John Wholihan
Naples
Summary
Hardworking Coach with deep love of basketball and success at overseeing quality programs. Skilled at working with team members and families. Comfortable leading coaching staff to operating interesting, challenging, and fully-supported games.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1978
1978
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coach and substitute teacher
St. John Neumann Catholic High School
Naples
08.2025 - 08.2030
- Developed training programs to enhance athlete skills and performance.
- Organized team practices to promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Conducted individual assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Coach and substitute teacher
City of New York, The Petrides school (k -12)
Staten Island
08.1996 - 08.2002
- Same as above with St John Neumann
- Was first boys varsity basketball coach, started a new program from scratch.
Equipment Manager
Wagner College Athletic Department
Staten Island
06.1996 - 08.2002
- Ensure that athletes have the gear they need, maintain it and prepare it for games and practices for 21 division 1 men’s and women’s teams. Also have 4 student athletes who helped to perform my duties. In charge of their hours and pay.
- Responsible for the acquisition, organization, maintenance and distribution of Wagner college equipment and gear which includes athletic uniforms, practice gear, practice equipment or heavy machinery.
- Inventory management, tracking, and maintenance ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets collaborating and supervising other staff members
Firefighter FDNY
City of New York
New York
11.1981 - 06.1996
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance at fire scenes.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools to extinguish fires effectively.
- Conducted fire prevention education programs for community awareness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Outdoor And Indoor Recreation
Kean University
Union, NJ 09.1977 - 06.1980
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY 02.1976 - 02.1977
Monsignor Farrell High School
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Training program development
- Team management
- Equipment maintenance
- Performance assessment
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Motivation techniques
Timeline
Coach and substitute teacher
St. John Neumann Catholic High School
08.2025 - 08.2030
Coach and substitute teacher
City of New York, The Petrides school (k -12)
08.1996 - 08.2002
Equipment Manager
Wagner College Athletic Department
06.1996 - 08.2002
Firefighter FDNY
City of New York
11.1981 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Outdoor And Indoor Recreation
Kean University
09.1977 - 06.1980
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
College of Staten Island
02.1976 - 02.1977
Monsignor Farrell High School