Important Upcoming Dates

 All boys interested in playing soccer at Superior High School for the 2026 season should be aware of the following dates:

Open Gyms - July 12, July 19, July 26 (8pm-9:30pm at the complex)

Contact Practices - July 27-July 31 (5pm-8pm at the complex)

Conditioning - August 3-7 and August 10-14 (times TBD)

First Day of Tryouts - Monday, August 17

Please remember to get registered with the athletics office at the high school and make sure you have a sports physical on file.  Typically, they are good for two years.  If you are not sure, contact Nicole in the AD office.

Any other questions, contact Coach Berti or Coach Bush.

June Open Gyms

We are one month from our first contact practices!  Those will be the last week in July.  But for June we still have open gyms every Sunday night from 8pm-9:30pm at the main complex.  Join us:

June 7

June 14

June 21

June 28

May Open Gyms

 

Here is our schedule for open gyms in the month of May:

Sunday, May 3 - JV scrimmage with SSA U15 at 7:00pm, open gym to follow at 8:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday, May 10 - Open Gym 8:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday, May 17 - Open Gym 8:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday, May 24 - Open Gym 8:00pm-9:30pm

Sunday, May 31 - Open Gym 8:00pm-9:30pm

All of these will be at the main turf field at NBC Spartans Sports Complex.

Open Gyms in April

As we continue to press forward from winter to spring, here are the current dates and times for open gym in April:

April 12 - 7:00pm-8:30pm in the AUX gym

April 19 - 7:00pm-8:30pm in the AUX gym

April 26 - our hope is to be outside!  Time and location to be determined.

We will continue to keep you posted and as we get into May we will strive to be outside at the complex and most likely on Sunday evenings.

HISTORY - Was 2009 our worst season ever?

 

Last season (2025) was one of the most successful seasons in the history of Spartan soccer.  It brings up the debate, what was our best season ever?  Winning conference for the first time in 2001, our first playoff victory in 2005, 15 wins and hosting our first playoff game in 2022?  Several options to argue...but what about our worst season?  No one wants to remember that!  

There have been some bad ones.  Only 2 wins in 2008, losing 10-0 in the playoffs of 2003/2012/2013, and the list goes on.  But if you look at the season record only, our worst season was 2009.  The team finished with a record of 1-20-1.  That's right.  One win, twenty losses, one tie.  OUCH!

The head coach of the 2009 Spartans was our very own Coach Bush, currently our JV coach.  Bush began his first stint in our program as the JV coach in 2007.  After two seasons with our JV, Bush took over the varsity from 2009-2011.

The 2009 team had a lot of potential and some very solid players.  The biggest issue became goals given up in the first and last five minutes of the half.  Many of the games were decided on goals given up during this key time frame.  There were some close games, including two overtime affairs.  This was during an era when regular season high school games had a 10 minute overtime period.  The Spartans tied Hibbing at home 0-0 after having a free-kick goal overturned.  And a devastating loss at Two Harbors ended 2-1 in overtime.  

The highlight of the season came in the very last game of the regular season.  The Spartans went down to Chippewa Falls for a quad and were still seeking their first win.  The final game was against Rhinelander, a team ranked higher than Superior.  But the Spartans dominated from start to finish, finally securing that elusive first win with a 4-1 victory.  They may have been the worst team we ever fielded, but they made us proud that day!  Pictured above is one of the team captains that year, Kyle Ilenda (Class of 2010).  Ilenda was the starting goalkeeper that season, but also played on the field when necessary.  Kyle and fellow captain, Kevin Olson (2010), each scored two goals in the lone win of 2009.

Every once in awhile we will take some time to look back on the past history of boys soccer at Superior High School.  If you or someone you know played for the Spartans and has a story or pictures to share, let us know!

Upcoming Open Gyms

We continue to meet for weekly open gym practices.  Usually some light warmup and passing drills followed by some fun small field games.  This time is open for anyone interested in playing boys soccer in the fall.  Especially those who are in 8th grade and will be coming to the high school next year.  We always meet in the AUX gym and enter through door N3.

March 8 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

March 15 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

March 22 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

March 29 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

April 5 - No Open Gym

April 12 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

April 19 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

April 26 - TBD

Open Gym Schedule

 As the winter wears on we will continue to meet for open gym on Sunday nights.  This is a great opportunity to not only get touches but also to get to know the team and coaches better.  Here is the upcoming schedule for open gyms:

January 25 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

February 1 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

February 15 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

February 22 - 8:00pm-9:30pm

We meet in the AUX gym at the high school, use door N3 to enter.  We are waiting on confirmation of the March dates, but looking like we will be meeting every Sunday night in March as well.  Hope to see you at the next open gym!