Coaching Staff

Quinn is entering his seventh year as Head Coach of Bolts Track & Field. He was an assistant coach for the track program for two seasons prior to becoming Head Coach, coaching sprints and relays. In addition to coaching track, he's the Varsity Quarterbacks Coach for the Andrew Football program. Before joining the Bolts, Coach Holler was part of the track and football staff at Plainfield North High School. He was part of the track coaching staff in 2018 when PN broke the IHSA State 4x1 Relay record and won a 3rd-place team trophy. He graduated from Aurora University with a degree in Secondary Education- Biology and has a Master's Degree from Concordia University. Coach Holler currently teaches in the Science Department here at VJA.

    Brandon is entering his twelfth year coaching for Bolts Track & Field. He's also the Assistant Girls' Golf coach at VJA and formerly the Head Freshmen Boys Basketball coach. A 2011 graduate of Andrew High School, he played golf, basketball, and ran track. He earned his Bachelor's in Secondary Education- History from Saint Xavier University, where he was also a member of the basketball team. He currently teaches in the Social Studies Department here at VJA.

Bob is entering his first season coaching Bolts Track and is currently in his 26th year teaching mathematics at VJA. He brings an extensive coaching background, including 26 years as an assistant football coach, 20 years coaching wrestling, and three seasons coaching boys’ lacrosse. Bob graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2001, where he was a member of the football team and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He has also earned master’s degrees from National Louis University and Olivet Nazarene University.

Josh is entering his seventh year of coaching Bolts Track and Field. He was an All-State track athlete in the 4x800, 4x200, and twice in the 4x400 at Belleville West HS. After HS,  Josh attended St. Louis University for his Bachelor's degree and was on the track team all four years. He is currently in the process of receiving his Master's degree and P.E. teaching certificate from Concordia University. He currently works as a PE teacher at Meadowview Intermediate School in Country Club Hills.

Josh is entering his fourth year of coaching Bolts Track. Previously, he served as an Assistant Boys Basketball and Track & Field coach at Carl Sandburg High School. Josh is currently a Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at VJA. He is a 2021 graduate of Saint Xavier University, where he was a member of the Men’s Basketball Team and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Management. He currently teaches Business Education here at VJA.

Shawn is entering his fourth year of coaching Bolts Track. His coaching experience started when he was 19 years old and coached youth tackle football, and this later continued with coaching baseball, flag football, and tackle football. Shawn is also an assistant coach for the Andrew Football program. For the past three summers, he has helped Coach Holler with Summer Speed Camp. He is a Tinley Park resident and has his own Woodworking business. 

Jamari is entering his second year coaching Bolts Track at VJA. He is a VJA alum who participated in track & field, basketball, and football, and graduated in 2020. Jamari currently serves as an Educational Support Professional (ESP) at VJA. Coach Townsend is also an assistant football and basketball coach at VJA.  He also serves as a mentor for inner-city youth and is a strong advocate for positive mental health and healthy habits. He is pursuing a degree in English with the goal of teaching in special education services.