John Amabile (born 1939) is a professional American football scout for the New York Giants and a former high school football coach and college football quarterback.
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Amabile played quarterback for the Boston College Eagles from 1958-1960. He finished his career completing 163 of 329 passes (49.8%) for 2321 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.[1] He won the 1960 Thomas F. Scanlan Memorial Trophy, an award given to the senior football player outstanding in scholarship, leadership, and athletic ability.[2] He played for the Jersey Giants of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1964.[3]
Amabile launched his career at Lincoln High School in 1967. From there he moved to Middletown High School, where he coached from 1970-1974.[4]
From 1977-1984, he coached Wall High School. He led the Crimson Knights to consecutive 11-0 seasons and NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championships in 1982 and 1983. His teams won four straight Shore Conference divisional titles from 1981-1984.[4]
Amabile coached at Neptune High School from 1985-2000. From 1993-99, the Scarlet Fliers had a 33-game home winning streak. From 1994-1998, Neptune won five straight Shore Conference divisional titles, going unbeaten in 1995 and 1997.[4]
From 2003-2008, Amabile coached St. John Vianney. In his six seasons with the Lancers, Amabile had a 22-38 record, with only one winning season and playoff appearance.[4]
Amabile compiled an overall record of 252-172-11. Only Warren Wolf and Vic Kubu are believed to have more wins in the Shore Conference.[4]
Amabile has been scouting for the New York Giants since 2002.[5]
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