Kelly Findley Named Men's Soccer Coach At Butler

Dec. 21, 2005

Indianapolis, Ind. - Former Charlotte Associate Head Coach Kelly Findley has been named men's soccer coach at Butler University. He becomes the fifth head coach in the 17-year history of men's soccer at Butler.

Findley joins the Bulldogs after spending the past five seasons on the men's soccer staff at Charlotte. He spent the past two seasons as associate head coach for the 49ers. During his tenure, the 49ers compiled a 42-40-14 record, including two trips to the Conference USA Tournament semifinals and one berth in the league finals. The 49ers won 11 matches and reached the Conference USA semifinals in 2004.

"Kelly brings a wealth of experience, both as a coach and as a former player," said Butler Director of Athletics John Parry.

"He has coached and played at both the collegiate and professional levels, and he has had success as both a coach and as a player. He's well prepared to lead a Division I men's soccer program."

The new Butler coach formerly served as head coach at Mars Hill College for two seasons, 1999-2000, leading the Lions to a 17-22 record. He also spent one season as an assistant coach at Miami (Ohio), two seasons as an assistant with the Charlotte Eagles professional soccer team and one season as an assistant coach at Judson College. During his time with the Eagles, the professional club won two South Atlantic Division Championships, made two playoff appearances and posted a national runner-up finish.

Findley was a four-time Most Valuable Player as an undergraduate on the men's soccer team at Judson. He was a three-time NAIA All-American, a three-time NCCAA All-American, and a two-time NSCAA All-American! He was named Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons, and he was named Judson's Athlete of the Year in 1990.

Following his collegiate career, Findley played professional soccer with the Charlotte Eagles for six seasons. He helped the Eagles to three South Atlantic Division Championships, five divisional playoff appearances and two trips to the national finals.

Findley, who has served as the North Carolina ODP State Team coach, holds a USSF "A" license and a NSCAA Premier Diploma. He and his wife, Joanne, have a son, Gabriel (4 1/2), and two daughters, Elysia (3) and Corinne (1).

Story provided by Jim McGrath, Butler University Office of Sports Information