David Johnson Named New SFU Head Coach
Burnaby, B.C. – Simon Fraser University Clan Director of Recreation and Athletics Wilf Wedmann announced today that David Johnson has been named the university’s head football coach. Johnson becomes the eighth head coach in the storied history of the Clan Football program. Wedmann made the announcement at a press conference Monday afternoon in SFU’s brand new West Gym facility.“We received a large number of applications for this position, and David [Johnson] was the unanimous choice of our student-athlete team captains, alumni, athletic department and coaching staff representatives,” said SFU head coach Wilf Wedmann. “[Johnson] has a passion for this game, is committed to building a successful program, is a proven recruiter, and we believe he will have a positive impact on our student-athletes in the short and long term.” Johnson, who for the past four years has successfully owned and operated Capital Tax Recovery in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been involved in football as a player or coach for over 30 years. A former linebacker with the Richmond Raiders and the Clan, Johnson was a member of the 1986 BC Champion Raiders team. In 1987, Johnson was appointed as head coach at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, and in 1988 was selected in the sixth round of the CFL draft, earning a practice roster spot on the BC Lions. In 1990, Johnson served as the head coach, recruiting administrator, offensive and special teams coordinator for the Abbotsford Airforce and in 1991 made the move to Scotland to coach the Glasgow Lions Football Club to an undefeated season. In 1992, Johnson returned to Abbotsford to coach Abbotsford Senior, first as the team’s defensive coordinator, then moving to head coach from 1993-1995, and earning Coach of the Year honours following the 1995 season. In 1996, Johnson earned the B.C.J.F.L Coach of the Year award with the Abbotsford Airforce and in 1997 joined the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds as the defensive and special teams coordinator of the 1997 Vanier Cup Champion T-Birds under then UBC head coach Casey Smith. Johnson was named interim head coach of the T-Birds in 1998 after Smith lost his battle with cancer, and led the Thunderbirds to a 6-2 record. From 1999-2001, Johnson opened National Scouting Report, a scouting service designed to assist NCAA schools find and recruit scholarship caliber student athletes. In 2001, Johnson moved to the University of Calgary, becoming the Dinos’ defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator for three seasons. “It truly is an honour for me to be here, I’m excited to have this opportunity,” said Johnson. “It’s humbling to have the chance to be the head football coach of Simon Fraser University. Already I have met members of the alumni and department and everyone is so passionate about Clan Football, which is great to see.” Johnson (41) and his wife Suzanne, have three children, Alexis, J.D. and Addyson. He replaces Frank Boehres, who resigned in December.
Burnaby, B.C. – Simon Fraser University Clan Director of Recreation and Athletics Wilf Wedmann announced today that David Johnson has been named the university’s head football coach. Johnson becomes the eighth head coach in the storied history of the Clan Football program. Wedmann made the announcement at a press conference Monday afternoon in SFU’s brand new West Gym facility.“We received a large number of applications for this position, and David [Johnson] was the unanimous choice of our student-athlete team captains, alumni, athletic department and coaching staff representatives,” said SFU head coach Wilf Wedmann. “[Johnson] has a passion for this game, is committed to building a successful program, is a proven recruiter, and we believe he will have a positive impact on our student-athletes in the short and long term.” Johnson, who for the past four years has successfully owned and operated Capital Tax Recovery in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been involved in football as a player or coach for over 30 years. A former linebacker with the Richmond Raiders and the Clan, Johnson was a member of the 1986 BC Champion Raiders team. In 1987, Johnson was appointed as head coach at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, and in 1988 was selected in the sixth round of the CFL draft, earning a practice roster spot on the BC Lions. In 1990, Johnson served as the head coach, recruiting administrator, offensive and special teams coordinator for the Abbotsford Airforce and in 1991 made the move to Scotland to coach the Glasgow Lions Football Club to an undefeated season. In 1992, Johnson returned to Abbotsford to coach Abbotsford Senior, first as the team’s defensive coordinator, then moving to head coach from 1993-1995, and earning Coach of the Year honours following the 1995 season. In 1996, Johnson earned the B.C.J.F.L Coach of the Year award with the Abbotsford Airforce and in 1997 joined the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds as the defensive and special teams coordinator of the 1997 Vanier Cup Champion T-Birds under then UBC head coach Casey Smith. Johnson was named interim head coach of the T-Birds in 1998 after Smith lost his battle with cancer, and led the Thunderbirds to a 6-2 record. From 1999-2001, Johnson opened National Scouting Report, a scouting service designed to assist NCAA schools find and recruit scholarship caliber student athletes. In 2001, Johnson moved to the University of Calgary, becoming the Dinos’ defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator for three seasons. “It truly is an honour for me to be here, I’m excited to have this opportunity,” said Johnson. “It’s humbling to have the chance to be the head football coach of Simon Fraser University. Already I have met members of the alumni and department and everyone is so passionate about Clan Football, which is great to see.” Johnson (41) and his wife Suzanne, have three children, Alexis, J.D. and Addyson. He replaces Frank Boehres, who resigned in December.
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