Jordan Lewis learns through adversity as varsity soccer coach
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The Michigan City varsity soccer team found themselves at the bottom of the rankings this season.
With head coach Jordan Lewis in a rebuilding stage, his experience comes with a long-term goal to mold his soccer team into IHSAA Class 3A state champions.
In his earlier days with his dad, Lewis was exposed to the game of soccer which was a traditional sport that ran in his family.
This past season, the Wolves finished 0-15 overall and 0-7 in the Duneland Conference. The only team to finish at the bottom ahead of the Wolves were La Porte (1-16) who defeated the Wolves 7-1 on Nov. 29.
A 15-game losing streak wasn’t the ideal situation heading into the season under Coach Lewis.
Lewis is a student of the game who became a two-time Post-Tribune Player in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, he led Chesterton to the state championship game as an elite talent. Lewis came to instill team-driven leadership into the Wolves after former head coach Brian Meyers finished with a 5-7-2 overall record in 2018.
It’s not a surprise the Wolves haven’t allocated success on the field while the program was centered on identity development, player production and leadership. In 2020, Lewis understood he didn’t walk into a top-tier program who competed for state championships as the best in their conference.
“There’s no feeder program,” Lewis said. “We’ve got to start from the bottom up.”
In the 2019-20 season, the Wolves went 5-10-1 with a 34% winning percentage record. Lewis prides himself on collective effort and saw the chemistry from his team.
“They’ve been great,” Lewis said. “They’ve all been there and showed up willing to work. They look to their right, they look to their left, they think about the community, and they’re ready to go.”
There’s a need in the area for Lewis to filter out talent among the youth who can turn Michigan City into a contender next season. He went on to explain how his influence could elevate their play outside of their influences off the field.
“I believe strongly in wanting to help people reach their goals, and I have a better ability to influence high school students,” he said. “I loved coaching college. But high school students need great role models, and that’s the guy I want to be.”
In the midst of those losses, Lewis is an exceptional coach teaching his players how adversity and accountability can translate into productivity.
During the neutral playoff game against South Bend Adams, the Wolves were defeated by the Eagles 10-1.
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