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John Barrett - Director of Athletics & Head CoachJohn Barrett has been a coach for Life University basketball since the college began its athletics program in the fall of 1991. This is Barrett’'s fourth year as Director of Athletics, fifth year as Head Coach for the men’'s basketball team and fourteenth season coaching at Life. Barrett’'s history with Life includes three NAIA National Championships and winning a regional or conference title every year from 1991-1998. Originally from Atlanta, Barrett helped develop the successful Running Eagles defensive philosophy of pressing full court and forcing an up-tempo game. The aggressive style takes full advantage of the Running Eagles team quickness and athletic abilities. Barrett began his coaching career as assistant coach at Marietta High School, and his success netted him and his team a state championship in 1983. After leaving the high school ranks he helped develop the first basketball team at rival Kennesaw State University. While at Kennesaw he also coached the baseball team. In addition to coaching, Barrett has spent time consulting and scouting for several NCAA Division I basketball teams. Coach Barrett graduated from Oglethorpe University where he was a member of both the basketball and baseball teams. Barrett and his wife Anna have been married for eight years. Coach Barrett has two grown sons, Philip and Matthew. Bill Firnbach - Associate Director of Athletics & Associate Head CoachBill Firnbach starts his third season as Associate Director of Athletics and his thirteenth season as assistant basketball coach for the Running Eagles this year. In addition to on-the-floor coaching, he is responsible for academic supervision, recruiting and scouting. Coach Firnbach also oversees Life University’s intramural and club sports programs. He graduated from Georgia State in 1988 where he completed his basketball career. Prior to Georgia State, he attended Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, where he was instrumental in leading Colby College to a 28-5 record and a national ranking. During his sophomore season Firnbach was named an Academic All-American.Firnbach graduated from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Illinois, where he lettered in basketball and baseball. Coach Firnbach is married to Dr. Tamera Firnbach of Marietta, a graduate of Life University.
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