[1] Lynch was also a noted public speaker, regularly addressing civic and sports groups.
In 1964 he was appointed as the athletic director of St. Francis College, a post he held for eleven years, until 1975.
The Terriers compiled a 21–4 record, were ranked as high as 13th nationally and upset Niagara University to reach the NIT semi-finals before they were defeated.
From 1953 to 1969, Lynch guided the Terriers to 3 NIT appearances and 3 Conference Regular Season Championships.
[2] Prior to building the Generoso Pope Athletic Complex in 1971, the Terriers for 21 seasons did not have a home court of their own.