Former Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens died at age 66 as a result of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident in March, the Teevens family announced.
“Our family is heartbroken to announce that our beloved ‘Trainer’ passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Unfortunately, the injuries he sustained proved too severe for even him to overcome,” the Teevens family said in a statement. “Throughout this journey we have always passed on the thoughts, memories and love that were sent his way. Your kindness and encouraging letters did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated by both Buddy and our family.”
According to the Valley News, Teevens was struck by a truck while crossing a major road in St. Augustine, Florida, on March 20 around 8:40 p.m. Associate Coach Sammy McCorkle has served as Dartmouth’s acting coach since March. McCorkle informed the team of Teevens’ death Tuesday afternoon.
“We are hopeful and take comfort in the fact that he died knowing how much he was loved and admired.”
“This is tragic news for Dartmouth and the entire soccer world,” Dartmouth President Sian Leah Beilock and Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Harrity said in an email to the Dartmouth community this evening. “Not only was Buddy synonymous with Dartmouth football, he was also a beloved coach and an innovative, inspirational leader who helped shape the lives of generations of students.”
A former football and hockey player at Dartmouth, Teevens was an honorable mention All-American and won the 1978 Ivy League title on the gridiron. Teevens’ hockey team also placed third at the NCAA Hockey Championships his senior year. He went on to have a successful coaching career, including stints as FBS head coach at Tulane and Stanford and working for Steve Spurrier at Florida for a time.
After being released from Stanford in 2004, Teevens returned to his alma mater for a second stint in 2005 and had a strong run. Prior to a 3-7 season in 2022, Teevens posted a 56-12 record over the last six seasons and won three Ivy League championships. He had a career head coaching record of 151-178-2, including 117-101-2 at Dartmouth.