John Austinson

John Wayne Austinson Age: 41Record: Overall: 132 – 60 (.725) Head HS Coach: 75 - 48 (.610) Education

·         A.A. Degree – Rochester Community College in Education

·         B.A. Degree – Mankato State University in Secondary Education (Social Studies)

·         M.A. Program – St. Thomas University

 Employment

·         Byron MN Public Schools 1995-Present (Current Teacher & Head Football Coach)

·         Coached high school football for 18yrs

 Other Coaching Experience

·         Rochester MN Public Schools 1991-1996 (Varsity Asst. Coach)

·         Head Football Coach – Semi Professional Team – Finland – 1996

·         Track Coach (Asst. and Head 1994 – Present)

·         Coached the 2003 Minnesota All Star Team (Out State Team)

 Awards and Honors

·         4 time Conference Coach of the Year

·         2 time Section Coach of the Year

·         4 time Conference Asst. Coach of the Year

·         Coached (Head & Asst) 8 Conference & 3 Section Championships

·         Most wins by Football Coach in Byron School History

 Committees and Boards

·         Conference Coach (HVL Blue and Gold) State Representative (1998-now)

·         Section 1 Class AAA Committee Member (1997-now)

·         All Star Selection Committee (2001-now)

 Organized and Implemented

·         Rochester MN Community Education Youth Football Camp (started in 1992)

·         Byron Athletic Hall of Fame

·         Byron 3rd Grade Flag Football League

·         NFL HSPD Camp/Site Manager (Rochester MN Area)

·         Brenndan Ryan Memorial – raised over $100,000 for JDF and over 30 scholarships awarded

August

Preseason Practice Plans-Byron, MN

Coach Austinson explains what the local regulations are in  Byron, Minnesota and how he prepares his team for an upcoming season.