Chris Doyle (American football)
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Current position | |
| Title | Strength and conditioning coach |
| Team | Iowa |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
June 30, 1968 Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Playing career | |
| 1986–1988 | Boston University |
| Position(s) | Offensive line |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1990 | Syracuse (GA) |
| 1991 | Notre Dame (GA) |
| 1992–1995 | Holy Cross (OL) |
| 1996–1997 | Wisconsin (SC) |
| 1998 | Utah (SC) |
| 1999–present | Iowa (SC) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 Big Ten (2002, 2004) | |
| Awards | |
| 1x Big Ten Strength Coach of the Year (1999) | |
Chris Doyle (born June 30, 1968) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the strength and conditioning coach at The University of Iowa, a position he has held since 1999. Doyle played college football on the offensive line at Boston University from 1986 to 1988.
Background
Raised in Quincy, Massachusetts, Doyle attended Boston College High School, where he played football. Doyle attended college at Boston University, earning an Bachelor of Science in human movement and a Masters of Education.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Doyle has served as strength and conditioning coach for Iowa Hawkeyes football, since 1999. He has trained 180 student-athletes who have joined professional sports teams, as well as 19 former assistants who have become head strength and conditioning coaches.[1]
Break the Rock
Doyle is known for his "Break the Rock" program. A large stone inscribed with that saying sits in the University of Iowa weight room and inspires players to overcome obstacles.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Iowa football strives to `Break the Rock' - Hawkeye Sports Official Athletic Site". hawkeyesports.com. Retrieved 2014-11-23.