 He was captain of the team and led Mercyhurst to two Division II NSCAA Final Fours.While in college was a member of the USL Premier Development League (PDL) with the West Michigan Edge and set franchise records for goals (14) and points (34 points) and was named to the 2001 All PDL team.Maher was then 1 of 2 Division II players asked to take part in the UMBRO Senior Classic MLS Combine.