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Message: [QUOTE="Steve UConn72, post: 4036771, member: 6157"] My freshman year (1968) was the final year as head soccer coach for the legendary John Squires, who had been there since 1937, except one year during WWII (1942) and the 1943-45 seasons, which were cancelled. Squires had to stand on a platform and use a megaphone to be heard during practice. He seemed so much older to a 17 year old freshman, but he was only 56 when he retired. Games were played on the field in front of Hawley Armory before a few family and friends. Joe Morrone took over for the 1969 season and many thought he wouldn't last. He was demanding, loud and required short haircuts in the hippie days. (As did baseball coach Larry Panciera, for that matter.) Fast forward to 2021, and the UConn soccer program has had a total of three head coaches in 84 years (except the war years). I don't think many college programs in any sport can claim that kind of longevity. The baseball program isn't far behind - four coaches since 1936 (85 years) - JO Christian (1936-61), Larry Panciera ('62-79), Andy Baylock ('80-2003) and Jim Penders (2004-date). [/QUOTE]