-proved as I really liked what I saw from

most everyone last spring. We had a lot of guys invest a great deal in their development after last season and we

will see the benefit of that in the com-ing months.

TW: Will coaching the 2013 team

present any significantly different chal-lenges than previous teams?

BH: Two of our challenges include 1)

Do we have the “TEAM FIRST” guys that can put personal agendas aside for

the good of the group and 2) Compla-cency is always a concern when you

have a team this talented.

TW: DePauw’s record seems to help opponents elevate their game and rais-

es expectations for ever-greater achievement. How do you help the

players address the pressure?

BH: Handling the pressure is a gradual build as every game we play we are a

“disliked” opponent. Beating DePauw is often the benchmark used by other teams to measure the success of their

season and so every game comes with a tremendous amount of pressure. We

try to create heavy pressure and high expectations in our training and in com-

petition for starting spots to help our players organically understand the de-

mands of conference and NCAA play.

Five questions with Coach Brad Hauter

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PrePrePre---season kicks off with interseason kicks off with interseason kicks off with inter---squad scrimmagesquad scrimmagesquad scrimmage

Pre-season training started bright and early for the Tigers on Saturday, August 17th as players and staff gathered for the requisite

fitness test at 5:30 am. A quick break for breakfast followed and then training began in earnest with a “Returners vs. Newcomers” scrimmage. The incoming recruits held their own through most of three 30 minute periods, but in the third session the experience of

the Returners began to pay off. Level of play was competitive and aggressive as participants enjoyed their return to the pitch.

DePauw Men’s Soccer plays differ-

ently than most. While the majority of

soccer teams in the US use the 4-4-2

system and opt for zone defense, De-

Pauw turns to a 3-4-3 with man cov-

erage.

Within the system, certain posi-

tions call for players with distinct per-

sonality types and skill sets, according

to head coach Brad Hauter.

Below is a primer on what

the team looks for to make

the 3-4-3 work.

The system: Tiger offense is

based on finding shape quickly

and creating both depth and

width on the field to manufac-

ture scoring opportunities.

The midfield plays in a dia-

mond shape., with an attack-

ing mid, a defensive mid and

two wide mids. While every-

one has defensive responsibil-

ities, two marking backs, a

cover back and the goalkeep-

er serve as the final line of defense.

Forwards: The finishers and playmak-

ers. “We need the ability to do both

through some combination of person-

nel,” comments Hauter. “They must

come with an assassin’s mindset and

should be thinking ‘just give me half a

touch in the box and I will score”.

Attacking mid: The quarterback.

This player needs to know how to best

utilize the different attacking pieces

around him. “The attacking mid needs

to float in the seams of the zones, un-

derstanding where the space is and

how to attack it,” says Hauter.

Defensive mid: The team’s engine.

To play this position requires someone

with the mindset that the middle of the

field is his and his alone, says Hauter.

“The defensive mid should expect that

no one comes through the middle of

the field without his permission.”

Wide mids: The thoroughbreds.

We need these guys to cover a lot of

ground quickly, explains Hauter, add-

ing, “We expect them to be very ag-

gressive and to attack whenever possi-

ble. They should always be on go. On

the flip side, they are totally accounta-

ble for their space defensively. The

outside mid defensive mindset should

be that their mark will have no impact

on the game.”

Lockdown marking backs: The

warriors. “These guys need a boxer’s

mentality, They should feel that if they

were in a ring with an opposing for-

ward only one of ‘em would come out

still standing...and it wouldn’t

be the forward! They need

the mindset that the oppos-

ing forward needs to ask per-

mission before doing any-

thing in our defensive third.”

Cover back: The thinkers.

“Cover back is a very cere-

bral position. If played cor-

rectly, the cover back may

not break a sweat but he will

have a headache after the

game. He must problem

solve and communicate solu-

tions quickly while keeping us

organized and pushed to the

next available free man.”

Goalkeeper: The rock. This player

needs to be “mentally tough X 2” ex-

plains Hauter, a former goalkeeper.

“Our goalkeeper must be able to stand

in goal and deal with amazing amounts

of mental pressure. He must be men-

tally tough, physically dominant and a

clear communicator. He must be able

to keep us shaped and motivated to

defend.”

