John Stuart enters his second season as Assistant Head Football Coach, his third season as defensive coordinator and his eighth season as member of the defensive staff at Cheyney in 2017.
Defensive Lineman Joe Bryant earned first-team honors in the PSAC East in 2016, first-team accolades from the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) was named a member of the Football Stories Magazine All-Area College All-Star Second Team and Don Hansen Football Gazette third-team.
In 2015 Stuart guided a defense that recorded four defensive touchdowns and helped DE Joseph Bryant to earn, back-to-back, second-team PSAC East honors.
From 2012- 2014, Stuart was in charge of the linebackers and helped mentor Isaiah Fleming, who earned three consecutive first-team PSAC East honors, and was all-region in 2013 and 14.
In 2011 Stuart coached the secondary and helped develop Stan Banks to PSAC East honors..
Stuart arrived at Cheyney University in 2010 after spending two seasons as the defensive back coach at Bishop McDevitt High School (Wyncote, Pa), his alma mater.
Stuart graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Physical Education.
A four year letterman and a three year starter as a defensive back,Stuart played in the 1993 Division II championship game and holds the IUP record for the longest interception return for a touchdown (91 yards).
While at IUP, Stuart also competed in track and field. He competed in the 1997 Division II national outdoor track and field championships in the 110H and 400IH.
From 2002-04 football seasons, Stuart was a member of the Albany Conquest of the Arena 2 Football League.
He is also a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Stuart, is a native of and still, resides in Philadelphia.
