Shoot to Make Podcast Episode #34 with Archbishop Wood Head Boys Basketball Coach John Mosco. Coach Mosco has had an incredible impact on Philadelphia Catholic Basketball for over two decades. John was a longtime assistant coach at Neumann Goretti HS with the legendary Carl Arrigale where they led the team to amazing levels of success capturing countless Catholic League titles and numerous State Titles. John took over Archbishop Wood in 2013 and has transformed the program into a perennial powerhouse. Named Head coach at Archbishop Wood HS in 2013. A school known for their football and girls basketball, John has truly revamped this program and made them one of the best programs in the state. Under his leadership, the Vikings captured the 2017 Catholic League and PIAA 5A State Title, while also recently being named the TEAM OF THE DECADE by many local media outlets. They continued their winning ways, capturing the the District 12 title in 2018. Coached countless players who went to play collegiately and professionally, including Villanova University star point guard Collin Gillespie. John has been named PIAA State Coach of the year, Catholic Coach of the Year and was selected to coach the NIKE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Team in Chicago, which is a tournament featuring the top HS players in the world. Enjoy!