Jessy Watson
Head Coach
1st Season
Watson is in his third year with EOU and first as the head coach. Jessie comes to the Mountaineer coaching staff from La Grande High School. While at LHS, Watson was the Men's Soccer Head Coach for the past six seasons. During his tenure the Tigers made four trips to the state playoffs and had two top four finishes. LHS amassed a record of 54-10-20 and won the conference title four times under Watson's lead. He was named conference "Coach of the Year" three times.
Watson has an athletic background that ranges from playing for the All-Marine team to two seasons with the semi-professional southern California Heat. Watson holds an "Advanced National Diploma" from the NSCAA and is planning on completing his "Premier Diploma" and USSF "A" license within the next 18 months.
Watson is a native of La Grande and owns the local Dominos Pizza in La Grande and Baker City. He resides in La Grande with his wife Heather and daughter.
Contact Information for Athletics
Athletics Office, Quinn 126
One University Boulevard
La Grande, OR 97850-2899
Phone: 541-962-3364
email: athletic@eou.edu
