Coach Rating: Vincent Giambanco at Hofstra University

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Great Coach

Date: February 6, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

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Caring

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Honest

5.0

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"Coach was extremely knowledgeable and clearly knew how to train runners the right way, from workouts to race prep. He pushed us to improve while still caring about the team and the sport. A lot of the criticism you see doesn’t reflect my experience at all. I was on the team with some of the people who left negative reviews, and honestly their behavior was very immature and not a fair representation of the program. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

David Vs. Goliath

Date: November 23, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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Honest

5.0

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Honest Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Great Leader Respectful To Players

"Once again, Hofstra XC/ Track has produced another All-American. This makes 5 over the last few years. This program is built on hard work and the pursuit of excellence. If you want to be great, you will love being part of this program. The improvement curves from High School to College of team members is massive. This is what the program has accomplished over the last few years: -Men's Outdoor Track and Field Division 1-AAA Team National Champions (2021) • Men's CAA Cross Country Champions 2025 (First in program history) • 5 All-Americans • 2 Regional Cross Country Champions • 1 Regional Track and Field Champion • 4 NCAA All-Region Student-Athletes • 11 NCAA Qualifiers • 4 CAA Cross Country Champions, 4 CAA Track Champions -CAA 10K Record -CAA Championship 10K record. • 2 CAA Track Athletes of the year - 4 CAA XC Athletes of the year • 1 AlL-USA U20 Performer • 33 All-CAA Award Winners • 5 CAA Team Academic Excellence Awards for the highest team GPA in the conference -Fastest All-Time NCAA Marathon Alumni "

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Something Special Building On Long Island

Date: November 15, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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Creates A Great Team Culture Direct Positive Person Respectful To Players Understanding

"As an alumni, I could not be more proud of the growth of this program. Yesterday, Hofstra registered a top 10 finish at the regional championship as a team (highest in program history by 8 spots) and produced ANOTHER Northeast Region Individual Champion who will be heading to Nationals next week to represent the PRIDE. Something special continuing to build on Long Island. Go to Hofstra if you want to take your running to the next level and be part of this special program that continues to prove the haters wrong."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Hofstra University Champions

Date: November 9, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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5.0

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Direct Honest Great Leader Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Champions!!!!! Hofstra XC is now your CAA Cross Country Champions. If you want to be great - come to Hofstra. If you want to complain - go somewhere else! "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

An Ode To Buttermilk Hill

Date: March 23, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Direct Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Knows The Game Positive Person

"Choosing to run for Coach and this program was the best decision of my young life. I had an incredible experience that brought growth and meaning to my life and has shaped me to this day. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. If you want to be a part of something special, choose Coach Giambanco and Hofstra Track/ XC."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Believes In His Athletes

Date: August 14, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Accessible Cool Direct Knowledgeable Believes In You

"Great coach! Caring and honest! "

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Bagels, Long Runs, Passion.

Date: July 20, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Direct Honest Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture

"The team culture here is amazing. Coach pours his heart and soul into scrapping and clawing for continued elevation of the program. The team attracts recruits that are hungry for success and understand the sacrifice and disciple required to do so. The bread and butter of the program is the weekly Long Run at Rockefeller State Park every Sunday morning. Enjoy your Long Run with teammates climbing one hill after another on beautiful dirt carriage path trails along side your brothers and sisters. When you are done, stuff your face with bagels!! Go Pride!"

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Come Join Hofstra Cross Country/ Track For The Experience Of A Lifetime.

