John Hauser

Carolyn and John have been married for over 30 years and they have 3 sons, Todd, Nathan and Christopher. He graduated in 1978 from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Art. John has dedicated his lifetime to the sport of wrestling. Starting out as an athlete both in high school and college, he then went on to become an assistant coach. His job as head coach with Colonial High School led to 5 District titles and 4 Metro titles. While coaching at Edgewater, his team won the District Title from 2001 - 2005 and the Metro Title in 2006. He was the Head Coach for Stetson University, a Division I wrestling team from 1984 - 1986, founder of the Big Orange Wrestling Camp and an assistant coach on University of Central Florida's 2004 NCWA National Championship Team. His final match as a coach was coaching his youngest son, Christopher, to his 2006 State Championship victory. Wrestling is not John's only passion. He likes working as an artist when he can find the time. He also takes on occasional DJ jobs and performs in a classic rock band, Fat Chance as the bass player and lead singer. John and Carolyn are actively involved in their church. He has taught classes, been in the music ministry and served as an usher. Because of his Lifetime Service to the sport or wrestling, we are honored the have John B. Hauser inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum through the Florida Chapter.

Awards:

Year
2013
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Florida

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