Hall of Fame
Rob Russo (Men’s Soccer Coach) is Gannon’s all-time men’s soccer leader in coaching victories (133) and winning percentage (.772). He guided the Golden Knights to an amazing 133-35-12 record in eight seasons (1982-90). Six of the program’s seven NCAA Division II Tournament appearances came under the guidance of Russo. He led Gannon to double-digit victories every season. In fact, the Golden Knights never lost more than six matches during his last seven years and lost more than three contests only twice during that time span.
Russo was named 1985 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) NCAA Division II Coach of the Year after leading the Golden Knights to a school-record 20 victories. He led the program to arguably its best season ever in 1989, when the Golden Knights advanced to the NCAA Division II Final Four. Gannon finished second in the 1985 and 1986 national polls, as well as third in 1989 and sixth in 1988.
