 |
|
A Decade Later They're Still Champs
|
Alumni from the 1991 men's soccer team gathered for the opening game
of Mercer's 2001 season on September 8, their first reunion since the team
won the national championship ten years ago. Their record of 24-0-0
stands as one of the soccer program's best ever, according to Mercer Head
Coach Charlie Inverso.
These alumni have not forgotten their Mercer roots, and many continue in the athletic tradition as coaches -- for college and high school soccer teams, and in youth leagues. Alumnus George Crampton ('93), who came to Mercer from Ireland, has been head coach of the men's soccer team at DeSales University (formerly Allentown College) for three seasons. "I owe a lot to Mercer," said Crampton. "I had been out of school for about five years. Mercer really helped me get back on track. I always encourage people to go to community college if they're not sure what they want to do." Crampton went on to receive his degree in education from Elizabethtown College and his master's from Millersville State University. |
He recalls his playing years at Mercer as an intensely competitive time that prepared him well for his current job. "When you play for Mercer, you're playing at the highest level. If you don't win a national championship, you're disappointed." Crampton notes that DeSales' soccer program is growing stronger with each passing year. "We're turning things around one season at a time."
Check this website for more information about
Overview
of Mercer Sports
More Sports News
Degree and Certificate
Programs at Mercer
Admission to Mercer
Financial Aid
What's New at Mercer