Three members of the Seton Hill Athletics family were recently named to the Distinguished Keystones List as part of the PSAC's 75th Anniversary Celebration.  

The list includes current volleyball coach Rick Hall, current baseball coach Marc Marizzaldi and former athletic director Chris Snyder.  

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.
 
The fourth and final grouping so honored are the PSAC's 75 Distinguished Keystones, recognizing individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.

"Every great structure relies on keystones, which are essential elements that hold everything together," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "The individuals we recognize as our Distinguished Keystones have been just that: the steady hands, bold voices, and visionary leaders who helped shape the foundation of our conference. They may or may not have worn a uniform, but their fingerprints are all over our history. Their legacy reminds us that success isn't only measured in points or trophies but in leadership, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself."
 
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.

Hall, who has coached the Griffins for over 40 seasons has over 800 career wins.  Hall and the Griffins won the PSAC Championship in 2018 and were PSAC runner-up in 2014.  Coach Hall has led the Griffins to five NCAA Tournament appearances.

Marizzaldi has been the only coach in the history of the Seton Hill baseball program.  Coach Mazz has 732 career wins with 436 in PSAC play.  Marizzaldi has led the Griffins to five conference titles, two World Series appearances, 13 NCAA Regional appearances and three straight appearances in the NCAA Super Regional. 

Snyder spent over twenty years as athletic director at Seton Hill.  He was an integral part of the athletic department's move from the NAIA to Division II and from the WVIAC to the PSAC.  Chris has been a member of the NCAA RAC in football and baseball and been part of the NCAA Membership committee.  Snyder was chair of the PSAC Executive Committee and has served as an NCAA Site representative.  Snyder was Seton Hill's first football coach

The first 75 honorees were designated "Made in the PSAC", a group that recognizes former student-athletes that have gone on to influential careers after graduation (which could be in the sports industry, but not necessarily as a professional athlete.) The next groups of honorees were the conference's 75 Greatest Female Athletes and 75 Greatest Male Athletes.
 
All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.