Vince DiFrancesca

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Vince DiFrancesca born?January 1, 1922
2. When did Vince DiFrancesca die?May 21, 2007
3. What is the career college football coaching record?106 wins, 71 losses, 7 ties
4. What is the coaching tenures?Western Illinois University (1949-1953), Iowa State University (1954-1956), Carroll College (1959-1971)
5. Who was Vince DiFrancesca?Vince DiFrancesca was an American football player and coach who helped shape college football teams for many years.
6. Which colleges did Vince coach at?He coached at Western Illinois University, Iowa State University, and Carroll College (now Carroll University) in Wisconsin.

Collegiate Athletics: Sports programs organized and administered by colleges and universities for their students.
Strategic Acumen: The ability to develop and implement effective plans and strategies, especially in sports or business.
Mentorship: The process of guiding and advising a less experienced person, often in a professional or personal capacity.