Christian Cloutier, a native of Burr Ridge, Illinois, joined the UCA staff in July 2026, and will lead the Throws, Jumps, Multi’s, and Beach Volleyball teams, while also assisting with football.
Prior to UCA, Cloutier spent the 2025-2026 school year as an intern at Northern Illinois University, leading the Track and Field and Women’s Golf teams and assisting with all other athletic teams. Prior to NIU, he spent time as an intern at JK Strength and Fitness, working in the high school setting at York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Cloutier attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the football team, and earned a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology in 2025.
Cloutier is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA).
