John Ventura

Helping present the gift were, shown from left, Walsh head coach Chris Kaczmar; assistant coach John Ventura, who was treated by Pohlman during his 2004 bout with cancer; and the Rev. Mike Marco, S.J., president of Walsh Jesuit.

John Ventura Walsh University (Baseball)
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John Ventura

John is a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School.He pitched for the Warrior Baseball Team from 1990-1994.He furthered his baseball career by accepting a position on the Walsh University Baseball Team.John was a 4-year starter and had a 2-time 'All Conference Honors.' He graduated from Walsh University in 1998.John began coaching baseball shortly after college graduation.He has held coaching positions at Firestone High School and Archbishop Hoban High School.He is currently the Assistant Baseball Coach at Walsh University.

Steve Grescovich '74, John Ventura '94, Ray Miletti, Andy Bruno, Scott Kaczmar

Walsh assistant John Ventura, who guided the Warriors to a 6-0 start in Kaczmar's absence, offers more than advice, he embodies hope.He is a cancer survivor.Ventura knows what the families are experiencing.

Pohlman, in fact, treated - and helped cure - John Ventura, a 1994 Walsh Jesuit graduate who was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 and today serves as the school's pitching coach.
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John Ventura is a real winner."
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Helping to present the gift were (l-r) Chris Kaczmar, head baseball coach; John Ventura, assistant baseball coach; and Fr. Mike Marco, S.J., president of Walsh Jesuit.
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Ventura was equally poignant.