Keith Buckley

Biography

Dr. Keith Buckley is the winningest coach in Rollins history, with 383 victories to his name. His career total puts him seventh among active Division II coaches (through the end of Fall 2024). A former standout player for the Tars, he has built his alma mater into one of the nation's premier collegiate soccer programs in Division II. Since 2010, Buckley's Tars have won three Sunshine State Conference Championships, three SSC tournament titles, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament nine times. Buckley led the program to new heights in 2010, guiding the Tars to the NCAA Division II National Championship game, finishing runner-up to Northern Kentucky. More recently, the Tars made it to the Elite Eight in 2022, falling to Barry University in penalty kicks. Buckley's resume includes five SSC Coach of the Year Awards and three NSCAA South Region Coach of the Year honors. Buckley has mentored 21 All-America selections and seven SSC Players of the Year. A standout performer for the Tars from 1984-88, Buckley returned to Rollins as an assistant coach in 1990 and was named head coach prior to the 1991 campaign. He also coached the Rollins women's team during their first two varsity seasons. Buckley is a class of 2008 inductee into the Rollins Sports Hall of Fame in honor of his outstanding playing career for the Tars. He earned First Team All-SSC honors in 1987 and was named to the second team in 1985 and 1986. After graduation, Buckley began his professional career with the Albany Capit