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Document Type
Video
Abstract
In this interview conducted on June 23, 2025, Pete Mazzone reflects on his nearly 40-year career at the Florida Institute of Technology. Arriving in 1985, Mazzone began as the Assistant Athletic Director, where he significantly expanded the intramural program. He later transitioned into coaching, leading the cross-country team for many years. Mazzone shares vivid memories of the university's evolution, including the transition from the legendary Hedgecock Gymnasium to the Clemente Center, the tenures of every university president, and the controversial history of the football program. He discusses the unique challenges and dynamics of athletics at a rigorous academic institution, the impact of Title IX, and his cherished memories of remarkable coaches like Tom Folliard and John Reynolds. Throughout the conversation, Mazzone emphasizes his passion for working with college-age students and his belief that athletics provides a vital anchor for their academic success and personal growth.
Publication Date
6-23-2025
Recommended Citation
Mazzone, Pete and Patterson, Gordon, "Oral History Interview with Pete Mazzone" (2025). Oral History Videos. 26.
https://repository.fit.edu/oh_videos/26
Interview Transcript - Mazzone