Santa Clara University

As a student at the University of Santa Clara, Barsi was both an athlete and a coach. He played Standing Guard as a freshman and Running Guard as a sophomore on the Varsity Basketball Team. He captained the teams both his Sophomore and Junior years. Barsi even spent one year as a coach for the Frosh Football team. After graduation, Barsi returned to Santa Clara to coach Basketball from 1935-1945 . During the 10 years Barsi amassed an outstanding record of 104-63. He was one of the first college basketball coaches to teach his players to play a fast break style.