University of San Francisco Athletics

Incumbent goalkeeper expected to enjoy a strong senior campaign... a field general who understands the game tactically and will provide confidence for the USF back line... strong shot blocking ability. 

2007 SEASON: Assumed duties as the starting keeper... posted five victories for the Dons, three coming during West Coast Conference play... posted first USFshutout in a scoreless deadlock at San Diego (10/21)... recorded at least five saves in six contests, including a career-high eight against Portland (10/5)... ranked third among league-leaders in saves (4.12)... finished with a total of 66 saves in 16 starts.

2006 SEASON: Playing behind all-WCC goalkeeperGeremy Uhl, appeared in just one contest, a 2-1 overtime loss atGonzaga.... made six saves against the Bulldogs.

PRIOR TO SANFRANCISCO: Came to USF after redshirt season at fellow Far WestRegion power UCLA... three-year letterman under coach Roger Castleat Mission Viejo HS... two-year team captain... earned league MVP honors as a senior and also won the Diablo of the Year award...First-Team All-League selection as a junior and second-team all-league as a sophomore... received the team MVP award his sophomore and junior years... lettered two years in track and field under coach Mike Hoffman and competed in the long jump... played club soccer for the Mission Viejo Pateadores, who won the NomadsTournament in 2003 and reached the semifinals of the National Cup in 2004... also a member of the ODP State and Region IV Team.

PERSONAL: Born February of 1986 in Trabuco Canyon, CA... majoring in Sociology. 

VISSER ON CONNER: "Eric is a very talented, technically very sound goalkeeper. He was inconsistent at times as a junior, however his training during the spring and summer have been great and I feel very confident that Eric is going to be at his best and definitely be competing for the starting position."