``` Don Friday (born April 17, 1968) is an American

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coach, and the former men's

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head coach at

Saint Francis University Saint Francis University (SFU) is a private Catholic university in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated ...

, having been named to the post in April 2008. He previously served as head coach at

Lycoming College Lycoming College is a Private college, private Liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal arts college in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church but operates as an ind ...

(2003–2008), assistant coach at

Bucknell University Bucknell University is a Private college, private Liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal-arts college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, it now consists of the College of Arts a ...

(1994–2003), and assistant coach at

Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College (LVC, Lebanon Valley, or The Valley) is a private university in Annville, Pennsylvania. History Lebanon Valley College was founded on February 23, 1866, with classes beginning May 7 of that year and its first class grad ...

(1990–1994). At Lebanon Valley and Bucknell, he coached under Pat Flannery, and in 1994 he assisted Flannery as Lebanon Valley won the 1994 Division III National Championship. He was the MAC coach of the year twice as the men's head coach at Lycoming University. Friday has a true knowledge of the game. In 2012, he was fired at Saint Francis after several years of poor results and frequent transfers away from the school. Friday was hired by head coach Frank Marcinek at

Susquehanna University Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States. Its name is derived from the original Susquehannock settlers of the region. Founded in 1858 as a missionary institute, it became a four-year li ...

; after that brief stop Friday is now the head coach at Penn State Harrisburg and is turning the program around. Friday captured a win on number-15-ranked Christopher Newport, one of the biggest upsets in program history. Friday earned a bachelor's degree in business from Lebanon Valley College. He currently resides in Annville with his son Donald, his wife Amy, and dog Patriot. Friday also holds elite clinics and coaches clinics to help coaches and players perform at the best of their ability.

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Penn State Harrisburg profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Friday, Don 1968 births Living people American men's basketball coaches Basketball coaches from Pennsylvania Bucknell Bison men's basketball coaches College men's basketball head coaches in the United States Lebanon Valley College alumni Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen men's basketball coaches Lycoming Warriors men's basketball coaches Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball coaches People from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania