 2-ranking in Canada.John was Assistant Coach of Canada's Junior Men’s National Team, in 1998, and led several national teams, including Canadian entries at World University Games (Universiade) and the Maccabiah Games (with Glen Grunwald, former general manager of the Toronto Raptors).He has also been president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches of Canada and an international committee member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, U.S.A.