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Mourning the Passing of Coach John Warchol
We are saddened to announce the passing of long-time hockey coach, John Warchol. John was named head coach in 1972 and before staying on as an assistant- spending 50 total years with the program. Throughout his tenure on staff at The Prep, Coach Worchol won seven Gordon Cup titles, four Non-Public titles, and three Tournament of Champions titles.
Headmaster, Michael Gallo '79 added, "I knew Coach Warchol during my high school days and everyone who played for him had great respect for the man he was and his high moral character. We will miss him dearly."
Athletic Director, Larry Baggitt H'18 said, "John was the backbone of our program and had an unbelievable influence on New Jersey ice hockey. He was a tough and committed man who helped bring the best out of so many of our student-athletes. I am proud to have him as our coach, but equally for his friendship."
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Warchol's family and loved ones.
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"I am proud to have brought John into the Seton Hall Prep community by hiring him to be our hockey coach 50 years ago," said President Msgr. Michael Kelly '57. "He was an inspirational and caring coach who valued teaching the boys to be fine young men over wins and losses."
Athletic Director, Larry Baggitt H'18 said, "John was the backbone of our program and had an unbelievable influence on New Jersey ice hockey. He was a tough and committed man who helped bring the best out of so many of our student-athletes. I am proud to have him as our coach, but equally for his friendship."
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Warchol's family and loved ones.
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