Under Jim’s leadership, Bradley’s soccer program reached new heights and resulted in a 2007 run to the NCAA Elite Eight, where Jim was chosen as the Soccer America National Coach of the Year. I rise today to honor and congratulate Jim DeRose on his retirement as Bradley University’s Men’s Soccer Coach after 28 successful seasons.īeginning his career in 1996 at the age of 28 and as the youngest coach in NCAA Division I men’s soccer, Jim quickly emerged as a dominant figure in the soccer community. LaHood's remarks as prepared can be read below. DeRose, who announced his retirement this month, was named the Soccer America Coach of the Year in 2007 and led Bradley Soccer to seven NCAA Tournament appearances, the highest for any coach in Bradley Athletics history.

House of Representatives to honor Bradley Soccer Coach Jim DeRose on his retirement after 28 successful seasons of coaching.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, went to the floor of the U.S.

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