Date: July 20, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Direct Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching Respectful To Players

"Coach take an effort based approach to training, he teaches the team how to monitor their body and take an enjoyable/ holistic approach to training. He emphasizes a big picture strategy where the goal is consistency and gradual improvement. He stresses the importance of student athletes communicating when they are over fatigued or have an ache or pain and adjusts training daily around individual. Each student athlete receives an individual training program each week, there is obviously overlaps as we train as a team and run a range of weekly mileage/ paces. These programs also include the practice times and locations so you know what to expect for the week and can plan effectively. There is a former member of the team that has been writing negative reviews and trying to bring the program down, don't be fooled, this is a special program and coach has lead this team to new heights. If you are a distance runner looking for a passionate team and Coach, come to Hofstra - you will be happy you did so."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

High Achieving Program Academics + Running

Date: July 20, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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5.0

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Direct Honest Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Respectful To Players

"For the second straight year the team has earned the highest GPA in the conference of all track teams."

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Hofstra Xc/ Track The Pursuit Of Excellence

Date: July 20, 2024

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Honest Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Respectful To Players

"The pursuit of excellence. Coach and this team is not for everyone. It's for those that hold themselves to a high standard. For those that take care of business. For those that strive to be the best version of themselves. Coach emphasizes behavior. He expects self discipline and buy in. If you commit to the proccess you will improve by leaps and bounds and be part of a special team. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Culture Rise And Grind = Success

Date: July 20, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Old School Mentality Passionate About Coaching Respectful To Players

"If you love a nice sunrise you will love Coach :) Coach believe in a rise and grind lifestyle - live a healthy lifestyle, early to bed/ early to rise and most importantly approach training with all of your heart. Love your teammates and love the process. 4 years goes by fast, choose Hofstra and Coach and you will have a very special experience pursuing your passion with like minded teammates and coaches."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Hofstra Xc/ Track Destination For High Character Distance Runners.

Date: May 3, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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5.0

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Honest Intense Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Positive Person

"Coach Giambanco has taken over what was maybe the worst program in the NCAA in 2014 and has lead it to becoming. a destination for competitive distance runners. There is strong comradery amongst both the men’s and the women’s team and this is something that does not happen by accident. He treats everyone with respect and does his best to guide everyone to success while always putting the team first and holding a high standard for behavior and attitude. Coach Giambanco never, ever makes it about himself – you won’t see him on social media and if anyone tries to shine the light on him, he quickly steers it back to the team, staff, and support staff. Coach Giambanco understands it takes a team of people to accomplish anything and is humble enough to understand that the program is powered by man power, and the more strong characters the better. He is very direct about what he expects and understands that it may not be the right program for everyone. If you want to have an incredible college experience and be surrounded by great people – come here, just know the standard and expectations are high. Only good team members are wanted. "

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

From A Father To An Incredible Coach

Date: February 13, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

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5.0

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Accessible Respectful To Players

"As a parent of 4 college student/athletes and a 40 year career in public education and law enforcement ; I fully endorse Coach Vincent Giambanco. When my daughter had narrowed her search to a small North East D1 college and one that embraced academic prowess and a competitive cross country program ; Hofstra University was a must visit. After contacting the school and a recruiting visit at my home by Coach Vince and staff, it was clear that this man embodied all the qualities necessary to promote a University , a competitive and challenging classroom and campus life for my daughter, while putting our entire family at ease with the knowledge he would watch over her as if she were his daughter. Once at Hofstra my daughters' transition was smooth and in the classroom the student /teacher ratio was low and challenging and Coach Vince was always available to help with even the smallest things on and off the field. I can conclude by saying that Coach Vince is a sincere and honest person. He challenged my daughter on the field to be the best she could be and taught her leadership by example. My daughter was a five year runner and captain for team Hofstra and was a High Honored student for all semesters through graduation. BEST OF LUCK COACH AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

A Deeply Knowledgable Coach Who Truly Cares About His Athletes.

