Dr. John Xanthopoulos is in his fifth year as the head coach for the Western Equestrian team. He is a graduate of New Rochelle High School of New Rochelle, New York. Dr. X (as he is known on the Western campus) received his B.A. degree from Long Island University, his M.A. from the University of Miami (Florida) and his Ph.d from Walden University of Minnesota. He was the Equestrian coach for the University of Miami for four season. Dr. X is a rated judge in Hunters and Hunt Seat Equitation from the USA Equestrian Federation. He is currently the president of Region 3, Zone 8 of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Xanthopoulous is the father of Eve and Drew.