Eusebio Marote took the reins of the Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer program in 2019, reviving the team after a 25-year hiatus. With a relentless drive and deep-rooted passion for the game, Marote has transformed the Knights into a rising force in collegiate soccer.

In the teams first season, Marote led the Knights to a 6-8-1 overall record and has continued to elevate the program on an annual basis. Following a 2023 season, which saw Marote lead the Knights to an unbeaten regular season in conference play (7-0-1) and the team earned their first ever post season victory en route to a 11-3-1 overall record. He followed that up in 2024 leading the Knights to their first ever Region 21 and Northeast District Championship with an appearance in the NJCAA National Tournament. The Knights finished the 2024 campaign with a 14-4 record.

He has helped lead his players to three NJCAA All-American honors and 20 All Region honors. On seven occasions his players have earned NJCAA Player of the Week honors.

The 2024 Region 21 Coach of the Year, was also named the 2023 Matt Cushing College Coach of the Year which is presented annually by the Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Assocatrion.

Prior to building the Knights program, Marote has coaching experience with the Hampshire United Soccer Club, Sidekick Soccer Academy and Portuguese American Soccer Academy.

Marote had a successful playing career at Lowell High School before moving on to Daniel Webster College, where he served as a three-year captain of the program and was twice named to the New England Collegiate Conference All-Conference 2nd Team. The Eagles captured three conference titles in Marote’s four seasons and made three appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament. His 75 games played over four seasons was a Daniel Webster school record.  Marote graduated from Daniel Webster in 2017 with a degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.