Hall of Fame
John Chandler, long-time Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director, has made an impact on generations of Kohawk athletes. In multiple roles within the department, Chandler served as a key catalyst in the transformation of Coe athletics. His time at Coe began in 1988 as the Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Director of Athletics, a position he held until 2001. He was promoted to Director of Athletics in May of 2001 and established Coe as a highly competitive member of the IIAC. As AD, Chandler spearheaded numerous capital projects, highlighted by the renovations of the Eby Fieldhouse Weightroom/Fitness Center, Daniels Park Baseball Field, Eby Gymnasium, the Turf Field and Outdoor Track at Clark Stadium, the Rock Climbing Wall and Eby Wrestling Room. Most significantly, Chandler joined Coe's leadership to renovate and expand Eby Fieldhouse and the ARC in 2017, including a state-of-the-art wrestling room, competitive gymnasium, fitness bridge and weight rooms. Chandler hired some of the most successful coaches in Coe Athletic history. During his tenure, the Kohawks won 44 conference championships, had 43 team appearances in NCAA tournaments and numerous NCAA Individual Champions and Qualifiers.
"I am very honored and humbled to be inducted into the Coe College Athletics Hall of Fame. Having been a part of the Coe community for 36 years, I know the rich history of Coe College Athletics and all of the great student-athletes, coaches and staff who have been inducted into this group. I have been fortunate to have had interaction and collaboration with so many wonderful students and colleagues."
