Charlie Cocuzza Explained

Charlie Cocuzza
Player Years1:1961–1963
Player Team1:Upsala
Player Years2:1964
Player Team2:Westchester Crusaders
Player Years3:1965
Player Team3:Jersey City Jets
Player Positions:Quarterback
Coach Years1:1966–1967
Coach Team1:Memorial HS (NJ) (assistant)
Coach Years2:1968
Coach Team2:Cresskill HS (NJ) (assistant)
Coach Years3:1970
Coach Team3:Upsala (DB/WR)
Coach Years4:1973–1975
Coach Team4:Cresskill HS (NJ)
Coach Years5:1976–2002
Coach Team5:Montclair State (OC)
Coach Years6:2003–2005
Coach Team6:Kean
Overall Record:7–23 (college)

Charles Cocuzza is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Kean University in Union, New Jersey from 2003 to 2005, compiling a record of 7–23.[1] Prior to taking over the Kean program, Cocuzza served as an assistant coach at Montclair State University for 27 years, most of which were as the Red Hawks' offensive coordinator.

Cocuzza played college football at Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, from which he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later received a Master of Arts degree in administration supervision from Seton Hall University. After graduating from Upsala, Cocuzza played professionally in the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL) with the Westchester Crusaders and the Jersey City Jets.[2]

Cocuzza first coached as an assistant at Memorial High School in West New York, New Jersey and then at Cresskill High School in Cresskill, New Jersey. He returned to Upsala as an assistant coach in 1970, mentoring the defensive backs and wide receivers. He was appointed head football coach at Cresskill High School in 1973.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: . Garrett takes over Kean football program . . . July 13, 2006 . July 24, 2023.
  2. News: . Upsala Names Cocuzza Coach . . . August 21, 1970 . 22 . July 24, 2023 . .
  3. News: . Former Memorial coach to head Kean football team . . . March 21, 2003 . C2 . July 24, 2023 . .