Bob McPhail
Norwich Free Academy
Impact Statement
“No one has impacted the sport of golf more (at NFA) than Bob McPhail.” -Bill Howard, co-head coach
Biography
McPhail began as an assistant coach at Norwich Free Academy in 1970 after leaving an illustrious career in computer technology for the world of teaching and coaching.
He became the head coach of NFA’s golf program in 1972. At one point, he also coached the football team and the freshman boys’ basketball team. From 1981, he became the Athletic director. He held this position 1993. He subsequently took over the golf program again in 1994. He coached until his retirement in 2016.
He has been inducted into the Norwich Sports and Norwich Free Academy Halls of Fame and served as secretary of the Eastern Connecticut Conference for over 20 years. McPhail’s all-time record is 656-170. McPhail also started the girls program and coached for eight years and 56 wins.
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