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 brings with him 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.