Lycoming College Head Coach Frank Girardi

Record: 257-97-5 (72% in 36 Seasons)

In 36 years of coaching Lycoming College football, head coach Frank Girardi firmly established himself as a legend in his field.   He built one of the most respected and consistently successful NCAA Division III football programs in the nation.

Girardi's career record at Lycoming is 257-97-5 and he ranks 15th on the NCAA all-time winningest coaches list, tied with legendary Brigham Young coach LaVell Edwards. In 2005, Girardi became only the 17th coach at any NCAA level to reach the 250-win plateau.

Girardi Honored For Lifetime Achievement

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Former Lycoming College head football coach Frank Girardi was honored on Sunday night with a lifetime achievement award, presented by ESPN Radio 1050 at the inaugural Night of Champions. After receiving the award, it was announced that in years to come, the honor will be titled the Frank Girardi Lifetime Achievement Award.

Girardi, who was scheduled to be a guest speaker at the inaugural event hosted at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, was surprised when an audio clip featuring former players from as far back as the 1970’s began playing. Players spoke about how Girardi helped to shape their lives, both on and off the field.

Next, Girardi’s four children made their way to the stage to honor him with the ESPN 1050 Lifetime Achievement Award, a fitting tribute on Fathers Day.

Girardi Gala Photos - A Celebration of Loyality

On Saturday, May 17, 2007, almost 600 loyal Frank Girardi fans celebrated his 36 years as the Head Coach of Lycoming College Football.

Girardi Gala Photos - A Celebration of Loyality

On Saturday, May 17, 2007, almost 600 loyal Frank Girardi fans celebrated his 36 years as the Head Coach of Lycoming College Football.

Girardi Gala Photos - A Celebration of Loyality

Some of the activities from the Girardi Gala Saturday, May 17, 2008 with almost 600 people attending.

Girardi Gala Photos - A Celebration of Loyality

On Saturday, May 17, 2007, almost 600 loyal Frank Girardi fans celebrated his 36 years as the Head Coach of Lycoming College Football.

Girardi Gala by Bill Byham

This Digest will be one that is coming to you after the fact. I wish it could have been different but I guess it is a case of bad timing.

It was back in March that a parcel came to us. In opening it we were told we were being invited to a Girardi Gala that would be held in the Pickelner Arena in Williamsport on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2008.

The banner told us that the Girardi Family and Friends were in charge of what was to be a celebration of a football era at Lycoming College that, I would bet, will never be duplicated. This celebration was to center on Frank Girardi, Sr and his long time associate Robb Curry as both men were announcing their retirements from the College after being together, in success, for 36 years..

Coach Girardi - Set One

Coach Girardi - Set Two

Coach Girardi - Set Three

Great Plays Photos - Set One

Great Plays Photos - Set Two