Gerald Walford

Gerry A. Walford
Sport(s) Ice hockey
Biographical details
Born Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Playing career
University of North Dakota
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–75 Ohio State
Head coaching record
Overall 41–46–4 (.477)

Gerald A. "Gerry" Walford is a former ice hockey player, and college ice hockey head coach at Ohio State.

Education

Walford graduated from the University of North Dakota with a B.A. He earned a master's degree from Ithaca College[1] and a doctorate in sports psychology from the University of Maryland.

Playing career

Walford played college hockey at North Dakota from 1958–61.[2] He was an alternate captain his senior season of 1960–61.[3] He scored a goal in the 1959 NCAA championship game against Michigan State, which North Dakota won in overtime.[4]

Coaching career

Walford coached Ohio State from 1972–75 while a graduate student. He finished his three-season coaching career with a 41–46–4 record.

Post Coaching

Walford is currently a PGA professional in Kentucky. Along with his son, Gerald E., he is the author of many sports psychology and coaching books, including "The Golf Whisperer."[1]

Coaching Record

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Ohio State University (CCHA) (1972–73–1972–73)
1972–73 Ohio State 18–11–1 7–7–0 3rd
Ohio State University (Independent) (1973–74–1974–75)
1973–74 Ohio State 16–13–2
1974–75 Ohio State 7–22–1
Total: 41–46–4

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Gerald A. Walford. "The Golf Whisperer". Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  2. University of North Dakota Sports Information. "Men's hockey all-time roster (skaters) - UNDsports.com". Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  3. University of North Dakota Sports Information. "North Dakota men's hockey captain history - UNDsports.com". Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  4. University of North Dakota Sports Information. "North Dakota men's hockey timeline - UNDsports.com". Retrieved 2013-03-01.
Preceded by
Dave Chambers
Ohio State Head Ice Hockey Coach
1972-75
Succeeded by
Jerry Welsh