Bellarmine Preparatory School

Athletics / Boys Soccer

Boys Soccer

Varsity Schedule

JV Schedule

Ireland Trip Photos and Narrative - thanks to Mark Doxon

Meet the Head Coach

Joe Waters took over the head coaching job for the Lion boys soccer team in 1992 after completing a professional soccer career that lasted 23 years.

Joe grew up in Limerick, Ireland, and began his professional soccer career in 1969 at the age of 15. After playing for the Republic of Ireland U15 and U18 national teams, Joe competed for both Leicester City and Grimsby Town, as well as the Irish national team. In 1984, Joe moved indoors and joined the Tacoma Stars of the MISL. In 1987, Jumpin' Joey led the Stars to the MISL finals for the first time in the team's history.

In his nineteen years, the Lions have won thirteen Narrows League championships and been to 14 state tournaments and were state champions in 2008. In 2004, the team won the state championship and was voted national champions.

Joe has three grown daughters -- Kelly, Shauna, and Lindley. He and his wife, Sue, an avid soccer player and successful coach herself, reside in Tacoma's north end.

Coaches

Joe Waters - Head Coach
Steve Seiwerath - Assistant Coach
Bill White - JV Coach
Mike White - Assistant Coach

History

City League / Narrows League Championships
1980
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1991
1992
1993
1994
1997
1998
1999
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007

2008

State Tournament Appearances
1980 - 2nd Place
1984
1985
1986
1987 - 4th Place
1988
1991
1992 - 4th Place
1993 - 2nd Place
1994
1995
1997 - 4th Place
1998 - 4th Place
1999
2000
2001
2004 - State Champions (& voted national champions)
2005 Quarter Finals
2006 Quarter Finals

2007 Quarter Finals
2008 - State Champions
2012 - 3rd Place