| John Pate | |
| Alma Mater: | North Georgia |
| Coach Years1: | 1984 |
| Coach Team1: | Union (KY) |
| Coach Years2: | 1985–1989 |
| Coach Team2: | Georgia Southern (assistant) |
| Coach Years3: | 1991–1993 |
| Coach Team3: | Lees–McRae |
| Coach Years4: | 1996 |
| Coach Team4: | Bulloch Academy (GA) |
| Coach Years5: | 1997–2005 |
| Coach Team5: | Georgia Southern (DL/AHC) |
| Coach Years6: | 2006–2008 |
| Coach Team6: | West Laurens HS (GA) |
| Coach Years7: | 2009–2010 |
| Coach Team7: | West Montgomery HS (NC) |
| Coach Years8: | 2011–2012 |
| Coach Team8: | Hamline |
| Coach Years9: | 2014 |
| Coach Team9: | Eidsvoll 1814s |
| Coach Years10: | 2015 |
| Coach Team10: | Yulee HS (FL) (DC) |
| Coach Years11: | 2016–2017 |
| Coach Team11: | Fernandina Beach HS (FL) |
| Coach Years12: | 2018-2022 |
| Coach Team12: | Hilliard HS (FL) |
| Coach Years13: | 2023 |
| Coach Team13: | North Bay Haven (FL) |
John Pate is an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky (1984), Lees–McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina (1991–1993), and Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota (2011–2012).[1]
He was a part of five national championship staffs while serving as an assistant at Georgia Southern University.[2]
He served as a US Army Infantry Officer. He is an Airborne Ranger. His service included time as the TOW Platoon Leader, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry in Kitzingen, Germany. He is a graduate of French Commando School #7 in Trier, Germany.