John Baxter (coach)
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| Sport(s) | College football |
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| Current position | |
| Title | Special teams coordinator |
| Team | University of Southern Cal |
| Conference | PAC 12 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2015-present | Michigan (STC) |
| 2013 | Southern Cal (TE/STC/AHC) |
| 2010-2012 | Southern Cal (STC/AHC) |
| 2009 | Fresno State (TE/STC/AHC) |
| 2004-2008 | Fresno State (WR/STC/AHC) |
| 2003 | Fresno State (TE/STC/AHC) |
| 2002 | Fresno State (WR/STC/AHC) |
| 1997-2001 | Fresno State (TE/STC/AHC) |
| 1994-1995 | Tulane (TE/STC) |
| 1992-1993 | Maryland (RB/STC) |
| 1990-1991 | Arizona (TE/STC) |
| 1989 | Maine (OLB/STC/RC) |
| 1988 | Arizona (GA) |
| 1986-1987 | Iowa State (GA) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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National Special Teams Coordinator of the Year (2011) Clovis co-citizen of the Year (2006),[1] | |
John Baxter is currently the special teams coordinator the University of Southern California under Clay Helton. He is also the founder of the education company Academic Gameplan, and author of the 2013 book I Hate School: How a College Football Coach Has Inspired Students to Value Education and Become Lifelong Learners (ISBN 978-1599324296).
Career
John Baxter's coaching career includes stints at Iowa State, Arizona, Maine, Maryland, Tulane, Fresno State, Southern Cal, and Michigan. He has served under coaches such as Jim Harbaugh, Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, Pat Hill, and Dick Tomey.
From 1994-1995, Baxter coached football at Tulane University. From 1997-2009, he coached at Fresno State University under Pat Hill and served an integral role in achieving ten bowl bids from 1999-2009.
From 2010-2013, Baxter coached at the University of Southern California under Lane Kiffin and Ed Orgeron. After the 2011 season, he was awarded "National Special Teams Coordinator of the Year" by FootballScoop .[2]
Baxter was officially named special teams coordinator at Michigan on January 16, 2015.[3]
Personal
Baxter is a graduate of Loras College and has earned a Master's Degree in Higher Education from Iowa State University. He and his wife, Jill, are the parents of Kelly and McKenzie. Jill's father is former Utah and Weber State University head coach Ron McBride.[3]
References
- ↑ "Hill, Baxter Named 2006 Clovis Co-Citizens of the Year - The Fresno State Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site". gobulldogs.com.
- ↑ "John Baxter - Special Teams Coordinator of the Year". FootballScoop.
- 1 2 "John Baxter Bio". mgoblue.com.