"Mike comes highly recommended and has demonstrated that he is highly motivated to be successful in his first opportunity as a collegiate head coach," Menlo College athletic director Keith Spataro said. "He has had the fortune to be coached by and coach with some legendary leaders, and his knowledge of the game and approach to coaching will be the difference in our program for the future."

Keller helped guide NCAA Division II member Academy of Art University through its first season competing in the Pacific West Conference in just its second season of athletic competition. Prior to his one year stint with the Urban Knights, Keller spent six years as an assistant at Cañada College in Redwood City. With Keller on the sidelines, Cañada made three appearances in the California Community College Playoffs.

While Keller honed his skills at the collegiate level for the past seven years, he also served as the head coach at San Mateo High School for two seasons and in 2008, Keller led the Bearcats to a Peninsula Athletic League Division Championship.

"I am really excited to be at a great place like Menlo College," said Keller. "I look forward to working with the present and future student-athletes to restore the tradition of the soccer program."

A San Carlos, California native, Keller played soccer at Cañada for two years, helping the Colts to the CCCAA State Championship Game as a freshman. Cañada finished the season ranked fifth in the nation as Keller earned All-West Region honors. As a sophomore, he was named the Colts' most valuable player.