Jaro Zawislan
Encyclopedia
Jaro Zawislan is a college soccer coach at Cornell University
. He played professionally as a goalkeeper
in the USISL, Continental Indoor Soccer League
and Polish Second Division.
tournament MVP. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Clemson in 1993 and bachelors degree in education from the University of Toronto
in 1999. In 1994, Zawislan played for the Columbia Heat
in the USISL, being named an Atlantic Division All Star. He then played one season in the Poland II Liga with Arka Gdynia
. He returned to the United States where he signed with the Detroit Neon of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
.
as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer team. When Creighton head coach, Bret Simon
moved to Stanford University
, Zawislan followed him in February 2001. In 2002, he moved to Syracuse University
where he served as an assistant coach. In April 2009, Cornell University
signed Zawislan as head coach of the men's soccer team.
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
. He played professionally as a goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
in the USISL, Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
and Polish Second Division.
Player
Zawislan attended Clemson University where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1990 to 1993. In his 88 games with the Tigers, he made 446 saves and was the 1993 Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
tournament MVP. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Clemson in 1993 and bachelors degree in education from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in 1999. In 1994, Zawislan played for the Columbia Heat
Columbia Heat
Columbia Heat is a defunct soccer club which spent three seasons in the USISL.-History:In 1993, the Columbia Spirit entered the USISL. Following the season, the team was renamed the Columbia Heat. In 1995, the USISL split into two leagues, the Professional and Premier Leagues...
in the USISL, being named an Atlantic Division All Star. He then played one season in the Poland II Liga with Arka Gdynia
Arka Gdynia
Morski Związkowy Klub Sportowy Arka Gdynia is a Polish professional football club, based in Gdynia, Poland, that plays in the Polish 1 Liga. The club was founded as Klub Sportowy Gdynia in 1929. Its activities were interrupted between 1939–1945 due to the German occupation of Poland...
. He returned to the United States where he signed with the Detroit Neon of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
.
Coach
Zawislan has held numerous coaching positions. In 1999, Zawislan was hired by Creighton UniversityCreighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer team. When Creighton head coach, Bret Simon
Bret Simon
Bret Simon is the head men's soccer coach at Stanford University. He has held that position since 2001, replacing Bobby Clark. He has posted a 68-63-2 record in eight seasons at the helm. He has guided the Cardinal to two Final Four appearances, as well as a Pacific 10 conference title. His...
moved to Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
, Zawislan followed him in February 2001. In 2002, he moved to Syracuse University
Syracuse Orange soccer
Syracuse Orange is the NCAA college soccer team for Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. They are a Division 1 team in the Big East Conference....
where he served as an assistant coach. In April 2009, Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
signed Zawislan as head coach of the men's soccer team.