Category: Athlete
Sport: Men's Soccer
Institution: Durham College
Inducted: 2017

David Staley is one of the most successful athletes in Durham College history.

In his freshman season in 1996, the Lords finished with an undefeated record of 4-0-2, winning the OCAA East Division while allowing a league-low four goals in six games. Staley was named the OCAA Top Goalkeeper. At the OCAA championship, the Lords advanced to the gold medal game with a 1-0 shutout over Humber, but eventually fell to the Fanshawe Falcons losing 2-1 in penalty kicks.

In 1997, the Lords were once again dominant during the regular season with a 5-1-0 record, only allowing five goals against in six games. At the OCAA championship hosted by Durham, the Lords avenged their loss against the Falcons in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory. In the gold medal game, Durham defeated Humber 3-2 to win their second title ever in men's soccer. At the CCAA national championship in Quebec, the Lords finished in fourth place overall, dropping a 2-0 decision to Langara in the bronze medal game. That year, Staley was named the Durham College men's soccer MVP and an OCAA All-Star.

The following year, Staley continued his dominance on the pitch as he was named a CCAA All-Canadian, the Durham College men's soccer MVP and the Durham College overall athlete of the year. The Lords cruised through the regular season with a 4-2-0 record allowing only seven goals in six games and finished in fourth place overall at the provincial finals.

Following his career, Durham officially retired Staley's jersey for his success and contribution to the college and sport.