Shepherd High School Boys Varsity Soccer

05/26/2021

2021 MHSAA - MICHIGAN Girls Soccer Playoffs Shepherd Vs. Bullock Creek
📍 Midland, MI
📆 MAY 26, 2021
⌚ 5:20 PM EDT
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05/26/2021

Boys Soccer sign-ups for the 2021-22 school year are underway. Any current 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade boys interested in participating in soccer next year please click on the link below and fill out the google form so the coaches can communicate with you about summer workouts, camps etc. If you plan to participate in a sport next year you will need a physical on file in the high school office dated on or after April 15, 2021.

This is for current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade boys interested in playing boys soccer in the fall.

10/21/2020

It was a tough loss for the BLUEJAYS last night as they battled the Huskies of Hemlock. The game ended in a 1-1 score and after 2 rounds of OT they went to a shootout. The Huskies came away with the win but the BLUEJAYS played a GREAT game.

The team ends the season with a final record of 9-3-2. GREAT JOB BOYS!! ⚽️⚽️

10/20/2020

Tomorrow the BLUEJAYS will battle the Hemlock Huskies in the District Semifinals at Bullock Creek. The game starts at 7pm. Wear your blue and gold ⚽

There will be a maximum number of 300 spectators for each team allowed and everyone must wear a mask. If you are unable to attend here is a link to the live game (small fee).

Watch the 2020 MHSAA - MICHIGAN Boys Soccer Playoffs Hemlock High School vs. Shepherd High School - 10/21/2020 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

10/15/2020

Great job to the BLUEJAYS for defeating the Chesaning Indians last night with a final score of 7-0 in their 1st round of districts!!

They advance to semifinals next Tuesday, Ocotber 20th and take on the Hemlock Huskies. The game will be at Bullock Creek @ 7pm. Get out that blue and gold, bring your cow bells and pom poms and lets cheer these boys into the finals!! ⚽️⚽️⚽️

10/14/2020

Get out and support the BLUEJAYS today!! If you are unable to attend the game, please use this link to watch the game LIVE (small fee).

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/event?game_key=gamfb892c2447&publisher_key=6746dd7791&attributionSchoolKeys0=eae0552c9b&attributionPublisherKey=2e5217d225&redir=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfhsnetwork.com%2Fevents%2Fmhsaa-mi%2Fgamfb892c2447

10/13/2020

Tomorrow is the day! The BLUEJAYS will take on the Chesaning Indians at Bullock Creek in the 1st playoff game of the season. Spectators are allowed (up to 300) with a mask.

Get out that blue and gold and head over to Bullock Creek. Game starts at 4:30pm, cost is $5 ⚽

10/11/2020

**EDITED POST**

The BLUEJAYS will start their playoff games this week!! They will take on Chesaning, Wednesday October 14th at Bullock Creek @ 4:30pm.

The bus will leave the HS gym at 2:45pm on Wednesday so let’s line Wright Avenue and/or Salt River Park and cheer them on!!

Get out your cow bells, horns, pom poms, etc and let’s show them some support as they hope to advance to the District Semifinals on October 20th ⚽️⚽️

10/11/2020

⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

The positive impact Coach Dave makes on each one of his players will stay with them long after they step off the field and will hopefully have a profound impact on them for the rest of their lives. Dave takes his passion of the game and instills it into the team. He is hard-working, motivated, supportive, trusting and goal oriented. His knowledge of the game is remarkable and it shows with the team's constant improvement over the past 3 years and with their season record. To say he is dedicated is an understatement, Dave isn't afraid to get dirty as he is continuously on the field practicing with the team and making sure they understand the game.

Head Coach: David Acles

Family includes: Wife Anne, daughter Adriana (15) and son Pierce (12)

Pet family: Dog Max

Soccer Experience: 10 years of coaching and 3rd year at Shepherd

Favorite Season Highlight: The 1st goal against Freeland

Most memorable Moment: The 2018 district game when we scored with under 1 minute to take the lead over Hemlock

Favorite Food: Big Al's Pizza in Manistee

Favorite Quote: "Where there's a will, there's a way"

Inspiration: Seeing the happiness from the players when they win a game

Special THANKS to: "To the players for their hard work and determination"

Dave's wife says: "David is one of the most athletic people I have ever met. He could try any sport once and be good at it. Back in his glory days, he played football, ran cross-country, wrestled, played semi-pro baseball and played league soccer in the Army while stationed in Germany. He also dabbled in MMA. Coaching soccer has been a great fit for David. He began coaching when our kids started playing rec and then coached for Mt. Pleasant Xtreme Soccer Club. When he was asked to coach for Shepherd, he was already so busy, but he is not one to say no. He is the type of person that would do anything for anyone. He has enjoyed this role and loves to see the players improve their game year after year. He always talks soccer at home and he is really proud of how hard his players work and how encouraging they are to each other as teammates".

10/11/2020

A good coach can change a game, a GREAT coach can change a life. -John Wooden

10/11/2020

⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Assistant Coach: Peter Roed

Family includes: Wife Jodi and daughter Audrey

Pet family: 3 dogs; Bailey, Cami and Cole and 3 cats; Lonnie, Sierra and Gizmo

Soccer Experience: Played soccer for TLC and has been assistant coach at Shepherd for the past 3 years

Favorite Season Highlight: Layne saved an upper right corner against Pinconning and kept the game 1-0

Most memorable Moment: Friday morning practices with the players

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Quote: "Ours is not to reason why, ours is to do and die"

Inspiration: Music

Special THANKS to: "Jodi for allowing me to take time out of our busy schedules so I can do soccer"

10/09/2020

⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Team Manager Pierce

Grade: 7th

Position: Right wing

Soccer Experience: 6 years

Favorite Season Highlight: Koby scoring from the other side of the field against Mt. Pleasant

Most memorable Moment: Beating Freeland

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Coach Dave Quote: "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey"

Inspiration: Cristiano Ronaldo

Future Plans: Going Pro

Advice to the team: "Keep up the good work"