WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Lycoming College swimming head coach Jerry Hammaker received the fifth annual Robb Curry Jr. Coach of the Year award, presented Friday, Oct. 25, by longtime college administrator and assistant football coach Robb Curry '69 at Lycoming's 28th annual Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
 
Hammaker's program enjoyed a banner year in 2012-13, as the program tied the best mark during his tenure by breaking eight school records at the MAC Championships.
 
The men's team enjoyed one of the finest seasons in program history, posting an 8-1 dual meet record, including an eight-meet winning streak, both the best marks since the 1964-65 team went 11-1. The team also tied its high-water mark by finishing third at the conference meet thanks to 14 all-conference selections. During the season, he coached five MAC Swimmers of the Week.
 
Hammaker capped the season by passing Mort Rauff as the men's program's all-time wins leader, as the Warriors posted a 137-78 win over Arcadia on Jan. 19 for his 82^nd win, passing the mark of 81 set by Rauff from 1960-73.
 
The women's program, meanwhile, won its final four dual meets to finish 7-3, the program's 12th straight winning year.
 
The award, given annually to a member of the Lycoming coaching staff, was established in memory of Robert (Robby) D. Curry '05, who was the son of Robert '69 and Susan Curry. Robb was Lycoming's football recruiting coordinator and associate athletic director for 36 years, and Susan was an educator in the Williamsport area for more than 33 years. Robby was also the brother of Jessica Curry '01.
 
Robby earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Lycoming and was a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Lycoming football was a way of life for him. As a youngster, Robby was a student manager/water boy for the Warriors. In high school, he served on the "chain crew" at home games. There was never a question in his mind about attending Lycoming and playing football for the Warriors. Robby achieved that goal as a freshman. During his final three years at Lycoming, Robby was the program's head videographer at all games.
 
The fund was created as a monetary award to be given annually. All head coaches, full-time and part-time, are eligible for consideration for this award. Based on performance during the academic year, criteria include a winning record, both overall and in the conference, and whether the coach achieved the recruiting and roster goals for the year.
 
If you would like to support the Robb Curry Jr. Coach of the Year fund, please contact Lycoming's development office at (570) 321-4036.
 
All-Time Robb Curry Jr. Coach of the Year winners
2008-09 – Mike Clark, Football
2009-10 – Guy Rancourt, Men's Basketball
2010-11 – Roger Crebs, Wrestling
2011-12 – Mike Clark, Football
2012-13 – Jerry Hammaker, Swimming