Indiana Announces Recruiting Class (02-13-03)

2/13/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Feb. 13, 2003

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University head soccer coach Jerry Yeagley has announced committments from eight outstanding high school players to attend IU. Kyle Brabender (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Preparatory), Julian Dieterle (Elgin, Ill./Larkin HS), Christopher Munroe (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central HS), Jacob Peterson (Portage, Mich./IMG Academy-Edison High School), Kevin Robson (St. Peters, Mo./Chaminade HS), Greg Stevning (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central), Charley Traylor (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) and Jedidah Zayner (Orland Park, Ill./Carl Sandburg HS) will join the Hoosiers in the fall of 2003.

"We consider this a banner class with very good balance," Yeagley said. "These eight players are proven winners. They come in with winning habits and from winning traditions. They are outstanding leaders. This past season, we had no freshman starters. Next year, though, we could have four or more new players in the lineup. This class is very important and has a unique opportunity to have a impact on our team next year."

The incoming class includes one goalkeeper, four defenders, two forwards and a midfielder.

"One of our primary needs was to bolster the defense," Yeagley said. "We feel we have several recruits who could help immediately in a defensive role. Zayner, Dieterle, Stevning and Brabender have all been outstanding defenders on their respective teams.

"With the loss of (Ryan) Mack and (Pat) Noonan, we're very hopeful that Kevin Robson, who led his Chaminade team to back-to-back state championships, and Jacob Peterson, who was selected to our U-17 Men's National Team, can help immediately in the attack."

Three student-athletes are currently seniors at North Central High School in Indianapolis.

"We also feel very good about getting the top players from our own state," Yeagley said. "This year we have three of the best from North Central's State Championship team (in Traylor, Stevning and Munroe). In (Chris) Munroe, we have a top goalkeeper. Stevning anchored their defense and Traylor was the midfield dynamo for North Central and Coach Jerry Little."

Here's a look at Indiana's 2003-04 freshman class:

Kyle Brabender
Erie, Pa./Cathedral Preparatory High School
6-3  165  Defender

Helped Cathedral Prep to the 2001 Pennsylvania AAA State Championship ... Collected first-team All-State honors as a senior in 2002 ... Named first-team All-Metro in 2001and 2002 ... Honored as the Erie Metro Player of the Year in 2002 ... Captained his Cathedral team in 2002 ... High school team won three conference championships during his career ... Named the Indiana University Camp Defensive MVP during the summer of 2002 ... Member of Who's Who Among American High School Students and the National Honor Society ... Competed for the Erie Admirals Club team ... Also a three-year letterwinner in basketball ... Parents are Robert and Janice Brabender.

Coach Yeagley on Brabender:
"Kyle is an outstanding athlete and plays with great composure. He is strong in the air and makes the game look simple."

Julian Dieterle
Elgin, Ill./Larkin HS
5-7  142  Defender

Played club soccer for the Chicago Sockers, the same team as current Hoosier Brian Plotkin ... Dieterle and Plotkin were both members of the 2001 U-16 National Club Championship team ... Played on the Chicago Fire Reserves PDL team ... A member of the National Honor Society ... Mother is Gretchen K. Ohl.

Coach Yeagley on Dieterle:
"Julian is a tenacious competitor who is a natural leader. He brings many of the winning qualities of IU past great Nick Garcia."

Chris Munroe
Indianapolis, Ind./North Central High School
6-3 180  Goalkeeper

One of three players from North Central High School's 2002 State Championship team to sign with the Hoosiers this season ... A member of the National Youth team 1999-2001 ... One of just five National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Americans at goalkeeper in 2002 ... Also named to the NSCAA's All-Region IV team ...A first-team All-State selection in 2002 ... A three-time Academic All-Conference honoree ... A member of the All-Tournament team at the Great Midwest Classic, which included eight of the nation's top high school teams playing in Indianapolis in 2002 ... Placed first in a goalkeeper competition at A.S, Artix Football Tournoi International, France ... Played for the Indiana State ODP team 1998-2003 and the Region II team since 1999 ... Played club soccer for the Dynamo FC ... Parents are John and Kathy Munroe.

Coach Yeagley on Munroe:
"Chris has tremendous potential and possesses all the tools, athletic ability and the work ethic to become an outstanding goalkeeper."

