John has filled this permanent part-time position within the AIS/AFL Academy since late 1999. Now retired from the workforce, he is willing to committ his time to a wide range of tasks to assist the conduct of this program.

John was a sports trainer with the Collingwood Football Club for 31 years, the last 8 of which he was Head Trainer. Collingwood's 1990 AFL premiership was a highlight of his time with the Magpies.