David Bucciero took over as head coach of the American University women's soccer program in March of 2008.

Bucciero came from Boston University where he was an assistant coach for seven years, and the associate head coach from 2005-2008. During his tenure, the Terriers went 73-37-14, captured four America East Championships and made five NCAA Tournament appearances. Bucciero also assisted in developing 15 America East All-Conference First Team Selections and helped lead the program to its highest ranking ever in 2006, as the Terriers were ranked No. 10 in the country.

In addition, Bucciero was the primary recruiting coordinator and assisted with bringing in the No. 1 recruiting class in the America East Conference five out of the last six years he was there. Some of the other responsibilities he had while at BU included breaking down team video, monitoring the academic progress of players, assisting with community service activities and organizing and directing summer camps and fundraising activities.

Before coming to BU, Bucciero was an assistant coach at Texas Tech University from 1998-2001. During this time, he also served as a club coach and the Director of Coaching for the Lubbock Elite Youth Soccer Club.

During the last seven years, Bucciero has also been actively involved in the Region 1 Girls Olympic Development Program as both a goalkeeper and team coach. He is currently the Under-14 Region 1 Girls Head Coach as well as the Co-Head Coach of the Goalkeeper Program. Some of his responsibilities include evaluating and selecting the Under-14 Regional Team along with his staff and evaluating potential goalkeeper coaches for the Region 1 Program. He also holds both a USSF "A" License and an NSCAA Advanced License.

A native of Vienna, Va., Bucciero was a four-year letterwinner in goal at James Madison University from 1991-95. In his final two years at JMU, the Dukes advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. He also won an Under-19 National Championship in 1991 while playing for the Vista Hurricane Club team.

He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in History.

Bucciero lives with his wife Diane in Northern Virginia. They have one son, Noah, who will turn two in October.