Eric Sorlie
Eric Sorlie-Director of Soccer Operations
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Office Phone – (417) 832-1552
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 two sons. The Sorlie family resides in Springfield.
Carl Rose- Boys Director of Coaching
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Office Phone – (417) 832-1552
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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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.
Tim Davis – Director of Girls Program
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