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COACHING PHILOSOPHY: Successful teams are those teams which are made up of good people who are quality citizens.
My program has also been character based and made up of people who put team goals and objectives ahead of personal
expectations. Players must understand that hard work, dedication and perseverance will provide them with the potential
for success. Offensive and defensive schemes which highlight the skills and aptitudes of the individual players will be
deployed. As a coach, I always ask the players to do what they can do well. It is important to adapt to the players
strengths. Speed, quickness, athletic ability and intelligence are key qualities I look for when constructing a team.
Coach Message: I am an educator and coach who has supervised staff and influenced students at all levels of education.
The bulk of my career has been spent as an athletic administrator and head football coach at St. John's University. While
in that position my main focus was to ensure that all student athletes had the opportunity to gain a positive experience
while participating in sports. I know what it takes to build and maintain a winning tradition. In 1978 I started the football
program at St. John's and saw it rise from a fledgling program to that of a consistent conference championship calibre
team. Our teams at St. John's have had national statistical leaders on offense, defense and in the kicking game. We won
with prolific quarterbacks, or teams that featured top running games, or with dominating defensive units which displayed
tremendous team speed and tenacity.
Coaching is teaching. As a life long learner, I was able to impart my knowledge to my players while letting them know that
I cared about them as individuals. My goal was always to help each player reach their potential as a person and as an
athlete.
My goal is for the team I coach to be source of pride for its players, fans and the city we represent. Successful past
practices and traditions of the organization will be emulated while new ideas and methods will be employed to traverse
the changing landscape of European American Football.
My program has also been character based and made up of people who put team goals and objectives ahead of personal
expectations. Players must understand that hard work, dedication and perseverance will provide them with the potential
for success. Offensive and defensive schemes which highlight the skills and aptitudes of the individual players will be
deployed. As a coach, I always ask the players to do what they can do well. It is important to adapt to the players
strengths. Speed, quickness, athletic ability and intelligence are key qualities I look for when constructing a team.
Coach Message: I am an educator and coach who has supervised staff and influenced students at all levels of education.
The bulk of my career has been spent as an athletic administrator and head football coach at St. John's University. While
in that position my main focus was to ensure that all student athletes had the opportunity to gain a positive experience
while participating in sports. I know what it takes to build and maintain a winning tradition. In 1978 I started the football
program at St. John's and saw it rise from a fledgling program to that of a consistent conference championship calibre
team. Our teams at St. John's have had national statistical leaders on offense, defense and in the kicking game. We won
with prolific quarterbacks, or teams that featured top running games, or with dominating defensive units which displayed
tremendous team speed and tenacity.
Coaching is teaching. As a life long learner, I was able to impart my knowledge to my players while letting them know that
I cared about them as individuals. My goal was always to help each player reach their potential as a person and as an
athlete.
My goal is for the team I coach to be source of pride for its players, fans and the city we represent. Successful past
practices and traditions of the organization will be emulated while new ideas and methods will be employed to traverse
the changing landscape of European American Football.
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Professional Diploma Master of Science Bachelor of Science
St. John’s University C.W. Post College C.W. Post College
Major: School Administration Major: Education Major: Sociology
and Supervision
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Became the winningest coach in the history of Long Island Collegiate Football (142-85, 628%).
Coached teams to seven conference championships, four bowl games and an end of season (1994) #1 NCAA Division IAA Mid Major National Ranking.
Football team set an NCAA record by scoring in each of the program’s first 129 games.
As an Assistant Director of Athletics, supervised five Division I and three Division III teams, along with numerous club sports and intramural activities at
St. John’s University.
Directed annual summer academic/sports camps, at St. John’s, for 600 NYC youth. The camps were funded with $550,000 annual grants furnished by the
Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Established the Bob Ricca Quarterback School 2004-to present
Granted tenure as a public school assistant principal.
EXPERIENCE
August 2003-Present-Assistant Principal.-Tuckahoe Common Public School
Assist the principal in all areas of school supervision and administration including but not limited to: national and local testing coordinator, student
coordinator for all special programs, supervisor of student teachers, and chairman of various school committees.
Responsible for evaluating teaching performance, creating and supervising paraprofessional schedules, teacher assistant schedules, as well as bus and
cafeteria schedules.
