US Youth Soccer Region IV

Boys

Girls

Marco DeOliveira
Washington

Tom Jaeger
Oregon

Marco’s involvement in youth soccer began in 1968 when he arrived in Seattle from Brasil as a youth player. After several years as a semi-pro player he began to coach boys teams, and helped form the Heat Premier Soccer Club which later merged to become the Highline Soccer Association. Over the years, Marco has held numerous coaching and board positions, contributing significantly to the soccer culture of Seattle, and has been a cornerstone of youth soccer in Washington State.

As a Girls Competitive Coach in the Cascade Futbol Club/Salem United Soccer Club, Tom Jaeger has been outstanding as a coach, leader and mentor to his players, placing the emphasis on personal improvement in the sport rather than winning. In addition to his duties at the club level, Tom is coaches the soccer teams at West Salem high School. With a 2008 U-14 Girls State Cup Championship to his credit, it is apparent that Tom’s coaching philosophy pays off. His approach of team unity and mutual respect among all members of the team has had a lasting impact on those he has coached.