John Trojaniak, more affectionately known as "Troj", is an icon in Chicago Junior Volleyball history. A leader in establishing Chicago as one of the hotbeds of Junior Volleyball in the USA he developed not only great players but fed the entire Chicago area with skilled and dedicated coaches to promote and grow the sport.
Windy City Volleyball Club became a reality in 1974 and immediately established a trend of national success with their first Gold Medal at the AAU National Championships. That was the first of what would become 11 National Championships and 25 medal performance for the girls from the southside of Chicago.
Troj has held a passion for teaching the game, inspiring young athletes, mentoring coaches, and promoting the spirit of great competition. It is with great pleasure that John Trojaniak is selected for the Junior Volleyball Directors Hall of Fame.
Director/Head Coach E Pluribus Unum Volleyball Network 1999-present
Head Volleyball Coach
- Guerin Prep HS 2004-2005
- Maria HS 1999-2001
- Florida International Univ. 1986-1999
- Saint Xavier Univ. 1981-1986
- Saint Francis Univ. 1978-1980
Teacher/Athletic Director
- Queen of Martyrs School 1970-1980
USAV Coaching Experience
- Assistant Coach USA Junior National Team 1986
- Head Coach USA Junior National Team 1982
- Assistant Coach USA Junior National Team 1980
Director/Head Coach Windy City Volleyball Club 1974-1989
USAV Junior Olympics 1981-1987
- 5 Gold Medal National Champions
- 2 Silver Medalists
- 2 Bronze Medalists
A.A.U. National Championships 1975-1989
- 6 Gold Medal National Championships
- 6 Silver Medalists
- 4 Bronze Medalists
Graduate of De Paul University Chicago, IL. 1972
St. Xavier University Athletic Hall of Fame 1992
