Richardson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Biology in 1995 at Elizabeth City State University, and a Master’s of Science degree in Sports Management in 2003, at Old Dominion University.
From August 2008 to the present, Richardson has been an assistant basketball coach with Old Dominion University and Virginia Polytechnic and State University (2010-2012). 1. In this capacity he has been a recruiter, evaluating and recruiting quality student-athletes. 2. He has extensive experience in basketball skill development. 3. Responsible for scouting analysis- breaking down opponents’ offense and defense providing highlight tapes and scouting reports. 4. Practice preparation and on court teaching drills and game strategies for court success. 5. Community Media Relations and Marketing liaison and Strength and Conditioning liaison. 6. The academic liaison being responsible for the player matriculation process, academic meetings, and study hall.
From August 2005-August 2008 during a reorganization at Old Dominion University, Richardson was named the first Director of Basketball Operations. In this role he managed the complete administrative operations of the entire basketball program. This included the following: building community and media marketing development relationships, liaison for ongoing community outreach and coordinating of summer camps, providing support for the video editing and statistical breakdown of practice and competition, supporting the enhancement of student athlete academic performance and welfare, working very closely with the Director of Finance to manage the financial program budget, and worked in conjunction with the Head Basketball and the Assistant Athletic Director to ensure proper scheduling for all events.
Richardson helped lead ODU to the 2019 CUSA Championship and NCAA Tournament.
In 2014 Richardson was inducted into the Dr. Ashby Kilgore Athletics Hall of Fame at Woodside High School.
Individual Player Recognition Award
2008- Scholar Athlete of the Year (Jonathan Adams); Defensive Player of the Year (Brandon Johnson)
2009 & 2010- All CAA & All Academic (Trian Iliadis)
2010 & 2011 All-CAA First Team (Gerald Lee)
2010 All CAA First Team (Ben Finney)
2011 All CAA First Team (Frank Hassell)
2011 & 2012 All CAA (Kent Bazemore)
2011 All ACC First Team (Malcolm Delaney)
2012 All CAA (Chris Cooper), All ACC Second Team (Erick Green); All ACC Rookie First Team (Dorian Finney Smith); All ACC Academic Team (Jarrell Eddie)
2015 C-USA First Team, C-USA Newcomer of the Year & All-Academic Team (Trey Freeman)
2016 All C-USA First Team & All-Academic Team (Trey Freeman)
2016 All C-USA Defensive Team (Brandan Stith)
2016 C-USA All-Freshman Team (Zoran Talley)
2017 All C-USA Third Team (Ahmad Caver)
2017C-USA Newcomer of the Year (Zoran Talley)
2017All C-USA Defensive Team (Denzell Taylor)
2018 All C-USA First Team & All-Defensive Team (Ahmad Caver)
2018 All C-USA Third Team (B.J. Stith)
2019 C-USA Player of the Year, AP All-American Honorable Mention & All C-USA First Team (B.J. Stith)
2019 All C-USA First Team (Ahmad Caver)
2019 C-USA Tournament MVP & All-Defensive Team (Xavier Green)
2019 C-USA All-Academic Team (Aaron Carver)
2020 C-USA All-Defensive and All-Academic Team (Aaron Carver)
2021 All C-USA Second Team (Malik Curry)
2021 Conference USA Sixth Player of the Year Award (Austin Trice)
2022 All C-USA Second Team (Austin Trice)
Team Accomplishments
2019 C-USA Regular Season Champs, C-USA Tournament Champs, NCAA Tournament Participant (Old Dominion Men’s Basketball 26-9)
2016 Vegas 16 Champions (Old Dominion Men’s Basketball 25-13)
2015 NIT Semifinalist (Old Dominion Men’s Basketball 27-8)
2011 NIT Participant (Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball 22-12)
2010 NCAA Tournament Participant (Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball 27-9)
2010 CAA Conference Champions (Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball)
2009 CIT Champions
2008 CBI Tournament 2nd Round, 2014 Semifinalist
2007 NCAA Tournament Participant (24-9)
2006 NIT Semifinalist
2004 & 2005 Virginia High School Coaches Association AAA State Coach of the Year (John W. Richardson, III)
2004 Associate Press Coach of the Year (John W. Richardson, III)
2004 & 2005 VHSL AAA State Championships (Coach John W. Richardson, III)
2004 & 2005 Eastern Regional Championships (Coach John W. Richardson, III)John has three children, Devon, John IV and Michael.