Working with kids was what I wanted to do. Switching his major to psychology, John served as a student assistant at UT as well as an assistant at a local club team. After graduating, he was a club assistant coach for three years. In 1994 John joined the Baylor coaching staff as an assistant. He believes firmly in the benefits of competitive swimming, which helps young people gain self-discipline and learn to manage their time.
Swimmers also learn to set personal differences aside and work together.
Also head coach of the Greater Chattanooga Aquatic Club, John was the 1996 Southeastern Swimming age group coach of the year and the 1997 Tennessee high school girls' coach of the year. Dedicated to coaching and his sport, John has served as state representative to the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association since '97. He was president of the Tennessee Interscholastic Coaches Association from 1996 to 2000, and he served on the board of directors for Southeastern Swimming from 1996-99.