Jeff DeGroot (born September 2, 1985) is an American retired soccer player. Son of John “Dutch” DeGroot and Jan DeGroot with two older siblings Joseph, John. His father being a Graphic artist and mother an IT specialist. Born in Chicago Illinois brought up in Mount Prospect Illinois where he started to play soccer at the age of four. He continued playing on various clubs in suburban Chicago. DeGroot played soccer for Prospect High School almost immediately going to the varsity team in his freshman year.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 2, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | DePaul Blue Demons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | ELA Elite U23 | ||
| 2007 | Indiana Invaders | 3 | (0) |
| 2011 | Schwaben AC | ||
| 2012 | Dayton Dutch Lions | 9 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Elmwood Park Tigers (JV) | ||
| 2009 | ELA Elite U23 | ||
| 2011 | Schwaben AC (academy) | ||
| 2010–2012 | Hansa SC | ||
| 2012 | Dayton Dutch Lions (assistant) | ||
| 2013–2016 | Chicago Maroons (assistant) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Loyola Ramblers (assistant) | ||
| 2017–2020 | Chicago Fire (academy) | ||
| 2021– | Chicago Fire (video analyst) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2012 | |||
DeGroot was signed by Dayton Dutch Lions in February 2012.[1]
DeGroot has coached extensively throughout the Chicago area.[2]
He is currently a video analyst for Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.[3]
References
edit- ^ "3 Signings DDL USL Pro". DDLFC.com. Dayton Dutch Lions. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Martorano, Dion (30 September 2015). "MP Native DeGroot A Lifer When It Comes To Sport He Loves". Journal-Topics.com. Journal & Topics. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Head Coach Frank Klopas Names Coaching Staff for 2024 Season". ChicagoFireFC.com. Chicago Fire. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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