OPRF Head Coach John Hoerster

[OPRF Illini 96]

Oak Park and River Forest head coach John Hoerster suffered a serious heart attack last month while on vacation with his family. His heart stopped for 12 minutes - the equivalent of one quarter in high school football. Thankfully, he was able to survive and has a remarkable recovery. He is back at OPRF and will coach the Huskies' game vs Waubonsie Valley Friday night from the press box.

John is a wonderful man. Not only is he a very good coach, but he's probably a better educator. From what I've heard the kids enjoy playing for John and many also have enrolled in his English class.

Let's pray for John's continuing recovery.

 

[privatone]

His heart stopped for 12 minutes - the equivalent of one quarter in high school football.

You have to question his dedication. I was always taught to NEVER take even one play off. He took a whole quarter?

 

[ramblinman]

Oak Park and River Forest head coach John Hoerster suffered a serious heart attack last month while on vacation with his family. His heart stopped for 12 minutes - the equivalent of one quarter in high school football. Thankfully, he was able to survive and has a remarkable recovery. He is back at OPRF and will coach the Huskies' game vs Waubonsie Valley Friday night from the press box.

John is a wonderful man. Not only is he a very good coach, but he's probably a better educator. From what I've heard the kids enjoy playing for John and many also have enrolled in his English class.

Let's pray for John's continuing recovery.

Absolutely.

I read the title of this thread and the first few words of it after I opened it up, and I had a flashback to 2003. It was 15 years ago this week that his father, legendary Loyola HC and AD John Hoerster, died at the young age of 53 from a massive heart attack, just a few days before he was to coach the LA football team in their season opening game. .

Heart disease can be hereditary. Here's to hoping young John takes care of himself and avoids his father's fate.

It's a great day to be a Rambler and a Husky.

 

[feeto]

John is one of the best men in Illinois high school football. I so happy to hear that he is on the mend.

 

[Bowie50]

Really scary:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.chic...otball-heart-condition-tl-0823-story,amp.html

Life is fleeting.

 

[Guido Sarducci]

I've heard he's a really good man and certainly a terrific coach. Thoughts and prayers to he and his family.