Simpson Men's Soccer Adds Pair

Immediate Release
July 12, 2006

REDDING, Calif. -- Simpson University men's soccer coach Lee McKenzie has announced the signing of two more student-athletes for the 2006-07 school year.

Palo Cedro native Jared Rust, a graduate of American Christian Academy, will join East Bakersfield High School standout Josh Shinn on the Red Hawk squad. The son of Greg and Rebecca Rust, Jared has been a two-year starter and captain on a Y-League premier club team. Rust graduated in the top 3 percent of his class and will be majoring in psychology.

"For his age, he is technically one of the best players in the area and over the past couple of season has grown stronger both physically and mentally," McKenzie said. "Jared has a strong desire to be successful both on and off the field and despite being a freshman will be expected to contribute heavily to the continued growth of Simpson men's soccer."

A four-year varsity star under coach Castro at East Bakersfield High School, Shinn was named team captain in his final two seasons. In addition to his soccer prowess, Shinn broker the school's junior varsity football field goal record by hitting a 54-yarder.

"When it comes to soccer, Josh wears his heart on his sleeve and wants to set the tone for the rest of the team," notes McKenzie. "Josh brings a wealth of experience and the will to win, so getting him to be a part of our program was a major coup... He will bring some added steel to our defense."

Rust and Shinn will begin training with the Red Hawks in mid-August before they open the season Aug. 26 against Cascade College.

Simpson University, located at 2211 College View Drive in Redding, is a Christian liberal arts university offering undergraduate, graduate and teaching credential programs. Simpson's academic programs include ASPIRE, a degree-completion program geared toward working adults in the north state. For more information about the university, or to arrange a personalized visit, call 1-888-9-SIMPSON. 

Contact: Josh Gleason - Asst. Director of Athletics/ Sports Information Director
jgleason@simpsonuniversity.edu
(530)226-4731