North Storm Alumni
NORTH STORM PLAYERS WHO CONTINUE TO EXCEL!
North Storm players are no stranger to collegiate level play and participation. With a reputation for hard work, dedication to team and excellent academics, colleges within Michigan welcome the opportunity to scout and recruit North Storm players.
Due to North Storms' excellence abroad in Regional and National events, many schools outside of Michigan are also familiar with the club and it's quest for excellence. Because we believe in seeking the best opportunities to be seen and to be tested, North Storm gains valuable exposure to college scouts and coaches from all over the country.
With former players competing from Cornerstone to Kalamazoo, Hope to Alma, Oakland to EMU, Parkside Wisconsin to Aurora Illinois and Maryland to the Men's National team, chances are North Storm has a teammate waiting to welcome you to the next phase of your soccer career!
| PLAYER | NS YEAR | SCHOOL | ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Hogarth | NS 92 | Aquinas | Tucker was a core member of the NS 92 team that won the Michigan Premier P1 bracket in their U17 year. Tucker was also a 4 year starter for Elk Rapids high school and was named 1st team all district, first team all conference and 3rd team all state during his career which saw Tucker help Elk Rapids to several deep runs into the play-offs.. |
| Ryder Lewis | NS 92 | Elmhurst | Ryder was a 6 year North Storm 92 participant. As a player, Ryder earned 2 NS player of the year accolades as well as a 2 time "Coaches award" recipient. As the captain of the Div 4 Glen Lake high school team, Ryder was a four year starter and received All State honorable mention, 2 time first team All Conference and led the Lakers to numerous post season appearances. Ryder also achieved academic recognition as both an honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society! |
| Jon Spencer | NS 92 | Aquinas | Jon was a four year participant with North Storm, serving as a major contributor to the 92's Michigan Premier 1 title in their U17 season. Jon was also a 4 year starter at the Div 1 West high school, contributing to several post season appointments for West. |
| Ben Kreple | NS 88 | Wisconsin Parkside | High School Varsity 2003-2005. Named to All-State Honorable Mention, All-Region (Regional Dream Team), All District and All Conference - College Soccer at Wisconsin Parkside - Starting Freshman, named team's Rookie of the Year, Starting Sophmore named team's Defender of the Year, All Conference, All Region (3rd team), Starting Junior named Team Captain, Starting Senior named Team Captain! |
| Shane MacDonald | NS 91 | Kalamazoo | Shane was a three year Varsity starter and leader on the field for Suttons Bay HS, including several runs deep into the MHSAA State tournament. Shanne was also a three year starter with the North Storm 91 MSYSA Premier 1 team, participating in numerous tournament and showcase victories and an impressive run in Europe, helping his team to great achievements. Shane heads to Kalamazoo College in pursuit of both academic achievement and athletic achievement. |
| Alex Sanderson | NS 91 | Calvin | Alex was a late edition to the North Storm group, but trained hard as a goalkeeper to join us and become a split time starter. Alex also battled through injuries to become a two year Varsity starter for TC West high school. Alex will be attending Calvin College and is expected to start due in large part to his dedication to improving his skills and his work ethic. |
| Curt Oleson | NS 91 | Indiana Tech | Curt was a six year stand out with North Storm logging many tournament championships, league championships and finishing with North Storm as a Premier 1 team in the Michigan Premier soccer programand had a spectacular high school caree including the 2006 State Championship for D1 TC West high school and was a four year starter with several regional and all state acolades. Curt will be venturing to Indiana on scholorship for athletics and academics, and is challenged with become the first ever incoming freshman to play up on the Varsity side. |
| Casey Hogan | NS 91 | Aquanius | Casey was a well established recruit from Manistee when he joined North Storm. Casey had several accomplishements during his high school and North Storm career including MHSAA All State honors while helping lead Manistee HS to the State tournament and impressive play in MSYSA Premier 1 and Europe |
| Dane Macdonell | NS 91 | Kalamazoo | Highly succesful 5 year starter for NS and four year starter for TC Central as a goalkeeper. Top tier Michigan Premier player and MHSAA All-State player for TC Central |
| John Gourlay | NS 91 | UW Parkside | TC West Div 1 State Champions, Battled in Europe, P1 MI Premier participant |
| Casey Townsend | NS 89 | Maryland | TC West Div 1 State Champion, MI Mr. Soccer 2006, US National Team Player |
| Ben Darling | NS 89 | Kalamazoo | Suttons Bay Div IV State Semi-Finalist. Freshman starter for Kalamazoo |
| Matt Ness | NS 89 | Aurora | Suttons Bay Div IV State Semi-Finalist. Freshman starting goalkeeper for Aurora |
| Drew Nichols | NS 89 | Hope | TC West Div 1 State Champions 2006 |
| Sam Coughneour | NS 89 | Hope | TC West Div 1 State Champions 2006 |
| Dane Carey | NS 89 | Kalamazoo | Starting freshman at K-Zoo and 3rd leading scorer in the MIAA. Roscommon Div 3 State Finalist and All State |
| Mitchell Weirenga | NS 89 | Cornerstone College | |
| Alex Bodourka | NS 89 | Indiana Tech | |
