John Cooper School Offers a Preview of its Varsity Boys Soccer Team

The John Cooper School Boy's Varsity Soccer department has issued a preview of its 2021-22 program.

“We have a strong group of new players to the varsity team this season,' said Head Coach Bryan Sherman. 'Our biggest challenge will be seeing how quickly the group can adapt to one another, and to the speed and physicality of the varsity level. It should be an exciting season with several players having the potential to showcase their abilities.”

Sherman told Woodlands Online about some athletes to watch this season, including:

• Will Young - a senior - will be playing his third year of varsity soccer with Cooper. 'Young has been our leading scorer that past two seasons and we hope he can continue that trend.'

• Brian Mekelburg - a senior - is in his third year on the varsity team at Cooper. 'Mekelburg will anchor our defense and his efforts will be vital to our success.'

Sherman also discussed the key matchups facing JCS. 'All games are going to be very competitive, and SPC district play is the most important part of our season,' he said. 'Past tradition shows that these conference games will to be key to our season.'

The season goals that the squad will be striving for this season, according to Sherman, include:

• To honorably represent Cooper and continue the winning tradition
• Qualify for the end-of-season SPC tournament
• Increase the goal differential from last season (goals scored vs. goals conceded)

Sherman expects to exceed last year's accomplishments, which included a season record of 10-4-1, an SPC record of 4-3, and a 3rd place showing in SPC South Zone.

Stay tuned to Woodlands Online for updates on John Cooper's soccer successes and other local high school sports teams.