Edwin Zarowin
American track and field coach (1926–2022)
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Edwin Zarowin was a former track and field coach for Hunter College and Brooklyn Tech. Zarowin won the CUNYAC Coach of the Year 33 times during his tenure.[1] He passed on March 9, 2022.[2]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1926 |
| Died | March 9, 2022 (aged 95) |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1962 -1984 | Brooklyn Tech |
| 1985 - 2015 | Hunter College |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
Hunter College Hall of Fame (1996)
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Early life
Zarowin was a World War II Veteran prior to going to NYU where he earned a BA in Education.[1] While at NYU, he played football and wrestled.[3]
Brooklyn Tech
Zarowin worked at Brooklyn Tech, where he also took on the additional duty as a track coach for 21 years.[4] He additionally worked as an AP Health and Physical Education Teacher.[5] He started coaching track in 1962.[3] He retired from Brooklyn Tech after 33 years.[6] He stepped down from Brooklyn Tech Track the winner of the outdoor city championships.[7]
Hunter College
Zarowin coached Track and Field as well as Cross Country at Hunter College. While there he coached 3 National Champions, 23 All Americans, 33 Coach of the Year and was elected to the Hunter College Hall of Fame in 1996.[4] Zarowin won 15 Men's Outdoor Titles, and 3 Women's Outdoor titles.[8] This was a part of his combined 45 titles for the Hunter Hawks.[8] In 2015, at the age of 88, Zarowin was offered an archivist position in lieu of coaching.[9] This was a take it or leave it approach.[10] To which he stated, ""If this is the only option open to me, you will -- in essence -- have fired me.""[11] He filed an EEO complaint for age discrimination against Hunter College.[4]
Mentions
Zarowin was mentioned in the book, The Truth About Your Future concerning never getting old.[12]