John Friesz attended Coeur d'Alene High School, a school that competes with the largest schools in the state in athletics and is a member of the Inland Empire League.
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). 
