Prier's Philosophy: ‘Coaching is Educating’
The following article featuring Princeton head coach Bob Prier appeared May 20 on the U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) Web site.
By Mike Scandura
Special to USCHO
Bob Prier graduated from St. Lawrence in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and five years later he earned a master’s degree in education at the northern New York State school.
So why did he become a college hockey coach instead of pursuing a business career or one in teaching?
“There are a lot of roads someone can take with great academic backgrounds,” said Prier, who earlier this month was named head coach of the Princeton men’s hockey team, replacing new Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky. “I think at the end of the day, coaching is educating.
Complete article can be accessed via the USCHO Web site by clicking here.
