INDIANAPOLIS - The IU Indianapolis Athletics Department has announced that Keegan Boom has been elevated to head coach of the men's soccer program, effective immediately. Boom takes over for Sid van Druenen, who stepped down last month after a four-year run with the program. 

Boom joined the IU Indy program as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator last spring and led the efforts on the Jaguars' most recent recruiting class. 

"We're excited for the direction of the men's soccer program with Coach Boom leading the way," IU Indy Director of Athletics Luke Bosso said. "The student-athletes really gravitate towards Keegan and he has a clear-cut, well devised vision for the program. He's eager to hit the ground running and we're excited to continue to build and push the program to new heights."

"First and foremost, I want to thank Coach van Druenen for everything he has done for this program and the impact he has had on me. I would also like to thank Chancellor Ramchand, Luke Bosso, Ed Holdaway, Laura Hue and Chris Johnson for their belief in me to lead IU Indianapolis Men's Soccer," Boom said. "I am incredibly proud and grateful for the opportunity to lead this program. We are excited about the group we have returning and believe we can accomplish something special. We are privileged to be part of an athletic department that prioritizes developing top-tier student-athletes both on and off the field while competing for success at the highest level.

"I am excited to begin writing the next chapter of IU Indianapolis Men's Soccer by competing for Horizon League success."

In his lone season with the program, Boom helped the Jaguars to a strong non-conference showing with a road win at Butler and road draw at Notre Dame. The Jags finished the season 6-8-3 with four true road wins and narrowly missing a spot in the Horizon League Tournament. Since then, Boom has helped assemble a strong recruiting class, adding depth and talent at virtually every position on the field. 

Before coming to IU Indy, Boom spent three seasons at nearby UIndy, helping the Greyhounds to a 31-12-14 record, including 12-2-7 record in 2023. The 2023 squad won the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) title and advanced to the NCAA Division II Super Regionals behind a defense that recorded 11 shutouts in 21 games. Boom also boasts experience with FC Pride Elite as the ECNL Director of Coaching. 

Boom, a native of the Netherlands, is fluent in three languages (English, German and Dutch).