Rally for Coach Jonny!

Help Support Jonny’s Medical Recovery (daily updates at the bottom)

Jon has been a pillar of the youth sports and volleyball community for over 30 years—coaching with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the athletes he considers family. If you’ve ever met Jon, you know he has a way of making you smile, filling a room with laughter, and leaving a lasting impact on everyone he meets.

Now, Jon needs us—his village—to rally for him.

On March 30th, following the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in Spokane, Jon suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) when his motorized scooter hit a pothole, throwing him forward. He was immediately unconscious upon impact. Thanks to the quick response of friends and paramedics, Jon is now receiving intensive care at Providence Sacred Heart’s ICU.

The Road Ahead

Jon’s journey to recovery is uncertain, but we do know this: it will be long and expensive. Our first goal is getting him stable enough to transition from the ICU to the neuro floor, followed by an extensive rehabilitation process. We also hope to bring him home to Texas, where he can heal surrounded by family, friends, and the athletes who mean so much to him.

Unfortunately, Jon does not have medical insurance, and his expenses are already mounting. Immediate medical costs are expected to exceed $100,000, and that’s just the beginning. As his condition evolves, additional costs for rehabilitation, travel, and long-term care will become clearer.

How You Can Help

Jon has given his whole heart to coaching and shaping young athletes—now it's our turn to give back. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the financial burden and allow Jon to focus on what matters most: healing.

If Jon has ever made you laugh, inspired you, or impacted your life in any way, please consider donating and sharing this campaign. Let’s show up for Jon the way he’s always shown up for us.

Thank you for your support, generosity, and prayers. We will continue to provide updates as Jon’s journey unfolds.

More Details (as of 3/31)

Thankfully, the risk for surgery is declining, and his medical team is working tirelessly—performing neurological checks, CT scans, MRIs, PT, and OT. Jon remains heavily sedated, though his nurses already adore his “spicy” personality when he’s awake. Right now, the focus is on reducing swelling and monitoring for potential memory loss and rehabilitation needs.

The expected timeline is a few more days in ICU, followed by a week on the neuro floor, but recovery is unpredictable. If you have any photos or memories to share, send them to his phone—we’d love to help jog his memory when he’s ready.

We will share updates here as often as possible.

#Donate. Share. Support. Let’s rally for Jon.

MEDICAL UPDATES

4/3/25 10am PDT: HE'S VERTICAL!

The night rain must bring the morning flowers because after another rough night, Jonny had an incredible morning. With the help of his PT/OT team, he got vertical and even took a mini stroll down the hall for about three minutes! All those heavy workouts he loves are paying off —he was strong enough to remove his own feeding tube and brace again. We’re not quite sure he’s ready for a solids just yet, but that remains to be seen.

The team also helped him out of bed and into a chair, giving him a much-needed change in position and movement. And in true Jonny fashion, he’s keeping spirits high, yelling hilarities at the nurses and clearly missing the volleyball gym with his exclamations.

From his sister Rachel and the incredible network of friends and family that are working closest to support Jon, we just want to say that the love and support surrounding him are beyond words. Often ending the night reading over posts, comments, and texts, the generosity, kindness, and encouragement from everyone have filled our hearts to the brim. We take turns happy crying over here, overwhelmed with gratitude every few moment.

Keep the good vibes coming—Jonny is proving once again that he’s as strong as ever!

4/2/25 4pm PDT: A Day of Positives!

As we get a handle on the urgent medical needs, some secondary issues are coming into focus. Jon’s got some beautifully bruised ligaments in his neck, meaning the neck brace stays on for at least a few more weeks.

On a brighter note, Joe takes home the award for “First Person to Be Recognized Without Getting Yelled At!”

We’re still in the ICU, and “out of the woods” won’t be official until swelling and bleeding are fully assessed—about a week from impact at the earliest. But in the world of TBIs, “not worse” is great news! Plus, we no longer need daily imaging, a sign that the team sees progress.

Jonny hit a milestone today—he communicated with his staff a bit, and, for the first time, really seemed to grasp why he’s restrained and what’s happening. He’s still feisty (yelling volleyball terms at the nurses—where’s our live stream?!), but the big win? The staff was able to remove his restraints for a while! He even understood the need to leave his IVs and feeding tubes alone. The freedom was short-lived (he immediately tried to ditch the neck brace), but it’s a huge step in the right direction!

4/2/25 11am PDT

The night took a toll on Jon, but we’re continuing to move in the right direction! The ICU team is continuing to adjust Jon’s sedation levels (a good sign that he can support a reduction in them), though it’s causing some frustration and agitation for Jon. Letting him sleep calming is allowing his brain to start healing. PT and OT helped Jon stand with assistance today! The team is discussing very early plans for intensive inpatient rehab after his hospital stay, but for now, ICU remains the best place for him, with a transfer to the neuro floor planned after he graduates from ICU (no date yet- one day at a time, remember?).

4/1/25

Jon’s MRI on 3/31 showed the bleeding slowing, which is a positive sign. While still sedated most of the time, they’ve begun reducing his sedation meds, leading to some agitation (Jon’s "spicy" side, as the staff calls it so perfectly).

PT and OT started working with Jon today, and a feeding tube was placed to support his nutrition.

Jon is recognizing family and friends! Memory loss is a real concern right now, so continue to send photos to Jon’s phone with a line about it as we make the most of any awake time.

The medical team emphasized that swelling from the brain injury may peak a week after the incident, and progress will be slow and not always linear, so we’re focusing on one day at a time!