Davis & Elkins athletics has unveiled its Senator Spotlight series to highlight members of the department throughout the semester. Check back to SenatorNation.com each Monday and Friday for the latest Spotlight. 

Name: John Bianchi

Title: Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Hometown: Clearwater, Fla.

Where did you work prior to arriving at D&E? Surge Christian Academy in Clearwater

What is your why? In other words, why do you do what you do? To help kids get to the next level and to be someone they can count on for anything.

What is your most memorable moment (at any level) in athletics? Winning a state championship in SIAA with Oldsmar Christian in 2016-2017 as the head coach.

One place you’d like to visit for a vacation? Italy

Favorite part about your job? Helping someone get better every day

What do you like to do outside of work? Watch movies, go to the beach, visit water parks.

What’s your walk-up song? Rod Wave- Greenlight

Favorite TV show or show you’re currently binge-watching? NBA Playoffs

What would you be doing if you didn’t work in athletics? Not sure

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? Teleport, so I could go anywhere at anytime

Favorite genre of music: Hip Hop/R&B

If/when they make a D&E Athletics full-length, feature film, what celebrity should be cast as you and why? Coach Carter because the way he coaches