Bosco’s Toal enters 10th season as Head Coach

Head Coach Greg Toal

2008 marks the 10^th season of Greg Toal’s tenure as the head coach of Don Bosco Prep Ironmen. In the previous nine seasons Coach Toal has compiled an astounding record of 95 wins and only 9 losses. The Ironmen have played in eight of the last nine state championships games, winning four titles in the last six seasons. Under the direction of Coach Toal the Ironmen have finished four of the last six seasons ranked in the Top 10 in the nation in either USA Today or MaxPreps. The 2003 team finished #2 in the USA Today national poll and was named the greatest Team in history of New Jersey high school football by Star-Ledger. The 2007 squad finished #3 in the nation in MaxPreps.

When Coach Toal came to Don Bosco Prep prior to the 1999 season he brought with him an impressive record of 128-26-2. He had won 7 state championships prior to his tenure at Don Bosco, 5 at Hackensack and 2 at River Dell. He also won a state championship as an assistant coach at Ramapo High School while coaching his son Greg in 1997 & 1998. While at Hackensack High School Coach Toal won 5 consecutive state titles from 1992 – 1996. While Head Coach at River Dell, Coach Toal’s Hawks won 48 consecutive regular season games and 2 state titles.

Coach Toal enters his 28^th season as a head coach as one of the most successful coaches in New Jersey history. He has amassed a career record of 223-35-2. He has won countless coaching awards for his accomplishments on the gridiron. Following the 2003 season Coach Toal was named National Coach of the Year by the United State Army. He was honored at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl following the 2003 season. In 2007 Coach Toal was named the Head Coach of the East team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

In his playing days Coach Toal was a stand-out running back and linebacker at Hasbrouck Heights High School and is a member of the Aviators Hall of Fame. Following his stellar high school career, he went on to play fullback at Virginia Tech University. Coach Toal was named captain of the Hokies for the 1974 season.

Coach Toal is supported by his wife Susan and three sons Mike, Greg, and Brian. Coach Toal was fortunate enough to coach all three of his sons as high school players. All three boys went on to be Div. 1 scholarship players after tremendous high school careers. Brian is 2004 graduate of Don Bosco Prep and is currently completing his career at Boston College. Coach Toal is also the proud grandfather of Kylie, daughter of Greg and Emily, who are expecting another baby girl this year.