SCOUTING REPORT
Prepared to have his best season as a Deacon ... is growing to become more consistent ... expected to take over flank wing back position ... has learned how to fit into team’s success ... an experienced, versatile player.
2001
Played in all 21 games, starting 19 ... found a new home at flank defender … performed solidly and found his way into attack on several occasions … recorded eight points on two goals and four assists … scored the game-winner against JMU … buried the game-tying goal at Maryland … assisted on the game-winning double overtime goal at UNCG … had an assist in the ACC Tournament against Duke.
2000
Participated in 14 games, starting 11 ... battled a number of nagging injuries during the season and missed the team’s final three games ... saw action at virtually every position during the season, splitting most of his time as a defender and in the midfield after have a more offense-oriented role as a freshman ... registered seven shots on the season.
1999
All-ACC tournament team ... scored three points during the ACC tournament with one goal and one assist vs. NC State in the quarterfinals ... was the team’s fifth-leading scorer with six goals and two assists ... started 15 of 17 games for the Deacons ... posted the gamewinner against NC State and scored the tying goal against Virginia ... tallied his first points as a Deacon with a goal against Virginia ... scored a pair of goals and added an assist against Charleston Southern.
Background
Recruited by WFU in 1998, but was required to take additional coursework to meet NCAA international eligibility standards ... turned down a European pro soccer contract in order to play at WFU ... a member of the Dutch National teams from 1994-96, captaining the Under-14, Under-15, and Under-16 squads ... played with the Ajax Club of Amsterdam from 1992-98, which is widely regarded as one of the top clubs in the world ... scored 148 goals in his Ajax career, winning two Dutch national championships and three international tournaments.
Personal
Communication major ... born 11/6/79 ... the son of Kees and Sylvia Gehring of Amstelveen, Netherlands ... brother Robert-Paul played professionally for Ajax full-side and for Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain.
Career Statistics
Year GP/GS Sh G A Pts GWG
1999 17/15 33 6 2 14 2
2000 14/11 7 0 0 0 0
2001 21/19 15 2 4 8 1
Totals 52/45 55 8 6 22 0
