Josh Therrien – Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
What did you study at WSU?
I graduated in 2007 with my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training.
What has been a career highlight of yours?
Making a positive impact working with countless student athletes, coaches and athletics support staff. The professional opportunity to be part of medical teams at multiple college football bowl games, the College World Series, two Final Fours, and winning a Gold Medal with USA Baseball in the U18 World Championships in Korea.
Tell us about your NOW life!
I’m currently the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Health and Performance at Gonzaga University. I oversee the Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, and Nutrition areas for the athletic department.
What makes you an agent of change?
Working sports medicine in collegiate athletics is an amazing opportunity to have impact on the lives of our student athletes. Making that impact helps to change the lives of future generations as our athletes go on to be successful athletes, citizens, people
Favorites
Food: Asian
Restaurant in Pullman: Cougar Country and New Garden
Band: Eric Church
Song: Drowning Man, by Eric Church
Movie: Bull Durham
TV show: The Sopranos
Favorite Coug sport: Football
Favorite spot on campus (when you were a student): The Summit and Martin Stadium
Hobby: Golf; pickleball; spending time with my wife, Jill, and our two sons, Abel and Olin
Place to visit (you’ve been to): Priest Lake (Idaho) and Barcelona
Dream vacation spot (you haven’t been to): Mediterranean