Elected in 1993 … He is without peer as a competitive swimming coach in Rockland County … raised in Plainview, L.I., came to Rockland in 1970 and proceeded to establish a boys’ swimming dynasty at Tappan Zee High School … Driscoll was a 23-year-old physical education teacher and former swimmer when he convinced the South Orangetown School District to start a swim program in ‘70 … after one year as a club program, the team gained varsity status and Driscoll guided them to unparalleled heights … by the time he retired from coaching in 1995, his TZ swim teams had amassed a dual-meet record of 313 wins and only 10 losses for a .969 winning percentage … The Dutchies compiled a 212-meet home winning streak, at South Orangetown Middle School pool … under Driscoll they won 24 straight Rockland County championships, and 19 Sectional titles … Driscoll led them to a top 10 ranking in New York State 12 years, and the team earned a ranking of No. 2 in the United States in 1990, based on a comparison of times … Driscoll was chosen Rockland Coach of the Year nine times … he had the unusual distinction of gaining entry into the Hall of Fame while still active in his sport … he is now athletic director at Tappan Zee.