Home of the Mustangs
Program Overall Record
Overall Record through 2009
338 - 108 - 74
Conference Champions
1984, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009
Sectional Champions
1984, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
District Champions
1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009
Regional Champions
1991, 1997, 2006, 2009
Ohio State Finalists
1997
Ohio State Champions
1997
Strongsville High School Head Varsity Coach: Tobey Cook
20025 Lunn Rd Assistant Varsity Coach/JVA Head Coach: Les Szabo
Strongsville, Oh 44136 Assistant Varsity Coach/JVB Head Coach: JR Muth
Assistant Varsity Coach: Matt Jankowski
Strongsville High School
Boys Soccer
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Home Games are played at:
Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex
Foltz Fields
15301 Foltz Pkwy
Strongsville, OH 44149
(Click here for a map of Foltz
Fields location)
Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex
Foltz Fields
15301 Foltz Pkwy
Strongsville, OH 44149
(Click here for a map of Foltz
Fields location)
Senior #14 Matt Griesinger Senior #1 Alex Ivanov Senior #10 Mike Cherico
(action photos provided by SIDELINESHOTZ, complete game coverage for Varsity, JV A and JV B from 8/27/09
can be found on their web site, www.sidelineshotz.com) More action photos can be found in the Photo Album.
(action photos provided by SIDELINESHOTZ, complete game coverage for Varsity, JV A and JV B from 8/27/09
can be found on their web site, www.sidelineshotz.com) More action photos can be found in the Photo Album.
Senior Night 2009, proud
parents and the 2009
senior class
parents and the 2009
senior class
Nick Galasso, Mike Matlock,
Alex Ivanov, Mike Cherico,
and Matt Griesinger, senior
night 2009
Alex Ivanov, Mike Cherico,
and Matt Griesinger, senior
night 2009
2009 Regional champs
2009 Seniors and the
Regional trophy
Regional trophy
2010 Strongsville High School Boys Soccer
2009 NSCAA All-Americans
Senior Co-Captain Matt Griesinger(right) and 2006 Captain Dan Kmetz(left) with Coach
Cook at the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association Convention and All-America
Luncheon in Philadelphia, PA. Matt received his Scholar All-American recognition, just
the 2nd player in Mustang history to receive this prestigious honor. 2005 graduate Scott
Margulio was the first to receive Scholar All-American designation. Kmetz was in
Philadelphia to receive NCAA Division III All-American honors. He was part of the Calvin
College team that went to the NCAA Division III final losing to eventual champion Messiah
College. Dan is the first Strongsville High School player to receive Collegiate
All-American status.
Senior Co-Captain Matt Griesinger(right) and 2006 Captain Dan Kmetz(left) with Coach
Cook at the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association Convention and All-America
Luncheon in Philadelphia, PA. Matt received his Scholar All-American recognition, just
the 2nd player in Mustang history to receive this prestigious honor. 2005 graduate Scott
Margulio was the first to receive Scholar All-American designation. Kmetz was in
Philadelphia to receive NCAA Division III All-American honors. He was part of the Calvin
College team that went to the NCAA Division III final losing to eventual champion Messiah
College. Dan is the first Strongsville High School player to receive Collegiate
All-American status.
Strongsville finishes up at the #5 in the final State Poll dated 10/19/09 and they remain
at #2 in the final GCSSCA Top Ten Poll dated 10/16/09. ESPN Rise Soccer's updated
Final Fab 50 poll dated 11/22/09 Week 13 has the Mustangs moving up to #22 in the
Boy's Final Fall Soccer Rankings. The Mustangs are ranked at #7 in the NSCAA coach's
Regional poll #11. See "Polls & Rankings" for more information.
at #2 in the final GCSSCA Top Ten Poll dated 10/16/09. ESPN Rise Soccer's updated
Final Fab 50 poll dated 11/22/09 Week 13 has the Mustangs moving up to #22 in the
Boy's Final Fall Soccer Rankings. The Mustangs are ranked at #7 in the NSCAA coach's
Regional poll #11. See "Polls & Rankings" for more information.
Congratulations to the 2009 Mustangs for a great season and the deep run in the state
playoffs. The Mustangs would like to thank their fans and supporters for their positive
contributions during this wonderful run. Thank you!
playoffs. The Mustangs would like to thank their fans and supporters for their positive
contributions during this wonderful run. Thank you!
