Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2006
Dennis Storer came to UCLA from Great Britain in 1966 and began an extraordinarily successful career as a UCLA faculty member, as well as the head coach of Men's Soccer and Rugby programs. Storer was named UCLA men's soccer head coach when the program was elevated to NCAA status in 1967. His soccer teams compiled a remarkable 103-10-10 record from 1967-73. Although the soccer team did not field any scholarship players during his coaching tenure, UCLA had three NCAA runner-up finishes, three West Coast Championships and five All-Cal titles. In rugby, Storer's teams complied an outstanding 362-46-2 record against collegiate, major club and international teams from 1966-82 and won three National Championships (1968, 1972, 1975). UCLA Rugby also won every All-Cal title and 16 Southern California division championships. While at UCLA, Storer also served as U.S. Rugby National Coach from 1976-82, and 14 of the first U.S. National team players were Bruins. Storer was widely recognized internationally as a coach and a great sportsman due to his commitment to helping underprivileged youth. From 1968–82, Storer served as Director of UCLA's National Youth Sports Programs, and from 1982-84, he served as British Olympic Association Executive Director and Attache in USA for the L.A. Olympics. He was honored by Queen Elizabeth II with an OBE in 1994 for services in British/American Education, Sport and Commerce. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1999.
