John Walker

Graduate Assistant
First Season

John Walker begins his first season as a graduate assistant coach on Mike Kinnison’s staff at Delta State University.

Walker, a 2002 graduate of Delta State with a bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, began his coaching career in 2003 at Water Valley High School as the assistant varsity baseball coach.  During the 2004 season, he served as the interim head coach while leading Water Valley to the Regional Championship game.  As an assistant during the 2005-2007 seasons, Walker helped guide the Blue Devils to three consecutive Region Championships.  In 2006, Water Valley finished the season with a 3A State Championship Game birth.

During his four years at Water Valley High School, Walker proved to be an asset in the classroom as well, teaching 10th Grade World History, 8th Grade United States History, Psychology and Sociology. 

Walker is pursuing a master’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.  He is single and resides in Cleveland.