Career
He also competed in men"s individual archery, where he was defeated by Wang Cheng-pang with 144-159 in the first round of elimination, placing 41st overall. In August 2006, Magera was selected one of four original coaches for the "Junior Dream Team" - a developmental program for teenage archers that train at the Olympic training center. Magera served as the Assistant head coach for the United States. team during the 2007 Grand Prix event held in Antalya, Turkey.
At the United States. Olympic Team Trials, First Nomination Shoot, September
28-October 1, 2011 at College Station, Texas John Magera qualified as part of the men’s Shadow Team for the United States Olympic Team Trials. After 144 arrows, the top 16 men include Ellison, Kaminski, Wukie, Thomas Stanwood, Butch Johnson, Joe Fanchin, Peter Kelchner, Staten Holmes, Michael Quayle, John Magera, Vic Wunderle, Dan Schuller, Daniel McLaughlin, Matthew Zumbo, Jeff Anderson and Joe McGlyn.
At the United States. Olympic Team Trials, Second Nomination Shoot, April 23–28, 2012, Magera finished 11th among the 16 competitors.
