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2007, 2008, 2009
BIG 8 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
2008 CA STATE FINALIST
 Santa Rosa
Junior College Women's Soccer has been a perennial top team
in California since its' inception. They have been named the Bay Valley
Conference Champions 10 times in the past 13 years, have made it to
the playoffs nearly every year, including the State Final Four a total
of nine times, five of those being in the past five years. The program
has consistently produced numerous All-Conference, All-Nor Cal, All-Regional,
and All-American players over the years, including a two-time All-American
in 1998-99 who broke the  school record of most goals scored in the
history of both the women's and the men's teams' programs. In the past seven
years, over 30 players have gone onto NCAA Div. I, II, and NAIA Universities
to continue playing soccer, most on scholarship. SRJC Women's Soccer
strives through teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, heart, and great
attitude to produce quality soccer players, quality soccer teams, and most
importantly, quality people. Players learn about character, responsibility,
respect, values, citizenship, and integrity through sport participation.
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Head Coach
Emiria Salzmann
esalzmann@santarosa.edu
(707) 521-6949
EDUCATION
- M.A. in sport Psychology, Long Beach State University: received the "Outstanding Student in Sport Studies" award and also a graduated "With Distinction"
- B.A. in Philosophy, Sonoma State University: graduated "With Distinction"
COACHING
- 2009 NSCAA Junior College National Coach of the Year
- 2009 NSCAA West Region Coach of the Year
- 2009 Big 8 Co-Coach of the Year
- 2008 Big 8 Coach of the Year
- 2005-2008 Head Coach, Sonoma County Sol Semi-Professional Women's Soccer
- 2008-Present Girls Director of Coaching, Santa Rosa United
- 2005-Present and 1997-2000, Club Coach, Santa Rosa United
- 2005 Assistant Coach, Sonoma State University
- 2001-2003 Assistant Coach, Long Beach State University
- 2001-2003 Coaching Clinic Instructor, Amateur Athletic Foundation
- 1999 Head Coach, Piner High School
- 1998 Co-Head Coach, Ursuline High School, NCS and CIF Championship Titles, No. 2 NSCAA National High School Ranking
AT SRJC
- 2008 NSCAA No. 3 National Ranking
- 2008 Big 8 Conference Champions, State Championship Runner-Up
- 2007 Big 8 Conference Champions, Round II Playoffs
Coach Salzmann is a local product. She played at Piner High School, SRJC in 1992, SSU from 1993-1996, was a two-time All-Conference and All West-Region player as well as an All-American in 1996 when she broke the all-time leading goal-scoring record at SSU. Salzmann competed in the Umbro All-Star Classic in Ft. Lauderdale after her senior year which pits the best players in the nation in an East vs. West All-Star game. Salzmann played semi-professionally from 1997-1999 for the Sacramento Storm, a women's team in the Women's Premier Soccer League. She also played in Holland in 2001 for NEC Nijmegen where an injury suffered in Holland ended her playing career. Since 1997, her coaching career has expanded to include club, high school, collegiate Division I and II, and semi-professional levels, coaching players in the State, Regional, and National pools. In 1998, a book entitled "The Beautiful Game" was written about her first club team, the Santa Rosa United Thunder, and their first year together in which they went on to win the State Championship. Coach Salzmann was inducted into the Piner High School Hall of Fame on April 15, 2008
BOUN LOUANGOUDOM,
EDUCATION
- Current student at Santa Rosa Junior College majoring in Kinesiology
COACHING
Coach Louangoudom began coaching at the age of 14 for the Fresno Cyclones Soccer Club, the club in which he developed his talents as a player. From 1994-1997, he was a member of the Cal North Olympic Development (ODP) team as well as the Western Region Olympic Development team. Following a move from Fresno to Santa Rosa, Louangoudom competed for Santa Rosa High School in which he was voted MVP in 1998. In 1999, Louangoudom participated on the 1999 State Finalist SRJC men’s soccer team and again for the 2002 State Champions SRJC men’s soccer team. Louangoudom received All-League honors in 2002 for the Bay Valley Conference. Louangoudom brings a wealth of knowledge to the SRJC women’s soccer coaching staff including a well-developed understanding of midfield play and defensive organization. His experience as a high-level player on the regional stage will no doubt contribute to the development of a mature and intelligent style of play for the women’s soccer team.
KATHERINE TURTLE,
EDUCATION
- B.A. Women’s Studies, University of California Santa Barbara, 2001
- M.S. Sports Studies with an emphasis in Sports Management and Coaching, The United States Sports Academy, 2008
COACHING
2004-present: Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach, SRJC Women’s Soccer
2005: Assistnat Coach, Sonoma State University
2005: Evaluator for the Northern California Olympic Development and State teams
Various: Head Coach, Ziemer Brothers Soccer Camps
1997: Head Junior Varsity Coach & Assistant Varsity Coach, Marin Academy High School
Various: Received NSCAA Regional Diploma, Regional Goalkeeping Diploma, and National Diploma and was recognized “With Distinction”
Coach Turtle has a long history of playing and coaching in Sonoma County. She was a three-year All-League and All-Empire striker for the Ursuline High School Bears between 1994-1996, and in 1996 captained her team to both NCS and CIF Championship titles. Turtle attended SRJC in 1997 and led the Bear Cubs in total points. From 1998-1999, Turtle competed for the Gauchos at UC Santa Barbara, eventually making her way back to Sonoma County. Since 2004, Turtle has been an invaluable member of the SRJC women’s soccer coaching staff, including training and developing goalkeepers whose statistics compete at a national level. Her experience as a D-I collegiate athlete and her unquestionable passion for the game are valuable contributions to the competitive spirit of the women’s soccer team.
EDUARDO CARRASCO,
ALI RAMOS, , Ali Ramos returns to SRJC as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2009-2010 season after starting for the 2009 State Championship Runner-Up team as a center back. Ali was a First-Team All-League player for three consecutive years at Healdsburg High School, captaining the team in 2006. In 2004, Ali competed in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) with the Modesto California Gold. At SRJC, Ali will work primarily with the defenders and will coordinate fundraising efforts and volunteerism on behalf of SRJC Women’s Soccer.
NIKI POOLE, , Niki Poole returns to SRJC as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2009-2010 season. Arguably one of the most successful players to ever wear a Bear Cub jersey, Poole’s playing career culminated in a 2009 All-American honor, 2009 All-West Region First Team, 2009 Big 8 Player of the Year, 2008 All-Nor Cal Team, 2008 Big 8 Offensive Player of the Year, a two-year goals scored total of 44 and a two-year points total of 100. Poole played locally for Casa Grande High School and was also a member of the semi-professional Sonoma County Sol Women’s Soccer team in 2006 and 2007, competing in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Niki will work primarily with the strikers and will contribute to volunteer efforts on behalf of SRJC Women’s Soccer.
ERIN CURRY, , Erin Curry returns to SRJC as a volunteer coach after playing for the Bear Cubs in 2006 & 2007, captaining the team both years, and earning an All-Nor Cal team selection in 2007. Erin attended D-I Iowa State University on scholarship and completed her BA in Journalism with a minor in Business in August of 2009. Erin excels both on and off the field, with academic achievements such as the SRJC Academic Award of Excellence, the Iowa State Dean’s List, Iowa State Scholar Athlete, Iowa State Student Athlete Advisory Council, and volunteering with such programs as Y-Pal Mentor and the ISU Champs/Life Skills Program. Erin will work primarily with the defenders and will head a volunteer effort on behalf of SRJC Women’s Soccer.
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