Chris Doyle (American football)
| Chris Doyle | |
|---|---|
| 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 1991 1992–1995 1996–1997 1998 1999–present |
Syracuse (GA) Notre Dame (GA) Holy Cross (OL) Wisconsin (SC) Utah (SC) 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]
Controversies
In 2011, 13 players were hospitalized with Rhabdomyolysis, a muscle disease, and others had less severe forms of muscle ailments.[2] The January 20 workout, the first following the holiday break, included 100 squats and is believed to have been the primary factor. The official report did not attribute any blame to Doyle or other Iowa staff,[3] although one player has sued the university for malpractice.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Iowa football strives to `Break the Rock' - Hawkeye Sports Official Athletic Site". hawkeyesports.com. Retrieved 2014-11-23.
- ↑ "Unusual muscle disorder sends 13 Iowa players to hospital - TheGazette". thegazette.com. Retrieved 2014-11-23.
- ↑ "Iowa probe clears players, coaches in workout incident - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-11-23.
- ↑ "Player sues University". Retrieved 2014-11-23.