Date: February 12, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

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5.0

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Accessible Honest Knowledgeable Motivational

"I have known Coach Vince for nearly 20 years. We competed against each other in college (at academically strong ACC schools) and remain close to this day. He's always shown himself to be deeply knowledgeable and passionate about XC/track. As a current HS coach, I often seek his advice about training and motivating young runners. I have PRs of 4:02 mile and 3:44 1500. I made footlocker xc nationals twice in high school. I know this sport well - I know what a good coach looks like. And Vince is a good coach. I would let him coach my athletes - and I would let him coach my child -- which is the strongest possible endorsement of a coach. In addition, his coaching philosophy allows athletes to excel academically - his teams have one of the top GPAs in their conference. In short, he's passionate about the sport and his athletes. To vince, his athletes a more than a stat sheet or roster spot. They're people whom he cares about deeply. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Great And Hard Working Man Treat His Athletes As Family

Date: February 10, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field Great Communicator Passionate About Coaching

"Being one of Coach Vince's athletes he is an exemplary leader who wholeheartedly believes in the value of hard work and positivity. He impresses the importance of hard work in his athletes through his dedication and commitment to their development. Athletes can undergo challenges and that's normal as a sportsperson, despite's those challenges I was able to run my best time 13:39 for 5K under Coach Vince and his assistant coach Steph, and as a team, we are expecting more in the coming season to proof wrong those who are against the program."

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Excellent Leader And Advocate For His Program.

Date: February 9, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Great Leader Positive Person

"As a former supervisor to Vince, I can tell you first hand that you will not find a better advocate for their program and student athletes. Vince took over the program and gradually built up his and his program's credibility. As a leader, he checks every box you could ask for. This allowed Vince and the University to expand the program by adding indoor and outdoor track. Vince is not shy about advocating for his program and he always did so but putting the program first, before himself. When presented with challenges and obstacles Vince knows how to figure out solutions."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Coach Vince Giambanco Hofstra University

Date: February 8, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Honest Intense Motivational Believes In You Positive Person

"Many years ago Vince was recruiting my son. My son was a high performer and being recruited by many coaches. The challenge was that he had special needs so with his great talent came a young man that would also require a lot of assistance. With many college coaches reaching out to us we felt like they were all trying to butter us up/ sell us something. Vince was different. Instead of selling, Vince took time to get to know our family, to open himself up and allow us to get to know him. We all created a meaningful relationship. We eventually realized that college would not be the path for our son. But the relationship would last, to this day Vince still takes the time to call my son, to meet up with him, to let him know that he is his friend. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

I Have A Lot Of Respect For Coach Giambanco.

Date: February 8, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knows The Game

"Coach Giambanco is more than just a great coach, he is a caring, passionate person of high moral standard. He has a true passion for the sport and knows how to help his athletes perform at the highest level. The attention to detail he puts into programming is exceptional. He connects with his athletes and cares deeply about the culture of the program. If you want to be your best and work with the best, look no further. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Success Under Coach Giambanco

Date: February 7, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You Fitness Is Important Great Leader

"As both a former teammate and athlete under Coach Giambanco's guidance, his expertise and passion for running is second to none. During his time as an assistant coach and under his training, I set personal records in both the 3k, 8k, and 10k. Coach Giambanco is able to connect with anybody on both a personal and professional level. Because of this, his honesty and feedback on your training or racing comes off as genuine every time and you know it's coming from a place of care. Coach Giambanco's success with the Hofstra cross country program was one of the leading factors in developing and maintaining an official men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field team. Before Caoch Giambanco, Hofstra's cross country team was regularly an afterthought in the CAA, on both an individual and team level. Under his watch, he has seen unprecedented success at the conference, regional, and national level for both cross country and track and field. Any cross country or track and field athlete would be lucky to be on his team! "

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Coach Vince Is A Dedicated Individual Who Wants To Carry The Team To Victories.

