Jeremy Bishop is a senior soccer player for Azusa Pacific, marketing major, Glendora-native, sibling to two who hopes to pursue a career as a soccer coach. In a team of 28 members, Bishop is the only senior and is wrapping up his fifth season at APU.
Bishop said soccer is his passion, but he also enjoys other hobbies to keep in shape like running and swimming.
He said he has always loved soccer, and playing at APU has always been one of his goals.
“I grew up around the area and I had friends that went here. I also got to know the players because they coached me at Glendora,” he said. “Observing the great soccer team and faculty really made me want to be part of the team.”
Senior forward Jeremy Bishop plays one of his final games as a Cougar.
Photo Credit: Blake Standal
He played two years of varsity soccer at Glendora High School under head coach Bill Mair. He captained the Tartans as a senior in 2010 to a 17-5-5 finish and a second round California Interscholastic Federation appearance.
During his freshman year at APU, he appeared in 22 games as a reserve, compiling two goals and two assists for a total of six points.
During his sophomore year, he played in 13 matches and started 10 times, and finished second on the team in goals with 6. Also during that year, he injured his left shoulder on a motorcycle accident.
As a junior at APU, he appeared in 19 matches, starting 18 times. He played despite having a dislocated shoulder and was able to score three goals and add five assists to finish with 11 points. He also received the Pacific West Conference honorable mention recognition.
He redshirted for the 2013 season after getting surgery for his injury, which allowed him to stay for a fifth season.
“He cares a lot about his teammates. He is always investing on the guys off the field,” said head coach Dave Blomquist. “The way he cares about each and everyone of his teammates really stands out. He has a fun loving approach to life, and he brings it on the field. You can see how much he loves the game.”
Bishop has been enjoying taking a leadership position on and off the field.
“It’s a big difference being a senior because I have to encourage and provide leadership to others,” he said. “I’ve seen my experience progress each year here. This year I feel a strong chemistry with the team and being a senior is a whole new experience. The way I approach things is enjoy every moment with the team and show a good example.”