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Robert Driscoll was an exceptional ice hockey player at Ithaca College while the program was present on South Hill. He was a three-year captain for the varsity program, where he also led the team in scoring all three seasons. Twice he was named Team MVP during his time as a player. Driscoll also played on the baseball team for two seasons.
Driscoll's impact on collegiate athletics has been noticeable for a 40-plus year career as an ambassador and leader in intercollegiate athletics. He began his post-graduate time at Union College, serving in as an Assistant Athletic Director and as well as holding coaching responsibilities in several of the institution's varsity athletics programs.
Other stops include a six-year stint at Mills College and 14-years in a variety of senior administrative positions at the University of California (Berkeley) prior to his current stop at Providence.
During his time with the Friars he has ushered in a Golden Era for the department, which has seen several facility upgrades, as well as the construction of the state-of-the-art Ruane Friar Development Center that emphasizes training as well as academic services. Driscoll has earned a myriad of accolades and honors during his illustrious career, which includes being recognized as the Under Armour I-AAA Athletics Director of the Year in 2016.
