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Alumnus of the Month
Harvey Dorfman: 1957/1961
Dorfman, a world famous sports psychologist, has written four books on the mental aspects of the sport of baseball. Aligned closely with super agent Scott Boras, Dorfman spent 27 years as a teacher and counselor before embarking on his new career 20 years ago. He started his sports psychology career with the Oakland A's in 1984 and stayed for 10 years before he was hired by the Florida Marlins in 1994. He was with the Marlins when they won the 1997 World Series. Dorfman has four World Series rings (three with Oakland). His latest book, "Coaching the Mental Game," is dedicated to his Brockport soccer coach, A. Huntley Parker Jr., who passed away in February. Dorfman was a member of Brockport's 1955 soccer team which shared the National Championship with Penn State. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in education from Brockport.
Favorite class at Brockport: English (All!)
Favorite professor at Brockport: Dr. Clarence Styza
Most memorable Brockport moment: My arrival on campus
Most interesting life experience: Teaching AP English to both my children for four years in high school
Most famous person you have met: Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Barry Bonds
Last book read: Amsterdam
CD most likely to find in your stereo: Barber's Adagio for Strings
Favorite movie: My Cousin Vinny
Favorite vacation spot: Outer Banks, NC
Family: Wife, Anita; daughter Melissa (39) and son Dan (37); grandchildren Ethan (9), Owen (6), and Riley (4)
What you want to be doing next year: Breathing
What you want to be doing in 20 years: Breathing
Message to the students of today: Carpe Momentum (Seize the Moment)
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