Mounties Name Men's Soccer Coach
The Mount Allison University Mounties are extremely excited to announce Derek O'Keeffe as their new Men's Soccer Head Coach.
Mr. O'Keeffe comes to Sackville having most recently spent time in Ontario's Ligue 1 as the Technical Director for the Simcoe County Rovers. Originally from Cork City, Ireland, Derek has Ba Hons Degree in Sports Coaching Development from the Manchester Metropolitan University. Previous to arriving in Canada in 2010, he spent time in Ireland and the United States where he spent time as a youth coach for the New York Red Bulls. Along with his UEFA A Coaching Licence, Derek has a multitude of certifications in fitness and nutrition.
Coach O'Keeffe is "Delighted to join the Mount Allison family. An incredible university with a great reputation, I look forward to working with the athletic department to enhance soccer in both the university and the province. Proud to be a Mountie!"
We are excited to have Derek on campus as he gets ready for the Mounties Men's Soccer training camp on August 20th. His passion for the game is contagious and has already had a positive affect in our department.