MS Boys Soccer
All Middle School boys may participate MS Boys Soccer. Teams compete against area schools. The goal of the program is to develop skills for players of all levels. Beginners are needed and are encouraged to play.
Pre-Season: August 19 - August 30 (Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00am)
Season: September 4- November 1
Practice: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3:15 - 4:45pm
Head Coach Steve McLean
Steve is in his second year coaching at Wilberforce, this season as head coach of the middle school boys team. Steve is an avid athlete, coach, and sports fan. He stays fit playing soccer, tennis, basketball, golf, table tennis, backyard football, and whatever else involves a ball. Steve played soccer and tennis for Ramapo High School (Franklin Lakes, NJ), which has perennially been one of New Jersey’s most successful high school sports programs. In addition to coaching at Wilberforce, Steve coaches for Princeton Little League, with experience from tee ball (4-6 years old) through intermediate (11-13 years old). During his off-field hours, Steve can be found with his family, cheering for the Yankees, Giants, Rangers, Knicks, and the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams. He also serves as Music Director at Jacob’s Well Community Church. Steve delights in seeing his teams play with a strong competitive spirit while honoring God through their sportsmanship and sacrificial commitment to teammates. Steve and his wife, Sarah, have four children at the school, including three middle school soccer players.
Head Coach Steve McLean
Assistant Coach Mike Cottone
Mike is in his first year coaching at Wilberforce this season as the assistant coach of the middle school boys soccer team. Mike played soccer in his younger years, then baseball and football across his later athletic years into high school, and continues to enjoy the thrill of competitive sport. He currently stays active playing tennis, skiing, and mountain biking, and enjoys watching a wide variety of live sporting events. Mike enjoys the opportunity to have a role in the lives of his young players as they pursue their achievements as young Christian men. Mike and his wife, Taryn, have two children at the school.
Assistant Coach Mike Cottone