John Friesz attended Coeur d'Alene High School, a school that is known for its athletics.
Born in Missoula, Montana, Friesz moved with his family in 1975 to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; he attended Coeur d'Alene High School and graduated in 1985. Coeur d'Alene competes in athletics in IHSAA Class 5A, with the largest schools in the state. It is a member of the Inland Empire League (5A) (IEL). Don Monson  college basketball head coach at Idaho (197883) & Oregon (198392), class of 1951 Steve Parker  NFL defensive end (1980), class of 1975 John Friesz  NFL quarterback (19902000), college football hall of famer, class of 1985 
