All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year 2019 – 2020 School Year
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ALL-AMERICAN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ATHLETES OF THE YEAR RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENT – ATHLETES DURING THE 2019 – 2020 SCHOOL YEAR TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Baseball ...................................... 1 Baseball ..................................... 111 Basketball ................................... 10 Basketball .................................. 114 Beach Volleyball ........................ 24 Cheerleading ............................. 118 Cross Country ............................ 25 Diving ........................................ 119 Diving ......................................... 27 Field Hockey .............................. 120 Equestrian ................................. 28 Football ..................................... 121 Fencing ...................................... 29 Golf ........................................... 126 Field Hockey .............................. 30 Gymnastics ................................ 127 Football ..................................... 32 Hockey ...................................... 128 Golf ............................................ 43 Lacrosse .................................... 129 Gymnastics ................................ 46 Multi-sport Athletes ................. 130 Hockey ....................................... 47 Olympic Weightlifting ............... 137 Lacrosse ..................................... 50 Rowing ...................................... 138 Multi-sport Athletes .................. 58 Soccer ........................................ 139 Olympic Weightlifting ............... 60 Softball ...................................... 141 Rowing ....................................... 61 Swimming ................................. 142 Rugby ......................................... 62 Track and Field .......................... 143 Skiing ......................................... 63 Volleyball .................................. 147 Soccer ........................................ 64 Wrestling ................................... 149 Softball ...................................... 74 Swimming .................................. 84 Tennis ........................................ 86 Track and Field .......................... 88 Volleyball ................................... 97 Water Polo ................................ 105 Wheelchair Basketball ............... 106 Wheelchair Tennis ..................... 107 Wrestling ................................... 108 The NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year program recognizes those collegiate and high school athletes, whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of their strength coach*, reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning. These athletes are also recognized for their academic and personal accomplishments and their integrity as student-athletes. *A team coach who is a member of the NSCA, may make a nomination in the event that a team does not have a regularly assigned strength coach. 2020 — COLLEGE — BASEBALL ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY Travis Ray, Jr. Chase Cheek Inflielder Outfielder Senior Senior Travis is an extremely hard worker, who comes in on his Chase's dedication to improving himself as a player own to do extra work. His efforts are undeniable in his stems directly from his commitment to daily hard work performance on the baseball diamond. Travis has and high effort in his physical development, mental worked his way to a 440 lb. back squat, and a 305 lb. hang performance, and recovery. He always does things the clean.. ~Troy Williams right way. He's become a starter, a team captain, and an important leader in our program through the examples BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY he sets every day off the field and on it. Chase's athletic Greg Tobin ability has been unmatched in many ways in Duke Pitcher Baseball history; he's recorded speed and power Senior numbers that we just haven't seen before. Over the four Greg is a machine in the weight room. In addition to years that I've had the honor of coaching him, he has being one of our most technically sound lifters, he is also stood out daily amongst a group of outstanding people. one of our most athletic and strongest pound for pound. ~Dan Perlmutter His excellence in the weight room is paralleled only by his excellence on the mound. ~Jay Mendoza FITCHBURG STATE Brandon Lefebvre DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY INF Kragen Kechely Senior Pitcher Brandon has been bought into the Strength and Senior Conditioning program from day 1 and has been one of Kragen has exemplified what it looks like to be a leader the hardest, most consistent workers in our entire in our program. Aside from buying into the program, he department. He is someone who is constantly in the has invested in those following his footsteps. He holds weight room, looking for extra work to do and searching others and himself accountable. When Kragen had a for any way to put himself in a better position to succeed setback in the summer of his 5th year (2019), he never on the field. His first year in our program, his front squat needed anyone to stay on top of him with his rehab or max was 155lbs. Since then, Brandon has hit a 300lb split the training he was able to participate in. He never squat and 400lb trap bar deadlift at a bodyweight of needed anyone to baby-sit him and feed him 170lbs. ~Jim McGuire modifications. He seizes every opportunity to set himself up for success, no matter how big or small. Kragen always makes training enjoyable and has left a long-lasting impression on our program. ~Alex Spencer 1 2020 — COLLEGE — BASEBALL FITCHBURG STATE HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Matt Pingitore Justin Smith Catcher Catcher Senior Senior Matt has always been one of the most hardworking Justin Smith has been the definition of a lead by example athletes in his program and provided a great example to student-athlete. No matter what day, time, or situation, younger players through his actions. He has seen Justin can always be counted on to selflessly lead his consistent improvement in his weight room performance teammates throughout a workout. He is in the weight over the past three years, largely due to his effort. This room 5 days per week year-round, no mater how many past fall, Matt's ability as a leader was put on full display. days are mandatory. He is always the last one in the During a mid- semester coaching change, Matt stepped weight room, checking the racks to make sure everything in and stepped up, providing leadership and guidance for is where it should be. Justin has a Max Back Squat of 450 a program in transition. He kept everyone together and lbs but numbers come and go. His character and how he on the same page, ensured the effort in the weight room attacks each session is what we admire. He is a 4-Year remained high, and was a critical voice for the players to contributor of our Division I baseball program, and our the administration during the coaching search. Head Baseball Coach can count on him to be the one ~Jeff Godin setting up the field, taking care of the details on the diamond as well. He was a runner up for our Strength and GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE Conditioning Athlete of the Year last year, and is on track Hunter Dollander to win it this year as well. Our culture in the Strength and Pitcher Conditioning Department is what it is, in large part Senior because of Justin Smith. I would like to give him my Hunter exemplifies what it means to be a student- highest recommendation for NSCA All-American. athlete. An Exercise Science major and AD Honor Roll ~Justin Bentivegna recipient, Hunter has been a staple in the weight room for the last 3 years. As one of the first student-athletes HUNTINGDON COLLEGE to commit to year round training, his hard work and Brooks Freeman dedication has paid off. He has the passion and desire to Pitcher better himself every day. He is a leader on the field and Senior in the weight room. His dedication to athletic Brooks has dedicated himself throughout his career to performance is unequaled by many. ~James Williams training. He has played a critical role in influencing the culture of training within our baseball program and pitching staff. Brooks always approaches his work as a professional, and expects the same from the others around him. ~Charlie Goodyear 2 2020 — COLLEGE — BASEBALL KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY school’s athletics and is well liked amongst all the other Chance Egnor athletes.---Clint Woods ~Clint Woods Catcher Senior MENLO COLLEGE Chance is the definition of Hard Work, Toughness and Dylan Cole Grit. He is a tremendous leader, who holds others Infield / 1B responsible for their actions. He is an excellent role Junior model for the younger athletes, a "Program Guy" who Dylan's work ethic, willingness to learn and commitment you want everyone to follow. ~Cory Minnie to improvement embodies the core values of Menlo College Sports Performance. Dylan's immediate buy into KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY the program has helped elevate him into a starting role Aram Kumar along with being a team captain. His tireless work in the INF weight room during the off-season and in-season speaks Sophomore volumes about his character and passion to not only Aram does a great job of mastering the technique of improve himself but help elevate his teammates and every lift. He is a former student intern within our Menlo College Baseball. ~Victor Brankovich Strength and Conditioning Department, who did an amazing job. He comes to work every day in the weight MERRIMACK COLLEGE room. He has a bright future in the Strength