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John McGeown

Playing Experience:

  • Glasgow Celtic Youth Club 1967 -1971 (Captain)
  • St. Columba's School, Glasgow (Captain)
  • Glasgow Select from 1969-1971
  • Collingwood Blues Ontario Canada 1975-1976

Coaching Experience:

  • British America Club, Sacramento, CA 1990-1994
  • Victory Christian School, Fair Oaks, CA 1993-1994
  • Trevian Soccer Club 1996-2004
  • Glenview Soccer Club D.O.C 2004-2006
  • Team Evanston D.O.C 2006-2010

Other Coaching Positions:

  • IYSA ODP Staff Coach 1997-Present
  • IYSA Boys Coach of the Year 2005

Coaching License:

  • Scottish Soccer Federation European B License

Did you know?

John grew up playing the game in the streets of Glasgow and wherever else they could find a place to play.  John moved to Chicago in 1977 and met his wife Lynn and Married in 1978.  They have 3 grown kids and 3 grandkids.  John Graduated from Anniesland College in Glasgow.  He played four years at Anniesland and was player of the year two years in a row.  John played for amateur clubs in Chicago before taking time out to raise kids.  In 1994 John and his family moved back to Glasgow for one year to get involved in a Church plant working with young Christian leaders.  When not coaching, John likes to stay involved with Ministries that cater to the needy.