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Jeff DeGroot

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Jeff DeGroot
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-09-02) September 2, 1985 (age 39)
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

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.

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

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  1. ^ "3 Signings DDL USL Pro". DDLFC.com. Dayton Dutch Lions. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Head Coach Frank Klopas Names Coaching Staff for 2024 Season". ChicagoFireFC.com. Chicago Fire. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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