Coach Schechter, Rivers’ Class of 1988, attended Clark University where he played soccer and captained the team. He was named an Adidas Academic All-American third team selection in his senior year. Before starting at Rivers in 2017, he led his previous prep school teams to the NEPSAC tournament in 6 of the past 7 seasons with two NEPSAC finals appearances. Schechter is a senior staff coach with GPS and serves as the National Executive Director for the GPS Foundation. His U16 - U19 boys teams have reached 5 State Cup finals over the past five years with two State Cup championships. Two of his recent former players are currently playing in the MLS.