Former Carolina Panthers and Pine Crest Prep strength coach Joe Kenn has one piece of advice for strength coaches looking to advance in the profession. He explains his thoughts on why coaches should not limit themselves by being just an intern.

Coach Kenn’s mission as he is in the midst of his 3rd decade as a physical preparation specialist is to make a significant impact in the betterment of the field of strength and conditioning/performance training for like-minded up and coming coaches. He has dedicated his career to paying it forward with his experiences in improving the status of our field.

In addition to the two books Coach Kenn has authored, coach has been published in journals such as Strength and Conditioning, The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Human Movement as well as Muscle and Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Scholastic Coach, and Powerlifting USA.  Coach Kenn is a highly sought after speaker at the national stage, having spoken at the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s National and Coaches Conferences, The Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference, Nike Coach of the Year Clinics, Hammer Strength Clinics, and Glazier Clinics.  He also has spoken overseas at the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association’s National Conference.  

Coach Kenn has coached athletes across many sports, male and female, and ranging in experience from 10 years old to all-pro athletes. Coach Kenn has coached on the high school level (Pine Crest Prep) and as private sector coach. He had a 19 year career as a collegiate coach (Boise State, Utah, Arizona State, Louisville), and coached nine years with the Carolina Panthers. Today, Kenn is Vice President of Performance Education at Dynamic Fitness and Strength.