“I have known John from our days in Delaware, and I was always impressed with his enthusiasm, energy and ability to communicate.  He is truly a leader and truly understands what college athletics is all about.”

- Mike Brey, Head Basketball Coach, University of Notre Dame

"I have observed John since he was the marketing-fund raising director at Lynn University. I worked with him when he became the director of athletics at Lynn. I saw him develop into an outstanding athletic administrator. He is extremely personable, is very organized, and is a Leader. He chaired several important conference committees and served on some NCAA committees. He is also an outstanding family man."

Don Landry, Retired Commissioner, Sunshine State Conference

"John McCarthy is a program builder who has experience and knowledge in sports management that is matched by few. John has been a tremendous help to me when I start a new project or look to enhance a current project."

Carl McAloose, Athletic Director, Florida Gulf Coast University

"During my tenure as National Chair of NCAA DII Men's Basketball, I had the pleasure to work with John McCarthy for two years as he was the Regional Chair of the South Region. He did an outstanding job of representing his region, always well prepared with a gifted manner in presenting his material to our committee. One of the committee's responsibilities was to administer the Elite Eight National Basketball Tournament. John was always one of the first to volunteer his services and his duties were always completed in a professional manner. John's willingness to work, his creativity, and his ability to stick to details makes him an ideal person to head up any project."

Butch Raymond, Commissioner, NSIC

"John McCarthy is passionate about sports. His company McCarthy Sports has taken the initiative to promote collegiate sports by offering unique contests that combine athletics excitement with character development. This concept is attractive to fans, coaches, and student-athletes. McCarthy Sports knows collegiate athletics."

Dr. Brad Teague, Athletic Director, Delta State University

“John McCarthy is one of the most outstanding athletic directors I have met.  He is one of those very rare people that has all of the administrative and communication skills necessary for both the internal and external aspects of the position.  In addition, John’s work ethic is second to none.  I highly recommend John McCarthy.”

- Mike Marcil, Commissioner of the Sunshine State Conference

“Having chosen to surround myself with the world of professional sports and people of the highest integrity and caliber in this community, it is fitting and rewarding to see the Lynn University sports program excel under the AD leadership of John McCarthy. Excellence off the courts and fields continues at an exemplary rate while results on the field of battle have risen to another level of excellence.  In no way a coincidence, it is a testament to Mr. McCarthy’s genuine devotion to the student-athletes, the university and to his own desire to succeed, that the Lynn University program has become a role model to fellow universities and a pillar in the community.”

 - John Butler, Tournament Chairman, International Tennis Championships (ATP)

“John McCarthy represents the perfect team player.  You can count on John to lead your team with a detailed plan of execution, a sense of pride and ownership, and an unceasing work ethic until the task is a success.  John has personally seen through a number of projects that I have been involved with and has continued to impress me to no end.”

 - Lisa Gangel, former Lynn University student-athlete; current Sports Anchor, KXLF TV 4, Montana’s News Station

“John McCarthy defies the old saying of nice guys finish last.  I have known John for five years and he has achieved great levels of success while maintaining his personal and professional relationships.  In other words, he has remained a nice guy as he has moved up the ladder in collegiate athletics.  John McCarthy is a professional with class and would be an excellent addition to any college in this country.”

- Troy McLellan, President, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

“When John McCarthy became Director of Athletics at Lynn University I moved my family from New Jersey to Florida for the possibility of becoming one of the soccer coaches at Lynn.  I knew that working with John would be a tremendous opportunity.  I believe that John is a powerful leader that displays class, sportsmanship and excellence in all aspects of his position.  John’s vision of how a program can be run is empowering and exciting.  I give John McCarthy my very highest recommendation in leading any athletic program in the country with excellence and the highest level of achievement.”

- Scott Baker, Head Girl’s Soccer Coach, Douglas High school, Coral Springs, FL

I have known John as a coach, administrator and national basketball committee member.

His enthusiasm for the game of basketball is surpassed only by his professionalism, personality and desire to assist small college
student-athletes in their personal and athletic development.

Involvement with John in the Collegiate Basketball Invitational or Student Athlete Success 101 will do nothing but enhance a student-athlete's opportunities for the future.

- Jim Johnson, Director of Athletics Texas A&M - Commerce

"John McCarthy is a program builder who has experience and knowledge in sports management that is matched by few. John has been a tremendous help to me when I start a new project or look to enhance a current project."

Carl McAloose, Athletic Director Florida Gulf Coast University