Rhodes College Athletics

Coach John Sommer is entering his second season with the Lynx as assistant coach for the Rhodes College Men’s Basketball program.

He transitioned back into coaching after having spent 2+ years as a strength and conditioning consultant for a luxury wellness company in Hawaii and Southern California. His first year at Rhodes under Coach Goodson finished 23-5. He played a key role in all aspects of the program including training sessions, recruiting, video analysis and scouting. 

A native all-state athlete from Indiana, Coach Sommer graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Kinesiology. While basketball has always been a part of his athletic interests, Coach Sommer has a history of winning across multiple disciplines.  He was an assistant cheerleading coach at Indiana University and helped win two national championships before becoming the head coach at Mississippi State University where he built both competitive teams to be top-ten finalists for 4 years straight.  

Coach Sommer brings 20 years of experience in coaching and training a diverse range of athletes. He brings a balanced approach that values achievement, discipline, and competition.