Ben Buerger joined the Emory University coaching staff prior to the start of the 2009 season.

In his four seasons with the team, Emory has combined to go 47-22-6, including berths to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2010 and 2012.  Buerger helped the Eagles earn a share of the Umiversity Athletic Association (UAA) Championship in 2012, as the team finished the year with an 11-7-2 overall record.

Under Buerger's leadership, the Eagles finished the 2010 season ranked 18th among all NCAA Division III teams, while recording the fourth-lowest goals-against average (0.41) and 10th-best scoring offense (2.79 goals per game) in Division III.  During his first campaign with Emory, he helped the Eagles to a 12-4-2 record.

Buerger has overseen an all-American, seven all-region players and 22 all-UAA honorees during his four seasons with the team.

Prior to Emory, Buerger's most recent coaching experience came from 2004 through 2006 when he served as an assistant coach at Sewanee University.  During his stint with the Tigers, he coached a total of nine all-conference spots while seeing his players garner a pair of berths on the  All-South Region Team. Prior to his tenure at Sewanee, he was on the Western Kentucky University staff as an assistant coach in 2003. 

Buerger enjoyed a fine collegiate playing career at Western Kentucky where he served as team captain as well as earning team MVP honors as a senior.  He landed Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors and wound up tied for third on the Hilltoppers' all-time list with 75 career starts.

He also played professionally for the Nashville Metros of the Premier Development League from 2002 through 2006 where he distinguished himself by being named captain as well as earning MVP acclaim.

"Ben is going to be an excellent addition to the staff," said head coach Sonny Travis.  "He has a combination of Division I and Division III coaching experience and played at a high level as a collegian.  I'm impressed with his energy and passion for the game and look forward to his contributions."

Buerger earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Western Kentucky in 2003.  He owns his certification from the American Council on Exercise and holds the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.