Jeff Bell, head coach of the Union County soccer team, runs his players through some drills during practice Tuesday.
The former college soccer player has taken over as head coach for the Jackets’ boys team and is looking to give them a lift.
"Our goal is to be competitive," Bell said. "I am not expecting to win a lot of games or make a run at a championship, however I will be looking to make our presence known."
The team boasts several seniors this year and Bell is counting on Coley Jackson and Alex Tucker, a football kicker who signed a letter of intent to play football at St. Augustine College, to lead the team forward.
The Yellow Jackets lost their first scrimmage 6-1 against York Comprehensive on Feb. 19.
"The team played hard but we still need to work on a few things before the season rolls around," Bell said.
Bell, who played at Newberry College, came to Union County this year from Mid-Carolina where he assisted with the boys varsity team.
"This is my first head coaching job," he said. "I played four years of college soccer at Newberry College and I feel that most of my coaching and experience is drawn from that."
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