Pancoast, a 1988 graduate, had a knack for leadership at North. Not only was he a captain of the soccer team during his senior campaign, he was a captain on the basketball team that ended up winning a Catholic League championship. Also, the All-Catholic selection was class president at the school. He went on to play for La Salle University, where he was a four-year starter. During his senior year in college, he made All-Conference.