Former Florida women’s soccer head coach Becky Burleigh had no plans of pursuing a professional coaching position. In April, the iconic soccer coach hung up her whistle for what she thought would be the last time. But after nearly four months of retirement, Burleigh is back at the helm. On …
Read More »Becky Burleigh Adjusting to Post-Coaching Life
If you ask her what she is going to miss more about coaching, the closeness to a team she will say. “I don’t even know what it is like to not be on a team,” she said. UF’s iconic soccer coach Becky Burleigh says goodbye to Gator soccer after 26 …
Read More »Florida Soccer Gets First Win of the Season Against Alabama
Gainesville Fl.- Florida coach Becky Burleigh admitted that tactical adjustments helped the Gators secure a 2-1 win over a spirited Alabama at the Dizney R Stadium on Sunday. “The first half I thought Alabama came out and pressed us really hard,” Burleight said. “Our team really stepped up to the …
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