Rob Sgarlata - MAGIS: Daily Improvement through Practice Organization

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In his first six seasons as head coach, Sgarlata has seen 39 student-athletes earn postseason All-Patriot League honors and 160 Georgetown football players have been named to the Patriot League Football Academic Honor Roll. In 2019, the Hoyas had a program-record nine players named to All-Patriot League teams. The GU defense finished the season ranked fourth in the country in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense, fifth in red zone defense, sixth in first down defense and seventh in total defense.

Prior to being named head coach, Sgarlata had been on the Hoya coaching staff for 18 seasons, working with four different position groups and served as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for 10 seasons. During his tenure as defensive coordinator, he helped guide the Hoyas to the top-ranked scoring defense in the Patriot League. The Hoyas featured four ECAC first team selections and 20 All-Patriot League selections on defense. 

While working on the offensive side of the ball, Sgarlata helped lead the Hoyas to consecutive MAAC Championships and an appearance in the 1998 ECAC Bowl. Coaching J.J. Mont, a 1999 Co-Offensive Player of the Year.