The All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award program recognizes those collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning training for their respective sport. We are looking for individuals that embody what it means to be a student athlete here at UMW, in that with discipline, perseverance, accountability, and a strong work ethic, any goal is obtainable. It is our plan to line the entire wall of mirrors over the years with such student athletes across all sports.

Nine student-athletes from the University of Mary Washington have been selected for the award: Erin Andrewelevich (track & field), David Danek (track & field), Erin Whitesell (swimming), Hannah Bruns (softball), Lewis Grant (rugby), Morgan Maccartney (field hockey), Brooke Bauman (women's soccer), Jacob Lovinger (men's soccer), and Jennifer Bosserman (women's lacrosse).

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world.

The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. We disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, and continuing education opportunities. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.