Head Coach (Varsity)
In 2022, Jack returned to the Rams as an Assistant Coach after lettering for four years under Coach Brian and serving as captain his senior year in 2015. In 2023, he became the Head Coach. He is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He was an Assistant Editor for GOLF Magazine from 2022 to 2024. He has been an Associate Equipment Editor for GOLF Magazine since 2024. Jack still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs.
"It’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be back at my alma mater and continue the tradition Coach Brian started. I look forward to leading this program and helping our student-athletes not only become better golfers, but better people too."
Head Coach (Junior Varsity) // Assistant Coach (Varsity)
Colby was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and is a hockey player playing golf everyday. He is an Account Manager for NextGen as well as an Assistant Coach for the Harriton Ice Hockey Team. 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 avid golfer and Eagles, Flyers and Phillies fan. His favorite golf course is Tobacco Road in North Carolina and his lowest round ever is a 70 at The 1912 Club.
"I am very excited to join the Harriton Golf staff. I look forward to helping the student athletes achieve their goals. This is a huge honor to be a part of this storied program and hope to bring more success to the Rams in 2025 and beyond!”
Volunteer Director of Golf
Brian played golf for Unionville High School ('98) and York College of Pennsylvania ('02). He is a former PGA Golf Professional 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. During his time, his goal was to reinvent the high school golf experience and create an exceptional experience for the student-athletes. Coach Dobak quickly took our program from a 54% winning percentage to a 79% winning percentage and had a coaching record of 100-27-1. Twice his teams qualified for the PIAA District One Team Championship. He coached one player to back-to-back individual Central League titles; Three players to the PIAA State Championship and two to the PIAA Regional Championship; And five players to compete on the NCAA level. He was nominated for a National High School Coaches Association Golf Coach of the Year award (2017), a Positive Coaching Alliance Coach of the Year award (2019), and a USA Today Pennsylvania Golf Coach of the Year award (2020). Brian has consulted with several high school golf coaches around the country seeking help in elevating their golf programs. Brian resigned his position after the 2022 season to try his hand on the NCAA Division 1 level at La Salle University. He began his two year stint as the assistant coach and ended it as the head coach. After two years there and 3 team wins and 2 individual wins, Brian returned to our program as the volunteer Director of Golf in 2024. Having now coached on both the high school and college levels, Brian brings a deeply rich and 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 Oakmont Country Club and The Old Course at St. Andrews, and his lowest round ever is an even-par 72. Brian, his wife, Stephanie, and their two daughters, Mackenzie (10) and Sadie (8), live in Willow Grove. For his full time job, he is the Pastor at Streamsong Church in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
"I love golf, I love high school golf, and I want to see all high school golf programs grow and be successful in their context. I 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 own student-athletes by continuously striving to develop the greatest high school golf experience possible."
Volunteer Assistant Coach (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Coach Larry is the Founder and President of Golf Property Analysis since 1980. 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. 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!).
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.
