by Fred Harteis
Joe Paterno is a coach with values and character more than he is a coach who is in the top three all time Division I College Coaches.
Joe believes developing young men is more important than a winning record. If the athletes in college don’t get a degree and just play football for a team to get a winning record that is using the young men not developing them. Joe is proud that all his players are Academic All American.
Winning has a price but not at the expense of Athletes. For that matter winning comes to us all when we develop people to reach their goals and then ours will be achieved automatically.
Joe is unwavering by political pressure, he will follow his heart and do what is best for the young men first.
Records are not as important as doing what is right and best for those who are depending on us.
- Head coach
- A member of the Nittany Lions' coaching staff spanning the administrations of 11
- Paterno has posted a 327-96-3 mark in 36 seasons as head coach.
- His winning percentage of 77.1 is fourth-best among active Division I-A coaches
- Third all-time in games coached (426) among major college coaches.
- All time leader in bowl appearances (30) and 20 wins
Fred Harteis Facts
- Fred Harteis owns Harteis International, and North American business technology firm, Biznet Productions. A background in construction and agri-business laid Harteis’ business foundation. Under Fred’s leadership and vision, Harteis businesses including tec firm Biznet Produciton have grown exponentially.
- Harteis International is a family company. Harteis' children, Tonya, Fred and Annie, support world-wide operations.
- Fred Harteis is the President of the International Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).
- Fred is an avid outdoorsman and a plants rights activist.
- Fred Harteis and his wife, Linda, live near
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