Mike Schepis Jr.

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Vice President of 1812 Sports and Entertainment | 2031 Cannons Coach

Quick Facts

  • Contact: mike.schepis@1812sports.com
  • Hometown: Watertown, NY
  • Lacrosse Bio: Attended IHC High School where I was a 3 sport athlete. For lacrosse, I was a 3 year Varsity starter; including 1st team All Frontier League ‘07, 2nd team All Frontier League ‘06, 1st team All North ‘07, Honorable Mention All North ‘06. I then attended Utica College where I started all 4 years of my college career. After college, I became a Special Education teacher at Indian River. I am currently in my 11th year of teaching and now teaching at South Jefferson Middle School. I have worked with primary, intermediate and middle school aged children. I have also coached multiple sports and levels over the years. I am the former head coach for Varsity Lacrosse at Indian River where I helped lead them to their first sectional appearance since 2004. Currently, I am the head coach for IHC youth lacrosse where I coach my oldest son, Finn. Most recently, my passion for lacrosse and teaching the game has led me to become the head coach of the 2031 Cannons Lacrosse Team.
  • Hobbies: One thing I enjoy outside of lacrosse is spending time with my family and kids. I am a diehard Minnesota Vikings fan and big sports card collector. I also own my own woodworking business.
  • Favorite Food: Pickles
  • Favorite College Lacrosse Team: Syracuse
  • Biggest Highlight of playing/coaching career: In my playing career, beating the #9 in the country, Nazareth during my freshman year of college. For my coaching career, having the opportunity to coach my kids and watching them succeed.