John Leonzo enters his first season as an Associate Head Coach on the women's basketball staff in 2026-27 and he will oversee the squads offense.
"Coach Leonzo is one of the premier basketball minds that I have ever met,” said Head Coach Phil Sayers. “His attention to detail and basketball IQ while teaching the game is second to none. Coach Leonzo has the ability to connect with young people while teaching players to read the game and make plays accordingly. Beyond basketball, John's character and leadership will benefit our entire staff and program. I am thrilled that John and his family are making the move to Saint Charles."
Leonzo comes to Lindenwood after spending the last five seasons on the staff at Wright State University, including the last four as Associate Head Coach. During his time in Dayton, Leonzo transformed Wright State into one of the nation's most prolific long-distance shooting teams, as the Raiders ranked second nationally in 3-point makes per game (10.1) and 22nd in 3-point percentage (.364) during the 2022-23 season. Wright State netted a school record 323 threes in the campaign while also shattering a single-game school record with 18 3-pointers versus Cleveland State.
Prior to his time with the Raiders, Leonzo spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Cedarville University. He was involved in all facets of the Yellow Jacket program, including recruiting, player development, and scouting.
Before joining Cedarville, Leonzo was the basketball coordinator at Spooky Nook Sports - the largest indoor sports complex in the country. He conducted player development workouts for athletes ranging from top-area high school athletes to professionals. He is also the creator of John Leonzo Basketball, in which he ran his own camp clinics and workouts.
To add, Leonzo has coached AAU teams and worked camps for the University of Virginia and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Leonzo is a Harrisburg, Pa. native and a Cedarville graduate.
