John is a native of Penrith, England, he joined the Barons franchise in May 2002 and has been heavily involved in the communtiy since his arrival in New Jersey. He joined the Barons after graduating from Lewis University (IL) where he received a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems.

John began his senior playing career with his local semi-professional team, Penrith, at the age of 16. He moved on to play for Queen of the South and Gretna before returning again to Penrith.

College Playing Career
In 1998, John accepted a full soccer scholarship from Lewis University Head Coach Evan Fiffles. John had a stellar college career, playing in every game over his four years with the school. He ended his career with the ’Flyers’ as the school’s all-time leader in minutes played.

1999 - All Great Lakes Valley First Team, NCAA DII Regional All American First Team, NSCAA DII All-American First Team, Team Captain.  
2000 - All Great Lakes Valley First Team, NCAA DII Regional All American First Team, NSCAA DII All-American First Team, Team Captain, NCAA Final Four
2001 - All Great Lakes Valley First Team, NCAA DII Regional All American First Team, NSCAA DII All-American First Team, GLVC Scholar-Athlete of the year, Team Captain. Regular season ranked #1 team in the nation (21-0-1 record) 

1998-2001 - 70 Games played, 21 Goals, 9 Assists.

PDL Playing Career
In 2007, John’s outstanding contribution to the Lewis soccer program was honored by the university when he was inducted into the Lewis University Athletics Hall of Fame.

In 2002, he joined the South Jersey Barons in what was to be their last season in the professional ranks. He has played in over 80 games during his five years with the club.

PDL Playing Career

2004 - All Conference First Team, All PDL First Team, PDL Defender of the Year.

2005 - All Conference First Team, All PDL First Team.

John coaches the U13 Boys & U17 Girls South Jersey Elite Barons Youth Academy teams. John spent five years as a Super Y-League Mid-Atlantic Regional ODP staff member, he holds a USSF license and a the F.A. Preliminary Badge.