About John Perry
The Journey of John Perry: From Gridiron Glory to Inspirational Leadership
Dive into John Perry's story and discover the man behind the podium and the football field. Uncover the essence of his leadership philosophy, motivational drive, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

John Perry is the head football coach at Nixa High School. In 4 seasons he has led Nixa to a record of 38-9 with two COC Championships and the 2023 District Championship. John is a certified Mental Performance Coach, as well as, the host of The Never Stop Getting Better Podcast. With a wealth of experience, John has become a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights and expertise at a diverse range of events.
John came to Nixa from Pearl High School where he served as the Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for 12 years. In 2017, Perry led Pearl to the first state championship in school history. Perry has spent 30 yrs. molding and coaching championship teams. Perry has spent a combined 21 years as a head coach at Kosciusko, Pearl and Nixa amassing 186 career wins. Perry has received several Coach of the Year Awards, has led his teams to 9 region championships, has earned 2 south state runner-up finishes, and has achieved 2 south state championships. Additionally, he and his team became only the 3rd school in Mississippi high school football history to finish 16-0 in 2017. In 2018, Perry became the winningest coach in Pearl history with 101 victories.
Perry graduated from Pearl High School (1989), Hinds Community College (1991), and Harding University (1994). Perry has been married to the former Stephanie Brothers of Atlanta, Georgia since 1995. They have a daughter (Haley), son (J) and granddaughter (Georgia).
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