Founded in 1988, the San Jose Steamrollers was one of the original teams in the United States. The Steamrollers promote and encourage disabled athletes to participate in a competitive sport and provide an environment for our team members and their families to unite and share life experiences. We believe in “TEAM” - Together Everyone Accomplishes More.
Matt has been playing power soccer for San Jose since 2009, including being a founding member of the San Jose Rockets and playing in multiple national championships for the San Jose Steamrollers. He is a graduate of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Computer Science, and is currently working as a software engineer. He loves the sport for the competition, and for the opportunity to elevate the rest of his team to their highest potential.
Lucas was born and raised in San Jose and is a student at Bellarmine College Prep class of 2027. He has been playing since March of 2023 and loves to meet people and compete in the sport. Outside of Power Chair soccer he enjoys playing the piano and is involved in different clubs and is a team manager for a couple sports teams at Bellarmine. He hopes to win a National Championship in upcoming years and pursue education at College. A quote that follows him through his life is, “Be curious, not judgmental” from his favorite show “Ted Lasso”.
Chris is a graduate of San Jose State University with a M.A. in Communication Studies. He works for the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department and also for the San Francisco 49ers. He has played with the San Jose Steamrollers for over 20 years and won a National Championship in 2003. He has served several USPSA and Pacific Power Soccer committees and executive board roles. Chris wants to continue to grow the sport of Power Soccer by establishing more teams and opportunities for all disabled athletes to play and compete. His life motto is, “My life’s purpose is to use my disability as my greatest ability.”
Lola has been playing power soccer with the San Jose Power Soccer organization since 2010. She is passionate about helping new and potential players discover their love for the sport, and wants to encourage more young girls to join the sport as well. With a degree in Administration of Justice, she is pursuing a career as a Paralegal. Lola looks forward to continuing to advocate for and empower her fellow players both on and off the court.
Sid is a graduate of San Jose State University with an M.A. in Communication Studies and active member of Cupertino Toastmasters. His Master’s thesis on bringing power soccer into the Paralympics was selected as Top Paper at the 2022 National Communication Association convention in New Orleans and recently published in a disability studies journal called Critical Disability Discourses. He is working on freelance writing projects, namely writing articles on various marketing topics and writing songs for a friend’s band (released first song in August 2025 and two more are upcoming in early 2026). Sid has played with the San Jose Steamrollers since 2012, earning two consecutive third place finishes and a second place at Nationals from 2015-2017 as well as the top goal scorer in our division in the 2022 regular season. He has been serving as our USPSA Team Representative since 2018. Sid aspires to continue evolving as a player and introducing new fans plus players to keep power soccer’s growth and awareness alive. He believes in the following moto towards life: “Live life to the fullest and follow your bliss.”
Jairo has been playing Power Soccer since 1997. He has competed at the National and International level, winning a World Cup in 2007. One of Jairo's favorite things about Power Soccer is the competition and friendships he would not have made otherwise with fellow players across the country. Jairo's current goal in Power Soccer is to contribute to the continuing growth of the sport. When not on the court, he remains a student of the game and studies Power Soccer matches from around the world.
Power soccer has been my passion for 15 years, from age 10 to 25. I've competed in every division with the San Jose Rockets, BORP Shockers, and currently the SJ Steamrollers, experiencing the sport from every angle. Outside the game, I'm a student at San Jose State University pursuing dual majors in computer science and philosophy with a minor in sustainability. What draws me to power soccer is the incredible freedom it offers—the chance to compete at the highest level while being part of something bigger than myself. I aim to advance power soccer through innovation in assistive technology, creating opportunities for athletes to experience the freedom, competition, and community that the sport provides.
Don has been coaching the San Jose Steamrollers for over 20 years. He is also an advisor to Pacific Power Soccer and helped develop the original “Laws of the Game” for United States Power Soccer. Don is now retired from his professional career as a high tech executive and venture capitalist which allows him to spend more time with the San Jose Power Soccer program. Don enjoys assisting both beginner and experienced Power Soccer athletes reach their full potential in this amazing sport.
An interesting fact about me is that I’ve been coaching and refereeing soccer—and now power soccer—for over 40 years at various levels and ages. My main hobbies are soccer and mountain biking, and I’m currently part of the coaching staff for the San Jose Steamrollers. I enjoy tinkering with both the software and engineering of power chairs to make them as competitive, yet as safe, as possible. Above all, I would wish for every athlete to have the opportunity to pursue their own version of success and to have the ability to transfer the skills they learn from being on a competitive team to aid in their everyday lives.
Omar began playing power soccer in 1997, inspired by a lifelong passion for able-bodied soccer. His transition to power soccer was a natural one, and over the years the sport has shaped his competitive drive, teamwork, and confidence. At the international level, Omar reached the pinnacle of the sport by winning the FIFPA World Cup in 2007 in Tokyo. He was fortunate to experience that achievement again in 2011, when he helped secure a second FIFPA World Cup title in Paris. Omar joined the San Jose Steamrollers in 2008 and played with the club through 2023. In 2025, he returned to the Steamrollers as a player/coach, marking his first step into coaching. Outside of power soccer, Omar enjoys gaming and writing.
Enjoys participating in power soccer program and supports the team with equipment and recording the games videos.