FOOTBALL

Penn State Coaches Caravan coming to York, Harrisburg

Staff report
Penn State football coach James Franklin speaks to a crowd at Penn State York in May 2014 during the Penn State Coaches Caravan.

Penn State's spring traveling road show, the Coaches Caravan, will return to York in May for the first time since 2014.

Football coach James Franklin, Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour and several head coaches will make seven stops across Pennsylvania during the four-day caravan from May 8 to 11.

The specific locations of the events have not yet been announced, but the caravan will visit York for a lunchtime visit on May 8 and Harrisburg for an evening reception May 9.

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Franklin is scheduled to participate in all seven Coaches Caravan stops and will be joined by other Penn State head coaches on the tour. At each event, alumni, friends and fans will hear updates on the Nittany Lions’ 31 athletic programs, learn about the 2017 football season, and get to know more about the academic and athletic achievements of 800 student-athletes.

Each of the Coaches Caravan events will feature a meet and greet with Franklin and the other Nittany Lion head coaches. Franklin will meet with alumni and fans and talk about Penn State’s 2016 Big Ten Championship run and Rose Bowl berth, as well as preparations for the 2017 campaign and how all Penn State alumni and fans can help build on Penn State football's tradition of excellence. Members of the Penn State football coaching staff may also attend selected events.

It's the fifth edition of the caravan. The specific locations and details on other attendees will be available in mid-March.

Penn State Alumni Association and Nittany Lion Club members will have the opportunity to register in advance, before Caravan registration is open to the general public. Member registration is scheduled to begin in mid-March, with general public registration to follow.

Here is the full schedule:

  • May 8: Lunch in York, evening reception in Philadelphia/King of Prussia
  • May 9: Lunch in Hazleton, evening reception in Harrisburg 
  • May 10: Evening reception in Pittsburgh 
  • May 11: Lunch in Altoona, evening reception in Williamsport