Jeff DeGroot

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

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.

External links

• Dayton Dutch Lions bio