Experience
“I started Wizard over a decade ago for my children, and one of the greatest rewards of being the founder and club director is seeing the positive impact the club has made on so many kids and families within the community.”
John Roberts is the founder and executive director of Wizard Oak Brook FC. Over ten years ago, John tapped into his decades of national and international playing experiences to open a club that allows young athletes to grow as players and as people. What started with just two teams grew to 32 in just four years. The Wizard community continues to grow to this day, and John is always pursuing his mission of providing a safe and enjoyable environment for his players.
John brings decades of playing and coaching experience to Wizard. As a youth player, he earned all-state honors in three states and was part of the U.S. national pool. John went on to play collegiately in the Big Ten conference and then internationally in Brazil. While in Brazil, he appeared with Péle on Brazilian television with other top U.S. players being developed for international play.
Favorite team: Real Madrid
Favorite player: Pelé (who he was blessed enough to have dinner with while in Brazil!)