John Haines is in his third year as a member of the Lindenwood football staff. Haines is in charge of the Lions’ offensive line.
In his first two seasons at Lindenwood, Haines has developed one of the best offensive lines in the country. In 2010, the offensive line surrendered just seven total sacks. The line paved the way for the Lindenwood running game to over 2,100 yards and helped the offensive average over 50 points for the past two seasons.
Over the past two seasons, the offensive line has been awarded 13 all-conference awards, including three lineman being named to the first team. Center Jeff Hynes was named the Remington Award Winner for the NAIA in 2009 under Haines' watch.
Haines came to Lindenwood from Vermilion (Minn.) Community College, where he was the Ironmen’s head coach in 2008. He was named the Minnesota Community College Conference Coach of the Year, after leading Vermilion to an 8-3 record and a No. 17 national ranking.
Haines has past experience with several current Lindenwood players after coaching them in the California junior college ranks, including stints at Redwoods, Mount San Jacinto and Southwestern. The native of Baker City, Ore., also coached at Humboldt (Calif.) State earlier in his career.
Haines and his wife, Robyn, have three children in Madison, Seneca, and Myah.