Jacob Peterson
Portage, Mich./IMG Academy-Edison High School
5-10  160  Forward

A member of the U-17 Men's National team, Peterson has been training at the IMG Academy-Bolletieri Campus in Bradenton, Fla., the last two years ... A two-year letterwinner at Portage Northern HS before moving to Florida ... As a freshman, he earned All-Conference accolades ... Named All-District during his sophomore season ... Helped Portage Northern to a state championships in 2000 ... Played club soccer for the Michigan Wolves ... Helped the Wolves to a third-place finish at the National Club Championships in 2002 ... A member of the Region II Olympic Development team 1998-2003 and the Michigan State ODP team 1998-2002 ... Parents are Cristy and Dave Peterson.

Coach Yeagley on Peterson:
"Jacob has tremendous speed and a goal-scorer's mentality. He possesses natural attacking instincts and brings excitement to the game. He is difficult to contain."

Kevin Robson
St. Peters, Mo./Chaminade HS
5-9  145  Midfielder

A three-year letterwinner at Chaminade ... Selected to the NSCAA's All-Region IV team ... His Chaminade high school team was ranked as high as No. 2 nationally this past season ... Nine of his teammates signed letters-of-intent to play soccer at the Division I level ... A member of the All-Tournament team at the Great Midwest Classic, which included eight of the nation's top high school teams playing in Indianapolis in 2002 ... A first-team Missouri All-Stater in 2001 and 2002 ... Helped his Chaminade team to state titles in 2001 and 2002 ... Amassed 53 goals and 58 assists in his prep career ... Also an All-Conference pick in his junior and senior seasons ... Played on the state ODP and Regional Pool teams 2000-2002 ... A member of the ODP Regional team 2000-2002 ... Named an Adidas ODP All-American in 2001 ... ESP All-Star in 2002 ... Played for the Scott Gallagher Club Team ... Helped the team to two club state championships ... Also played basketball in high school ... Parents are Kevin and Patricia Robson.

Coach Yeagley on Kevin Robson:
"Kevin is a fierce competitor. He has been a top goal scorer at every level of his development. He's an exciting one-on-one attacker who creates problems for opposing defenders."

Greg Stevning
Indianapolis, Ind./North Central HS
6-0  170  Defender

One of three players from North Central High School's 2002 State Championship team to sign with the Hoosiers this season... A four-year varsity starter for the Panthers ... Selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's All-Region IV team ... Garnered first-team All-State honors in 2002 after being named to the second-team as a junior ... A three-time All-District and three-time All-Conference selection (2000, 2001 and 2002) ... A member of the Indiana ODP team from 1997-2002... Played his club soccer for the Dynamo FC ...Parents are Marilyn and Tom Stevning.

Coach Yeagley on Stevning:
"Greg is a big, strong, athletic defender who can also compliment the attack. He is very strong in the air."

Charley Traylor
Indianapolis, Ind./North Central High School
5-8  148  Midfielder

One of three players from North Central High School's 2002 State Championship team to sign with the Hoosiers this season... Selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's All-Region IV team ... A first-team All-Stater in 2002 .. Second-team All-State selection in 2001... Named All-Conference and Academic All-Conference ... A member of the All-Tournament team at the Great Midwest Classic, which included eight of the nation's top high school teams playing in Indianapolis the last two years ... Played on the Indiana ODP team 1997-2002 and the Region II team 1999-2001 ... Played his club soccer for the Dynamo FC ... Parents are Charles and Krista Traylor.

Coach Yeagley on Traylor:
"Charley is a tireless worker and a very versatile athlete who can play a variety of roles. He is a midfield dynamo who puts his mark on the game."

Jedidah Zayner
Orland Park, Ill./Carl Sandburg HS
Defender  5-11  165

A four-year varsity starter at Carl Sandburg HS ... Garnered National Soccer Coaches' Association of America All-America honors in 2003 ... Selected the Student Sports Magazine National Player of the Year ... Also the Chicago Tribune's Player of the Year ... As a senior, he was named the NSCAA's Illinois State Player of the Year ...Competed for the United States U-18 Men's National Team and is a member of the U-20 pool in 2003 ... Helped high school team to state championships in 2001 and 2002, including a 55-match winning streak ... In all four seasons at Carl Sandburg, he was named All-Conference, All-Section and All-Area ... Picked to both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times All-States team in 2001 and 2002 ...Honored as his team's Best Defensive Player in 2001 and 2002 and MVP as a senior in 2002 ... A member of the Illinois Olympic Development team in 1999 and 2001 and the Regional team in 2001. Played his club soccer for the Chicago Magic, the same team as current Hoosier Ned Grabavoy ... Led the Magic to a runner-up finish at the National Championships ... Mother is Pamela M. Santor-Zayner.

Coach Yeagley on Zayner:
"Jed is a natural leader and a complete player. He's a real winner and a star on the rise."