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Boys’ Soccer

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Program Overview

Poly’s Boys’ Soccer program takes inspiration from the centuries old Bonsai trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, and the effort put forth by many who sought no credit to shape and preserve something beautiful for hundreds of years. Everyone involved in the program understands they are representing something bigger than themselves, and the pursuit of on-field excellence is grounded in the values of humility, gratitude, and joy. 

The program is highly competitive and welcomes and encourages players with a passion for the sport to try out and become part of a team that builds skills, discipline, and a strong sense of teamwork.

The program competes in the Ivy Prep League for a two month fall season with both Varsity and JV teams, but it is a year round family that includes specialist soccer players pursuing collegiate athletics, multi-sport athletes who are cross-training, and students who just love the beautiful game.  

The team has a multi-week preseason that includes significant physical training and some ‘double’ sessions,  which takes place in mid second half of August and participation is expected for all program members. During the season, participation is 4-6 days a week for varsity players and 3-5 days a week for JV players.

Can’t make it to the pitch? Families and friends can stream Blue Devil soccer action via Locallive.tv and On-Demand video. 

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Boys’ Soccer Highlights

2023 NYSAIS Quarterfinalists
2022 NYSAIS Semifinalists
2019 NYSAIS Quarterfinalists
2x NYSAIS Championships (2007, 2008)
4x NYSAIS Finalists (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014)
2013 Ivy Prep League Champions
Boys’ Soccer Head Coach
Matthew Pavlich

Matthew Pavlich

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Education: Vassar College, BA

Boys’ Soccer Head Coach Matt Pavlich joined Poly Prep in 2022 and has the second most Ivy Prep League wins in program history to date after the legendary Gerald Stone. A lifelong student of soccer, he was a two-time Liberty League Academic All-Conference selection at Vassar. After graduation, he pursued a career in soccer, primarily as a coach in New York City. 

Pavlich has been a part of a Nationally Ranked High School program at Martin Luther King (Assistant Coach 2016-21) and has extensive club coaching experience, including being the only New York City based club coach to reach the National Academy League playoffs with a High School Boys team in each of its first three years of existence (2023-25; National Championship Game Appearance in 2024). 

Pavlich holds a United Soccer Coaches “Premier” Diploma and the USC “Director of Coaching Diploma.”He completed the Statsbomb “Set Pieces” Course and is a current candidate for his USSF “C” license. Along with coaching at Poly, he  is also a coach for Brooklyn Albion Soccer Club.

“I’m extremely thankful for Coach Matt’s leadership. His ability to both coach and create camaraderie helped lift up the team to perform. He gave me the opportunity to captain, and the skills I gained gave me confidence that continues to serve me as a student athlete today.”Ollie Schiff-Stein ’23

Soccer Facilities

Poly soccer teams practice and compete at the Steinberg Athletic Complex.

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Boys soccer facilities
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Schedule
Sep3

Home: Varsity Boys Soccer vs Hackley 9325
5:30 PM
Location: Poly Prep, Steinberg Athletic Complex

Sep5

Away: JV Boys Soccer vs Collegiate 9525
4:00 PM
Location: Randall's Island

Sep5

Home: Varsity Boys Soccer vs Collegiate 9525
4:30 PM
Location: Poly Prep, Steinberg Athletic Complex

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Featured Athletes

Ollie Schiff-Stein ’23

As a senior, Ollie scored or assisted the game winning goal in eight of the 11 Blue Devil victories, earning First Team All-Ivy Prep honors, and cementing himself as one of the best players in Poly’s modern history. He continues his athletic journey at Bates College in the very competitive NESCAC league. “With the support of Poly, I was able to get recruited to the top Division III soccer conference in the country with excellent academics. The school helped prepare me to be competitive on and off the field."

Billy Robb '24

First team All-Ivy League in Soccer and Lacrosse in his senior year, Billy scored three game winning goals in front of the Blue Devil fans for the soccer team that fall. He played in a NYSAIS semifinal in both sports during his time at Poly and his career is a perfect representation of how Poly Prep Athletics is the perfect high school environment for multi sport athletes.
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