John Zinda
John Zinda
  • Year Inducted:
    1995
  • Sport(s):
    Athletic Director Emeritus/Football Coach
  • College/Position:
    CMS Athletics

Bio

Zinda served as the second Director of Athletics in program history (1983-1995). As head football coach, Zinda led the team to 93 wins and four SCIAC championships during his 30-plus year (1968-81; 1983-94) coaching career. First and foremost, Zinda considered himself an educator and molder of character. "You can learn by winning, and you can learn by losing," Zinda said.