After coaching boys’ and girls’ volleyball for 13 years, Coach Patrick Quinn is retiring.

Under Quinn’s coaching, the boys’ varsity team has been ranked 10^th in the nation for the past 10 years. The team has gone to CIF playoffs six times, winning the past two tournaments. Oak Park won against Burroughs High School in the most recent CIF tournament May 21.

“Even though I only had [Quinn] as my coach for one season, I am really going to miss him,” sophomore and varsity member Amanda Kristensen wrote in an email. “He is so knowledgeable about the game and is incredibly invested in the sport and our team. He has continually helped me grow as a player and individual and it won’t be the same without him next year.”

Patrick Quinn’s son, Adam Quinn, will be taking over the program as head coach. Adam Quinn has worked as assistant coach at Oak Park for the last five years alongside his father.

Adam Quinn also coaches a club volleyball team that is ranked No. 1 in the nation.

“I think that Oak Park volleyball will have a very bright future with Adam taking over in his father’s footsteps,” sophomore and varsity player Anna Casillas wrote in an email. “I am beyond excited to play for the Great Adam Quinn!”

Patrick Quinn said he is also very excited for his son and has full confidence that Adam will lead a successful team.

“My son is a phenomenal coach,” Patrick Quinn said. “[The team is], in good hands and I’m really happy about that. Next year, they’re going to be even better.”

After retiring, Patrick Quinn is moving to Arizona where his other son and two grandchildren live.

“I’m going to be a treasure hunter,” Patrick Quinn said. “I’m going to get my metal detector and sleuth for gold. I don’t care if I ever find anything. It’s the hunt, and it’s a learning experience.”

Athletic director Ann Pettit said the athletic staff will “miss him greatly.”

“We wish Coach Patrick Quinn all the best in his retirement,” Pettit wrote in an email, “and he will always be welcome back in the Eagles gym.”