Robert Meschbach
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 17, 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Galt, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1977–1980 | Indiana | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1983 |
Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 64 | (13) |
| 1983 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers (indoor) | 5 | (7) |
| 1984 | → Minnesota Strikers | 1 | (0) |
| 1984 | Chicago Sting | 18 | (0) |
| 1984–1985 | Chicago Sting (indoor) | 27 | (15) |
| 1985 |
New York Cosmos (indoor) | 2 | (1) |
| 1985 | Chicago Maroons | ||
| 1985 | Chicago Sting (indoor) | 3 | (0) |
| 1985–1986 | Chicago Shoccers (indoor) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Meschbach (born June 17, 1959) is a Canadian-American retired
High school
While born in Canada, Robert Meschbach was an
College career
At Indiana University, Meschbach became a 1st team All-American in 1980, and runner-up for the
Professional career
In 1980, Meschbach was the first player drafted for the
Coaching career
While in college, Meschbach began coaching at the IU Soccer Camps. Meschbach also coached boys Varsity at Plantation High School in 1982 while playing for the Strikers. He coached girls Varsity at St. Viator High School, where the Lions won back-to-back IHSA State Championships in 2002 and 2003. Also coached boys at Carmel HS in Mundelein 2006. Additionally was an ODP evaluator for the state of Illinois in 2000 and 2001.
Meschbach has coached youth club teams professionally for the last ten years. He led Eclipse Select U16 teams to the USYSA National Championships in 2001 and 2003. While with the Eclipse in 2003, Meschbach initiated the Eclipse Select boys program. Later in 2003, he left the Eclipse to start FC United, and held the position of Director of Technical Development for the boys and girls programs. In 2006 FC United won the U23 men's USASA state cup and in 2008, he led FC United U18 boys to a USYSA Illinois State Championship, the club's first youth state cup. In the same year, he led the Ela Elite U23 men to a USASA National Championship and is currently coaching at Ela Elite.
Meschbach, along with his longtime assistant coaches, Frank Hermanutz and Eric Kuehl, take great pride in elevating players to the next level. Numerous former players are in the collegiate ranks or have had collegiate careers thanks to their coaching style, dedication and abilities.
References
- ^ Can NASL came to terms with stability? Evening Tribune (San Diego, CA) - Tuesday, May 8, 1984
- ^ STING WILL DEAL FOR ALL-STAR Chicago Tribune - Friday, February 15, 1985
- ^ OUTDOOR SOCCER LIVES EVEN WITHOUT STING - SEMIPRO LEAGUES FILL THE VOID Chicago Tribune - Sunday, July 7, 1985
- ^ STING HAS NEW LOOK Chicago Tribune - Saturday, October 26, 1985
- ^ OFF-FIELD FUSS KEEPS STING BUSY Chicago Tribune - Friday, November 15, 1985
- ^ Veee almost recovered from ingrown toenail Evening Tribune (San Diego, CA) - Wednesday, March 5, 1986