Jeff enters his third season as the Scarlet Hawks bench coach. A member of the 1984 New Rochelle (NY) High School team that finished runner-up in the State Tournament, Willinger has been involved in coaching over the last 18 years. During his playing days, Willinger played two years at the University of Rhode Island, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Finance-Marketing, before ending his career due to injuries. When he is not coaching tennis or basketball in Grant Park, he is an Information Technology consultant in Chicago.  His proudest accomplishments are his three daughters Sara, Abby and Caroline.