John Olive

John Olive grew up in New Jersey and played college basketball at Villanova University, where he graduated in 1977.

Olive was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the eighth round of the 1977 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for the San Diego Clippers from 1978 through 1980.

Olive was an assistant coach at Villanova (1985 NCAA Champions) under Rollie Massimino from 1985-1992.  In 1992, he became head coach at Loyola Marymount, where he served for five seasons.

Olive has been head coach for the boys basketball team at Torrey Pines High School since 1996.

Coach of the Year:  1996, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010

USA Basketball Coach:  2007, 2008, 2009, 2010