John Pettit serves as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach at Benedictine University, where he assists with design and implementation of training programs for student-athletes. Pettit graduated from Carthage College in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He was also a four-year member of the football team at Carthage. He is currently pursuing an MBA at Benedictine.
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Pettit holds a CPR/AED certification and is pursuing the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a resident of Geneva, IL.