Men's Soccer
About the Program
Dedication. Discipline. Success. Clark’s men’s soccer program is driven by these core values and recruits and cultivates players who are dedicated to athletic and academic excellence.
The coaching staff works to bring out the best in the players, fostering a commitment to the classroom, playing field and community. Coaches engage players through an open-door policy and one-on-one attention, and inspire team unity and leadership. As a member of the NEWMAC conference – one of the toughest in Division III men’s soccer – Clark encapsulates the chemistry essential to playing high quality possession-style soccer. This Cougar team trains and plays hard – its rigorous effort has paid off, yielding five consecutive winning seasons for the first time since the 1980’s era.
Team unity is a hallmark of the men’s soccer team – the players work for each other, play for each other, and support each other both on and off the field. “Family” – this is how teammates describe the experience. During the three-month soccer season, players are together six days a week and thus develop a deep understanding of and respect for one another. They depend on each other as would brothers. “Every player is part of this family,” says Coach Kulik. “And they are supported and pushed to reach their peak potential in the classroom, as well as on the field.”
Each player plays an important role in the team’s ultimate success; learning these specific roles is a continual process. As each player progresses in his individual role, hones his talents and perfects his ability, he strengthens the group at the core.
“The main reason we have experienced success over the past few years is our willingness to grow individually and collectively each day,” said David Blum ’08, Clark’s all-time points leader. “We are all working towards one common goal – victory. Whether it’s in soccer, the classroom or the community, we can achieve greater success together.”
Recent Highlights
• Received at-large bid to 2008 NCAA Tournament for first time in 21 years
• Posted sixth consecutive winning season in 2008.
• David Blum ’08 set new mark for points in a career (38-11-87).
• Three players named 2008 NEWMAC All-Conference: Peter Wise ’09 (first team), Preben Gietz '10 (second team) and Baran Doenmez '12 (second team). Wise was named to the NSCAA)/Adidas NCAA Division III All-New England second team
• Head Coach David Kulik named NEWMAC Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2008
• Earned two national rankings: 20th by NSCAA; Eighth by D3kicks.com in 2006.
• Clark has been regionally ranked for the last four years
For more information about Clark University Men's Soccer, please contact head coach David Kulik at (508) 793-7636 or by email at dkulik@clarku.edu
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