Joe Corozza Position: Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach

Joe Corozza came to FAU in the fall of 2001 as a volunteer and is an example that hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Corozza was a member of the inaugural staff as an intern, but came with a desire to be a member of the staff. By the end of spring, he was hired as the strength and conditioning coach for the football program.

As an intern, he was responsible for the spring strength and conditioning program, among other duties; including assisting the defensive staff with opponent scouting reports, opponent offensive film breakdown, FAU defensive film cutups, assisting with defensive game-planning, and booth coaching.

Prior to FAU, Corozza worked for Federal Express from 1994 to 2001, primarily to fund the opportunity to coach. He served as J.P. Taravella High School's assistant football coach from 1996 to '98 and was the varsity's defensive coordinator and defensive line coach in 1997. While at Taravella, he also served as the team's strength and conditioning coach. Prior to that, he served as Cooper City High School's assistant football coach from 1994 to '96. At Cooper City, Corozza was responsible for the defensive line as well as strength and conditioning.

Corozza is certified as a health and fitness instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine and is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in coaching and human performance from FAU.

Corozza and his wife, Michelle, reside in Pembroke Pines, FL.