Special report on the Florida Gators soccer team:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The woman who started the Gator soccer program revealed today she’s stepping away.
Becky Burleigh, 53, announced she is retiring from coaching at the conclusion of the University of Florida’s 2021 spring season. She made the announcement to the 2020-21 team following today’s practice. This is her 26th season as the Gators’ head coach.
Synonymous with the program she took from start to NCAA champions in four seasons, Burleigh’s teams consistently challenged for national and Southeastern Conference titles. Florida’s 14 team titles leads the SEC and the program earned NCAA Tournament berths 22 of the last 25 seasons.