John Habeeb
Caribou High School
Impact Statement
“Tennis to him is like basketball is to a basketball coach. It’s a passion, he just loves it and treats it as a top sport and the kids respect his tennis knowledge. They realize this guy knows what he’s doing and that they can get better if they listen to him.” -Dave Wakana, AD
Biography
John Habeeb has led the Vikings of Caribou High School over the past thirty years. In May of 2023, Habeeb recorded his 400th career victory, a milestone in any sport. Habeeb took over the boys teams in 1988 and the girls in 1991.
Habeeb has led the girls team to 18 Regional championship appearances and 11 victories. They have won four State titles. Additionally, his girls team had a 14 year regular season win streak from 1992 until 2005.
In 2018, Habeeb was inducted into the Hall of Legends in Maine.
After being honored, Habeeb led his girls team to their first state championship in 29 years.
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