Born in Santa Monica, California, John "J.P."
Calderon grew up in Marina del Rey, California. He
received a full volleyball scholarship to California State
University, Long Beach, where he played on a nationally
ranked Division I Men's team. He graduated in 2000 with a
Bachelor's Degree in speech communications.
Calderon spent five years as an assistant coach for the
nationally ranked Long Beach State University Women's
Volleyball team. He also coached many youth teams to medal
at the Junior Olympics. In 2004, Calderon began a
pro-beach volleyball career. In addition, Calderon is
currently co-director and head trainer for the all-girls
Mizuno Long Beach Volleyball Club. Calderon enjoys being a
mentor to kids and hopes to one day open a sports facility
for children. He is also dedicated to helping young girls
receive college volleyball scholarships.
Calderon is an accomplished swimmer and has been outrigger
canoeing since he was very young. He is a self-proclaimed
fitness fanatic who loves to spend time in the gym, and
enjoys lifting weights, running and hiking. Calderon also
does occasional print and fitness modeling.
Calderon's mother passed away from breast cancer when he
was nine years old and his father passed away last year
from a brain tumor. Calderon hopes to work with charities
and organizations designed to benefit cancer research.
Calderon currently resides in Long Beach, California, with
his Jack Russell terrier, Frankie. His birth date is
September 5, 1975.
John
"J.P." Calderon - Favorites
Colors - Black, blue
Scents - Citrus
Flowers - Orchid
Board Games - Cranium
Video Games - No favorite
Sports to Play - Volleyball
Sports Teams - Lakers
Outdoor Activities - Swimming, outrigger canoeing, running, beach
volleyball
TV Shows - SURVIVOR, CSI, Law & Order, DIG TV
Movies - Caddyshack, Goonies, The Usual Suspects, The Silence of the
Lambs
Actors - Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Gene Hackman, Edward Norton,
Benicio Del Toro
Actresses - Charlize Theron, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cameron Diaz,
Angelina Jolie
Music - R&B, soul
Magazines - Men's Fitness, GQ, Maxim, Volleyball
Books/Authors - No favorite
Cereals -Oatmeal
Fruits - Papaya, mango, pineapple, passion fruit, guava
Snack Foods - Beef jerky, jalapeño chips, cheese & crackers
Cookies - Oatmeal raisin
Candy Bars - Almond Joy
Alcoholic Drinks - Beer, wine
Non-Alcoholic - No favorite
