IADA Hall of Fame

John retired from Salem High School in June 2001 after 38 years in education. During this time he was a teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal. His love was for students, athleties, and his communitywas evident to those who worked with him on a daily basis. John attended every state conference since 1975. He was membership chairman for the IADA for three years, served on five different state conference committees and was the IADA representive ti the IHSA AD Advisory Board. He received the IADA "Outstanding Athlethic Director of the Year Award". WHile as a basketball coach at MAter Dei he guided them to a 4th place finish in the 1974 state tournament. He was elected Coach of the Year for Southern Illinois in 1974. He has spoken at several conferences as well as to numerous local organizations. "John has been and continues to be pstive and inspirational leader for high school athletics in Illinois. He has touched teh lives of thousands of student-athlethes thoughout Illinois through his vigilant efforts to support and improve all student activities through his involvement un the Illinois High School Association" says Salen Superintendent Cliff Cobert