Johnny Simmons is back for his sixth season as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech.

The Bulldogs have notched winning records in four seasons Simmons has been with the program, including 2001-02's 22-10 mark.  During the 2001-02 season, Simmons joined head coach Keith Richard in guiding the Bulldogs to a postseason bid in the NIT, Tech's first postseason action in 10 years.

Simmons' main responsibilities with the program this season will be to assist with recruiting, on the floor coaching and scheduling.

Prior to joining the Bulldog staff, Simmons spent 10 years as the head coach at Farmerville High School from 1988-98.  During his time there, the Orangemen won five district championships in Class 3A.  He helped produce 19 all-district players, six district MVPs and five all-state players while head coach at FHS.  Six of his former players have gone on to play Division I basketball.  That includes former Farmer and Bulldog Antonio Meeking who went to preseason camp with the Milwaukee Bucks.  Simmons is also the uncle of current Tech player Paul Millsap.

Simmons is a 1984 graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's degree in general studies.  Before joining the coaching profession, Simmons spent five years in the banking profession.

Simmons attended Downsville High School where he played basketball and baseball.  He was named all-district in both sports his senior year and led the baseball team to the state finals that season.

The Ruston, La. native is married to the former Patricia Williams of Ruston.  The Simmons' have four children -- Lakia, Reggie, Dinia and Jonis.