Announcing the Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation Advisory Board
As President of the Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation, I am proud to announce the members of our Advisory Board.
Coach Al Fracassa’s legacy was never just about football. It was about leadership, character, accountability, and service to others. The individuals who have agreed to serve on our Advisory Board reflect those same values and share a deep commitment to ensuring Coach Fracassa’s impact continues for future generations.
Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation Advisory Board Members
I am honored to introduce the following members of our Advisory Board:
- Kevin Hart (Brother Rice – Class of 1975)
- KC Ryan (Brother Rice – Class of 1976)
- Lou Bitonti, Assistant Coach & Head of Football Operations
- Jon Randall (Brother Rice – Class of 2001)
- Bud Krause (Shrine – Class of 1969)
- Paddy Lynch (Brother Rice – Class of 2002)
- TJ Lang (Brother Rice – Class of 2005)
Each of these men has distinguished himself as a leader, mentor, and role model. Their experience and insight will play an important role as we continue to grow the Foundation and advance its mission.
Why the Advisory Board Matters
Coach Fracassa believed leadership was earned through consistency, integrity, and service. Our Advisory Board exists to help ensure those principles remain at the center of everything we do.
This group will help guide the strategic direction of the Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation, support our programs, and ensure we remain faithful to the standards Coach Fracassa set for generations of student-athletes and leaders.
Get Involved and Support the Mission
The work of the Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation is only possible because of the support of our community.
I invite you to help carry Coach Fracassa’s legacy forward by:
- Becoming a Member of the Foundation
- Becoming a Corporate Member and partnering with us to expand our impact
- Making a Donation to support leadership, mentorship, and character-building programs
Together, we can honor Coach Al Fracassa’s legacy not only by remembering it — but by living it every day.
Thank you for your continued support.
Patrick Callaghan
President, Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation
Coach’s Enduring Legacy
Some say Coach Fracassa belonged to Brother Rice. But perhaps the truth is this: Brother Rice belonged to him. Every player who raised a helmet in his locker room, every student who sought his compassion, every colleague who walked the halls beside him, every alumnus who still lives by his mottos decades later — every life he touched is part of the story of Al Fracassa.
We mourn his passing, but more than that, we celebrate a life lived with purpose, humility, and heart. He asked his players to “Do it better than it’s ever been done before.” And he did. In every season of his remarkable life – he truly did.
