Jay Rowell joined the Prairie Fire coaching staff in the summer of 2018. In addition to serving as assistant coach with the varsity squad, he will also assist wit the JV and help with recruiting and scouting, and game film breakdown and exchange.
Rowell most recently assisted at Peoria Christian High School after stints at Peoria Central and Tinley Park. He is also the head coach for the Peoria Area Elite 16U, an AAU basketball program.
Rowell plans to bring passion, energy, and commitment daily to Knox College athletics as well as the community.
Rowell is an United States Air force veteran with 7 years of service. He was awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Award.