Get to know Falcons Men's Volleyball Head Coach, Patrick Johnston. He has been the Fanshawe Head Coach since 2013 and has won an incredible 8 medals.

League Record:
104-22

Overall Record:
132-31 

Accolades:
3 OCAA Provincial Championships
1 CCAA National Championship (2018/19)
OCAA Coach of the Year in 2013/14 and 2015/16
CCAA Coach of the Year in 2015/16
CCAA Coaching Excellence Award 2018/19

Where is your home town?
Whitby

Where did you go to university?
Undergrad at Western in History/Professional Writing, Master's at Western in Coaching & Group Dynamics 

Playing career highlights:
Played libero for Western University from 2008-2011. Was named the OUA Libero of the Year in 2010 as well as an OUA All-Star in 2010. 

Why do you coach?
I love the game and the athletes that play it. I love that volleyball is an intentional game where you can't brute strength your way to victory. 

Who is your coaching inspiration?
Greg Popovich

What is your favourite Falcons coaching memory?
My favourite moment would be at CCAA's in 2018 in Red Deer. We were struggling for a bit in the semi-final against Keyano. I walked towards the down official to call a timeout and all six athletes on the floor gave me a look that said "Don't call a time-out! We got this". So I left it, walked back to the bench and the players rallied for the win. That was a big moment that was a few years in the making and was a big confidence boost heading into the CCAA gold medal game the next day.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Read, golf, watch film and hang out with Hayley and Ferg.

Any fun facts you'd like to share about yourself?
I can breakdance and also really enjoy Excel spreadsheets.