John has been a competitive youth coach for the past 12 years, and is in his 6th year of coaching with LFC United.  John is currently the head coach for the LFC United GU9 Elite, LFC United BU17 Elite, BU18 Elite, and High School Coordinator for the club.  John is also the head coach for the Upper Arlington High School JVA Boys team and varsity assistant.  

John currently holds his USSF Grassroots 7v7 License, USSF Grassroots 11v11 License, USSF National "E" coaching license, USSF National "D" coaching license, and is currently completing his USSF National "C" coaching license.

John was an offensive award winner at Bishop Watterson High School before becoming a 4 year starter, 3 year team captain, and all-league award winner for Ohio Dominican University as a central midfielder.  John spent time playing overseas in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Germany against international competition and had a successful 14-year career in the CPSL men's 1st division, including multiple team championships.

John is passionate about player development, teaching the tactical and technical game correctly, and maximizing each player's potential, while promoting a fun, competitive, winning environment.