Matthew DeFillips was recently named the new head coach of the Long Beach High School Bearcats boys’ soccer team.
Long Beach School District (LBSD) Athletic Director Shane Rutledge says he is eager to work with DeFillips.
“We are excited to have someone with Coach DeFillips’ experience and soccer acumen take over the boys’ program. I look forward to its continued success under his leadership,” Rutledge said.
DeFillips says he is honored to have been selected to lead the boys’ program and looks forward to continuing their success.
“I’m excited for this incredible opportunity to serve in this community and school district that is so supportive of their soccer program,” DeFillips said. “I’m very aware of the recent success that the boys have achieved and am honored to be entrusted with leading the boys’ program into this new chapter. I look forward to adding to the great foundation that Coach Wilburn has built. My family can’t wait to join the community and get started!”
Superintendent Dr. Talia Lock says she is excited to welcome DeFillips to the Bearcat family in Long Beach.
“Coach DeFillips brings with him a history of pushing his teams to be their best on the field and in the classroom. I look forward to watching our Bearcat boys’ soccer program continue their championship legacy under his direction,” Lock said.
DeFillips is a graduate of Delta State University, where he played soccer from 2010 to 2012 and served as the team manager from 2012 to 2014. He comes to Long Beach from Cleveland Central High School, where he has served as head coach of the men’s soccer program since 2017 and also the women’s soccer program from 2019.
