john forster
volunteer assistant coach

get to know john

Coaching History:
  • club volleyball coach (2003-present), currently eaton volleyball academy 
  • unc volunteer assistant (2010-present)
What is your nickname? How did you get it?
  • forster, because it's my last name. 
​Family:
  • wife- gwen, who's the eaton volleyball coach
  • 2 daughters- harley (13) and alana (10)
  • and a son named johnny (8)
What is your favorite thing about UNC?
  • the people!! we have a strong culture of family and faith
​What is your favorite thing to do in Greeley/Colorado?
  • when i'm not in the unc practice gym, my family loves being in the woods. colorado has so many beautiful areas in our national parks.  
WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
  • to go europe with the fam!
what is your favorite food? 
  • chicken!!
​What is your favorite volleyball memory?
  • winning the big sky championship in 2014 and my wife winning her first state championship as a coach. 
Who would you most like to meet (past or present)?
  • marcus aurelius, the last great emperor of rome.
​How would you describe your coaching style? What is your favorite part of the game to coach?
  • i like to be engaged and challenge our athletes- and it's got to be fun!! 
 What is your twitter bio? 
  • 1. Family 2. faith 3. fire 4. moto
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