Joe Trainer (born March 6, 1968) is an

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coach, former player, and former

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. He was the

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for Villanova from 2014 to 2018. He served as head football coach at

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from 2005 to 2007, and the

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from 2009 to 2013, compiling a career

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record of 25 wins and 64 losses. Trainer is a native of

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Head coaching record

Post-coaching career

After his stint with the Rams he joined Pope John Paul II High School in

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as their athletic director before stepping down in 2022. After being the athletic director for four years he stepped down to become a school counselor at

La Salle College High School , motto_translation = Character and Knowledge , location = 8605 Cheltenham Avenue , city = Wyndmoor , county = ( Montgomery County) , state = Pennsylvania , zipcode ...

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1968 births Living people Colgate Raiders football coaches Dickinson Red Devils football players Frostburg State Bobcats football coaches Millersville Marauders football coaches New Haven Chargers football coaches Rhode Island Rams football coaches Temple Owls football coaches Villanova Wildcats football coaches Temple University alumni Villanova University alumni People from Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania People from North Kingstown, Rhode Island Coaches of American football from Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania {{2000s-collegefootball-coach-stub