He served as the head football coach at Kean University in Union, New Jersey from 2003 to 2005, compiling a record of 7–23.
[1] Prior to taking over the Kean program, Cocuzza served as an assistant coach at Montclair State University for 27 years, most of which were as the Red Hawks' offensive coordinator.
He later received a Master of Arts degree in administration supervision from Seton Hall University.
After graduating from Upsala, Cocuzza played professionally in the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL) with the Westchester Crusaders and the Jersey City Jets.
He returned to Upsala as an assistant coach in 1970, mentoring the defensive backs and wide receivers.