Date: February 7, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Accessible Honest Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field

"Coach Vince is an extremely knowledgeable Coach who continuously strives to maximize the experience of the student athlete. His experience and dedication to the program is evident in his daily efforts. His successes as a Coach has been seen throughout his career as multiple of his athletes have graduated and continued their own success. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

A Program That Is Moving In A Good Direction

Date: February 6, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Knowledgeable Motivational Cares About Academics Dedicated To Players

"The team and its dynamic has been steadily improving over the last few years and continues to do so. There are definitely bumps in the road, but it continues to get better with time. This is a mix between the hard work of the coach Vince, and the work of the athletes. No one is perfect, but when coach Vince believes he can do something better, he tries, and when he thinks he did something wrong, he does his best to adjust. The best you can ask for in a coach is one that is always learning and one that wants to do better for his team and make it better always. His efforts and the growing momentum the team is gaining is a foundation for excellence, and great things to come."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Knowledgeable, Caring And Hard Working

Date: February 6, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Easy To Get Along With Knows The Game

"Coach Giambanco fostered one of the best running cultures that an athlete could have asked for. During our time together Coach Giambanco built relationships with all of his athletes and ensured that our team was a tight knit group who had each other’s backs. All athletes felt comfortable and confident in themselves pushing themselves to be the best person they could be. Some of most cherished memories are with the team lounging around after practice and telling stories or the van rides to meets that were filled with laughter. Truthfully, I lacked confidence in myself and who I was as a person until Coach Giambanco gave me the confidence to become the person I am today. By creating this environment it allowed the team to compete at a high level as everyone pushed one another to be the best they could be. His knowledge of the sport was unparalleled and he knew exactly what I or my teammates needed to succeed. Thanks to my individualized training program that he created, I was able to set numerous personal records and win many individual awards. Coach knew all the perfect places to run and train along the north shore of Long Island, Central Park and Rockefeller State Park. I appreciate his sacrifices to bring us to these places as they were unparalleled to anywhere I had run before. I wouldn’t want to run for any other coach. I cannot speak highly enough about Coach Giambanco, but don’t take my word for it. Just look at his resume and how much all of his athletes and program have improved in the short time Coach Giambanco was there. Thank you for everything Coach!!!!"

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Men's Track & Field Head Coach

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Acta Non Verba. Non Sibi Sed Patriae.

Date: February 5, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Honest Intense Knowledgeable Great Leader Old School Mentality

"Me and my fellow midshipman had the pleasure and honor of working with Vince. To those that are trying to hinder his program and recruiting on here, I have some advice for you. Look. In. The. Mirror. Yeah Vince helped us to run faster but he encouraged us to believe that if you have a goal, and are intentional about your attitude and actions you can achieve that goal......just don't expect it to be an easy path. Vince embodied this and infused this mentality in all of us. His life was his fiancé (now wife) Page and Running, he was extremely passionate about both. In our distance graduating class 3 of us went on to become Navy Pilots and 2 of us Navy Seals. Nothing but respect for Vince. Acta Non Verba."

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Shooting Stars Special Needs Track Club

Date: February 5, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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Honest

5.0

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Honest Helps With Career Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Coach Giambanco is a motivating coach who goes above and beyond to ensure his team's success both on and off the course. He is incredibly understanding and encourages team bonding activities and serving the community through volunteering and promoting a special needs track club called Shooting Stars which I created while on the team. Coach has a good heart."

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Vincent Giambanco

Women's Director of Cross Country/Track & Field

Hofstra University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Believe. Believe. Believe. Believe. Believe.

Date: February 5, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Honest Cares About Academics Great Leader Knows The Game Respectful To Players

"Vince is a special coach, he along with incredible teammates helped me become confident not only as a runner but as a person. I was very shy and reclusive but through running and being part of a supportive team I became comfortable in my own skin which has had lasting effects. I went from a walk-on who ran over 21 minutes for 5K to one of the captains and running under 18:20 for 5k. Some of my favorite memories were going with my team to preseason training camps at Acadia National Park in Maine, memories I will never forget (Vince loved to make us wake up early). Vince and my teammates made me feel like family and I am forever grateful for that. Running for this team was an adventure. We were a cross country only team at the time but he always said that some day we would convince the university to add track. I was no longer on the team when this finally happened but my teammates and I who had graduated felt a great satisfaction that we were able to contribute towards this mission."

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