Head Coach
Henrique Gontijo Vieira
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- Email:
- hvieira@scciowa.edu
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- Title:
- Head Men's Soccer Coach/ Soccer Coordinator
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- Phone:
- (319) 208-5274
Bio
Henrique Vieira enters his second season as Head Men's Soccer Coach at Southeastern Community College after leading the program to one of its most successful campaigns in recent history during his inaugural year.
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and the team's success, Vieira was named the 2025 ICCAC Coach of the Year.
During his first season at Southeastern, Vieira guided the Blackhawks to the program's best overall record since 2020 and a 6-2-3 mark in ICCAC conference play. SCC finished second in a conference that featured six teams ranked among the nation's top 20 programs, demonstrating the team's ability to compete at the highest level of junior college soccer.
Under Vieira's leadership, the Blackhawks were dominant on their home field, finishing the season unbeaten at home. The team also put together an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak from September 13 through October 22 and climbed from being unranked at the start of the season to finish No. 5 in the final national rankings.
Vieira's impact extended beyond team success. During his first year, SCC earned significant postseason recognition, with three student-athletes receiving First Team All-Conference honors, three earning Second Team All-Conference recognition, two receiving Honorable Mention accolades, and one player being named an All-American. Additionally, Vieira helped 10 student-athletes continue their academic and athletic careers at four-year institutions.
A native of Brazil, Vieira brings a competitive mindset and a culture built on the belief that excellence comes from competing in everything you do. His philosophy emphasizes daily excellence, accountability, and relentless competitiveness, both on and off the field. Vieira is committed to establishing Southeastern Community College as one of the best soccer programs in the nation while helping student-athletes reach their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
Coach Vieira holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National D Coaching License, reflecting his commitment to coaching education and player development. He continues to invest in his professional growth while implementing modern training methods and fostering a positive, high-performance environment for his student-athletes.
As he enters his second season, Vieira remains focused on building upon the program's momentum and positioning SCC Soccer among the nation's elite programs.