John Lango
John Lango
  • Title:
    Head Coach
  • Phone:
    (408) 848-4875
  • Email:
    jlango@gavilan.edu
  • Previous College:
    San Jose State

Bio

Education:                   


December 1999     San Jose State University

Master of Arts - Kinesiology (Movement Science)

June 1995            San Jose State University

Teaching Credential - Single Subject/Physical Education

December 1988    San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education (Teaching)

June 1984            Gavilan College

Associate of Arts


Family:

Married to Susan in 1984

Son: Michael Lango, wife Kailia. Granddaughters, Lucy Mae and Oliva Senona Rae

Son: Tim Lango, wife Sara.

Daughter: Lauren Lango Angulo, Husband Pedro Angulo.


 Coaching Experience:                                                                                            

 February 2018 – Present

Gavilan College – Head Football Coach

January 2016 – February 2018

Foothill College – Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator

January 2012 – December 2015

De Anza College - Associate Head Football Coach
  • Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach/Defensive Line Coach, Recruiting Coordinator.
  • 2012 Team was Nor Cal Conference Champions and participated in the Silicon Valley Bowl. Team reached final state ranking of 11 and Northern California ranking of 7.

 January 2011 – December 2011

San Benito High School - Assistant Football Coach
  • Defensive Backs Coach. Team was TCAL League Champions

 January 2001–December 2010

 Gavilan College- Head Football Coach
  • Coached the Football team to Coast Conference Championships in 2003 and 2006. 2003 Coast Conference Coach of the year. The 2004 team was the number One rated defense in the State of California.  The 2008 team was the number four rated defense in the State of California. The 2003 and the 2004 teams participated in post season bowl games. 
  • Past Coast Conference League representative to the California Community College Football Coaches Association.
  • Past Coast Conference League representative and executive board member to the Northern California Football Coaches Association. Past Constitution committee member.
  • Past Northern California Vice President for the California Community College Football Coaches Association.

 January 1997- December 2000

 Gavilan Community College

Interim Head Football Coach/Assistant Football Coach

  • Interim Head Football Coach for the 2000 season. Assistant coach for the 1997 through 1999 seasons. The 1997 team participated in a post season bowl game.

July 1992 – December 2000

Gilroy High school

 Head Football Coach

  • Coached the football team as Head Coach from 1992 to 1996.  Coached 1995 and 1996 Teams to post season playoffs.

 August 1991 – June 1992

Andrew Hill High School

Head Football Coach

  • Head Football Coach for the 1991 Season.

Teaching Experience

January 2001– Present                                     

Gavilan College

  • Taught/Teaching Academic Classes such as: Introduction to physical Education – Both as a Lecture class and Online, Individual and Dual Sports and Orientation for Athletic Success. Taught Activity Classes such as:  Bowling, Weight Training, Volleyball, and Swim for Fitness, Swimming, Cardiovascular Fitness, and Walk/Run for Fitness, Badminton, Agility and Motor Development, Sports Conditioning and Indoor Racquet Sports.                                                       
  • Member of the Faculty of the Year Committee, Past member of the Academic Senate, Chair of Tenure Review committees, Member of Hiring Committees

July 1992 – December 2000

 Gilroy High School - Physical Education Instructor

  • Taught Academic Classes such as: Fitness for Life and Life Science. Activity Classes such as: Archery, Weight Training, Badminton, volleyball, Soccer, Street Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, Softball, and Tennis.

 August 1991 – June 1992

Andrew Hill High School - Physical Education Instructor

  • Taught in the Medical Magnet Program. Taught Activity Courses in the Physical Education Department.

Professional Organizations:                                                                                                             

 American Football Coaches Association