Bio

A legend in community college football, John Featherstone retired in 2015 after more than 30 years coaching at ECC with the highest winning percentage of any active coach in the Southern Section of California. A South Bay native, Featherstone’s affiliation with ECC football began as a student-athlete (1967-1968).

As a coach, he continued the Warriors football tradition of producing scholar-athletes who have continued on at universities; with some making their way into the pro ranks. Featherstone coached the Warriors to a National Championship in 1987, in addition to three national championship game appearances.

The Warriors also won two state championships, 11 conference championships, and appeared in 19 bowl games. Five consecutive Southern California playoff appearances were made from 2004-08 and the Warriors have 21 nationally ranked finishes, including seven straight from 2003-09. Featherstone won the Mission Conference Coach of the Year Award and the National Coach of the Year Award twice; he is an eight-time California State Coach of the Year Award recipient; and was inducted into the ECC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005 as a player.

Featherstone’s influence as a community leader is far reaching, with countless athletes, students, alumni, colleagues and friends all over the country who support his work and dedication to football and ECC.