Coach Garland is the lead strength and conditioning coach for the Windsor Lancers. Widely considered to be one of the top strength coaches in Ontario, Joe uses his background as an athletic therapist to help minimize injuries while helping our Lancer student-athletes grow and develop in their athletic careers.
Prior to joining the University of Windsor, Joe was the strength coach for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League. In his 12 years with the Spitfires, they captured three Memorial Cup titles in 2009, 2010 and 2017. He was also with Hockey Canada for two tours at the world junior championships and also served with the under-18 world championship team and under-18 summer team.
Joe earned his Kinesiology degree from Dalhousie University. He and his wife Amanda have two sons, Liam and Luke.
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