NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2024 RESEARCH & COACHING ADVANCEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Research and Coaching Advancement Grants. This cycle, the Foundation will distribute more than $162,000 in grants and resources to 11 deserving NSCA Members within the strength and conditioning community. These grants fulfill the Foundation’s mission of supporting the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) by funding educational and research endeavors that enhance the practical application of strength and conditioning.

The NSCA Foundation is one of the few sources that funds research across education and experience levels — from master’s degree students up to senior investigators and practitioners — as well as work in the strength and conditioning field.

This year’s students and researchers join a prestigious legacy of grant recipients, raising the total number of recipients to 225 since the Foundation’s creation in 2007. The following grant recipients were selected by the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee, Grant Panel, and Coaching Advancement Grant & Assistantship Committee after a thorough evaluation process of all applications.

RESEARCH GRANTS

Graduate Student Research Grant – Doctoral:

Nicholas Kuhlman, University of Connecticut
Gianna Mastrofini, University of South Carolina*
Jennifer Rivera, Kent State University*

Young Investigator Research Grant:

Stuart Guppy, Edith Cowan University*
Danielle Levitt, Texas Tech University

Senior Investigator Research Grant:

Adam Wells, University of Central Florida*

Directed Research Grant:

John Harry, Texas Tech University

COACHING ADVANCEMENT & EQUIPMENT GRANTS

Hammer Strength – Life Fitness Equipment Grant:

Paige Craig, Hames Center, Alaska

Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant:

Arlene de Guzman-Alpuerto

Military CSCS® Support Grant:

Moses Valencia, United States Marine Corp

NSCA-CPT® Support Grant:

Marley Carviou

An asterisk (*) indicates the school is a member of the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP). The NSCA ERP recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized and approved strength and conditioning or personal training programs in undergraduate or graduate settings.

“We are thrilled to support the outstanding proposals of this year’s grant recipients. Their work represents the cutting edge of our field, and we look forward to seeing the impact of their research on the strength and conditioning community,” states NSCA Foundation President Dr. Don Melrose.

“We received an impressive array of submissions this year, showcasing the dedication and hard work of NSCA Members in advancing our industry. We thank all the applicants for their efforts and commitment to excellence,” affirms NSCA Foundation Executive Director Carissa Gump.

The NSCA Foundation encourages interested NSCA Members to apply during the next Research Grant cycle from November 1, 2024, to February 15, 2025, at NSCA.com/Grants.

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About the National Strength & Conditioning Association Foundation

The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation (NSCAF) was founded in 2007 with the aim of supporting the advancement of strength and conditioning practical applications. The NSCA Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to providing funding to NSCA Members taking part in educational and research endeavors.

Since its establishment, the NSCA Foundation has awarded 225 grants and 694 scholarships, totaling over $3 million to outstanding individuals within the strength and conditioning community. The NSCA Foundation is one of the few sources that funds research across education and experience levels — from master’s degree students up to senior investigators and practitioners — as well as work in the strength and conditioning field. The NSCA Foundation strives to maximize assets for the purpose of increasing grants and scholarships for NSCA Members.