Jon has dedicated his life to athletics and athlete development, building more than 19 years of coaching experience and helping develop thousands of basketball players across Newfoundland and Labrador.

A former Junior and Senior High Athlete of the Year, Jon began coaching basketball at just 16 years old. He launched his coaching career in 2006 with the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program and the YMCA, laying the foundation for a career focused on player development, leadership, and growing the game.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Recreation degree from Memorial University and serves as Director of Operations and Camp Director with Rock Sports Group Inc. He has held leadership roles within the St. John’s Amateur Basketball Association, serving as both Vice President and the organization’s first Executive Director.

Throughout his career, Jon has worked with some of the sport’s most respected organizations and coaches, including Point Guard College (PGC), the NLBA’s Provincial and Canada Games programs, and the Memorial University Sea-Hawks men’s basketball team, where he spent three seasons as an Assistant Coach. He has also collaborated with Toronto Raptors legend Morris Peterson through the Dunk for Diabetes initiative in partnership with Sun Life Financial.

In 2025, Jon was named Head Coach of the Newfoundland and Labrador Boys U14 Provincial Team, leading the team to a bronze medal at the Scotia Showcase in Halifax.

Jon’s coaching philosophy is built on continuous learning, player-first development, and creating positive, challenging environments where athletes can build confidence, improve their skills, and reach their full potential. He continues to pursue advanced coaching education through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). His current certifications include:

• Fundamentals
• Learn to Train (Level 1) – Certified
• Train to Train (Level 2)