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2005 Pro Soccer Combine: Men's Player Profile -- Dan Bigham

Name:

Dan Bigham

Positions Played:

Center back, Sitting MF, Left Back, Right Back

Height:

5' 10"

Weight: 175 pounds
Nationality/Passport:

US passport expires 2005

Birthdate: April 25, 1983
School/Last Season of Eligibility:

University of Evansville/2004

Last Professional Team: Cape Cod Crusaders (PDL)
Combine Coach: Mike Jeffries - former head coach - Dallas Burn (MLS)

 

Scouting Report from InfoSport 2005 Pro Soccer Combine
Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category

Score

Comments
Dribbling 2-3  
Passing

3

Can be crisper. Improve long passing.
1st Touch

3

Can set himself better for the next play. Touch gets away at times.

Crossing

3

 

Finishing N/A Not in front of the goal a lot.

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2-3 Improve timing, judgment on long balls
Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category

Score

Comments
Decision Making

3

Looks for simple play.
Communication

3

Showed leadership, organization at back

Executes Under Pressure

2

Slow in making decisions. Caught in possession at the back
Movement Off Ball

2-3

Can set feet better, open up quicker to receive ball
Small-Sided Game

3

Solid defensively, won tackles and ball
Full-Field Game

2-3

Can be quicker to play in possession, work rate was great.

Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Strength

3

 

Speed

3

 

Quickness

3

 
Endurance

3

Fit 

Agility

2

Work on shorter, quick steps when defending 1v1
Coach's Overall Comments:
Excellent attitude. Wants to learn and improve. Needs to be in better faster games to improve decision-making and speed of play. Did well defending 1v1. Can improve positioning and reading of the game. Can be stronger and more physical as a defender.

Collegiate Soccer Career:
Head Coach: Dave Golan (812) 488-2294

Sports Information Director: Bob Boxell (812) 479-2285

 

Named to collegesoccernews.com national team of the week ending 10/31...In 2004, 1 goal, 1 assist, Dayton Flyers Classic all-tourney team, ND all-tourney team, team tri-captain... 2003 3 goals, 3 assists, Aces Pro Rehab Classic all-tournament team, MVC Player of the Week... 2002 1 goal and 1 assist... 2001 Walk-on player... Started last three games... 1 assist.

Professional Soccer Career:
Played PDL for Cocoa in 2003 and Cape Cod in 2004.

Miscellaneous Soccer Notes:
1996-99 Chicago Sockers FC... 1999-2001 Chicago Pegasus - state cup, Sun Bowl Tournament.

Personal Data:
Born April 25, 1983 in Waukesha, WI... US passport expires 2005... Sprained left ankle Fall 2001.

Contact Information:
2701 Mill Creek Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Current Phone: 812-488-6858

Mobile Phone: 847-833-6653

Permanent Phone: 847-397-4929

Email: dbiggs6@yahoo.com

 2005 InfoSport, Inc.