Brian DobakDirector of Golf // Head Coach (Varsity)
Coach Brian played golf for Unionville High School ('98) and York College of Pennsylvania ('02). He is a former PGA Golf Professional (2003-2013) having worked at DuPont Country Club, Sea Island Golf Club, The Ford Field & River Club, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Brian was our Head Coach from 2013 to 2022. After the 2022 season, Brian tried his hand on the NCAA Division 1 level at La Salle University, beginning as the Assistant Coach and ending it as the Head Coach. Brian returned to the Head Coach role at Harriton in November 2025. Having now coached on both the high school and college levels, Brian brings a well-rounded understanding of the personal, academic, and athletic challenges of young student-athletes and how to guide them forward. Brian's favorite golf courses are Merion Golf Club, Oakmont Country Club and The Old Course at St. Andrews, and his lowest round ever is an even-par 72. The golf courses Brian would currently most like to play that he hasn't played are Inverness Club in Toledo, OH, Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN, and Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Brian, his wife, Stephanie, and their two daughters, Mackenzie (11) and Sadie (9), live in Willow Grove. For his full time job, he is the Lead Pastor at Streamsong Church in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
"I love golf, but more than playing, I love giving golf, and I love giving it on the high school level. I'm grateful to have coaches alongside me who feel the same way. We want to see all high school golf programs grow and be successful in their own context. We want to develop our student-athletes as golfers and people, show them a good time, and help them achieve their goals, whatever they may be. We believe high school golf is a severely under-appreciated and overlooked avenue for growing the game of golf, and mentoring and investing in young men and women in tangible and creative ways. Our mission is this: to promote the game of golf, grow high school golf, and champion our student-athletes by continuously striving to develop the greatest high school golf experience possible."
Head Coach (Junior Varsity) // Assistant Coach (Varsity)
Colby was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Archbishop John Carroll High School in 2016, and West Chester University with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing in 2020. He played hockey for West Chester University. He is an Eagles, Flyers and Phillies fan. Most importantly, he loves golf and teeing it up frequently at his home course The 1912 Club and many other tracks around the east coast. He is also an Assistant Coach for the Harriton Ice Hockey Team. His favorite golf course is Tobacco Road in North Carolina and his lowest round ever is a 70 at The 1912 Club. The golf course Colby would currently most like to play that he hasn't played is Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA. His primary job is as an Account Manager for NextGen.
Volunteer Assistant Coach (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Coach Larry is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Susquehanna Township High School in 1973, and Penn State University in 1978. He is a 10-time qualifier for the Pennsylvania Amateur Championship and was medalist in 1983 and 1986. He was a qualifying medalist in the 1986 Pennsylvania Open Championship. In his own words, "not exactly hall of fame stuff, but I had some fun!" Larry loves golf and brings extensive knowledge of the game, and he loves sharing this great game with junior golfers, making him a great fit for our program! His favorite golf course is Royal Dornoch and his lowest round ever is a 67. The golf courses he would currently most like to play that he hasn't played are Royal County Down in Ireland and Royal Melbourne in Australia. Larry and his wife, Judy, live in Blue Bell. They have two sons, Max and Jack, and a daughter, Ali, and two grandsons (so far!). His primary job is as the Founder and President of Golf Property Analysis since 1980.
Volunteer Assistant Coach (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Coach Steve is from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School in 2015, and West Chester University in 2019. He played ice hockey for West Chester University. Steve has played ice hockey his entire life and discovered a love for golf while in college thanks to a caddy position at Applebrook Golf Club. His favorite golf course he has played is Essex County Country Club, with the Wissahickon Course at The Philadelphia Cricket Club as a close second. His lowest round is a 73 at his home course, Chester Valley Golf Club. His bucket list golf course is currently Merion East. Steve loves golf for the competitive challenge it offers and he enjoys the process of working on and improving his game everyday and seeing results. His primary job is as a tax accountant for RSM.
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All of our coaches are certified through the National Federation of State High School Associations on an annual basis in concussion protocols and sudden cardiac protocols, and CPR certified through the American Red Cross on a biannual basis. Our coaches also undergo state regulated criminal and child abuse background checks, as well as FBI fingerprint clearances if they haven't lived in Pennsylvania for 10 or more consecutive years.
