Frank Serratore

Ice Hockey Coach at Air Force Academy

Frank Serratore - Ice Hockey Coach at Air Force Academy
Born

August 25th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college ice hockey at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Transitioned to coaching, serving as the head coach for the Air Force Academy hockey team. Guided the team to several successful seasons and had a significant influence on the development of the program. Received multiple awards for coaching excellence in collegiate hockey, demonstrating a commitment to the sport and to developing young athletes.

Head coach of Air Force Academy hockey

Led the team to multiple conference titles

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