Get to Know: Rob Randall
The talented administrators, coaches and staff working at our member institutions help to make the Empire 8 Conference successful. And the Get to Know Feature is a way for fans to get a better idea of who these individuals are.
Rob Randall is the men’s lacrosse coach at Nazareth College.
Where did you attend college? I started out at Herkimer Community College and transferred to Nazareth. I got a degree in sociology and with a business management minor. And I was a lacrosse player.
What made you choose to attend Nazareth? I wanted an opportunity to play in a small school setting.
How long have you worked at Nazareth? The 2015-16 year is my 16th season at Nazareth.
What brought you to Nazareth? Being an alumnus it was always a dream for me to come back in the capacity as the head coach.
What is the best thing about the Nazareth Campus? I would say the size and beauty of the campus.
What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear ‘Nazareth’? Caring
Who has been the most influential person during your career? There hasn’t been one person. But first and foremost my parents and then some of my former coaches at the collegiate level and of course my wife and family.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy golfing, cooking, relaxing with my family and watching my kids compete.
Top three things on your bucket list?
Play pebble beach, play Augusta, and take a Mediterranean cruise.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I enjoy music
Rapid Fire questions
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite Band/Musician: The Eagles
Favorite TV show: Everybody Loves Raymond
Favorite Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Favorite Book: The Hard Hat
Favorite Place to visit: Lake Placid
One thing you can’t live without: My family
Pet Peeve: Littering and laziness