Keener was hired on April 1, 2004. Keener previously held coaching positions at Drake University, Southern California, Virginia Tech, SMU, and Georgia Tech. Keener played an instrumental role in recruiting and developing many of the players on the 2004 national runner-up Georgia Tech squad.
On April 1, 2004, Keener was hired. Prior to this, he had coaching roles at Drake University, Southern California, Virginia Tech, SMU, and Georgia Tech. Keener significantly contributed to the recruitment and development of players on the 2004 national runner-up Georgia Tech team.