Bernard Gilmetti was a three-sport athlete at Bridgewater in the sports of soccer, basketball and track for four seasons (1955-59). He was captain of the basketball team in his senior year. In soccer, he was a mainstay on three NETCAC championship teams (1955,56,58). He was a four-year member of the Men's Athletic Association as well.

After Bridgewater, Bernie went to Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School (1962-66) where he was a teacher and football coach. He then went to Mass. Maritime Academy where he was the Director of Physical Education (1966-78) and Associate Professor of Physical Education (1978-present).

During his tenure at MMA he has made numerous significant contributions to the Buccaneer athletics program, as well as their community services program. Bernie now calls Marston Mills, MA home.