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UTEP Soccer Newsletter: September 2013
Miners On A Roll
UTEP is flying high heading into Conference USA play. The Miners (7-2-1) set a school record by winning four straight road matches to close out non-conference action with plenty of momentum but their focus is strictly on the home match-ups against defending co-C-USA champion Rice at 7 p.m. Friday and offensive powerhouse Southern Miss at 12 p.m. MT Sunday.
They will mark the first two of 10 total C-USA contests. Be sure to check out the 2013 schedule in its entirety. Or if you have laser-like focus similar to the Miners, just read the preview article for the upcoming games this weekend.
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Road Warriors
UTEP made some program history to close out non-conference play. The Miners won a school record four straight road games to finish non-conference action at 7-2-1.
The prior school standard for consecutive road victories (three) was shared by the 2003, 2005 & 2009 squads. The record-setting 2005 team holds the program mark for longest unbeaten streak in hostile territory at six (5-0-1).
The Miners will have a chance to equal the unbeaten streak in hostile territory when they play at UAB (6 p.m. MT, Oct. 4) & at Florida Atlantic (11 a.m. MT, Oct. 6).
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4th-Annual Media PK Challenge A Big Hit
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Preseason Fun With The UTEP Soccer Family
Part of the reason that the UTEP soccer team has experienced sustained success over the years is due to the family-like atmosphere surrounding the program.
Coach Cross & his staff do a great job of creating that environment through the structure of the preseason training schedule. There are plenty of fun events to break up the tough practice schedule and also help the team grow closer. Among them is the team watching the inspirational movie "Glory Road" together, the always entertaining Green Grass Classic, the trust-enhancing blindfolded team-building activity, the you never know what you will get skits galore at the Get To Know You Team Dinner and heading up to the mountains on Wyler Tramway
to set team goals for the year
Winter Camp Planned
For years area soccer players have had the chance to improve their skillset through the UTEP Soccer Summer Camps. The camps have been a big success, and as result the Miner soccer program is excited to announce the creation of the UTEP Soccer College Winter Camps.
The camp, open to all soccer players ages 7-18, is the perfect camp for players that want to know exactly what it's like to play college soccer! The UTEP Soccer staff will first run campers through a college practice covering various topics like possession, 1 v 1's, and finishing. Then players will put into practice what they've learned in a game-realistic scrimmage! Campers will need to bring cleats, a soccer ball and a water bottle to camp.
The cost is $75 if campers register on or before Nov. 29 and $90 on or after Nov. 30. All campers will receive a dri-fit camp t-shirt, and the camp will be held from Dec. 6-8, 2013 at University Field. On both Friday and Saturday it will be from 6-9 p.m. while Sunday the camp will run 1-4 p.m. For complete information, download the camp brochure in PDF format..
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Promotions A Plenty In 2013
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UTEP Garners National Recognition As A School
UTEP was just ranked among the best universities in the nation by Washington Monthly Magazine.
The ranking adds to UTEP's reputation for making a big difference in the lives of our students, the El Paso region and our nation.
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Join Us On Social Media
UTEP has been so lucky to get such great fan support throughout the years. To make the relationship even better, the Miners are now interacting more than ever with its fans through social media. Be sure to join the more than 1,000 fans to LIKE us on Facebook if you haven't already.
Also come join almost 700 fans to FOLLOW us on Twitter if you are not yet doing that. We look forward to hearing from you all!
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This Is UTEP Soccer
For those who need a crash course on UTEP soccer, you've come to the right place. The Miners have been embraced by El Paso, and they have rewarded the faithful by turning into a league and regional power. Consider the following accomplishments under head coach Kevin Cross (* denotes prior to start of 2012 season):
- 146 wins to rate t23rd in the country since 2002
- 11 straight seasons with at least 10 victories
- Ranked 3rd in C-USA with 106 wins after becoming a member in 2005
- Played in three league championship games, including in 2011
- Dominant record of 93-16-5 at home since 2002
- Scored 544 goals to place 13th in the country since 2002
- Four-time C-USA attendance leader & 45,821 fans since 2005
- Earned 138 athletic honors & 203 academic awards in its 17-year history*
- Won at Texas to advance to the second round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament
- Been represented at both the FIFA Women's World Cup & Summer Olympics
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| Top 10 Safest Big Cities In The Nation |
Top 10 Most Dangerous Big Cities In The Nation |
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1. EL PASO, TEXAS
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1. Detroit, Mich. |
| 2. San Diego, Calif. |
2. Baltimore, Md. |
| 3. New York, N.Y. |
3. Memphis, Tenn. |
| 4. Austin, Texas. |
4. Philadelphia, Pa. |
| 5. San Jose, Calif. |
5. Washington, D.C. |
| 6. Los Angeles, Calif. |
6. Indianapolis, Ind. |
| 7. Portland, Ore. |
7. Milwaukee, Wis. |
| 8. Charlotte, N.C. |
8. Columbus, Ohio |
| 9. Seattle, Wash. |
9. Oklahoma City, Okla. |
| 10. San Antonio, Texas |
10. Houston, Texas |
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