Men's Soccer | 1/11/2024 9:44:00 AM
KEUKA PARK, NY — The Keuka College Department of Athletics has announced that Mike Drake has been hired as the new Head Men's Soccer Coach at Keuka College.
Coach Drake succeeds Steve Christenson, who resigned at the end of last season after leading the men's program for eight years and was the Women's Soccer coach at Keuka College for three years before that.
"I'm beyond excited to be a part of the Keuka College family. Everyone so far has been warm and welcoming, and I want to thank our Director of Athletics Jon Accardi for the opportunity," said Coach Drake. "I'm looking forward to working with the team as we represent the greater Keuka College community with our new brand of soccer."
Coach Drake comes to Keuka College following a successful stint at Onondaga Community College, where he began with the women's program as an assistant for three seasons before taking over the lead role. He then transitioned to the men's team in 2022 and compiled a 22-8-2 record over two seasons, leading the Lazers to a pair of NJCAA Region III Championship appearances. Coach Drake was also well connected with Onondaga Community College and the role of the student-athlete, serving as an academic advisor.
"We are happy to welcome Mike Drake to Keuka College," said Director Accardi. "Mike has endless energy and a positive outlook, and we think it will impact not only the men's soccer program but all of the Athletic Department and the College overall."
Originally from Moravia, Coach Drake graduated from Moravia High School, then majored in Exercise Science at Pfieffer University in North Carolina. He was a member of both the Falcons Men's Soccer and the college's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
The Wolves will now prepare for the spring season under Coach Drake with an eye towards the 2024 season. The full men's soccer schedule for fall semester will be released over the summer.
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