National Letters of Intent
Two Strongsville Mustang Boys Soccer players have agreed to continue their education and soccer
careers in college. Senior Captains Mike Matlock(University of Massachusetts) and Matt
Griesinger(Bowling Green State University) signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday,
February 3rd at Strongsville High School.
Matlock, Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division Player of the Year finished his Strongsville career
leading the Mustangs to a State Semi-final appearance. He finished 3rd on our All-Time list in
games played with 77, 7th on the top ten list in assists earned with 23 and 10th in goals scored(28)
and points earned(79). In addition to being named 1st Team All-Greater Cleveland and 1st Team
All-Ohio, Matlock received NSCAA All-Region honors. He is one of only 15 players in Mustang history
to be a 4-year letter winner
Griesinger, was named to the NOC Valley Division All-Conference team and 2nd Team All-Greater
Cleveland. Also a 4-year letter winner he played in 79 games over his career, 1st on the All-Time List
in games played. His captaincy and leadership in the back was instrumental in the Mustangs trip to
the OHSAA State Final Four in 2009. Griesinger was also recognized as an NSCAA Scholar
All-American, just the 2nd player in Strongsville history to be so honored(Scott Marguglio was
honored in 2004).
Two Strongsville Mustang Boys Soccer players have agreed to continue their education and soccer
careers in college. Senior Captains Mike Matlock(University of Massachusetts) and Matt
Griesinger(Bowling Green State University) signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday,
February 3rd at Strongsville High School.
Matlock, Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division Player of the Year finished his Strongsville career
leading the Mustangs to a State Semi-final appearance. He finished 3rd on our All-Time list in
games played with 77, 7th on the top ten list in assists earned with 23 and 10th in goals scored(28)
and points earned(79). In addition to being named 1st Team All-Greater Cleveland and 1st Team
All-Ohio, Matlock received NSCAA All-Region honors. He is one of only 15 players in Mustang history
to be a 4-year letter winner
Griesinger, was named to the NOC Valley Division All-Conference team and 2nd Team All-Greater
Cleveland. Also a 4-year letter winner he played in 79 games over his career, 1st on the All-Time List
in games played. His captaincy and leadership in the back was instrumental in the Mustangs trip to
the OHSAA State Final Four in 2009. Griesinger was also recognized as an NSCAA Scholar
All-American, just the 2nd player in Strongsville history to be so honored(Scott Marguglio was
honored in 2004).
Organizational Meeting, Tuesday, March 16th, 7-8:30pm, Room 606-608 at SHS
There will be an organizational meeting for all BOYS interested in playing High School soccer
next fall. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16th from 7:00-8:30pm in rooms
606-608 of the High School. The agenda will include information regarding the summer
program including lifting, open play and Mini-Camp. In addition information regarding
pre-season tryouts and the regular season will be discussed. Also, we will discuss the adidas
National High School Soccer Showcase.
I understand that there may be other things going on that evening but do make a concerted
effort to try to have at least one parent in attendance. Players are encouraged to attend.
Please bring the attached player profile with you to the meeting. You may also complete and
attach to an email to me. I have also included a copy of the mini-camp flier. Make note of the
three discounts available for early sign-up for camp. Complete and turn in the Player
Availability Survey and bring with you as well if you can. Other necessary forms including the
Player Profile, Player Availability Survey, Senior Resume(Seniors Only), and Mini-Camp
Registration form are available on the web site under Forms.
All 2010 forms can be found on the "Forms" page of this site.
There will be an organizational meeting for all BOYS interested in playing High School soccer
next fall. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16th from 7:00-8:30pm in rooms
606-608 of the High School. The agenda will include information regarding the summer
program including lifting, open play and Mini-Camp. In addition information regarding
pre-season tryouts and the regular season will be discussed. Also, we will discuss the adidas
National High School Soccer Showcase.
I understand that there may be other things going on that evening but do make a concerted
effort to try to have at least one parent in attendance. Players are encouraged to attend.
Please bring the attached player profile with you to the meeting. You may also complete and
attach to an email to me. I have also included a copy of the mini-camp flier. Make note of the
three discounts available for early sign-up for camp. Complete and turn in the Player
Availability Survey and bring with you as well if you can. Other necessary forms including the
Player Profile, Player Availability Survey, Senior Resume(Seniors Only), and Mini-Camp
Registration form are available on the web site under Forms.
All 2010 forms can be found on the "Forms" page of this site.