Dr. Michael Lariscy’s devotion and contribution to sports in Savannah spanned more than 40 years, ranging from intramural fields to basketball courts, tennis courts, classrooms, golf courses and soccer fields. As a referee, Lariscy served as a basketball official for more than 20 years, officiating three state tournament finals and serving as a state evaluator for the Georgia High School Athletic Association. As a coach, he finished with a record of 160-73 as Armstrong Athletic University’s men’s tennis coach and produced an NCAA Division II individual national champion. He is a member of the AASU Sports Hall of Fame and received the Savannah Sports Council’s Award for Excellence for his contributions to AASU as a coach and the director of the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Internship Program. His dedication to the success of others epitomizes the leadership and character required to make a lasting impact.