July 2, 2007

Postiy kicks for NDC
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – The Notre Dame College Men’s Soccer team announced the signing of Tyler Postiy to an official NAIA Letter of Intent to continue playing soccer with the Falcons for the 2007-08 academic year.

Postiy is a 2007 graduate of West Branch High School in Beloit, Ohio where he earned three varsity letters for the Warriors. The 5’10 midfielder was part of the Warrior program that finished the 2006 season with a 12-2-2 record. Under the direction of Head Coach Matt Thomas, Postiy was a part of the West Branch squad that set a new school record for total number of shutouts and goals against average.

Off the soccer field, Postiy also participate in baseball and track and field.

“Tyler is a player that we are pleased is joining the squad. This will be a big step for him, but he understands this. We look forward to seeing him in August,” said Assistant Coach Carl Nolan.

NDC Soccer kicks off its 2007 season September 1 at the Crimson Wave Invitational in Whiting, Indiana. The Notre Dame Falcons have won 38 games (38-19-4) and two American Mideast Conference titles over the last three seasons under Head Coach Michael “Mac” McBride.

Notre Dame College is a co-educational liberal arts institution in South Euclid, Ohio. The Notre Dame Athletics Department sponsors the Falcons' participation in 17 men's and women's sports. The College is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the American Mideast Conference (AMC), which is the largest NAIA conference in the country.

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