Ryan Collins Signs National Letter-of-Intent to Play for ENMU Men's Soccer Team
Ryan Collins, a 6’3”, 165-pound defender from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team. Collins will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006 season. Head Coach Carlos Elizondo has signed a total of 14 players this spring.

The Greyhounds completed their second year of competition in soccer this past fall. ENMU is a member of the very competitive Southwest Soccer Conference, which is made up five NCAA Division II teams at universities in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Elizondo, who was an assistant coach in 2004, was promoted to head coach during the spring of 2005.

Ryan Collins, Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee High School), Defender, 6’3”, 165 lbs. [more]

Phillip Lujan Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Men's Soccer Team
Phillip Lujan, a 6’1”, 155-pound defender from Los Lunas High School in Los Lunas, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team. Lujan will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006 season. Head Coach Carlos Elizondo has signed a total of 13 players this spring.

The Greyhounds completed their second year of competition in soccer this past fall. ENMU is a member of the very competitive Southwest Soccer Conference, which is made up five NCAA Division II teams at universities in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Elizondo, who was an assistant coach in 2004, was promoted to head coach during the spring of 2005.

Phillip Lujan, Los Lunas, New Mexico (Los Lunas High School), Defender, 6’1”, 155 lbs.
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Marco Inzunza-Ibarra Signs National Letter-of-Intent with ENMU Men's Soccer Team
Marco Inzunza-Ibarra, a 5’8”, 150-pound midfielder from Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, N.M., has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team. Inzunza-Ibarra will be a freshman at ENMU during the 2006 season. Eastern Head Coach Carlos Elizondo has signed a total of 12 players this spring.

The Greyhounds completed their second year of competition in soccer this past fall. ENMU is a member of the very competitive Southwest Soccer Conference, which is made up five NCAA Division II teams at universities in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Elizondo, who was an assistant coach in 2004, was promoted to head coach during the spring of 2005.

Freshman in 2006
Marco Inzunza-Ibarra, Las Cruces, New Mexico (Las Cruces High School), Midfielder, 5’8”, 150 lbs. [more]

Abel Asmerom Signs National Letter-of-Intent with Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University head men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has announced the signing of Abel Asmerom to a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Greyhounds next season. Asmerson will be a freshman during the Fall 2006 semester. ENMU has signed a total of 11 players this spring.

The Greyhounds completed their second year of competition in soccer this past fall. ENMU is a member of the very competitive Southwest Soccer Conference, which is made up five NCAA Division II teams at universities in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Elizondo, who was an assistant coach in 2004, was promoted to head coach during the spring of 2005.

Freshman in 2006
Abel Asmerom, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Eldorado High School), Defender, 5’9” [more]

ENMU Signs Three Additional Men’s Soccer Players
to National Letters-of-Intent
Eastern New Mexico University head men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has announced the signing of three more student-athletes to National Letters of-Intent. All of the recruits will be freshmen during the Fall 2006 semester. ENMU has signed a total of 10 players this spring.

The Greyhounds completed their second year of competition in soccer this past fall. ENMU is a member of the very competitive Southwest Soccer Conference, which is made up eight NCAA Division II teams at universities in Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Elizondo, who was an assistant coach in 2004, was promoted to head coach during the spring of 2005.

Freshmen in 2006
Stephen Alicandro, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dante Alighieri Academy), Midfield, 5'10"
Renato Ortega, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Brebeuf College), Midfielder, 5'9", 130 lbs.
Eric Perea, Albuquerque, New Mexico (La Cueva High School), Midfielder, 5'9", 147 lbs. [more]

ENMU Signs Seven Men’s Soccer Players to National Letters-of-Intent
Eastern New Mexico University head men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has announced the signing of seven student-athletes to National Letters-of-Intent. All of the recruits will be freshmen in the Fall 2006 semester. Listed below are players who signed National Letters-of-Intent with Eastern New Mexico University during the first week of the official signing period, which started on Feb. 1, 2006.

Freshmen in 2006
Dustin Flores, Alamogordo, New Mexico (Mayfield High School), Defender, 6’0”, 155 lbs.
Tyler Hart, Cambridge, Ontario (Canada), Midfielder/Defender, 5'9", 170 lbs.
Ryan McClanahan, Las Cruces, New Mexico (Mayfield High School), Midfielder/Forward, 6’0", 150 lbs.
Michael Morin, Bloomfield, New Mexico (Bloomfield High School), Defender, 6'1", 175 lbs.
Patrick Stack, Alamogordo, New Mexico (Alamogordo High School), Midfielder/Forward, 5'9", 160 lbs.
Max Stainmetz, Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada (Dr. J.M. Denison High School), Forward, 5'10", 140 lbs.
James Stephens, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Eldorado High School), Midfielder/Forward, 5’11”, 145 lbs. [more]

ENMU Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams Honored by NSCAA for Academic Success
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s and women’s soccer teams have received Team Academic Awards from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) for the 2004-05 academic year. ENMU and other colleges and universities were honored for earning team grade point averages of 3.0 or higher during the academic year.[more]

Seven Greyhounds Selected to the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team, in its second year of competition, has placed seven players on the 2005 Southwest Soccer Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. This is the first year ENMU’s players were eligible for SSC academic honors due to requirements that each nominee must have 24 hours at his current university and have reached sophomore athletic status. Last year, most of Eastern’s players were in their first year at ENMU.[more]

Prospective Athlete Checklist

Note: the following is a recommended list to follow in order to ensure a hassle-free opportunity to apply for the ENMU Soccer Program. Not following the list prior to contacting the program will not limit the possiblity of a scholarship or position on any collegiate team.

• Prospective players must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Your high school counselor will be able to assist you. The following link will direct you to the NCAA Clearinghouse Web site: NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility
• Prospective players are encouraged to fill out the Eastern New Mexico University application online free! Call 800.FOR.ENMU for questions.
  http://www.enmu.edu/services/admissions/index.shtml
• Prospective players are encouraged to apply for Academic Scholarships.
  ENMU Academic Scholarships:
  www.enmu.edu/services/admissions/financialaid/scholarships/academic.shtml
  Government Assisted Scholarships (application for financial aid):
  www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
• Prospective players are encouraged to fill out the online information form for the ENMU Soccer Program.
  

ENMU's Soccer Field

The ENMU Soccer Field opened during the 2004 season, with the Greyhounds and Zias calling the new facility home. ENMU Soccer Field features a well-maintained grass surface, with plenty of space for team benches, a scoring table, concession stand and bleachers. Parking for players and fans is available nearby.

ENMU Soccer Field is surrounded by a chain-link fence and is conveniently located next to the ENMU Track and within view of Greyhound Arena.





Scholarship Information

If you are interested in being considered for an athletic scholarship, contact:

Carlos Elizondo, Head Men's Soccer Coach
Office Phone 505.562.2759
Fax Number 505.562.2822
E-mail:carlos. elizondo@enmu.edu

Complete the online information form and send videos to:
Greyhound Soccer
1500 S. Ave K
ENMU Station 17
Portales, NM 88130

You can also fill out the online information form, to submit your information right from your computer!