Welcome soccer recruits
Please use the questionnaire link on the left to let us know about your interest in becoming a student-athlete at Concordia.
2008 Recruiting Class
Molly Humlicek
Hometown:
Lincoln, NE
Previous School:
Lincoln Lutheran High School
Position:
Central Midfielder/Forward
Individual Honors:
4 year Varsity letter winner
All-State honorable mention for 2005 and 2006 seasons.
Academic All-State honors for the 2007 season
State Champion with Capital Soccer Association premier team
Planned Major: Pre-Med
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
It seemed like a great fit, smaller classes, there is and opportunity to grow athletically and contribute to the team.
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Molly is a fantastic addition to our program and will be an integral part of our future success. She possesses the ambition, athleticism and ability to become a dominant player in the GPAC. Her ability to be a physical presence will allow her to step in and contribute immediately."
Ariel Harris
Hometown:
Valley Center, CA
Previous School:
Valley Center High School
Position:
Goalkeeper
Individual Honors:
Cal South ODP Summer Pool (2003-2004)
MVP San Diego Soccer Club (2005)
Best Defensive Player Valley Center Varsity Soccer (2006-2007)
MVP Valley Center Varsity Soccer (2007-2008)
Planned Major:
Exercise Science
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Christian environment, Coaching Staff
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"We are thrilled that Ariel has decided to join our program. She is an outstanding goalkeeper: she is a great shot-stopper, excellent with her feet and a fantastic communicator. She is a tough competitor with excellent experience. Ariel will have a fantastic collegiate career."
Amanda Chandler
Hometown:
Erie, CO
Previous School:
Peak to Peak Charter School
Position:
Defender
Individual Honors:
1st Team All Conference (Fr. Soph.)
Captain (soph.)
Team MVP (Soph.)
Planned Major:
Undecided
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Coach Giesbrecht - soccer program, friendly Christian environment
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Amanda is an athletic defender and is another fantastic addition to our program. Amanda's soccer intelligence and outstanding work-rate will allow her to make the adjustment to university soccer. She has a great balance of composure and aggression and will be a contributing defender."
Chelsey Creedon
Hometown:
Eldridge, IA
Previous School:
North Scott High School
Position:
Midfielder/Defender
Individual Honors:
1st Team All-Conference (Jr.)
Honorable Mention All-State (Jr.)
Academic All-Conference Team (Jr.)
Planned Major:
Exercise Science
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
The small Christian college and family atmosphere, the soccer program
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Chelsey is an athletic, skillful player that can succeed either in the back or in midfield. She is a great distributor of the ball and an intelligent defensive player. Chelsey is a wonderful addition; she possesses the character, academic excellence and athletic ability that we are looking for as we build our program."
Jordan Meyer
Hometown:
Montgomery, TX
Previous School:
Montgomery High School
Position:
Forward/Midfielder
Individual Honors:
2nd Team All-District (Soph)
2nd Team All-District (Jr.)
Four-year varsity letter winner
Planned Major:
English
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
It felt like home away from home, the soccer program
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Jordan is a quick attacking player loaded with potential. She has the ability to step in immediately and make life difficult for our opponents. Jordan has the ability to take players on, serve dangerous crosses and finish her chances. Jordan is a great addition to our program."
Kaela Geyer
Hometown:
St. Louis, MO
Previous School:
Home Schooled
Position:
Midfielder/Forward
Individual Honors:
Scholar Athlete
Planned Major:
Biology
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
The atmosphere and soccer program.
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"We are thrilled that Kaela will be joining our program. She is a skillful attacking player that can play up top as well as in midfield. Her creativity, technical ability and athleticism will allow her to positively contribute to the future success of the women's soccer program at CU."
Mia Pauluhn
Hometown:
St. Louis, MO
Previous School:
Lutheran High School North
Position:
Defender
Individual Honors:
Two-year Varsity Captain
MWAA Sippy Keefer Award Winner
Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nominee (Sr.)
Planned Major:
Secondary Education
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
Small school and class size, soccer program
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Mia is a tough defender and another positive addition to our program. She possesses many of the attributes we look for in our players - commitment to succeed academically, integrity, and an outstanding work-rate. Mia has the potential to develop into a punishing defender and has a very bright future."
Elizabeth Buss
Hometown:
Baton Rouge, LA
Previous School:
St. Michaels High School
Position:
Goalkeeper
Individual Honors:
Varsity Captain
All-District Team
All-Metro Team
All-State Team
Planned Major:
DCE
Reason for Choosing Concordia:
The Christian environment, great people.
Coach's Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Liz is an athletic goalkeeper with the potential to develop into a very successful university goalkeeper. We are thrilled that Liz will be a key part of our program's future, her work-rate, positive attitude and character will allow her to reach her potential and to contribute on the field."
