By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson
May 18, 2021
The Brooklyn boys basketball program is welcoming back a familiar face. Next year, Jeff Shepherd returns to lead the Hurricanes once again.
Coach “Shep” returns to Brooklyn where he previously coached the boys basketball team from 1998-2008. During this time, his teams won four consecutive conference championships in the old MAC 8.
Current BHS Athletic Director Jim Verba is excited to have Shepherd back.
“Jeff’s ability to challenge and motivate student-athletes, as well as his presence in the high school, will be huge factors in the program achieving success.”
Shepherd has a lot of coaching experience with previous stops at North Royalton, Strongsville, Brunswick, North Olmsted, and Wellington. He comes back to Brooklyn with a proud and experienced coaching record, and he hopes to rebuild and bring a positive future to the boys basketball program.
However, he is not just focused on basketball; he wants excellence in the classroom, too.
BCSD Superintendent Dr. Theodore Caleris believes that Coach Shepherd will have the same impact in the classroom as he will on the hardwood.
“We are fortunate to have Jeff coming on-board as an Intervention Specialist at Brooklyn High School next school year. Jeff’s passion for kids will be felt both inside and outside of the classroom for years to come.”
Coach Shepherd is ready to embrace the challenges that lie ahead, and Hurricane Nation is ready to welcome “The Prodigal Son” back into the Brooklyn family.
It is great to be a Brooklyn Hurricane!
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