The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics

In 2015, John Kuczko will return for his 19th season as an assistant coach for the UVa-Wise football program.  This season, Kuczko will serve as the team's running backs coach after spending the last five years as the defensive line coach.

During his tenure, the veteran coach has worn many hats, including a two-year stint as the school's defensive coordinator.

As coordinator, Kuczko saw the defense make remarkable strides in his first season. In 2008, the Cavs' were ranked 18th in the nation in sacks with 30 and 20th in the nation in opponents third down conversions, holding opponents to a 31 percent success rate.  The unit tied for sixth in the nation with 18 pass interceptions to go along with 13 forced fumbles. The highlight of Kuczko's tenure as defense coordinator came when the unit forced back-to-back shutouts in victories over Newport News Apprentice and West Virginia Tech.

Prior to becoming defensive coordinator, Kuczko served as the program's defensive line coach from 1997-2007. Throughout his tenure, he has also played an integral part of the recruiting process. Along with other Cavalier coaches, he has traveled the state to meet with young men and their parents about the possibility of becoming a Cavalier.

The coach and his wife, Donna, who live in Abingdon, Virginia, have two daughters, Kelly and Shea. Kelly and her husband Shawn Good live in Christiansburg and they have two daughters, Hayse and Rinnah along with a son Gatlen. Shea is married to Zach Tritt and they have a daughter, Tallinn and a son Gaines, the couple lives in Abingdon.