John Paukovits completed his third season as an assistant coach with the Kutztown University wrestling program in 2014-15.
Paukovits was an All-America wrestler at Kutztown from 2008-11. He finished his career ninth in school history with 66 wins. He won the 149-pound weight class at the NCAA Atlantic Super Regional in his senior season. He had nine falls over his final two seasons with his fastest coming in 26 seconds. As a junior, Paukovits placed fifth at the Super Regional in the 141 weight class.