WHO IS JOHN NESTOR?
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ohn Nestor is the defensive coordinator and assistant special teams coordinator at Benet Academy in Lisle, IL. His coaching career spans seven years and he has led his teams to the playoffs every single year throughout his coaching career.
“Second best and mediocrity is not okay.” - John Nestor Nestor’s track record breathes success. Wher-
ever he goes, his team wins. Since playing the sport at the age of seven, Nestor has always possessed a winners state of mind. Not only did he love playing, but he found passion in studying, planning and preparing for his opponents. Formerly a safety at Marist High School and Miami University, Nestor’s football career includes All-Conference, All-Area, Honorable Mention AllState, Defensive Player of the Year in high school and letterman in college.
TESTIMONIES John Nestor coached four of my sons at Benet Academy. Thanks to John, one of my sons now plays college football at Claremont McKenna and two others are All Conference at Villanova because of his tutelage. John brings great energy and enthusiasm to the game. His love for football is readily apparent. He is a great communicator and motivator, and he is also a loyal team leader who is not afraid to give you his honest opinion. On a personal note, I know John to be a great family man and a man of the highest integrity. -- Chris Cooney John Nestor coached my son for the past three years at Benet Academy. His outstanding leadership and attention to detail in all aspects of the game really sets him apart. His detailed scouting reports, game film, and weekly prep were key for Benet’s success over the years. My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher and mentor for our son. Above the x’s & o’s, John shares our values both on and off the field. He is a leader to young men and he will be an asset to any organization. -- TJ McEachern
WHY JOHN? John Nestor has the experience, track record and the high-level collegiate playing experience to help any team become successful or better. With Nestor coaching any team, winning is the only option. One of Nestor’s favorite quotes is, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” With that in mind, his team will ALWAYS outwork, outhustle and outplay their opponents week in and week out. When it comes to coaching, Nestor has the magic touch, turning the bad to good, the good to great and the great to the best. Whatever team he works with next will look back years from now and say, “Bringing John Nestor to this team was the best decision we ever made.”
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Seven post-season appearances throughout his career Two semi-finals Conference championship Undefeated seasons
Of the players Nestor has coached:
8 became All-Conference Selections 5 became All-Area Selections 2 were All-State Selections 1 was a Team MVP 1 Defensive Player of the Year Award Developed student-athletes who went on to play at Miami University, Illinois State, Air Force, St. Norbert, Butler, Dayton and Claremont McKenna
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton recruited Nestor to play for him while he coached at Miami University
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