NSCA Board of Directors

President, Ian Jeffreys, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA

Ian Jeffreys is an internationally renowned and award-winning coach, educator, and author. A former professional rugby player and international coach, he is regarded as a world authority in the development of speed and...

President-Elect, Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FNSCA

Jay Dawes is a Professor of Applied Exercise Science at Oklahoma State University with over 25 years of experience in human performance. His background includes roles as an athletic performance coordinator, strength and conditioning coach...

Vice President, Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS,*D, FACSM, FISSN, FNAK

Shawn M. Arent is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina in the Arnold School of Public Health, which houses one of the top-ranked PhD and sport science programs in the nation...

NSCA Secretary /Treasurer, Darnell Clark, EdD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E

Darnell K. Clark serves as the Strength and Conditioning Program Director for both the undergraduate and graduate CASCE-accredited concentrations in the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He oversees curriculum development, policy implementation, accreditation compliance, and the coordination of all student field experiences....

Personal Trainer Member, Alexis Batrakoulis, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FACSM

Dr. Alexis Batrakoulis is a is a highly decorated exercise professional with over three decades of experience as a personal trainer and global fitness educator. He has been invited as an international speaker to 45 countries across six continents. He holds a B.S. in Physical Education and Sports Science...

Board Member, Rodney Gaines, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC,*E

Rodney Gaines has been an NSCA Member for more than 25 years and CSCS-certified since 1997. He recently joined the staff of Valdosta State University and previously served as a Collegiate Associate Professor at Virginia Tech. He also chairs the NSCA Health and Wellness Special Interest Group. Dr. Gaines served two terms as NSCA...

Board Member, Disa Hatfield, PhD, CSCS,*D

Disa Hatfield is currently a professor and department chair at the University of Rhode Island in the Department of Kinesiology. Dr. Hatfield is certified by the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction and has served on the NSCA’s Education Committee, Research Committee and the Nominating Committee and...

Public Member, Kimberley S. Koy, Esq.

Kimberley (Kim) Koy is President and Chief Executive Officer of Employers Council. Kim joined Employers Council in 2000. From 2000 – 2005, Kim worked with Employers Council members in employment law related matters. From 2005 - 2014, Kim was the Director of the Southern Regional Office of Employers Council concentrating on business and member...

Sports Medicine Professional, Ben Reuter, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D

Ben Reuter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise Health and Sport Sciences at Pennsylvania Western University California. He earned his Master’s degree, with an emphasis in Athletic Training, from Old Dominion University and his Doctorate in...

Educational/Institutional Strength and Conditioning Professional, Antonio Squillante, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*D

Antonio Squillante is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. He earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Southern California. In 2026, he was honored with the...