Rockford Heat: Coach Bio’s

Coach John Penney is the co-founder of the Rockford Heat Girls Basketball club.  His pride and dedication have assisted many Rockford Heat players to help lead their respective school teams to Championship finishes. 

Coach Penney has coached school teams 4th-8th grade, currently girls Varsity, boys and girls club teams, hosting clinics/camps, and high school teams for NCAA certified events and showcases. 

Coach Penney’s attention to detail has helped catapult many high school player’s skills to achieve starting Varsity status or gaining Varsity playtime.  Coach Penney’s favorite quote is “Don’t tell me you can’t, tell me you will try!”

• Freeport High School Girls’ Basketball-Varsity Coach and Assistant, Freeport, IL August 2020 – Present
• Rockford Heat AAU Basketball Coach March 2018 – Present at all levels Boys and Girls, specifically focused on Varsity Teams.
• Rockford Auburn High School Girls’ Basketball Coach September 2018 – May 2020
• Rockford University
  • 4-year College Basketball Player
  • 2-Time NACC All-Conference Selection
  • 1,000-point club at Rockford
  • 2-Time NACC Player of the Week