John Bock - Football Coach - Florida Atlantic University Athletics

John Bock

Title:
Offensive Line

Coach Experience
Has a year and a half of coaching experience after playing eight seasons in the NFL.

Florida Atlantic
Bock joined the staff in February 2003 and teamed with his former mentor, at Louisville, Chris Vagotis. The duo's primary responsibility is to work with the offensive line. Bock came to FAU, in January, after six seasons in the NFL. His first season with the Owls, the offensive line ended the season with a new lineman at every position. He entered in 2003 with more depth and experience at every spot. The two full seasons of work under Bock's direction saw the unit provide better quarterback protection equating into the signal caller ending the year with a no. 4 efficiency rating. Three linemen earned post-season honors. 2004 will feature everyone returning along with the 2003 freshmen who gained valuable experience.

Reunited with Howard Schnellenberger
By joining FAU’s staff, Bock was reunited with Howard Schnellenberger, the man who saw Bock develop at the University of Louisville as the Cardinals were developing into one of the top-10 football program’s in the country. Bock also is reunited with his former offensive line coach Christ Vagotis.

21-Year Playing Experience (6 NFL)
Bock, who played organized football for more than 21, including six season in the National Football League (NFL), lists Schnellenberger as one of the esteemed coaches he has played for. However the list also includes: Marv Levy, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt and John Gruden.

The Crystal, IL native was not drafted out of college, but proved hard work, discipline and technique are often more of a factor on the gridiron than enate talent. He used what he learned from some of the sports greatest coaches, and playing for nine different offensive line coaches in the NFL alone, to build a professional career in a sport he loved.

Bock’s game preparation and his understanding of what makes schemes work paid off in 1998 when was ranked as the 3rd best pass blocking guard in the NFL allowing just .083 sacks per game. In over 20 starts, he allowed just 1.5 sacks. He also played four different position in nine starts.

In the NFL:
2000 —Oakland Raiders, head coach John Gruden and Bill Callahan, played three different positions.
1996-‘00—Miami Dolphins, head coaches Jimmy Johnson and Dave Wannstedt, played for three different offensive coordinators. Part of an offensive line which was the best in the NFL at protecting the quarterback over a five year period. Also elected as the team’s Player Representative.
1995-‘96—New York Jets, Head coach Rich Kotite, was one of four undrafted free agents to make the team.
1994—Buffalo Bills, head coach Marv Levy, participated in work outs but was released prior to making the roster.

At Louisville
Prior to his professional career, Bock attended the University of Louisville from 1989-93. Four years which saw the Cardinals rise to national prominence. As a red-shirt sophomore at Uof L, the offensive lineman was a contributing member of a team that finished the season 10-1-1 and captured the Fiesta Bowl. He also played or protected Browning Nagel (Jets) and Jeff Brohm (San Francisco). He was also a teammate of Roman Oben. Also played one season at Indiana State.

High School
Bock gained his prep experience at Lake Central High School where he was a defensive end and offensive tackle. He was a 1988 unanimous first-team All-Fox Valley Conference selection and was the Offensive Player of the Year for the conference. As a senior, he accounted for 65 solo tackles and 26 assists, six sacks, one interception and two fumble recoveries. Bock played for Dennis Koerner.

Personal Information: Bock is married to Caren (Schwinghammer) a former Dance Team member at the University of Louisville. The couple have two children: Brittany (10), Ashley (8) and Brooke (infant).