Carthage College Athletics

Cory Connolly begins his first year as a graduate assistant coach in 2014.  A native of Aurora, Ill., Connolly played collegiately at Quincy University, where he was a three-year captain, playing in 40 games while starting 37.  He was twice named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference.  Connolly is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).  He graduated from Quincy in 2013 with a bachelor’s in sport management and is working on his master’s in education at Carthage.