USD Women's Soccer 1999

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1999 UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TORERO WOMEN'S SOCCER

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John Cossaboon enters hi s third season at the helm ofTorero Women's Soccer at the University of San Di ego. In 1998, Cossaboon orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in West Coast Conference history when he directed the Toreros to a 12-6-2 record after posting a 7- 12- 1mark in 1997. Before arriving at Alca la Park, Cossaboon served as head coach for the women's soccer program at UC Santa Barbara . Prior to UCSB, Cossaboon gained international head coaching experience at the pro fess ional level in Japan's women's pro fessional league from 1993 through the beginning of 1995. Before hi s stint in Japan, Cossaboon's vast coaching experiences included the fo llowing pos itions: top assistant coach for the men's pro– gram at Santa Clara University ( 1992 and 1993), the head men's coach at Ca l State Hayward ( 199 1), an assistant coach at Duke Uni versity ( 1978-82) and the University of North Carolina ( 1977). A nati ve of New York, Cossaboon served as the Director of Coaching for the North Texas State Soccer Association, directing and tra ining O lympic Deve lopment players and des igning and implementing the state's coaching education program. With a United States Soccer Federation "A" License, he has been a National Staff Coach fo r the National Soccer Coaches Assoc iation of Ameri ca since 1983. From 1983 to 1985 he was a National Staff Coach fo r the USS F. In 1987 and 1988 he was the head coach of the Dallas Express, a semi – professional member of the Lone Star A lliance. A 1977 graduate of State University of New York, Cortland, Cossaboon earned hi s Bachelor of Sci– ence Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and Exercise Physiology. During his senior year at Cortland he garnered First Team All -Conference honors as a center midfielder. He earned hi s Master of Arts Degree in Physical Education in 1978 from the Uni versity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with emphasis in Exercise Physiology, Coachi ng, Biomechanics and Psychology. He received hi s Intermediate Level Coach ing Certi ficate from the Brazi lian Football Academy in Ri o de Janeiro. Additionally, he has authored fi ve soccer publications; has studied soccer techniques in Belgium and Holland ; and has taught Martial Arts, Self-Defense for Women classes. In addition to his passion for soccer, Cossaboon also is an avid cyclist and enj oys surfing.

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JOHN COSSABOON

HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON

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TOMMY TATE GOALKEEPERS COACH FIFTH SEASON Tommy Tate enters hi s fifth season as an assistant coach fo r the USD women's soccer program, where his main focus is the goalkeepers. He played four years ( 1990-94) with the Toreros as goalkeeper and recorded 17 shutouts and fini shed his career with a 37-14-5 record. He recorded 16 wins and nine shutouts as a freshman and went 13-4 during his senior campaign. A 1995 graduate of USD with a B.A. in History, Tommy also coaches two San Diego Surf club teams (U-1 7 boys and U-8 boys); and the past six years has served as an assistant coach for the boy's team at the University ofSan Diego High School.

ADA GREENWOOD ASSISTANT COACH SECOND SEASON Ada Greenwood enters his second season as top assistant, after serving as a volunteer assistant for head coach John Cossaboon during the 1997 campaign. Greenwood graduated from Dominican College in 1997 after completing a stellar three-year career at the NAIA power. Greenwood was an NAIAAll-American forward and was the leading goal-scorer in the Independent Conference, ending his career with 39 goal s and 41 assists. Greenwood compiled an impressive coaching resume directing club teams and assisting with high school squads. He was an assistant at Branson High School from 1994-98 and helped Branson to four straight NorCal State Titles. During hi s tenure, Branson was undefeated in all of 1996-97 and was ranked first in the nation by Umbro. He also served as an assistant at Redwood High School in 1993 which won the NorCal Title the same year. Currently Greenwood coaches the San Diego Surf Soccer Club U-17, U-1 8 teams. Both squads won the 1999 CYSA State Cup with the I7's winning regionals, while the 18 's pl aced third. The I7's advanced to the National Playoffs fini shing third at the Disney World Complex. Greenwood's club experience includes directing the Marin Red Rockers of the Premier League to a National Runner-Up fini sh in the WAGS National Tournament. A native of England, Greenwood grew up in South End in Essex County on the outskirts of London. He played soccer at Eastwood