BS in Education SUNY Cortland '90-- MS Education SUNY Cortland '95
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2009 Division I Coach Of The Year
Summary:
Coach Falco graduated from Sachem in 1984 where he played Varsity Football, Basketball and Baseball. The football team in 1983 went undefeated (9-0-1) and won the Suffolk County Championship under Hall of Fame Head Football Coach Fred Fusaro.
He graduated from Cortland State in 1990 where he was a 4 year letter winner in Football. His senior season at Cortland the football team had a regular season record of 9-0 and went on to the second round of the NCAA playoffs. He broke the all-time receiver record and was the first player in Cortland history to have over 100 receptions in career. Upon completing his eligibility Coach Falco began his coaching career in 1989 when he was hired as the receiver coach for the Red Dragon Varsity football team. He coached varsity football (NCAA Div III) for six seasons with the Red Dragons coordinating their pass game and recruiting Westchester & Long Island.
Coach Falco returned to Sachem in 1995 where he was an assistant for Fred Fusaro. He held that position for 8 years, coordinating the offense and coaching receivers, quarterbacks and outside linebackers.
In 2003 he was named the 4th head coach in Sachem history. Coach Falco teaches physical education at Sachem North
Coach Falco is a 23 year member of the American Football Coaches Association and is the Section XI representitive for the NY State HS Football Coaches Association sitting on the executive board he is also the section XI Division I Representative. He serves as one of two site directors for the NYSHSFCA Spring Combine.
Joe joined the varsity staff in 2007 after many years in the program at the middle school and JV 10 levels. Having had two sons play in the program (Joe & John) he has a great understanding of the demands placed on our student athletes. " Joe has had great success coaching some of Sachem's greatest running backs. He is a tireless worker and gives our kids a great opportunity to be successful on the football field and off"
David played on Sachem's County Championship team in 1995, earning All-Long Island Honors. He was voted captain by his teammates. He continued his playing career at Cornell University where he earned All-Ivy Honors during his senior season. David returned to Sachem and started his coaching career at Sagamore in 2003. He was a member of the Sachem East Varsity coaching staff in 2005-2007 where he served as defensive coordinator. This season he will serve as the defensive coordinator at Sachem North.
David is currently a Social Studies Teacher at Sachem East.
Mike joins the staff with a wealth of experience gained as an assistant at John Glen High School and Long Island Catholic power St. Anthonys. Mike will Coach the Quarterbacks and the secondary.
Thomas returns to Sachem after a great career at SUNY Albany where he starred on their defensive line. Thomas will assist on the defensive line as well as work with our scout teams this fall.
John joins the staff this year and will be coaching the defensive line and the tight ends. John played football at Pace University and has coached in the Ward Melville school district at various levels.
Mike is the premiere athletic trainer on Long Island and has been a member of the Sachem family for 15 years. His experience and dedication make him an invaluable member of the staff.
