Frank Gagliano served as an assistant coach under fellow Hall of Famer Fred Dwyer from 1969-74. During that time, Manhattan won IC4A titles in both cross country and indoor track & field, as well as the 1973 NCAA Indoor National Championship. Gagliano coached the Jaspers to a world record in the distance medley relay and an American record in the 4 x mile relay. He has coached a total of 27 Olympians during his career.