Eric Sorlie-Director of Soccer Operations
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Office tele:(417) 832-1552 Hotline number (417) 841-4003
Eric joins Springfield Soccer Club from MSU where he was the Assistant Men’s Coach for 6 years. He was a vital part of the duties both on and off the field, and played a major role in scouting, recruiting, conditioning players, directing camps, and fundraising for the Bears.
Prior to joining the MSU staff, Sorlie played four years at West Texas A&M, where he helped lead the Buffaloes to two Lone Star Conference championships and two NCAA tournament appearances, including an NCAA Elite 8 trip. He played his club soccer with the nationally-ranked Dallas Texans SC.
Sorlie earned a bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science from West Texas A&M in 2000 and his Masters of Science in Administrative Studies from MSU in 2006 with an emphasis in the Sports Management Certificate Program. Eric currently holds an USSF Coaching License.
Eric and his wife, Timaree have a son Kian. The Sorlie family resides in Springfield.
Carl Rose- Boys Director of Coaching
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Office tele:(417) 832-1552 Hotline number (417) 841-4012
With over 40 years of proven experience in the field of soccer as a player and a coach, Carl is a true asset to the Springfield Soccer Club. He was regarded as a solid team player at various levels, initially playing for the London England Schoolboy Select Team and the Canadian Olympic/National Team. Carl achieved professional status as a player with the New York Arrows and St. Louis Steamers of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and was chosen three times a MISL All-Star.
As a coach, Carl coached Busch SC (currently St. Louis S.C.) to a U.S. Youth Soccer Association National Championship. He has also coached numerous teams to state and regional cup titles at the youth level. Carl holds a USSF ‘A’ Coaching License and was the founder of the Carl Rose Soccer Academy, which eventually combined with Springfield Soccer Club. Carl has also served as a MYSA State ODP Team Coach.
Carl and his wife Teri reside in Springfield and have a son Reno, who is also a former coach in the club, and now lives in St. Louis.
Cory Carr- Director of Senior Boys Program
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Hotline number (417) 841-4017
Cory is originally from Spring, Texas were he played soccer for Klein High School. At Klein he played in 3 State Championship games and was named to the All-Region and All-State First Team his Junior and Senior years. He was also named to the NSCAA All-American team as a Senior. Cory was also captain of the State Champion Houston Texans.
Cory moved to Springfield in 1993 to play on the Men’s Soccer team at MSU. Cory played under Coach Jon Leamy from 1993-1997 and was named to the Academic All-Conference Team all four years as a Bear.
Cory was the Assistant Director of Coaching of the Bears Futbol Club from 1997-1999. He also coached High School soccer in 1998 at Ozark High School and assisted at Hillcrest High School in 1997 and 1998. Cory coached Springfield Soccer Club to their first ever State Cup title in 2007 with the 90/91 Boys squad. Cory was also the recipient of the 2007 MYSA Boys Competitive Coach of the Year Award. Cory holds a USSF Coaching License.
Cory and his wife, Jill, reside in Springfield with their daughter Caroline. He is a Physical Therapist at Integrity Home Care here in Springfield.
Jeremy Alumbaugh-Technical Advisor
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Office tele (417) 832-1552 Hotline number (417) 841-4013
Jeremy Alumbaugh is a former Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Missouri State University from 1996-2000. Alumbaugh helped the Bears to national prominence as they made appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament in 1997 and 1999. He oversaw all recruiting efforts for the Bears. Prior to Missouri State he served as an Assistant Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Alumbaugh played for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1991-1994 and helped the Titans reach the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 in 1991, Elite 8 in 1993 and the Final Four in 1994. He played at Champaign Centennial High School where he was an All-Conference selection.
Prior to returning to Springfield in 2004 he worked for the Chicago Magic S.C. from 2001-2004 where he coached several teams to National, Regional and State Championships. While in Chicago he also coached the Chicago Fire Reserves of the PDL and helped the franchise win consecutive Division titles. In 2003 he served as the Assistant Coach to Mike Matkovich as they finished as the PDL National Finalist.
During his time in Chicago he worked with several current MLS and US National Team players including; Ricardo Clark, Brad Guzan, Matt Pickens, Ned Grabavoy, Quavas Kirk, Eric Lichaj, Jed Zayner, Danny O’Rourke, Chris Rolfe, Josh Lambo and Dasan Robinson.
Currently, he holds a USSF National ‘C’ License, the NSCAA National Diploma and the NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma. Alumbaugh and his wife Tammy have a daughter Sidney and reside in Springfield.
