Coach Terry Bocian AQ Athletic Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2003, came from Lake Odessa High School where he was an outstanding track and field performer. He came
to Aquinas where he became known as the "Aquinas strongman" and the "Gentle Giant." At one time, Tom held school
records for both indoor and outdoor shot put, discus, hammer throw and the 35-pound weight. He still holds the indoor
and outdoor shot put records. He was 15 NAIA state titles. He was the 1974 national champion in the NAIA outdoor
hammer throw, the College's first national champion. During his four years, Aquinas won one NAIA state championship
and finished second the other three years. He is currently teaching elementary physical education in Stafford County,
Virginia. He has coached track and field, basketball, football and wrestling, at all levels, from middle school through
college. He is author of Games From Long Ago and Far Away (Parker Publishing, 2002), and has a master's degree in
physical education from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is currently pursuing another master's in curriculum and
instruction through George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. He and his wife, Charma, an elementary school teacher,
have two daughters.