1990-2003 St. John’s University Assistant Director of Athletics
Supervised coaches and other department personnel including administrative assistants support staff, and graduate assistants.
Promoted student athlete academic success by establishing life skills and time management programs.
Developed and implemented mandatory minimum credit policy for continued eligibility.
Constructed and implemented operating budgets.
Moderated bimonthly coaches’ meetings for the entire St. John’s coaching staff.
Developed a big brother program to facilitate the assimilation and retention of freshmen student athletes.
Chaired search committees for the Athletic Department and served on various University wide search committees.
Served on NCAA Peer Review Committee.
Served on the NCAA Institutional Certification Committee
Directed multi-sport summer youth camps and clinics.
Developed individual varsity team home and away schedules, formulated contracts and negotiated cable television agreements.
Planned and organized away game travel itineraries, meal and hotel accommodations, as well as arranged and coordinated ground and air transportation.
Founded and supervised the Strength and Conditioning Program at St. John’s.
Served on the Men’s N.C.A.A. (March Madness) Division I Basketball National Championship host institution committee.
Served as a site representative for the College Basketball National Invitational Tournament (N.I.T.).
Developed team support groups and conducted fund raising campaigns.
1978-2003 Head Football Coach St John’s University
Appointed as the first coach in the history of the football program. Assumed responsibility for all aspects of the program’s start-up activities.
Exercised control over budget planning and implementation.
Hired and supervised nine assistant coaches as well as all administrative staff.
Recruited thirty-forty student athletes, on an annual basis.
Enhanced the personal, educational, athletic and social development of the student athletes by setting up peer mentoring programs, study halls,
community service opportunities, counseling sessions etc.
Developed a system for a successful football program, but more importantly, created a climate which helped produce superlative academic achievement.
Over 50% of the football team annually attained honor roll status, retention and graduation rates were well in excess of the general student body.
Designed and implemented daily practice plans and organized strategies for game plans.
Conducted seminars and clinics for high school and area college coaches.
Provided leadership for external fund raising endeavors.
Created The Touchdown Club, an alumni support group organization.
Conducted interviews with print, radio and television media.
Supervised stadium and locker room renovations and construction.
Served as a committee member for various National Collegiate Athletic Association and American Football Coaches Association groups.
Held positions as president and administrator for multiple football conferences and associations.
RELATED FOOTBALL COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004- Present–Established the Bob Ricca Quarterback School for high school prospects.
2003-Present-Serve as a consultant to two college football programs.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Nominated to the Suffolk County Hall of Fame 2001.
Recipient of the College Football Hall of Fame Contribution to Amateur Football Award 2000.
All-American Football Foundation Life Time Achievement Award 1997.
Inducted into the St. John’s University Hall of Fame 1996.
Inducted into the Holy Cross High School Hall of Fame 1985.
Earned twelve different conference and regional coach of the year awards.
Milestones
Became the winningest college coach in the history of Long Island Collegiate Football (142-85) .628%
RB Anthony Russo recipient of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame post graduate scholarship. ( the only non Division 1A player so
honored in 1993).
Program set NCAA record playing first 129 games in program history without sustaining a shut out.
First team in NCAA history to register two points by returning a blocked attempt for a point after touchdown conversion.
Recorded NCAA longest winning streak (16 games 1983-84)
NCAA Statistical Champions
1999-#1 Scoring Defense
1999 #1 In Total Defense
1998 Ken Kraft –Interception leader
1994 Erin Hatwood – Kickoff Return Leader
1993 Team Turnover Margin Champion
!992 Anthony Russo Rushing Leader (Finished his career as the number 3 all time rusher in college football history).
1989 Dennis McDermott Touchdown Reception Leader
1978 Joe Kaso Quarterback Completion Percentage Leader
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Suffolk County Chapter of The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, 1995 to present.
Wilson Sporting Goods-College Coaches Board of Directors, 1990-2003
New York State College Coaches Association, 1982-1989.
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State 7-12 Permanent Social Studies
New York State K-12 Permanent Special Education
New York State K-12 School Administrator/Supervisor
New York State K-12 School District Administrator
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