Quincy, Ill. -  Quincy University is kicking off summer getting to know more about our faithful leaders. "Coach's Corner" is a weekly spotlight that features one of Quincy's 22 head coaches. Each week the coaches will dive into their favorite memories, travel aspirations, and favorite spots in the Gem City. Leading off the series is Women's Wrestling head coach, Jeff Haley. 

In Haley's three-year tenure with the Hawks, he has accumulated a 25-21 duals record and produced multiple national contenders, including Trinity Pendergrass, the Hawks' first Region V Champion and wrestling All-American. Coach Haley was this year's recipient of the Mart Heinen Coach of the Year award after making huge strides in Quincy's wrestling program. 

Q: What is your favorite coaching memory?
A: "Getting our first college All-American in school history"

Q: If you could coach or play a different sport, what would it be?
A: "Rodeo team because I love to ride horses."

Q: What was your favorite memory as a player?
A: "My favorite memory as a player was either becoming an All-American or when my team placed Top-3 in the country."

Q: What is your favorite color? 
A: "Lime green"

Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Quincy and what are you ordering? 
A: "Chicks on the River or The Abbey. Hot lips basket."

Q: What is your favorite activity outside of coaching?
A: "I love spending time with my family and doing anything outdoors."

Q: What is your favorite sports team outside of the Quincy Hawks? 
A: "St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues"

Q: If you could travel to one place in the world, where would it be? What would you do there? 
A: "I would go anywhere with a cabin in the mountains and enjoy time with the family, go hiking, hunting, and fishing."

Q: What is your favorite thing about coaching at QU?
A: "I love the family culture we get to be a part of with our athletes and peers."

Coach Haley and the Hawks are ready to hit the mat again this fall, looking to soar to heights!