Bio

David Kelly was named the third head coach in the history of the CCSU men’s soccer program on January 14, 2020 (read more). He was elevated to the top position after spending the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach.

Kelly graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in History in 1990. He holds United States Soccer Federation “A”, “Pro-B”, “National Youth” coaching licenses and the United Soccer Coaches “Premier Diploma”.

He and his wife, Tricia, live in West Hartford with their two daughters.

AT CCSU

Head Coach (2020-present)

• NSCAA Team Academic Honors

Assistant Coach (2013-2020)

• Northeast Conference Regular Season Champions (2013)

BEFORE CCSU

Southern Connecticut State University (2011-13), Assistant Coach

University of Hartford (2005-11), Assistant Coach

Quinnipiac University (2004), Assistant Coach

Trinity College (2001-03), Assistant Coach

OTHER COACHING EXPERIENCE

• FSA FC, Connecticut Olympic Development Program, CFC-Azul (Premier Development League)

PLAYING CAREER

• University of Maine, 1986-90
• Connecticut Wolves,  (A-League/USL Division 1), player-assistant
• National Professional Soccer League
• Carlisle United, English Football League
• Burnley FC, English Football League

KELLY YEAR BY YEAR