In 2022, Jason Gross joined the Howard University men's soccer team as an assistant coach. He brings nearly 20 years of experience as an NCAA Men's and Women's soccer coach, Academy and Sporting Director, and educator.
After the 2024 campaign, Bryson Baker (All-NEC Second Team) and Daniil Kaban (All-Rookie Team) received NEC (Northeast Conference) postseason honors. Academically, nearly two dozen Bison made the NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
In 2023, Bryson Baker was selected to the All-NEC Second Team. Academically, nine Bison made the NEC (Northeast Conference) Fall Academic Honor Roll.
In his first season (2022), Bryson Baker made the All-NEC First Team while 26 Bison earned a spot on the NEC (Northeast Conference) Fall Academic Honor Roll.
Before returing to his alma mater, he served as the Head Coach of Women's Soccer at Trinity Washington University. During his tenure, he transformed Trinity's program, leading to a historic first-ever win over a Division II university in school history.
As a Director, his programming has developed some of the country's top players, including several U.S. Youth National Team players, the D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year, and countless NCAA players. His teams have won a State Cup and three Regional Championships and have competed for several National Championships across various competition formats. As a Coaching Educator, he has provided professional development for hundreds of professionals across the region.
An alum, Jason also returned to lead the girl's soccer program at School Without Walls HS, a premier academic institution in DCPS, to a DCIAA Championship Final.
As a player, Jason was a U.S. Youth National Team call-up. He competed as a four-year starter and three-year captain of the Division I Men's Soccer program at Howard University. He received two All-Conference First Team honors and was selected to play professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League for the N.J. Ironmen. Jason has played competitively in seven countries, including France, England, Spain, Germany, Holland, Denmark, and Norway.
Jason also serves as the Senior Program Director of Soccer and Operations at DC SCORES and Sporting Director of City Sporting Club.
