NSCA Annual Awards
These peer awards recognize NSCA members who have made great contributions to the strength and conditioning and fitness industry.
Coaching Awards - awarded at the Coaches Conference
Coaching Award Nominations
Nominate a deserving coach for the Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award, College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award, and/or Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award. Nominations are being accepted through June 12. Nominees will have until August 11 to submit their criteria sheet and other required documents. Winners will be notified by October 10, with their award being given during the 2021 Coaches Conference being held in New Orleans, LA January 6-8. Self nominations are accepted.
Nominate now.College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
The College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award is given to an outstanding Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) with RSCC distinction to recognize their dedication to improving athletic performance with safe and effective science-based programs.
Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award
This award is given to a college or university Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in recognition of his or her efforts on behalf of assistant coaches and dedication to the strength and conditioning profession. Nominees must be CSCS certified, have RSCC distinction, and hold a position as a Division I, II, III, or NAIA Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Annual Awards - awarded at the National Conference
High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
The High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award is awarded to a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) with RSCC distinction who has demonstrated excellence the field of high school strength and conditioning.
Educator of the Year
The Educator of the Year Award is presented to an educator who has made noteworthy contributions to education and clinical application of strength training and conditioning.
Nutritional Research Achievement Award
The Nutritional Research Achievement Award is given annually to recognize a nutritionist for their breakthroughs and contributions in field of nutritional research for athletes.
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist Award
The Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist Award is given to a sports medicine professional who is a current Member of the NSCA and whose work and contributions have significantly impacted the field of sports medicine or rehabilitation for athletes.
Terry J. Housh Outstanding Young Investigator Award
The Terry J. Housh Outstanding Young Investigator Award is given in recognition of a researcher who has been in the field for seven years or less.
William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award
Recipients of the William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award are recognized for exemplary contributions and breakthroughs in the field of applied exercise and sport science.
TSAC Awards - awarded at TSAC Annual Training
TSAC Practitioner of the Year Award
This award is given to a TSAC educator and practitioner who has made noteworthy contribution to the teaching and practical application in the field of tactical strength training and conditioning. Qualified nominees must be a certified member of the NSCA with a CSCS AND TSAC-F certification
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