Paul Keeler
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| Paul Keeler | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | April 17 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Queens, New York | ||
| College | Canisius College of Buffalo, New York | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Rugby union positions#2. Hooker | ||
| Clubs | |||
| Canisius College RFC, Buffalo Old Boys RFC, Rockaway RFC, Old Blue RFC | |||
Paul Keeler is an American rugby union coach. Keeler began playing rugby for Canisius College in Buffalo and later for the Buffalo Old Boys RFC and Rockaway RFC mens clubs. Keeler moved on to become a stalwart of Old Blue RFC and their Rugby Super League team, playing in four play-off experiences, including two semi-finals. Keeler was also a MetNY and NERFU select player during this period. Keeler moved into coaching as a player/coach and was assistant coach to the the renowned Australian coach Geoff Mould of Australian schoolboys fame. From 2003 through 2005 Keeler coached Old Blue’s Division One side , securing consecutive play-off appearances in the Sweet 16. Keeler coached the Super League side of the Old Blue (New York) in 2006 and 2007, guiding them to an appearance in the Super League semi-finals in 2006 and quarter finals respectively. Keeler’s rep side coaching experiences includes being the MetNY select side coach since 2004, and the unbeaten Northeast Select Developmental XV known as The Beagles since 2005.
In January 2008 Keeler was hired as full time Director of Rugby and Head Coach of San Francisco Golden Gate RFC.
