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John Vaughn, a 1978 graduate of
Providence College, was named women's volleyball coach at Southern
New Hampshire University on July 6, 2000. Vaughn is the 10th head
coach in program history.
The program increased its win total in each of its first four
seasons under the direction of Vaughn, and in 2004 he led SNHU to a
16-12 overall record and its first-ever appearance in the
Northeast-10 Conference Tournament.
Vaughn arrived at SNHU with nearly two decades of coaching
experience. He spent 14 years as the girl's volleyball coach at
Manchester (NH) Central High School and led CHS to the Class L
state championship tournament 13 times. He guided the Little Green
to a state championship in 1990.
In his final season he led CHS to a 13-5 record and the semifinals
of the state tournament. His efforts earned him Class L Coach
of the Year honors for the second time. 17 of his former
players were recognized as all-state selections during his 14-year
career.
Vaughn began his coaching career at Coe-Brown Academy in
Northwood, NH, where he spent four years as girl's volleyball coach
before moving on to Central High.
Vaughn also has extensive service with the New Hampshire Junior
Olympic volleyball program, working with both Hardrock Volleyball
out of Milford, NH and Seacoast Volleyball. He led Hardrock to two
state titles and also guided Hardrock's 14-and-under team to a
second place showing at the New England championships. He has led
the Seacoast 14-and-under team to back-to-back New England Regional
championships in 2001 and 2002.
He has also served as vice president of the New Hampshire
Volleyball Coaches Association.
A native of Weymouth, MA., Vaughn was a member of the volleyball
team at Providence and earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in economics
and social studies education from the college.
Vaughn currently serves as a member of the faculty at Londonderry
High School. He resides in Auburn, NH with his wife Paula and
daughters Caitlyn and Kelsey.
