Football

Fall

Levels

Freshman, J.V., Varsity

Head Coach
John Vassar

Mission Statement
The Saint John’s football program supports the institutional mission by providing student-athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities while fostering the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual. We commit to regional leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in athletics. We will sustain a strong family and community base of support by presenting outstanding interscholastic athletics, developing exceptional student-athletes and a positive public identity for the institution.

Values & commitments, education and enrichment of the student athlete – The coaching staff is committed to providing each student-athlete with Christian value based educational opportunities, moral and spiritual guidance and the highest levels of athletic competition to help him grow as a total person. The program values competitive athletic and academic experiences that build self-esteem, moral responsibility, community leadership and an appreciation of life-long learning.

Integrity in all aspects of behavior – The highest sense of integrity shall characterize every aspect of policy and performance in the Saint John’s football program. All participants shall exemplify impeccable integrity – be they student athletes, coaches or managers.

Excellence throughout the organization – Excellence shall permeate the performance, the people and achievements. Seeking excellence academically, athletically and socially is crucial to the development of our young men. It is imperative that high expectations characterize our behavior on the field, in the classroom, and in our community.

Respect for the individual – The program is committed to reinforcing and enhancing a climate of mutual respect. The program will recognize and appreciate the contributions of individuals throughout the institution and encourage open communication with our families, players and faculty.

A tradition of leadership – The traditions of Saint John’s High School athletics – leadership, individual and team achievements an intense pride and loyalty, commitment to Christian values and community service – have in large part driven the success and reputation of the school for generations. The Saint John’s football program is committed to enhance and build upon these traditions for the development of current, past and future members of the Saint John’s family.


Coaching Philosophy

Saint John’s student-athletes participate at the highest levels of interscholastic competition while matriculating a demanding and intensive academic curriculum. Our coaching staff will be an extension of the academic faculty relative to academic priorities, disciplinary policies, building moral and spiritual character and fostering commitment to excellence.

Our coaches will work to instill valuable character traits such as unselfishness, a solid work ethic and the ability for a player to see beyond his own success. We will focus on the team and not the individual.

Our coaching staff will motivate our players with positive reinforcement, engage in open communication and demonstrate predictable behavior.

Our program will be inclusive and expansive for all class levels. The program will be seamless between Varsity, JV and freshmen levels as respects practice and game plan development.

Fundamentals will be drilled at all levels. Practices will be designed to reinforce fundamentals and create a learning environment. Drills will simulate game situations at all times. Physical conditioning will be a priority at all levels, at all times. Practice planning will follow college level structure.

Coaches will be available to assist student-athletes throughout the college recruiting process and will utilize the network of college coaches to assist student-athletes in any capacity at any level.

 

Over the past eleven seasons, Saint John's Varsity has held an overall record of 99-35, and has won five Division I/IAA Super Bowl Championships