From 1969 to 1970, Robert F. Casciola, a native of New Hyde Park, New York, was a defensive coach at Connecticut, before he was promoted to head coach in December of 1970.
A native of New Hyde Park, New York, Casciola attended Mineola High School in Garden City Park. From 1969 to 1970, he served as the defensive coach at Connecticut. In December 1970, he was promoted to head coach in place of John Toner, who remained at UConn as athletic director. 
