August 5, 1982
Joe Battista, an experienced amateur hockey instructor and coach known for building a successful ice hockey program at Penn State, has been named head coach of the Central Pennsylvania all-stars for the Keystone Games Aug. 13-16 at Penn State.The four-day competition will showcase the finest amateur athletes from across the state in 21 different sports. Under Battista’s leadership, Penn State went from playing strictly a club schedule to one that included some of the finest NCAA Division II varsity teams in the country. At the same time, Battista was instrumental in revitalizing State College’s youth hockey program.
Battista is currently doing a six-month internship with the Pittsburgh Penguins and will return to Penn State this winter and become the head coach for the State College High School team.
The Original (State College, Pennsylvania)
