Board of Directors
President
Jay R. Hoffman, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, FACSM
Professor
Department of Sport and Fitness
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32816
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. Jay Hoffman holds the rank of full professor in the Department of Sport and Fitness at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Hoffman is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Hoffman was elected as President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association in July of 2009. Dr. Hoffman holds a unique perspective in his sport science background. Prior to his academic career he signed free agent contracts with the NY Jets and Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL and the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. Recent honors and awards bestowed upon Dr. Hoffman include: 2007 Outstanding Sport Scientist of the Year from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), 2005 Outstanding Kinesiology Professional Award from the Neag School of Education Alumni Society of the University of Connecticut, 2003 Educator of the Year NSCA, and 2003 Neag School of Education Outstanding Alumni Research Award (University of Connecticut). Dr. Hoffman is also the sports science advisor to Major League Baseball Strength Coaches and is assisting them in developing a steroid education program for baseball. Dr. Hoffman’s primary area of study is in sports supplementation and training paradigms. Dr. Hoffman has published more than 150 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed journals. His books Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance and Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health were published by Human Kinetics. A Practical Guide to Designing Resistance Training Programs and Total Fitness for Baseball were published by Coaches Choice. Further sharing his research and findings, Dr. Hoffman has lectured at more than 250 national and international conferences and meetings.
Vice-President
Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. Jeffrey Stout is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratories in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Stout has published over 100 peer reviewed research studies that focus on sports nutrition, exercise performance, muscle function and body composition. Furthermore, he has co-authored and co-edited 7 books and 5 chapters on sports nutrition.
Secretary/Treasurer
John P. McCarthy PhD, PT, CSCS,*D Sports Medicine Professional Board Member
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. John McCarthy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he conducts research on neuromuscular, metabolic, and performance adaptations to resistance exercise and teaches exercise physiology and clinical exercise courses. He is a long time member of the NSCA with an extensive volunteer service record (e.g., Wisconsin State Director, member of Education and Conference Committees). He also serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.
Board Member
Todd A. Miller, PhD, CSCS, *D
George Washington University
Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health and Health Services
Washington, DC 20052
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. Todd Miller is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services in Washington DC, where he is responsible for the development and oversight of the Master's Degree concentration in Strength and Conditioning. He has degrees in Exercise Physiology from Penn State and Texas A&M, and currently studies the role of interactive video gaming as a means of increasing physical activity in children.
Board Member
Rodney P. Gaines, PhD, CSCS
Virginia State University
HPERD Department, Athletics Department
Petersburg, VA 23836
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. Rodney Gaines is currently employed by Virginia State University and holds full-time positions both as an Associate Professor and Head Strength and Conditioning coach. Dr. Gaines received his MS in Physical Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and finished his PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in December 2001 in Health and Physical Education with an emphasis in Tests and Measurement in Health Promotion. Dr. Gaines served as the NSCA Virginia State Director from 2003 – 2009, and recently served one year as the NSCA Mid-Atlantic Coordinator. Dr. Gaines was the first ever full-time strength and conditioning coach at Division I Norfolk State University (2002 – 2007), and in August 2009 he started the first ever program at Division II Virginia State University (2009 – present). Dr. Gaines also serves on the Virginia Physical Education Recreation and Dance Board of Directors as Past Vice-President of the General Division and has a three-year appointment on the organization’s Strategic Planning Committee (2010 – 2013). Dr. Gaines is the owner of Muscle Gaines Studio and Muscle Gaines Consulting, and he is a certification specialist and CEU provider for the NSCA, ACSM, and AFAA. He has published articles and abstracts in the Vahperd and NSCA journals, and writes newsletters for strength coaches and personal trainers. Dr. Gaines has published two books, and his first book was self-published called, “Leadership Gaines.” He recently finished his second book in January 2010, and was published by Coaches Choice: 101 Spiritual Lessons for Coaches and Athletes.
Board Member
Jill A. Bush, PhD, CSCS
Towson University
Towson, MD
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. Jill Bush holds an Associate Professor position at Towson University in Towson, Maryland, an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, and Adjunct Associate Professor position at the University of Houston. She received her doctoral degree from Penn State University. Her current research examines nutrient and hormonal effects on exercise testing and performance in youth and adults.
Board Member
Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS, *D, FNSCA, Institutional Strength and Conditioning Professional
Muskego High School
Muskego, WI
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Coach Mike Nitka has been a member of the NSCA since 1985. His NSCA volunteer service includes traveling to Beijing, China as a NSCA delegate, the Conference Committee, the Scholarship Committee, Chairman of the High School SIG, and Column Editor of the NSCA Journal’s High School Column; he has been a member of three Strategic Planning Committees as well. As an instructor of Physical Education at Muskego High School in Muskego, WI for the past 35 years, he has earned his Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and has earned the NSCA Fellow distinction.
Board Member
Chat Williams, MS, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, *D, PT-AR
Norman, OK
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Chat Williams is the Wellness Coordinator for Norman Regional Health Club. He currently sits on the National Strength and Conditioning Association Board of Directors and is the past NSCA State Director Committee Chair, Midwest Regional Coordinator and State Director of Oklahoma (2004 State Director of the Year). He also served on the NSCA Personal Trainer SIG Executive Council. He is the author of multiple training DVD's including Training and Program Design with the BOSU Balance Trainer, Weekend Warrior: Training the Recreational Athlete, and co-author of 3-D Legs. His company Oklahoma Strength and Conditioning Productions offers personal training services, sports performance for youth, metabolic testing, and educational conferences and seminars for strength and conditioning professionals.
Public Member
Michael C. Ma, PhD
College of Chemical and Life Sciences
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Email: nscaboard@nsca-lift.org
Dr. Michael Ma is a full professor in the College of Life Sciences of the University of Maryland, College Park. His research interest is in the area of insect endocrinology and neurobiology. Dr. Ma has always possessed a great passion for international scientific policy issues. He recently completed a National Academy of Sciences project funded by the Gates Foundation on the future agriculture biotechnolgies that would solve world food problems. In the past 10 years, Dr. Ma represented University of Maryland on building both academic and cultural relations with major institutions in China.