Paul Rodio
St. Augustine High School
Impact Statement
“You know the most incredible thing about teaching? There’s so much power in what we do and say. It impacts the kids in ways we don’t always know. I just love watching the kids change, seeing them as adults with their own kids, and knowing that I had a small impact on who they are. It’s powerful.” -Paul Rodio
Biography
Coach Rodio, an alum – Class of 1970, got the nod to take over the Hermit’s program at the age of 24 and has created something truly special at St. Augustine over the duration of his career. The Hermits are considered a perennial title contender.
The year before Rodio took over the helm, the team was 2-20. His first season, the team finished 14-10. After four years, the team made it to the South Jersey Championships and year five, they won it.
Since that time, Rodio and the Hermits have won 15 South Jersey titles, 10 League titles, and five state titles in 1982, 1999, 2004, 2011, 2016.
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