Lequia was named the 16th head coach in Carthage baseball history to lead the team in 2025. Lequia has been on the coaching staff since joining the program in 2009 as a part-time assistant, John has split his time at Carthage with Hitters Baseball in Racine as a coach and instructor for players ranging from 12 to 22 years old, focusing on hitting and high-level athletic performance.
A native of Racine, Wis., Lequia attended Bradley University for three years from 2005 to 2007 before transferring to Carthage for his senior season in 2009. He was named American Baseball Coaches Association second-team All-Central Region and second-team All-CCIW in 2009. Lequia graduated from Carthage in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education.
