Strength of America Award
The Strength of America Award recognizes high schools that represent the gold standard in strength and conditioning programs. High schools who earn this award have demonstrated excellence in supervision, education, program, and facilities. Recognition is good for a three year period unless there is a change to the sponsor strength and conditioning coach. Deadlines: May 15th and November 15th annually.
Special thanks to the Ad-hoc Strength of America Award Committee for helping to organize this award:
Coach Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA (Chair)
Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Jay Hoffman, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
John McCarthy, PhD, CSCS,*D
Recognized Schools
|
SCHOOL |
COACH |
PERIOD |
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Athens Academy | Athens, GA |
Coach Bryan Pulliam |
2025 - 2028 |
|
Berrien Springs High School | Berrien Springs, MI |
Coach Bob Taylor |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Bexley High School | Columbus, OH |
Coach Jesse Padgett |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Bond University - High Performance Training Centre | Gold Coast, QLD Australia |
Coach Glenn Corcoran |
2023 - 2026 |
|
The Branson School | Ross, CA |
Coach Bruce Pruiett |
2025 - 2028 |
|
Cape Henry Collegiate | Virginia Beach, VA |
Coach Philip Reichhoff |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Charlotte Catholic High School | Charlotte, NC |
Coach Mike Hazel |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Concord High School | Elkhart, IN |
Coach Scott Pherson |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha | Omaha, NE |
Coach Matt Marty |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Crean Lutheran High School | Irvine, CA |
Coach Colin Shumate |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Creighton Preparatory School | Omaha, NE |
Coach Trent Clausen |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Dacula High School | Dacula, GA |
Coach James Romaniw |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Discovery Canyon High School | Colorado Springs, CO |
Coach Sam Melendrez |
2025 - 2028 |
|
Dyer County High School | Newborn, TN |
Coach Jonmarc Rasberry |
2024 - 2027 |
|
The Episcopal School of Dallas | Dallas, TX |
Coach Phil Mosley |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Ezell-Harding Christian School | Antioch, TN |
Coach Justin Loudon |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Fox Chapel Area High School | Pittsburgh, PA |
Coach Brandon Peifer |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Friendswood High School | Friendswood, TX |
Coach Joseph Taylor |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Greer High School | Greer, SC |
Coach Matt Landreth |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Guerin Catholic High School | Noblesville, IN |
Coach Jaime Waymouth |
2023 - 2026 |
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy | Melbourne, FL |
Coach Vincent Martins |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Inspiration Academy | Bradenton, FL |
Coach Brian Commerford |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas | Dallas, TX |
Coach Giuliano Sanchez and Coach Rick Lefebvre |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Kamehameha Schools | Honolulu, HI |
Coach Nicole Isemoto |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Lakeshore High School | Stevensville, MI |
Coach John Girton |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Marquette University High School | Milwaukee, WI |
Coach Mike Duehring |
2023 - 2026 |
|
New Trier High School | Winnetka, IL |
Coach Jim Davis |
2022 - 2025 |
|
The Peddie School | Hightstown, NJ |
Coach Mike Volkmar |
2025 - 2028 |
|
Perry High School | Perry, OH |
Coach Mike Crissinger |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Pine Crest School | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Coach Michael Hlatki |
2025 - 2028 |
|
Platteview High School | Springfield, NE |
Coach Nick Crouse |
2024 - 2027 |
|
Punahou School | Honolulu, HI |
Coach Aaron Mendoza |
2023 - 2026 |
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Raytown South High School | Raytown, MO |
Coaches Monte Yancey, William Harris, Dan Porter, and Kimberly Kirk |
2023 - 2026 |
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Royalton Hartland | Middleport, NY |
Coach Joseph Wilkie |
2025 - 2028 |
|
Royse City High School | Royse City, TX |
Coach Kyle Alvarado |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Saint Francis High School | Mountain View, CA |
Coaches Andrew Wun and Jake Siebert |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Saint Stephen's Episcopal School | Bradenton, FL |
Coach Erik Schulz |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Strong Rock Christian School | Locust Grove, GA |
Coaches Tobias Jacobi, Emily Mayer, and Gary Schofield |
2023 - 2026 |
|
Webb School of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
Coach Lexus McDaniel |
2025 - 2028 |
|
William Penn Charter School | Philadelphia, PA |
Coach John Estok |
2025 - 2028 |
Past Recognized Schools
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