Tucker Durkin

Biography

Tucker Durkin joined the coaching staff at Drexel University in the summer of 2019. Durkin works primarily with Drexel's defense. He was elevated to associate head coach following the 2024 season. Durkin made an immediate impact on his arrival as Drexel's defensive coordinator. In 2021, Drexel was second in the CAA and in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense. The Dragons allowed almost two less goals a game than a year ago and held more than half their opponents to 10 goals or less. Sean Quinn was a First Team All-CAA pick on defense for Drexel, while Jack Farrell was a Second Team All-CAA selection at long stick. The Dragons won the CAA championship for the first time since 2014 and advanced to the NCAA Championships. Drexel held fourth-ranked Notre Dame to just 10 goals in the opening round of the tournament. Farrell and Quinn were Second Team All-CAA picks in 2022. This past season, in his first as associate head coach, Durkin's defense held six teams to single-digit scoring. The Dragons held No. 15 Fairfield, the highest scoring team in the CAA, to just six goals in the CAA semifinals as they advanced to the title game once again. Drexel has played in the CAA finals twice in Durkin's five seasons. Durkin came to Drexel after serving as the head coach at Bryn Athyn for four seasons. He led the Lions to four consecutive conference tournament appearances and a 30-29 overall record. Durkin was part of the transition team that led Bryn Athyn to full-time membership and too