John Haworth returned to the Embry-Riddle men's soccer coaching staff in the summer of 2008 after spending four seasons as the head coach at ERAU's Sun Conference foe Webber International. 2022 will be his 18th season on the Embry-Riddle staff, as he was an assistant from 2002-2004.
In his four seasons at the helm of the Webber International program, Haworth guided the Warriors to two top three finishes in the FSC and a Final Four appearance at the NAIA National Tournament in 2006. Named the league's Coach of the Year in 2007, Haworth's record as a head coach stands at 40-30-1, including a program best 14-5 mark in 2006. Â
Haworth began his playing career at Embry-Riddle in 1997, when he joined the squad as a goalkeeper. During his freshman year he started in 16 games as the Eagles' net minder and allowed only 28 goals on the season. His 1.82 goals against average that season ranked him second on the Eagles' single season list in that category. John's prowess between the posts was not the only asset to the team, however, as he was asked to make the transition from guarding the nets to joining the attack. In his debut as a forward, he scored hat trick against Covenant College, thus solidifying his spot on the roster as a field player.
His sophomore campaign was a success, but remainder of his career was blighted by a series of injuries. Haworth was forced to sit out the 1999 season to recover from a knee injury and was still plagued by that injury the following year. His senior campaign looked promising as he returned fitter and more determined than ever. But his hopes were dashed when, in his first appearance of the season, he sustained a broken leg, which sidelined him for the remainder of the year.
While his playing time was limited, Haworth's dedication to the program and support of his teammates never waned. It is this enthusiasm that makes him an asset to the coaching staff. He brings a wealth of knowledge of the inner workings of the program to the table as well as a strong rapport with squad members.
Haworth earned his UEFA B License in the summer of 2018. He earned his Premiere License from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in 2016 and is also an NSCAA Associate Staff Coach. He graduated from Embry-Riddle in Spring 2002 with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business, and completed his master's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management at Webber International in 2004.
Haworth and wife Amy reside in Ormond Beach, Fla. with their daughter Lyla.
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