| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1944 Frederick, Oklahoma |
| Died | December 5, 2005 (aged 61) Waco, Texas |
| Playing career | |
| 1963–1966 | Southwestern Oklahoma State |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1967 | Roswell High School (New Mexico) (assistant) |
| 1968 | Athens High School (Texas) (assistant) |
| 1969 | Noble High School (Oklahoma) |
| 1970–1975 | Denison High School (Texas) |
| 1976–1981 | Waxahachie High School (Texas) |
| 1982–1991 | Baylor (LB) |
| 1992 | Baylor (DC/LB) |
| 1993–1994 | Texas Tech (LB) |
| 1995–1999 | Texas Tech (DC/LB) |
| 2001–2002 | Kentucky (DC/LB) |
| 2003 | Baylor (DC/LB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 35–26–1 (High School) |
John David Goodner (February 26, 1944[1] – December 5,[2] 2005[3]) was an American football coach.
John Goodner hailed from Frederick, Oklahoma. He played football at his alma mater, nearby Southwestern Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1967.[1] Goodner coached high school football in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for fifteen years before moving to the college ranks.