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Tigers’ 3-4-3 system relies on diverse personalities and skill sets

Tweet your Tiger Pride! The DePauw Men’s Soccer championship ring collection keeps on growing! Earning more

bling is the goal at the top of the 2013 Tigers To Do List. Help get the mojo going by sharing

a picture of YOUR DePauw championship ring and/or the story behind it. Tweet your photo

to @depauwsoccer #DPUringofpride or email photo/story to depauwsoccer@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to hear and share the Tiger tales. Follow the Tigers on Twitter to be sure

you’re up to the minute on Men’s Soccer news, events, players and games.

Follow us on Twitter @DePauwSoccer Men’s Soccer 2011 and 2012 NCAC/NCAA championship rings.

12th MAN PAGE

The Home of DePauw Men’s Soccer Alums Everywhere

Where Are They Now? With 1987 grad Jon Dill

Jon Dill, a four year soccer letterman at DePauw (1983-1986), is 10th in Tigers All-Time Career Leaders for goals

scored with 29. A forward, Dill’s name also appears on the All-Time Career Assists list with 11, All-Time Points list

with 69 and was the Single Season Goals Leader in 1986 with 14 .

When asked his favorite DePauw soccer memory, however, not one of those achievements makes the list. Instead,

Dill tells the story of travelling to Washington University in St. Louis for a game that DePauw considered critical in

their quest to make the NCAA tournament. As a senior, Dill felt the importance of the game. The Tigers, definitely

underdogs, had lost to WashU in their last three meetings.

Says Dill, “I don’t remember all the details, but I believe it was tied 0-0 at halftime. Shortly into the second half, Tim

Graham put the game winner in the back of the net. I don’t even remember if it was a header, volley or breakaway.

Game over… 1-0 victory!” What Dill does remember even after 27 years is the image of Graham running like crazy

down the sideline, chased down and tackled by the team. “It’s a very vivid image. Almost like yesterday,” he com-

ments

The experience of playing soccer at DePauw influenced Dill in multiple ways. “Obviously, I love to compete, just

like all of us. But soccer at DPU was balanced. It wasn’t all about soccer. It was also about the friends you made for

life, like my wife. And it was also about the academics, which led me to my various professional experiences,” says

Dill.

Today, Dill lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three boys. He works as CFO at Ampac Packaging LLC, a company

he has helped grow from a single site, single product enterprise to a firm with 14 sites across the US, Europe and Asia.

Personally, he lists his greatest achievements as his faith and his “awesome” boys and “incredible” wife. His current

passion is coaching soccer for his kids. “I love seeing them grow, see them make the same mistakes I did and helping

them learn,” he explains.

Do you have a favorite DePauw soccer memory you’d like to share? Want to reconnect with former team-

mates? Do you know of a Men’s Soccer alum whose story should be told? Tiger Weekly is taking names and

making contacts for our WHERE ARE THEY NOW? feature. Please email us with suggestions for alumni you’d

like to read about. If you don’t have a current address for the player, send along the name and graduation

year and we’ll do our best Sherlock Holmes imitation to try to track them down.

A Message to our Men’s Soccer Alumni ... DePauw Men’s Soccer continues to build on the tradition of excellence that has been our trademark for almost 50 years. Over the last five years, we have made back-to-back NCAA appearances, won back-to-back NCAC Tournament Championships and put

together a record of 64-16-15 for a winning percentage of .752. Not bad. But, as impressive as the statistics may be, these achievements would not be possible without the coaches and play-

ers who preceded us. We stand on the shoulders of all those who came before, and our accomplishments are firmly rooted in the foundation of excellence you helped build.

It is important to us that we stay connected to those who built our legacy. We want to celebrate your contribution to our pro-gram, learn where your journey has taken you and hear how your soccer experience may have impacted you as a person. We

want to reconnect you to your program, and share your stories with current players, parents and recruits. We want you to contin-ue to be a part of DePauw Soccer — as an alum and as a fan.

There’s a lot we want you to know. A new stadium and a new athletic website are under construction. Old Gold will feature many soccer-related activities this October. But mostly, we want you to know that this space is for you. So take a minute to email

us and share what you’d like to see here. We’re all ears. Find us at depauwsoccer@gmail.com OR @depauwsoccer on Twitter. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing many of you at Old Gold!

