Name:

Matt Wheeler
Head Coach: Boys 2015 Elite
Head Coach: Girls 2016 HyperSonic

Licensing:

NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach
USSF 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11
Tovo Trained Coach (7v7 and 11v11)
United Soccer Coaches (Striker Play, High School, 11v11, Defending, Attacking Diplonas)

Bio:

Coach matt played competitive soccer growing up in Connecticut. Attended Springfield College and earned a degree in Physical Education. Received master’s degree in Adventure Education from Plymouth State University. Currently in his 16th year at Shrewsbury High School as a Physical Education teacher. His wife Lauren and he have two children, Keegan and Addie, that share a passion for the sport and are current MACH 1 players.

Coaching Experience
Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Grafton High School (2011, 2012)
Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach of Shrewsbury High School (2013-Present)
Vice President of Central Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association for 4 years
Central Massachusetts Coach of the Year 2016 & 2022
Midland Wachusett League Coach of the Year 2022
MIAA Boys Soccer Coach of the Year (2022-2023)
National Federation of State High School Association Section 1 Boys Soccer Coach of the Year (2022-2023)
Developed and coached 23 Massachusetts All-State Players and 6 All-Region High School players

Matt’s coaching philosophy is to create an environment where players can enhance their technical skills, increase their soccer IQ and develop life skills through the sport of soccer. Players will be encouraged to make decisions to help find and exploit space on the field and increase their confidence around ball mastery. Through trainings and games, players will be challenged to compete every day and develop an understanding of responsibility, accountability and hard work. Players will adopt a team first mentality and bring a level of respect to both the field and life situations. Through these experiences, players will learn and have fun playing the beautiful game with the objective to create a passion and desire to further their playing career.