John Rhodin


John Rhodin is a former Canadian basketball player and coach. His accomplishments including being a Canadian University All-Canadian and a three-time Canada West Conference All-star.

University career

Before university, Rhodin played for Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School.
Rhodin was a five-year starting point guard for the University of Calgary. In the 1984–85 season, Rhodin was named as a CIAU All-Canadian. Rhodin was also a three-time second-team Canada West All-star. Rhodin also received recognition in other inter-university tournaments: he was named MVP of the Wesman Classic in Winnipeg ; to the all-tournament team in the Calgary Classic three times ; and as a tournament all-star in the Klondike Classic in Edmonton, the Brandon tournament, the Iron Man Saskatoon and the CIAU pre-season tournament in Toronto.
Under Rhodin's leadership, Calgary performed well: in the 1980–81 season, Calgary finished second in the Canada West conference; in the 1982–83 season, Calgary again finished second in Canada West and were CIAU regional finalists; in the 1983–84 season, Calgary again reached the CIAU regional tournament and were Canada West semifinalists; and in Rhodin's final season, Calgary again reached the CIAU regional tournament.

Coaching career

Rhodin also served as an assistant coach for the University of Calgary in 1985–86 season. Calgary again performed well under Rhodin's leadership, reaching the CIAU regional tournament and were Canada West semifinalists.

Post-career recognition

In 1985, Rhodin was honored by the Calgary Booster Club, which recognizes Calgary athletes for their accomplishments.