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DePauw Men’s Soccer alums, friends and family — has Old Gold left you cold in the past due to the lack of soccer activities? Not anymore! This year’s Old Gold festivities feature a variety of events that you won’t want to miss.

Lace up your boots and show you’ve still got skills in our Alumni Game. Sit in on a pre-game scouting report with head coach Brad Hauter and the 2013 men’s team as they prepare to face down perennial powerhouse Ohio Wesleyan. Join the Women’s Soccer program as they honor their 2003 Final Four team. Stop by the soccer cookout at Boswell Field. Put on your game face and prepare to cheer the men on to victory against the Battling Bishops. While you’re here, stop by and see the progress on the new soccer stadium that debuts next fall. Drive down the beautiful new campus entryway on An-derson Street and stop by the bookstore and Starbucks downtown. Don’t miss a minute of the fun — join us on campus October 11-12.

TIME TO TIGER UP! 2013 OLD GOLD ACTIVITIES

Saturday, October 12

(SOCCER ACTIVITIES IN BOLD)

10:00 am A Conversation with Bret Baier ‘92, Fox News Channel Anchor

A Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series Event

10:00 am DePauw Baseball Alumni Game

Walker Field

11:00 am Old Gold Tailgate

Scott Lane Hamilton Memorial Park

Performance by DePauw School of Music Jazz Ensemble

Season update and Old Gold Preview with Head Football Coach Bill Lynch

Vision for Athletics and Recreation at DePauw with Theodore M. Katula

Director of Athletics, Stevie Baker-Watson

1:00 pm DePauw Football v. Oberlin

Dedication of new “Coach Nick” field

1:00 pm Women’s Soccer Alumni Game

Practice Field

2:00 pm Men’s Soccer Alumni Game

Practice Field

4:30 pm DePauw Women’s Soccer v. Ohio Wesleyan

Honoring the 2003 Final Four Team

Boswell Field

5:30 pm Scouting Report with Men’s Soccer Head Coach Brad Hauter and team

Varsity Room Alumni welcome

6:00 pm DePauw Women’s Soccer Cookout

Boswell Field

7:00 pm DePauw Men’s Soccer v. Ohio Wesleyan

Boswell Field

Soccer alums and fans find more to cheer about at Old Gold 2013

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Change is in the air at DePauw

The soundtrack around campus this summer has been the steady drone of heavy equipment and construction crews. The payoff? A new turf field at Blackstock Sta-dium and a newly resurfaced track to be completed shortly. New athletic parking lots are being paved and grading is underway on the new soccer/field hockey fields. And at last, DePauw has a beautiful main en-tryway worthy of welcoming students and visitors into campus.

“DePauw Soccer Never Quits”

Head Coach: Brad Hauter

bradhauter@depauw.edu www.depauw.edu/ath/msoccer/

Twitter: @depauwsoccer

Tiger Weekly

is a publication of

DePauw Men’s Soccer

Editor: Davi Sprenkel

depauwsoccer@gmail.com

Tiger Weekly photos courtesy of Reid Sprenkel. See more at: www.reidjsphoto.com

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2013 DePauw Men’s Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Time

Aug. 23 at IWU (scrimmage) 6 p.m. (CT)

Aug. 30 CENTRE 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 31 at Knox 3:00 p.m. (CT)

Sept. 4 FRANKLIN 7 p.m.

Sept. 7 EARLHAM 2 p.m.

Sept. 8 ROSE-HULMAN 2 p.m.

Sept. 11 at Hanover 5 p.m.

Sept. 14 PRINCIPIA 2 p.m.

Sept. 21 *HIRAM 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 22 OLIVET 2 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Anderson 5 p.m.

Sept. 28 *KENYON 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 5 at *Wooster 5:00 p.m.

Oct. 12 *OHIO WESLYEAN 7 p.m.

Oct. 16 *at Wittenberg 7 p.m.

Oct. 19 *OBERLIN 7 p.m.

Oct. 26 at *Allegheny 2 p.m.

Oct. 30 *WABASH 7 p.m.

Nov. 2 at *Denison 3 p.m.

Nov. 6 and 9 NCAC Tourney (site TBD)