The Inferno were extremely fortunate to land Coach John Quinn on the coaching staff. Quinn, who compiled 469 wins and 7 Catholic League Championships during his 28-year reign at Fenwick High School, was the longest serving head coach in the Chicago Catholic League. His basketball resume also includes an Elite Eight appearance, 2 Supersectional appearances, 2 Sectional Championships, as well as 12 Regional titles.

He enjoyed coaching 67 All-Catholic League players, 8 of which became Illinois All-State players. He has had the distinct pleasure of coaching 78 young men who competed at the collegiate level, 35 of which who participated in NCAA Division I programs. His most notable was former Duke sensation and NBA legend Corey Maggette.

He is a 27-year member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, National Camp Coach and lecturer at the world renowned Five Star Basketball Camp. Additionally, he has won the Golden Apple for Teaching excellence in 1992, was inducted into the Catholic League Hall of Fame in 2009 and the IBCA Hall of Fame in 2010. Quinn, who is also the winningest Boys coach in Fenwick history, shares a special relationship with Inferno Head Coach Frank Lollino, Jr. as he was Coach Lollino’s US World History teacher while Lollino attended Fenwick.

After a 43-year teaching career, Quinn now enjoys spending time with his wife, three daughters and brother, Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois. He is excited to join the Windy City Inferno coaching staff and bring his expertise to the ABA level.