Scelfo’s journey of coaching football
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
With over 30 years of coaching experience, Frank Scelfo was hired in January of 2018 to become the university’s 16th head coach of football. Beginning his second year at the helm of Lions football, Scelfo’s coaching career extends beyond his time with the university. “This will be my 37th ye...
Hayes reflects on 16 years in tennis
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
In 16 years of coaching the Lady Lions, Jason Hayes, head coach of tennis, secured eight Coach of the Year awards. In addition, Hayes represented the university at the NCAA and coached internationally. At the university, Hayes’ current record sits at 312-231. “I’ve never pursued anything for m...
Narro rides into fourth year
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
After decades of golf experience, Jake Narro, head coach of golf, started his fourth season with the university. Narro, who grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, first played a game of golf at the Lakeview golf course when he was 2 years old. He discussed his journey since then. “My father helped me ...
Underdogs and life lessons: Mistretta’s coaching approach
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
For Corey Mistretta, head coach of track and field, entering the coaching profession was meant to be. With his dad being a football coach and his love for sports, Mistretta always knew that coaching would be a part of his life. “My dad was my high school football coach, so coaching has been in my...
