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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT
BARRY ROHRSSEN...
“Barry has an excellent reputation that he has earned over a very
successful coaching career. Barry is widely respected for his
personal characteristics – his diligence, his honesty, and his concern
for people.”
David N. Dinkins, former mayor, New York City
“Barry Rohrssen is a very likeable guy, because of the way he treats
people. He truly is a great New York success story. He grew up in this
city, played basketball here, and can relate to New York as well as
anyone out there. He is a tremendous recruiter who brings a wealth
of knowledge to Manhattan. With Barry the glass is always half full.”
Dick “Hoops” Weiss, NY Daily News
“Manhattan will continue to make great strides under his leadership. He will not
stop thinking about how to make the program a better one.”
Ben Howland, head coach, UCLA, two-time National Coach of the Year
“Barry was very important to our success over the years and was a
vital part of our program’s rise to elite status in the BIG EAST and
nationally. It’s great that he gets to return home and I know he will
be a tremendous asset for Manhattan. Barry has made invaluable
contributions to our program and the University of Pittsburgh is very
indebted to him.”
Jamie Dixon, head coach, University of Pittsburgh,
2009 Naismith Coach of the Year
“Barry is a great student of the game, a great recruiter and a great
communicator. He has a way of connecting with people through a
caring heart and compassion. Barry’s been a close friend of mine
since we were counselors at the Five Star Camp. Barry is a winner
with a capital W.”
John Calipari, head coach, University of Kentucky,
“The most remarkable thing about this remarkable man is his clearly
articulated, and well proven, integrity. Bluntly, I know of no man more
capable as a coach, more valuable as a friend, and more responsible
as a gentleman than Barry Rohrssen.”
Salvatore Ferrera (’71), Ph.D, Former President
Xaverian High School
“Not only is Barry a great recruiter, but he will also coach these kids.
He knows his X’s and O’s, and will have this program back in the
NCAA’s.”
Jack Powers (’58), former Manhattan College coach
and longtime executive director of the NIT
“He’s a communicator. He’s got a good rapport with the players, and
is very much a student of the game.”
Rick Majerus, head coach, Saint Louis University
“His generosity, X-and-O mastery, recruitability and coaching acumen
will take Manhattan to the top of the heap.”
Howard M. Garfinkel, founder
Five Star Basketball Camp
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Barry since he was a player at
St. Francis College. His work ethic and honesty showed itself then
and has served as the foundation for his many successes throughout
his career. Barry is the real deal who understands the big picture, and
Manhattan is very lucky to call him ‘Coach.’”
Christine Fallon (’78), media coordinator, NIT
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