"Jack" began as Manhattan's swimming coach in 1960 and led his men's teams to three Metropolitan Championships. He was voted Met Coach of the Year in 1973 and was honored as Master Coach by the American Coaches Association in 1978. In all, his men's teams compiled a 218-157-2 record. He led the first-ever women's team in 1989, and also coached the baseball team (1979-88).