Articles written by: Christian Priczak

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Women’s Basketball Is Growing Strong!

Michael Krasnoff’s first season as head coach of the women’s basketball team at SUNY Old Westbury was 15 years ago. Krasnoff, his coaching staff, and the players have built a top notch program. This success didn’t happen overnight. In his first five seasons at the helm, Old Westbury finished with a […]

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Michael Krasnoff’s Coaching Journey at SUNY Old Westbury

It’s been a successful 18 years for  Michael Krasnoff as the  head coach of the women’s basketball team at SUNY Old Westbury. He originally joined as part of Joe Gugliero’s staff in 2000. Both were coaching out of an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) program prior to Old Westbury. Gugliero was […]

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Rod Stephan: From Correction Officer at Rikers Island to Old Westbury Baseball Coach

Before Rod Stephan led his baseball teams to victories as a coach at SUNY Old Westbury and the collegiate level, he spent 20 years as a correction officer at Rikers Island. At 27 years old, Stephan took a civil services test following college. He was married and had three children, […]

A Healthy Regime Is Important For Collegiate Athletes
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A Healthy Regime Is Important For Collegiate Athletes

An athlete’s job involves more than just what happens on the field. A healthy regime and a well-balanced diet are important when you need to perform at a high level. College coaches believe that diet helps student athletes to maintain muscle and stay at full strength.  Jeff Labiento is the Intramurals/Recreation […]

Skyline Conference Winners Lose to Montclair State in First Round of NCAA Tournament
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Skyline Conference Winners Lose to Montclair State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Old Westbury women’s basketball’s winning season is over.  The Skyline Champions season came to an unfortunate end on Friday March 2nd with a 90-69 loss to Montclair State University in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. After closing the season on a five-game winning streak, Old […]