For generations, Montclair State University Football has helped shape young men through discipline, leadership, teamwork and lifelong connections.

As we honor Coach G’s legacy by naming the field Rick Giancola - Sprague Field, we celebrate the culture he built and the lasting impact it continues to have on our student-athletes.

Your support will help ensure future generations of Red Hawks benefit from the same transformative experience. Join us in honoring Coach G and investing in the future of Montclair Football.

Investing in Today's Student-Athletes

Gifts to this campaign will directly support the continued growth and success of Montclair State University Football by providing resources that enhance the student-athlete experience and strengthen the program for years to come.

Campaign support will help fund priorities such as:

•  Student-athlete leadership and professional development opportunities

•  Recruitment and retention of talented student-athletes

•  Equipment and facility enhancements

•  Academic support and student success initiatives

•  Health, wellness, and performance resources

•  Alumni engagement and mentorship programs

•  Program traditions that strengthen team culture and community

A Legacy of Excellence

Coach Giancola's accomplishments place him among the most successful coaches in Division III history:

•  40 seasons as Head Coach

•  260 career victories, the most in program history

•  12 New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships

•  9 NCAA Division III Playoff appearances

•  11 NJAC Coach of the Year award

•  26 All-Americans and 555 All-Conference selections coached

•  25 players who signed professional contracts

Join us today!

As you consider your gift, please review the suggested giving levels to the right. You may also maximize your impact through recurring giving or a multi-year pledge. For example, a $5,000 commitment can be fulfilled over 2 years at $2,500 each year or five years at $1,000 annually. 

As our football family comes together to honor Coach G with this special recognition, we hope you will consider a meaningful gift to support his lasting legacy. 

For questions about giving options, please contact Rich Rau, Associate Director of Leadership Giving at Raur@montcalir.edu or (973) 655-3321. 

Join us on Thursday, September 3, for our football home opener as the Red Hawks host the Merchant Marine Academy during the annual football alumni reception in the End Zone. Join us before the game for a special ceremony honoring Coach G. To learn more about the event details, register here!