The report says Baumgarten’s record now stands at 700-105-35, with every victory coming during his 41 years in charge of Ramapo. That achievement would make him only the fifth New Jersey boys’ soccer coach to reach 700 wins.
The scale of the milestone is striking, but so is the continuity behind it. Baumgarten took the Ramapo job in 1985, and his tenure has stretched across generations of players, families and staff.
His influence was visible in the post-match celebrations, with players reportedly presenting him with commemorative shirts, plaques and a personalised pickleball paddle.
Preziosi’s three-goal contribution gave Ramapo a decisive edge, yet his comments reflected a familiar coaching principle: the group comes before the individual.
“It shows on the field how close we are, how much we work for each other,” the hat-trick scorer said.
That collective spirit appears central to Baumgarten’s success. Rather than allowing the 700-win mark to dominate the occasion, the veteran coach reportedly directed attention toward the players who helped him reach it.
Baumgarten also spoke about the daily routine that has sustained his career.
“It keeps me young being around these guys,” he said, adding that his favourite part is going to training and seeing players motivated to improve.
The next challenge for Ramapo will be turning an emotional landmark into continued momentum. The 700th win may define Baumgarten’s legacy, but the team’s response in the matches ahead will shape the season still to come.