Karl Kremser
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| Position: | 1969 / Round: 5 / Pick: 128 | ||||||||
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| Full name | Karl Friedrich Kremser | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
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| 1960–1964 | Woodrow Wilson High School | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1966 | Army Cadets | ||
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| 1970–1975 | Palm Springs Junior High | ||
| 1975–1977 |
Miami Killian High School | ||
| 1977–1979 | Davidson Wildcats | ||
| 1980–2007 | FIU Panthers | ||
Karl Friedrich Kremser (born 3 August 1945) is a
Early life
Kremser was born in
College career
Kremser was recruited by
Since Tennessee did not have a soccer team, and inspired by Charlie and Pete Gogolak's innovative soccer-style placekicking, Kremser began practicing. Word spread about his talent, and he was encouraged to try out for spring football. Kremser was soon offered a full football scholarship, and may have been the first non-recruited dual sports athlete at Tennessee.[1] The highlight of his collegiate football career came with a 54-yard field goal that helped the Volunteers defeat Alabama, 10–9, in 1968.[2] The kick set a Southeastern Conference record for distance, and still ranks among the longest field goals in Tennessee history.[3]
NFL
After graduation, Kremser was drafted by the
Coaching career
In retirement, Kremser returned to Palm Springs Junior High. The school system had a soccer competition for junior high schools, and thereafter Kremser organized teams for tournaments. Kremser moved on to
In 1977, Kremser joined the Davidson College Wildcats, and built their soccer program while also coaching track. By his third season, the Wildcats had five players named All-Southern Conference, with Kremser named Coach of the Year.[3]
FIU Panthers
From 1980 to 2007, Kremser coached the
Among many honors and achievements, Kremser was named Florida's Coach of the Year in 1980, and the Collegiate Coaches' South Region Coach of the Year in 1985. He was selected Trans America Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1991, when he guided the Panthers to their first conference crown and NCAA Division I Tournament appearance. Kremser was voted TAAC Coach of the Year in 1996, and picked up Atlantic Soccer Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2002 and 2004 – FIU's final season with the league.[3]
Kremser has coached 32 all-state selections, including five state Players of the Year, 34 All-South Region selections and eight
Kremser briefly retired as FIU coach in 2002, after its soccer program was closed in favor of a new football program. The decision was reversed the next day, following alumni protest. Kremser remained at FIU for five more years, before leaving his post in 2007. Kremser's assistant coach and former FIU three time All-American, Munga Eketebi, took over.[9]
Kremser left FIU as the 17th most successful coach in NCAA Division I men's soccer history, with a 337–210–41 career record. He posted a 324–171–41 mark at FIU, guiding the Panthers to 24 winning seasons. His teams recorded 10-or-more-victories 14 times in his final 17 years.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Karl Kremser Interview" (PDF). Interview with Karl Kremser Conducted by Tom Scott Friday, September 10, 2013 Telephone Interview. The Rohe Era Track and XC Association. 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "TENNESSEE BEATS ALABAMA, 10 TO 9; Kremser's Record 54-Yard Field Goal in the Fourth Quarter Proves Decisive". The New York Times. Associated Press. 20 October 1968. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "FIU Soccer Coach Karl Kremser Announces His Retirement". C-USA. 8 May 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "Karl Kremser Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "1969 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "1969 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Surface, Bill (19 September 1971). "Jan Stenerud Is No Football Player But He Wins Foot all Games". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "KREMSER, FIU HAVE A LEG UP". Sun Sentinel. 13 December 1996. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Fernandez, Crystal (19 April 2007). "Men's soccer coach retires". PantherNOW.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.