Western Illinois University Athletics

Joe Pence began his first year as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2007-08. Pence is responsible for designing strength training protocols for men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, and the cross country teams at Western Illinois.

A native of Fulton, Ill., Pence spent over 200 hours gaining experience with the Northern Illinois strength and condition department while earning a bachelors degree in preventative and rehabilitative exercise science. Pence assisted with football, basketball, wrestling, and volleyball at Northern Illinois. He will be pursuing a masters degree in sports management at Western. Pence became an American College of Sports Medicine Certifieed Personal Trainer in 2005.