In 2010, under Franquet's guidence three Blue Devils earned All-NEC honors.  Becca Mussatti was a first team selection, while Kat Knowles and Sara Budrick were selected to the second team.  Budrick was also named the NEC's most improved player.

Franquet has complied a career NCAA collegiate record of 207-195 over seven seasons at Central Connecticut, Jacksonville University (FL), and Georgian Court University (NJ). 

While at Georgian Court, Franquet recorded a 108-57 record.  Franquet led the Lions to two Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championships (2007, 2009) and made appearances in the past three NCAA Regional Championships. In 2009, after leading his team to an NCAA East Two Regional Championship and coming within one victory of the NCAA Division II Women's College World Series, Franquet's Georgian Court squads have finished ranked in the top 25 twice, most recently finishing the 2009 season ranked 13th in the nation. Along with his coaching staff, Franquet earned Coaching Staff of the Year honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for their efforts during the 2009 season.

Many of Franquet's student athletes have earned individual honors as well, including NFCA All-American, 2007 CACC Player of the Year, 2008 CACC Pitcher of the Year, three NFCA All-Region players, as well as 11 CACC All-Conference players, and 15 NFCA All-Academic and CACC All-Academic representatives. Franquet also founded the Lions' annual "Go to Bat for Breast Cancer" softball tournament, to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Before Georgian Court, Franquet spent time as the head coach at Jacksonville University (2001-2005). He developed the program from the ground up, recruiting the inaugural class.  Healso had stints at Central Florida Community College (1999-2001) and Freedom High School (1997-1999). Franquet also coached the Yuengling Patriots Women's Class A softball team and won the Amateur Softball Association National Championship in 2001. This summer, he was head coach of the Philadelphia Force, a member of the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch).

Franquet received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Mansfield University in 1992.  Aside from his coaching background, Franquet earned many accolades on the diamond as a player. Throughout his 21-year softball career, which includes four years playing professionally, Franquet earned 16 MVP Honors, played on two world championship teams, won nine national championships 15 regional titles, and 17 state championships.

A native of Lewisburg, PA, Franquet and his wife Brooke Marie, a former star pitcher at Georgian Court, reside in Newington, CT.  The Franquet's have two children, a daughter named Madison and a son named Rawlings.