Boys U17 Soccer
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The Boys U17 soccer team is part of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Boys Soccer Center of Excellence program and a member of the MLS NEXT elite youth development platform. The program provides nearly double the training hours, games, and showcase opportunities than most programs with the added benefit of being uniquely built into the demanding academic schedule of a college prep school.
Student-athletes train daily with competition on weekends, afternoons, or evenings and each participates in a year-round strength and conditioning program. Players have access to three full-sized soccer fields (one indoor synthetic turf, one outdoor synthetic turf, and one natural grass), a 10,500 sq. foot weight training and conditioning facility, video room for team and individual analysis, as well as an athletic training room providing advanced aquatic therapy and full-time athletic training staff.
SSM is one of the top high schools in the country to place players in Division I college soccer programs. It has placed an impressive 99 percent of its players in collegiate soccer programs and has contributed two players to the Men’s National Team, eleven players to professional teams, thirteen players to the Youth National Team, and two players to the Futsal National Team.
Schedule and Results
Boys U17 Soccer Schedule
Roster
2024-25 Boys U17 Soccer Roster
| No. | Name | Pos | Grad Year | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ayden Sours | F | 2026 | Alamogordo, NM |
| 27 | Zachary Santos | F | 2026 | Hills, IA |
| 28 | Rocco von Marées | G | 2026 | Anchorage, AK |
| 29 | Hudson Barry | F | 2026 | Falmouth, ME |
| 30 | Owen Houtman | B | 2026 | Iowa City, IA |
| 31 | Oscar Gates | M | 2026 | Iowa City, IA |
| 32 | Leandro Espinoza | B | 2026 | Vonore, TN |
| 33 | Lewis Park | B | 2026 | LaGrange, GA |
| 34 | Taizen Kong | M | 2026 | Madison, WI |
| 35 | Cruz Gabel | M | 2026 | Urbandale, IA |
| 36 | Andrew Panner | B | 2026 | Minnetonka, MN |
| 37 | Matthew Deffo | F | 2026 | Wylie, TX |
| 38 | Edgar "East" Toms | G | 2026 | Leland, NC |
| 39 | Keegan Cook | B | 2027 | St. Michael, MN |
| 40 | Gael Diaz | M | 2026 | Arlington Heights, IL |
| 43 | Max Robinson | B | 2027 | Malabar, FL |
| 45 | Parker Bassuener | F | 2026 | Onalaska, WI |
| 46 | Chase Carrera | F | 2027 | Lynnfield, MA |
| 47 | Seundwan Han | M | 2027 | Memphis, TN |
Coaches
Jeremy Wisdo, Boys U17 Head Coach
Email: jeremy.wisdo@s-sm.org
My time at Shattuck-St. Mary's began in the spring of 2019. I bring to campus experience at both the college and youth level with previous coaching positions at Campbell University, UNC Wilmington, Eckerd College, North Carolina FC, and North Carolina ODP.
Player and team development has always been a key focal point in my own coaching philosophy. I believe in giving players ownership in the development process and allowing them the freedom to express themselves through their play. Instilling a strong sense of team and building a robust mentality both individually and collectively will only help to empower the player and push them to achieve beyond what they feel is possible. By placing a focus on technique and mentality, players will be equipped to grow and adapt as they progress through their soccer careers.
This team building and player development can be seen throughout my career. Following my first season at Campbell, the program began their ascent up the Big South Standings with Campbell finishing third in the Big South in 2017, winning the conference tournament in 2018, and culminating with a trip to the NCAA Tournament and national ranking; the first for the program since 2007.
During my time in Buies Creek, we had multiple players earn post season recognition including Academic All American, All South Region, All Big South Conference, Conference Tournament MVP, Conference Freshman of the Year, and Scholar Athlete of the Year along with having a few players take their game to the professional level.
Prior to Campbell I served as head coach at Eckerd College for four years. During my tenure, I was able to guide Eckerd to its first national ranking in eleven years and its highest conference regular season finish since 1992.
My teams claimed back-to-back 11-win seasons for the first time since 1975 and its highest single-season win total since 1978. I mentored multiple All Sunshine State Conference selections and NSCAA All Region honorees during this time as well as developed future professional players.
My coaching career began immediately after college with a five-year stint as an assistant at UNC Wilmington. While at UNCW, I helped the program improve from a three-win season during my first year into a nationally ranked program by my fourth year. During my last year there, the Seahawks were once again nationally ranked and advanced to the semifinals of the Colonial Athletic Association Championship for the first time in school history. During my time in Wilmington I helped mentored multiple All CAA Conference and All South Region players as well as four future professional players including Brad Knighton, currently of the New England Revolution.
I graduated with a bachelor's degree from UNC Asheville where I captained the Bulldogs, twice being named All-Big-South Conference. My wife Jennifer and I have two beautiful children, Claire and Ethan.
Cade Thomson '20, Boys U17 Assistant Coach
Email: cade.thomson@s-sm.org
I joined Shattuck-St. Mary's School as the Assistant Coach of the Boys Soccer U16 and U17 teams in August 2024. I attended SSM for four years as a student-athlete and member of the Boys Soccer COE from 2016-2020. During the 2018-19 season, I was a member of the U17 team that won the 2019 Central Conference Championship and earned the No. 1 seed in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs. I went on to play Division 1 soccer at Xavier University for two seasons before signing a professional contract with Sporting Kansas City II under Head Coach Benny Feilhaber, a member of the 2010 World Cup squad for Team USA, and Assistant Coach Ike Opara, a two-time MLS Defender of the Year.
I decided to return to SSM and pursue coaching after being diagnosed with a rare disease called Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome which ultimately forced me to medically retire. However, closed doors lead you to open new doors. I am very much looking forward to applying my knowledge and experience that I have learned as a player and converting that to coaching to help the future generations find success. During my time as a student at SSM, I learned lots of valuable life lessons through both soccer and school which I am very excited to pass on to my players and students. Having retired recently, I feel as if I am in a unique position to share experiences, set expectations, and understand how the player thinks. I love the chance to be able to mentor young players, as well as keeping and sharing my competitive tendencies. I certainly remember all of my mentors that had a lasting impact on me as a player and a person. I am excited to impact these young men in the same way!
