John Minor Position: Head Coach

Carson-Newman alum John Minor is in his fifth season as the head coach of the Eagles. He has led the Eagles to two team appearances in the NCAA Division II national tournament and the Eagles have been ranked both regionally and nationally throughout Minor's tenure.

The Eagles' best year came in the 2004 season as C-N claimed their first-ever SAC Championship. The Eagles advanced to the NCAA Regional Tournament, narrowly missing out on a chance to advance to the national championships. Minor has coached a two-time SAC Player of the Year in Matthew Cram-Smith who earned the honor in 2003 and 2004.

Minor, a 1985 Carson-Newman graduate, was a two-sport athlete for the Eagles as he played both baseball and football. After graduating from C-N, Minor joined the professional ranks as a member of the Hooters Tour. He is recognized as one of the top golfers in the East Tennessee area.

Minor and his wife, Merri Lou, have two children; John Jr. and Madison who is a freshman at C-N. The Minors live in Dandridge.