Marc Colwell returns for his second year as the Quakers' assistant coach. E arlham has consistently improved its win-loss and goal differential in each of the past eight seasons. Last season the Quakers scored 43 times and only gave up 16 goals. T radition, dedication and experience all contribute to success, but fan support is a big factor too. Messer sees Earlham's knowledgeable and vocal fans as an important part of the team.
People turn out here because they like soccer and because they have friends on the team.
Those friendships outside the team are part of the Earlham way. W hile participants in the Quaker men's soccer program take their athletic commitment seriously, they are counseled to give academics top priority. Creamer , a goalkeeper, was the NCAC's 1998 Defensive Player of Year. He immediately began Ph.D. studies at Stanford University. B elonging to the NCAA Division III, Earlham offers academic scholarships to qualifying students as well as need-based financial aid.