Ohio Northern's Campoli to retire

8/5/2004

COLUMBUS - Joe Campoli, who led Ohio Northern to a national championship in 1994, announced he will retire following next season.

Campoli is 240-89 in his 12 seasons as head coach. He also led Ohio Northern to the Division III national semifinals in 2001.

Every senior who went through Campoli's program picked up a diploma from Ohio Northern. His teams won five Ohio Conference titles and qualified for seven NCAA tournaments.

He spent 17 seasons as an assistant to Gale Daugherty before being elevated to the head coaching spot in 1992. He has also served ONU as an assistant football coach and head women's soccer coach.