Joseph J. Marrone served as head coach of University of Connecticut men’s soccer from 1969 to 1996, establishing UCONN as one of the nation’s elite NCAA Division I programs. At Connecticut, he compiled an overall record of 358-178-53 and led UCONN to NCAA tournament play in 16 different seasons. The 1981 Connecticut Men’s Soccer Team won the NCAA Championship. He contributed significantly to the growth of soccer on all levels and became an ambassador for the sport. Marrone concluded his 39-year collegiate head coaching career with an overall record of 422-199-64.