Coach John was a competitive gymnast from ages 8 to 18 in both Texas and Colorado, competing in Men’s All-Around events and Trampoline through the state level in Texas. During this time, he began coaching boys and girls in tumbling and trampoline at just 14 years old. By 17, John was coaching competitive teams as well as recreational classes in all areas of the sport.
With decades of experience as both a gymnast and a coach, John has worked in Texas, Colorado, California, and Michigan. He was also the co-owner of Thumb Gymnastics and Recreation Center in Cass City, Michigan, where he coached boys and girls recreational classes along with competitive gymnastics and tumbling teams.
In 1990, with the approval of the Cass City School Board, John reinstated the Cass City High School Girls Competition Gymnastics Team. He has served as the head coach ever since and has been instrumental in the program’s ongoing advancement and success.
In June 2015, John was honored to join the coaching staff at the newly formed Thumb Tumblers Gymnastics in Cass City, where he continues to coach the girls competition team as well as boys tumbling and mini tramp.