As a sitting volleyball coach John started traveling all around the world with the National team of the Netherlands, and saw that the promotion of disabled sports was poor and unknown in many countries.

For this reason, after the 2008 Paralympics, he started the Sport Compass foundation to expand the possibilities of the Paralympic sports. His open mind and his unique, new and creative way of working, brings him in interesting situations. By clear communication and clear goals he created progress in many processes. For many years he was traveling around the world and was everyday volunteering with passion and action. His infectious enthusiasm gives its surroundings a positive effect and delivered positive results. During the years he was also active in other Paralympic Sports, like Goalball and blind football. 

In this chapter more about his coaching and training activities worldwide.