Since graduating Seton Hall University in 1978 with a degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Driver Education, I have been employed by the Harrison Board of Education as a teacher of Health and Phys. Ed. at Harrison High School. I like to say that I have one the best jobs in the whole world.
During my tenure at Harrison, I have coached football for 17 years, wrestling for 7 years, baseball for 3 years, boys' volleyball for 4 years, swimming 1 year, and this fall I am in my 2nd year as coach of the girls' volleyball team. After 29 years my first experience coaching girls' sports continues to be a very rewarding experience.
I am in the Supervisor Certificate program as a means of being qualified to become an Athletic Director plus it will be useful to me as my new role as Facilitator of Health, Phys. Ed. and Nursing Services for Grades 6-12 in Harrison.
My interests include exercising such as walking, jogging, bicycling, tennis and I am still playing ice hockey twice a week. I also enjoy reading, cooking and crossword puzzles.
I am trying to fast forward myself in the computer age of college so please bear with me.
Although I never played ice hockey, its something I might want to get into one day. I played roller hockey in leagues growing up and I was really bad at it, however its still a lot of fun.
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ReplyDeleteYou certainly have a full coaching background which should serve you well in your future as an AD. I have been coaching girls for about 18 years and they really are different than boys when it comes to their approach to athletics. I find that they are much more responsive to coaching and more willing to work together. Being in North Arlington perhaps you have seen some of the crew teams on the Passaic River. There is a community rowing club in Riverside Park at the foot of Jauncey Avenue. Perhaps one day you might want to try rowing. The club, Passaic River Rowing Association or PRRA, offers learn to row classes for both youth and adults. PRRA has some really great and interesting people involved. Let me know if you might want to take a look around.
Kevin
Larry- Great job on the post! I know you play ice hockey with Angelo, who is a teacher in my district and my former mentor! I'm looking forward to having you in the class and adding your experience to discussions.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on successfully blogging! I am hoping, as you are I am sure, that this process doesn’t get any harder. My fiancé just got back from Iraq as well so thank your daughter and her husband for all they both do for our country. Good luck to you through the rest of the semester and in your future athletic director endeavors.
Sharon
Hi, Larry! My son graduated from Prep 5 years ago - he just got his annual birthday card from Fr. Tony. That was a great school for my son. They really taught him personal responsibility, and opened him up to a diverse group of people.
ReplyDeleteHey Larry, Harrison HS soccer program is amazing, they beat my team 3-1 last summer in a friendly...maybe I'll ask you to teach a tip or two about coaching...Mr. Finn says hi
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