John Fox (born February 8, 1955) is the third and current head coach of the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

John Fox played football at Castle Park High School under local celebrated coaches Gil Warren and Reldon "Bing" Dawson and Southwestern College (California) in Chula Vista from 1974-1975 before going to San Diego State, where he played defensive back with future NFL player & head coach Herman Edwards. Fox received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and earned teaching credentials from San Diego State.

In 1983, John Fox was a member of Mike Gottfried's University of Kansas staff, as the secondary coach. While there he roamed the sidelines of the oldest standing stadium west of the Mississippi River. He coached at the school that produced such legends as John Hadl, John Riggins, and Gale Sayers.