He returned to Cathedral High School to serve as the school's athletic director for two years before becoming head football coach at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, from 1975–76.He holds a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in guidance from Springfield College, where he also played football.
After completing his time at Cathedral High School, he resumed his role as athletic director for two years before moving on to become the head coach of the football team at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, from 1975–76. He earned a degree in education and a master's degree in guidance from Springfield College, where he was also an athlete.