Email Coach Beck | Recruiting Information Dave Beck is in his fourth season on the coaching staff after joining the Billikens during the summer of 2006. His responsibilities include recruiting, on-field training and day-to-day operations of the men's soccer program. In his previous three seasons, Beck has helped the Billikens to 37 wins and three NCAA Tournament appearances. He has coached a pair of All-Americans and five players who went on to be drafted by Major League Soccer. During a key time in the off-season recruiting process in 2007, Beck continued the program's recruiting responsibilities when head assistant Mike Sorber was touring with the U.S. Men's National Team. That 2007 class, the first Beck played a part in recruiting, was ranked 21st in the nation by College Soccer News. He also played a major role in the recruiting class ranked 24th in 2008. This season's 12-member class is ranked among the top 10 in the nation by Soccer America. Beck came to Saint Louis after spending six seasons on the coaching staff at NAIA power Lindenwood University in nearby St. Charles, Mo. He was involved in all facets of the Lions program including scouting, recruiting and training. The Lions won the 2004 NAIA national championship and qualified for the NAIA Tournament in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005. Beck played two years at Florissant Valley Community College before transferring to Lindenwood to complete his collegiate career. He played professionally in 1999 for the St. Louis Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). Beck earned a bachelor's degree in sport management from Lindenwood. Beck and wife his Laura, who played soccer for the Billikens in 1998 and 1999, reside in suburban St. Louis with their daughter, Gabriella. |
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