"Accomidating to personal needs"

"Knows what he's doing, ecouraging."

"The best coach in the NCAA. Completely transformed the program in a way that seemed impossible 10 years ago. Choose Hofstra, you’ll have a great experience with great teammate, training venues, and a Coach that will help you reach your full potential if you put in the work."

"Coach was the only Coach that came to my home and spent time with my family. I chose Hofstra because of him. At first I struggled with my academics but with increased structure and a strict academic regiment I was able to bring my GPA to 3.7. I ran fast and finished very high at the conference championship. Coach would have us over to his home, he took us to Maine for training camp where we spent a week bonding with our fellow teammate and staff. Coach and his wife Page would have us over to his home where the team would hav eat together. I ended up transferring to another school due to financial reasons but had my besrunning and running at Hofstra with Coach. He was very supportive when I spoke to him about transferring and encouraged me to do what I felt was best for me. When I saw Coach at competition now at the other school he came over and gave me a hug and asked me how I was doing. I would reccomend Coavh and the staff at Hofstra to anyone very one."

"Coach is a good man. He knows everything there is to know about distance running, and is obsessed with the sport. He has taken the program from the bottom of the conference and region to the top half and developed many elite individuals. At first I wasn't a fan but over time I realized he was just holding an extremely high standard which he did for himself as well and genuinely wanted us to be successful. Coach didn't recruit me but I am glad hofstra hired him in and grateful for the impact he had on me and the program. I am a proud alumni and donate back to the program to support my now friend, Vince. I could have never fathomed what our program has become."

"If you are a recruit and considering Hofstra University, look no further - the program is a special place where the team has a competitive mindset but approaches the sport in a very positive and holistic way. Coach is invested in the program beyond measure. He has created and nurtured a program where everyone’s love for the sport and shared goals creates a sense of purpose and meaning. I wouldn’t want to run for any other coach or team."

"Me and my teammates LOVE Coach Vince. He pours his heart and soul into the program and is above all else a Great Human. He’s kind - but he’s also honest and direct. He holds a high standard and if your not living up to that standard it’s on you. "

"From the day that coach Giambanco got to Hofstra, the program began improving. Prior to his arrival the team had exactly 1 male runner make all CAA - since then Hofstra has produced multiple medalists, including CAA champions and NE Regional champions. This is not a coincidence. Coach Giambanco cares immensely about this program, and it reflects in the amount of time and effort he puts in. During my time he would arrive at 4:30am, and not leave until 6pm most days. From a personal standpoint he helped me improve as a runner, and as a leader. He definitely has a way of doing things - a way which might differ from one's high school experience - however I did not find him dogmatic. There were times when I approached him with ideas, and we worked to find common ground. Moreover, when I did get injured, he was understanding and patient. I never felt rushed to come back from an injury. I found him to be deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and caring as a coach. If you are a runner complaining about weekly mileage, then you should find another sport. And, for those who do not understand the impact that coach Giambanco has had on the program, I implore you to look back at the results prior to his arrival. Hofstra was the worst team in the entire NCAA, bar none. He almost single handily brought the program from the absolute basement of the NCAA to a level of respectability. "

"I had the opportunity to have Vince coach me post collegiately through the Citius Running Team and I appreciate his dedication and commitment. Vince went above and beyond to plan training and workouts that were tailored to my individual needs, while always being responsive to my feedback. Together we learned and grew as a team. The foundation that Vince helped to lay enabled me to run a 2:34 marathon later in my career, but more importantly Vince taught me embrace the love for the process. "

"Coach Vince’s guidance helped my development and growth as a runner on the women’s cross country team at Long Island University. He was always extremely positive and encouraging at practices and races. After coming back from a hip injury, he would cheer me on during our tough workouts which really motivated me to push myself and get better. It is very clear he cares about his athletes and their wellbeing! Our women’s team won the conference championship with the help of Coach Vince, one of my favorite memories as a runner!"