[5] He served with the team through 2009, and in 2010 became the head coach and assistant general manager of ABA Strumica in Macedonia.

[2] He accepted a coaching position that year as graduate assistant for the Baylor Bears, remaining in the role for two seasons.

[12] Jakus was named the head coach of the Florida Atlantic Owls on March 27, 2024.

John and his wife, Sara, have three children, sons Brady and Cal, and daughter Harper.

John is a strong Christian, who started his basketball coaching career as a missionary.