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Providence College Athletics
Men's Soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley Signs Contract Extension
8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Aug. 1, 2011
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -
Providence College Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today that men's soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley signed a six-year contract extension through the 2016-17 school year. Daley, who was appointed the third head coach in the history of the program on July 18, 2000, has led the Friars to the NCAA Tournament four times in the last six years. In addition, over the six-year span, Providence has reached the BIG EAST Championship semifinals four times, including a trip to the championship match in 2010.
"With Chaka's leadership and the new state-of-the-art soccer complex that the College has committed to build over the next several years, our men's soccer program should continue to be a BIG EAST and national power," Driscoll said. "Chaka has steadily built the men's soccer program at Providence College. He is an exceptional coach, leader and role model. We are excited that Chaka will be here for years to come."
Daley's 2010 team made an impressive run during the latter half of the season and enjoyed one of the most successful campaigns in school history. The Friars reeled off seven consecutive wins and were unbeaten in 10 matches (8-0-2) for the first time since 1984. Providence earned a berth in the BIG EAST Tournament and notched road victories at Villanova and at No. 1 seed Georgetown to advance to the semifinals. In the semis, the Friars defeated Cincinnati and earned a spot in the championship match for the second time in school history. The Friars tied the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, Louisville, 1-1, in double overtime, however, the Cardinals claimed the title with a 3-2 shootout win.
Also last season, Providence received an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament and hosted an NCAA game at Glay Field for the first time in school history. The Friars defeated Saint Peter's, 6-2, to earn their second ever trip to the second round. However, the Friars were defeated, 2-1, at Ohio State and ended the season with a 13-6-3 mark. The 13 wins fell just one short of equalling a school record for most wins (14). The Friars, who finished with an RPI ranking of 19, tallied 33 goals, the most scored in one season since 1985.
A 1996 graduate of Providence, Daley brought solid credentials to the head coaching position. Besides being credited with helping turn around the Friar program as an assistant coach, Daley earned four varsity letters while playing for the black and white. He is one of the top players to ever play at Providence.
Daley, a native of Toronto, Ontario, played professional soccer after graduating from Providence. On June 14, 1999, he signed with the New England Revolution, becoming the first former-Friar to play in the MLS. Prior to signing with the Revolution, Daley played for the Revolution's A-League affiliate, the Boston Bulldogs. He also spent one season with the Rhode Island Stingrays of the USL from 1996-97.
Daley, his wife, Heather, son, Donovan, and daughter, Savanah, reside in East Providence, R.I.
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