#004 Vinny Finneran, Chicago, Illinois Educator/Track & Field Coach

Send us Fan MailVinny Finneran Chicago, IllinoisEducator/Track & Field CoachBorn in the The Bronx, New YorkSt. Nicholas of Tolentine - Elementary and high schoolRutgers University, BA in Fine ArtUniversity of Illinois-Chicago, MS in Exercise ScienceDePaul University, MEd History/Political ScienceOccupation: RetiredVinnie Finneran’s moved to Chicago in 1978 and began working in the heath club industry in 1979 as a lifeguard at the East Bank Club in Chicago and moved up into management. Spent the next 20 years developing, updating, and opening health clubs in the Chicago area.As an aside, began doing radio, television, lecturing, on fitness and health topics as well as training concepts for competitive events. Began coaching track and cross country at the high school and university level and some post collegiate club running and triathlon training.After teaching physiology part time at University of Illinois and Illinois Masonic School of Nursing I decided to become a full time teacher. I taught Physical Education in the Evanston, Illinois school system for 22 years and retired in 2023.Now living in New Hampshire. Married 38 years and has three daughters.Personal Message from your host;Greg Jankowski,The Balance ProfessorVinny was and still is a major contributing mentor in my life giving me my first break in the industry in ‘92 in Chicago. With numerous personal achievements and an adventurous career and life Vinny brings everyone who crosses his path inspirational motivation to take another step forward and challenges themselves to living their true selves and encourages a unique, “What if?!” mentality. Greg A Jankowski, CPT [email protected] WANTED!FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com IM​AG​iN​E FITTING IN™ Podcast Creator/HostApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-fitting-in/id1758995032Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2aXLHvRK8mE2kSroXaUyHZ?si=XNtZ0ksdRm22hVn2Jn88qQ&preview=coverartVideo YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@IMAGiNEFiTTiNGIN🎙️ IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast – Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski, The Balance ProfessorGreg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.Welcome to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, where mentorship, creativity, wellness, and purpose come together to inspire the next generation. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor, this show explores powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and human potential from athletes...