Amherst College Athletics

Gary P. Edwards '79
B.A., Secondary Education
Men's Basketball, Cross Country and Golf (1975-79)

Gary Edwards was named an Academic All-American in men's basketball in 1979. He began an accomplished career in athletics by serving as the assistant men's basketball coach to Don Forsyth in 1979 and sports information director from 1979-82. His career coaching mark stands at 487-351 in 29 seasons, including a 7-4 mark in NCAA Tournament games and an 8-1 mark when playing for a conference or regional championship. Edwards has been the head men's basketball coach at NCAA Division II Francis Marion University of South Carolina for eight seasons. Previously, he served as head coach for 10 seasons at NCAA Division II Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). He left IUP as the winningest coach in that program's history. Edwards still ranks as the winningest coach at Division I Charleston Southern University. Edwards and his family live in Florence, South Carolina. View Gary Edwards' video acceptance speech or read his column, published on SCNow.com Morning News Online.