Durham College Athletics

David Staley is one of the most successful athletes in Durham College history. In his freshman season in 1996, the Lords finished with an undefeated record of 4-0-2, winning the OCAA east region while allowing a league-low four goals in six games. Staley was named the OCAA league top goalkeeper. At the OCAA championship, the Lords advanced to the gold medal game with a 1-0 shutout over Humber, but eventually fell to the Fanshawe Falcons losing 2-1 in penalty kicks. In 1997, the Lords were once again dominant during the regular season with a 5-1-0 record, (east region champions) only allowing five goals against in six games. At the OCAA
championship hosted by Durham, the Lords avenged their loss against the Falcons in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory. In the gold medal game, Durham defeated Humber 3-2 to win their second ever title in men’s soccer. At the CCAA national championship in Quebec, the Lords finished in fourth place overall in Canada thanks to Staley’s outstanding play in net. They eventually dropped a 2-0 decision to Langara College from BC in the bronze medal game. That year, Staley was named the Durham College men’s soccer MVP and an OCAA All-Star. The following year, Staley continued his dominance on the pitch as he was named a CCAA All-Canadian, the Durham College men’s soccer MVP and the Durham College overall athlete of the year. The Lords cruised through the regular season with a 4-0-2 record allowing only seven goals in six regular conference games and finished in fourth place overall at the provincial finals. Following his career, Durham officially retired Staley’s jersey #1 for his success and contribution to the college and sport. David returned as the Head Coach of the DC Women’s Soccer program in 2009 and compiled a stellar record of 38-12-8 (30-6-6 conference). Staley led the Lords to five straight playoff appearances which included winning the OCAA championship Silver Medal in 2009. The Lords also took home OCAA medals in indoor soccer under his leadership in 2011 (silver) and 2013 (bronze).