Carlton P. Collins, or Collie, attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York, from 1908 to 1911. He was an active member of both the football and lacrosse teams, the latter of which won the PSAL championship in New York City. Collie graduated from St. Paul's School in Garden City in 1911 where he played on an undefeated football team and would have played lacrosse had there been an organized team.

Born in New York City in 1888, Brisotti graduated from the Towsend Harris Hall in 1906. He took his undergraduate work at the City College of New York and the Engineering School at New York University, 1908-1911, and later took graduate courses in the New York University School of Education. While in high school, Brisotti played football, lacrosse, and ran on the track team, winning awards in all sports. In college, he continued his work in football, track, and lacrosse, winning many awards during his college days.