New Head Antigo Varsity Golf Coach

The Antigo athletic department is excited to welcome John Reetz to lead the Antigo High School golf program! A 1972 BHS graduate and longtime educator, John has coached multiple sports at AHS, served as Athletic Director and administrator, and remains deeply involved in the community. An avid golfer and mentor, John is passionate about helping students take their game to the next level. Below is his Bio:

Originally from Bloomer, WI. BHS graduate in 1972 (Go Blackhawks!) Played football, basketball, baseball and ran Cross Country. Married to wife Carla (also a BHS graduate) for 48 years.

Family of three children, Cory, Cristy and Melissa, all AHS graduates.Three grandsons, Theoden, Zander, (AHS Graduates) and Greyson (currently enrolled at AHS), and a dear granddaughter, Avalon.

Employed for 26 years in the Antigo School District as a teacher and administrator.Retired in 2016 after 37 1/2 years in education. Hold a Bachelors Degree from UW-Stout, Masters Degree from Marian University and completed two years of post-graduate work at Edgewood College.

Held positions as Teacher, Coach, Club Advisor, Activities & Athletic Director, Asst. Principal, Principal, Asst. Superintendent, Superintendent in both public and private education.

Have coached Freshman Boys Baseball, Girls' JV and Varsity Basketball & Boys' JV Basketball. Have volunteered and served as the Boys' JV Golf Coach the past five seasons. All coaching positions at AHS.

A past coach of Elementary Boys' and Girls' Basketball. Also a past coach of numerous Little League, Senior League, and American Legion Baseball teams.

Past president of Antigo Little League for several years. Past WIAA official in the sports of Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball.

Have been an avid golfer for the past 35 years. Have become a "golf nerd" by researching the latest trends and techniques from teaching golf professionals in search of how to build a successful golf game, in all facets, for all ability levels.

Volunteered as an on-course Marshall at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open held at SentryWorld golf course in Stevens Point. Began providing individual golf lessons during the summer of 2025. Have been employed at Riverview Golf Course the past 8 summers in the Pro-shop.

Looking forward to building on past success of the AHS golf program by leading interested AHS students who enjoy the game of golf and want to take their game to the next level.