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03/19/2013 Men's Soccer Presents 2013 Summer Camp ProgramOptions include overnight college camp, elite one-day camp and youth camp 01/23/2013 Men's Soccer Announces Winter Training CampOne-day camp designed for high school players aspiring to play collegiate soccer 11/08/2012 Aguilar Named to Second Straight All-BIG EAST First TeamAguilar is the Blue Demons' first two-time All-BIG EAST First Team member. 10/23/2012 Men's Soccer Announces November Camp DateThe DePaul men's soccer staff is holding its Elite One Day Camp on Nov. 11. 10/22/2012 Men's Soccer Seniors Fired Up for One Final HurrahAguilar, Schultz, Toth, Leverentz Will Be Honored at Friday's Senior Day Contact Assistant Coach Mark Plotkin at: Former Blue Demon standout midfielder Mark Plotkin was named assistant coach Feb. 6, 2012 after spending the last two seasons as the Director of Operations for Northwestern men's soccer. Plotkin was a four-year starter for DePaul coach Craig Blazer and finished his career in 2009 tied for fifth all-time in games started He was an integral part of the most successful men's soccer class in school history. "It's an amazing thing, this opportunity to come back so quickly after playing at DePaul less than three years ago," Plotkin said. "I couldn't be more excited." Plotkin and classmates Steffen Vroom and Patrick Hopkins helped lead DePaul to four consecutive appearances in the BIG EAST Championship tournament, including final four appearances in 2007 and 2008. Plotkin was a driving force behind the Blue Demons winning their first BIG EAST Red Division title and earning their first appearance in the NCAA tournament in 2007. What Plotkin, Hopkins, Vroom and their classmates had was a special quality that allowed them to evolve in to a gritty band of overachievers. "I am thrilled with Mark's return, and he was absolutely the right choice at the time," said DePaul soccer coach Craig Blazer about the four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree. "At Northwestern, he gained valuable coaching experience working with a successful program. "We're looking forward to Mark implementing what he learned while playing here along with his new ideas from Northwestern. He is going to help get DePaul back to the winning program he played on from 2006 through 2009. "We know Mark will make a successful and immediate transition with fellow coaches, players, administrators and alumni. Being from the Chicago area, he will also be an outstanding recruiter locally and throughout the Midwest." |
