Rick Schweizer
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Rick Schweizer is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League and American Indoor Soccer Association. He was the 1985 AISA Goalkeeper of the Year. Schweizer coached both collegiately and professionally. He was the 1990 National Professional Soccer League Coach of the Year.
where he was a three year starter on the men’s soccer team. In 1980, he signed with the Hartford Hellions
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1981, he moved to the Pittsburgh Spirit
for three seasons. In 1984, Schweizer signed with the Louisville Thunder
of the American Indoor Soccer Association. He was a 1985 First Team All Star and the 1985 AISA Goalkeeper of the Year. In 1986, he moved to the Milwaukee Wave
for two seasons. In the spring of 1988, the Wave released him and Schweizer moved to the Dayton Dynamo
. He briefly retired after becoming the Dynamo’s head coach. However, he returned to playing when the Dynamo released goalkeeper Arnie Mausser
in January 1989.
which folded at the end of the season. In June 1995, the Connecticut Kicks hired Schweizer as head coach. However, the Kicks never played a game. He also served as an assistant coach with the University of New Haven
women’s team.
Player
In 1980, Schweizer graduated from the University of New HavenUniversity of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private university that combines a liberal arts education with professional training. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C...
where he was a three year starter on the men’s soccer team. In 1980, he signed with the Hartford Hellions
Hartford Hellions
The Hartford Hellions were a soccer team based out of Hartford, Connecticut that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. They played from 1979 to 1981. The Hellions played their first season in the New Haven Coliseum before moving to the remodelled Hartford Civic Center.In May 1981, Athletes in...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1981, he moved to the Pittsburgh Spirit
Pittsburgh Spirit
Pittsburgh Spirit were an indoor soccer team based out of Pittsburgh and were one of the original six teams that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League...
for three seasons. In 1984, Schweizer signed with the Louisville Thunder
Louisville Thunder
Louisville Thunder was an indoor soccer club based in Louisville, Kentucky that competed in the American Indoor Soccer Association. In their debut season of 1984-1985, goalkeeper Rick Schweizer won the 'Goalkeeper of the Year' award, and made it on to the All-Star team.-Players: Paul DiBernardo ...
of the American Indoor Soccer Association. He was a 1985 First Team All Star and the 1985 AISA Goalkeeper of the Year. In 1986, he moved to the Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
for two seasons. In the spring of 1988, the Wave released him and Schweizer moved to the Dayton Dynamo
Dayton Dynamo
The Dayton Dynamo was a professional indoor soccer team from Dayton, Ohio. The team played in the American Indoor Soccer Association ....
. He briefly retired after becoming the Dynamo’s head coach. However, he returned to playing when the Dynamo released goalkeeper Arnie Mausser
Arnie Mausser
Arnold "Arnie" Mausser is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played with 8 different NASL teams from 1975-1984. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame....
in January 1989.
Coach
On September 14, 1988, Schweizer became the head coach of the Dayton Dynamo. He coached the team for two seasons, being named the 1990 AISA Coach of the Year. On February 26, 1991, he became the head coach of the New York KickNew York Kick
The New York Kick was a professional indoor soccer team based in Albany, New York playing at the Knickerbocker Arena and competed in the American Indoor Soccer Association....
which folded at the end of the season. In June 1995, the Connecticut Kicks hired Schweizer as head coach. However, the Kicks never played a game. He also served as an assistant coach with the University of New Haven
University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private university that combines a liberal arts education with professional training. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C...
women’s team.