By Kyra Li (V) This year, Mr. Carl Frye joins Pingry as the Assistant Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs; she will facilitate programs such as before and aftercare, the Big Blue Summer organization, and enrichment activities in the Lower School. Additionally, Mr. Frye is a coach for the Varsity and Middle School football teams.
Before coming to Pingry, Mr. Frye received his business degree from Regina Salve University, where he also played on their football team as the running back. Through playing sports, Mr. Frye realized his passion and love for working with children. After graduating, he managed youth sports organizations for 15 years; in 2007, he founded DownTown Giants Youth Sports, an organization based in Manhattan. Before coming to Pingry, Mr. Frye was also the Westlake Football Academy President in Austin, Texas.
Although this is his first official year at Pingry, Mr. Frye was first hired as a resident coach a year ago by Director of Athletics and Community Wellness Ms. Carter Abbott, and he coached three different sports. He discovered Pingry through a referral he received from another Pingry alumnus and former faculty member. He served as a substitute, as the Big Blue Summer Camp Director, and finally, started his role as Assistant Director of Summer and Auxiliary Programs.
In his free time, Mr. Frye enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, Myla, and having barbecues.
When asked about his experience at Pingry thus far, he said that he has “absolutely loved Pingry.” He “found that the community has welcomed [him] with open arms,” and he has made many great friends. For this upcoming school year, his goals include helping the football team complete the season with a winning record, contributing to the Pingry environment, and helping rent out the school facilities.