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Barry Goldberg Illness: What Did Barry Goldberg Die Of?

By Sarah Garza

Barry Goldberg died from cancer on March 25, 2023, at the age of 61.

After completing his master’s degree in counselling education, Goldberg accepted a position as a drug rehabilitation counsellor while working part-time as an American University volleyball coach.

However, he was eventually promoted to head coach, the Eagles earned a 15-6, 15-9, 15-5 win record over Clarion University of Pennsylvania. After the 1989 season, Goldberg’s Eagles amassed a 25-11 record and he was named the 1999 Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year title twice in 1997 and 2000.

By 2016, Goldberg led the Eagles to 14 Patriot League tournament championships as he earned his 700th win as head coach and was named Patriot League Coach of the Year.