As one of the most celebrated basketball players in the history of her sport, Suzie McConnell-Serio brings the clout of a champion from high school level to the Olympic gold. She has won championships at nearly every level she has played and coached. When she took the reins of the Duquesne … [Read more...]
Fried Leads Hoyas to Top of Big East
April 20, 2011 By
In the world of women’s lacrosse, it pays to be in the middle of the universe. Georgetown University resides smack-dab in the middle of the recruiting hotbed for women’s lacrosse. The university’s relatively easy access to the hundreds of talented high school players and tradition rich … [Read more...]
Seton Softball – The Mullin Way
April 19, 2011 By
Seton Catholic High School in Chandler, AZ has enjoyed a run of success under the tutelage of Softball coach Jerry Mullin. For the 26 years he’s been at the helm, the Lady Sentinels have earned 10 state championships, a top national ranking from CatholicSportsNet.com’s 2010 National Catholic … [Read more...]
Replacing a Legend
March 14, 2011 By
Recent history has not been kind to coaches who replace a legend. Michigan is still grasping for the next Bo Schembechler to recharge the locker room and launch the Wolverines; Notre Dame, as well, their long-misguided pursuit of what Holtz and Devine and Rockne once gave the Irish. Bobby … [Read more...]
Darby Has Built Great Program, Better Men
January 18, 2011 By
Coach Frank Darby knows golf inside and out, from gloves to greens to handicaps. He grew up a golfer and played for St. John’s University from 1976-1980. In addition, he’s been a member of The PGA of America for 26 years. In his 18th season as head coach of his alma mater, he says for … [Read more...]
Five Catholic Programs Named Nation’s Best
November 9, 2010 By
Mater Dei leads list of country's top athletic programs Catholic high schools had a banner year within the athletic realm, and the accolades rolling in for a number of the nation’s top programs make that an undisputable fact. In a recent list, Max Preps named their top ten prep athletic … [Read more...]
Lavin Also Making A Splash Off The Court
November 9, 2010 By
St. John's men's basketball coach contributing to soup kitchen St. John’s head men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin, wife Mary Jarou and BTIG Brokerage Co-Founder Steven Starker will present a $20,000 gift to the St. John’s Bread and Life Soup Kitchen on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at the … [Read more...]
Bishop Eustace Coach Brings Passion
November 9, 2010 By
Tropiano teaches life lessons through baseball From Marc Narducci, Philadephia Inquirer: The passion. That is what clearly comes out when discussing why Bishop Eustace's Sam Tropiano is among the more successful baseball coaches in South Jersey history. Whether it's coaching in a game, … [Read more...]
Smith Leads Aquinas The Right Way
November 9, 2010 By
Raiders coach has long history of caring for his players 26 district championships. Five Florida state championships. One national championship. More than 175 student athletes who have earned Division-I football scholarships. Over 550 student athletes who have earned a college football … [Read more...]
Fenwick Coach Lives Legacy
November 9, 2010 By
Coaching icon succumbs to cancer, but leaves legacy behind From The Boston Globe: Former Bishop Fenwick softball coach Ed Henry passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 61 The 1967 Fenwick graduate led the Crusaders to eight state titles, including one in 1985 and seven … [Read more...]
