John is a graduate of Hamilton High school and Miami University.  He started his 34-year coaching career in 1985.  He has coached at all levels, including as a Varsity head coach during a 15 year stay at Middletown High School.  

His wife, Lisa is an English teacher at East.  He has three children, Lindsey, Jacob, and Paige plus two grandchildren.  John is in his 31st year as a teacher and is currently working as a Secondary Transition Coordinator at the Union Day Therapeutic school.