Wheaton College Athletics

David de Roche played three years of soccer for Wheaton, primarily at midfielder and defender. In his Wheaton career, de Roche was a two-time First Team All-Conference and All-Midwest selection to go with an All-American selection in 1965.

De Roche notes from his time at Wheaton, “You may not see results immediately but the habits/routines will instill a good work ethic and subsequently be of tremendous benefit. When you undertake a job, do it to the best of your ability, remembering Colossians 3:23: ‘Whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men.’”

Former Wheaton head soccer coach Bob Baptista said of his former star, “Dave de Roche was one of the best midfielders I ever coached. He was strong, fast and smart. He gave 100 percent all the time and seldom made a tactical mistake.”