IGCT Episode #172: Joe Quinlin - "Be Able To Defend Your Program"

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Joe Quinlin, MS, SCCC, CSCS, has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach since June 2008.

During his time at Northwest, Quinlin has overseen 15 varsity sports and has been a driving force behind the success of Northwest athletics. His passion to improve student-athletes on and off the field is what makes him an instrumental part of the Bearcat family.

A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Quinlin was employed by the City of Maryville as a personal trainer from 2004 to 2008. During this time, he conducted speed and agility camps where he trained area high school and Northwest student-athletes.

A former member of the 1998 and 1999 National Championship football teams, Quinlin earned a degree in corporate recreation and therapeutic wellness from Northwest in 2000. He obtained his master's from West Virginia University before returning to Maryville in 2003.

He lives in Maryville with his wife, Kelly, who is the Head Athletic Trainer, and their children, Derek, Kori and Austyn.

In This Episode We Discuss:

His journey into the S&C field.

Biggest mistake he has made as a Strength and Conditioning coach.

How to individualize programs for Australian Football League

Relationship with the Athletic Trainer.

Balancing the needs of a small school.

How he has stayed content being at one school

Best piece of advice he has ever received for working with coaches.

His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.