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ED GAFFNEY
Ed Gaffney played soccer at Hofstra in 1968
and 1969 and was the first All-American in
program history.
Ed came to Hofstra in 1968 after six months at
the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He
immediately made his mark on the pitch as he
helped Hofstra to its first NCAA Tournament
that season, scoring a school-record 19 goals in
pacing the Pride to a 15-2-1 record. In 1969 Ed
continued his scoring prowess with 18 goals
and was named to the Honorable Mention All-
America team.
In his two seasons Ed tallied 37 goals, 10 assists
and 84 points. His 37 goals rank fourth in
program history, and he holds the top two
single season goal scoring marks as well.
After graduating from Hofstra, Ed has been an
educator at the high school and collegiate level,
as well as a strategic planning and corporate
team development specialist, an executive coach
and a speaker at national and international
conferences.
Along with his wife, Donna, and five of their six
children, Ed has also devoted time to doing
missionary work in the Far East. He is currently
the Director of Pastoral Services for the Diocese
of Colorado Springs in Colorado, where he
oversees the implementation of the diocesan
plan, facilitates leadership and team
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development, and
ensures the
successful
implementation of
the Bishops’ Charter
for the Protection of
Children and Youth
in every parish and
school.
In addition to their six children, Ed and Donna
also have six grandchildren with a seventh due
in April. Not the only hall of fame athlete in the
family, Ed’s younger brother, Bill, is a member of
the Adelphi Hall of Fame for his achievements
in baseball.