NSCA Professional Recognition

Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach®

The NSCA has created a registry of qualified members who are interested in better defining a career path in strength and conditioning. The purpose of the registry is to recognize coaches who have been certified as strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS®), have demonstrated commitment to the field of strength and conditioning and wish to be identified for career advancement.

As a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach® you will be able to promote yourself to potential future employers as such. You will also be recognized by the NSCA and receive a framed certificate to acknowledge your achievement. Application deadlines are March 1 and October 1. To fill out an online application or to downloand an application please click here.

Coach Practitioner Distinction

NSCA members who have received the CSCS® certification can apply for the Coach Practitioner distinction. The purpose of the distinction is to encourage high standards of professional practice and responsibility in the field of strength and conditioning, and to distinguish this profession as an applied specialty area. The Coach Practitioner distinction is designed to identify and reward experienced strength and conditioning professionals who train athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels.

As Coach Practitioner, you will be recognized by the NSCA as an elite level strength and conditioning professional and receive our highest level of distinction. Application deadlines are March 1 and October 1. To fill out an online application or to downloand an application please click here.