John Stankevitch (born 6 November 1979 in Whiston, Merseyside, England)[3] is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s, and coached in the 2000s and 2010s.

Having won the 1999 Championship, St. Helens contested the 2000 World Club Challenge against National Rugby League Premiers the Melbourne Storm, with Stankevitch playing from the interchange bench in the loss.

[citation needed] As Super League V champions, St. Helens played against 2000 NRL Premiers, the Brisbane Broncos in the 2001 World Club Challenge.

Having won Super League VI, St Helens contested the 2003 World Club Challenge against 2002 NRL Premiers, the Sydney Roosters.

[citation needed] Beginning his coaching career at his home town club Widnes Vikings, as Senior Academy Head Coach in 2006, Stankevitch led the side to 2 Grand Finals in two seasons, and assisted in the development of players such as Catalans Dragons' Richie Myler, Bradford Bulls star Adam Sidlow, Leeds Rhinos prop Anthony Mullally and current Man Of Steel, Castleford Tigers star man Luke Gale.