NSCA Foundation Assistantship
The NSCA Foundation annually extends up to five assistantships to aspiring professionals eager to expand their expertise and advance their careers. These individuals will have the invaluable opportunity to collaborate closely with and be mentored by accomplished strength and conditioning coaches holding the esteemed NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) credential. These mentors are highly accomplished and educated, dedicated to nurturing the future wave of strength and conditioning professionals. Each recipient of this program will receive a $10,000 stipend, disbursed over a 5-month duration, in exchange for their commitment to working 40 hours a week.
Career Achievements & Success Stories
Recipients of assistantships have progressed in their careers to secure positions at D1, D2, and D3 universities, professional sports teams, multiple Olympic committees, and other sports organizations. These roles encompass diverse titles such as Director of Athletics, Assistant Director of Athletics, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Performance, Director of Football Strength and Conditioning, PE Teacher and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports, Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Assistant Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Return to Performance Coordinator.
"The assistantship allowed me to learn, challenge myself, emphasize and embrace my passion, build mental toughness, and gain confidence in myself and my skills. Not only did I grow as a coach, I have been able to grow as a person, and I will continue to grow in my career. "
Haley Marquardt, Oakland A's
"I was given many chances to challenge myself and receive feedback about my performance so that I could make changes to improve. I worked hard to gain trust and opportunity. I am grateful for all that this assistantship has offered me!"
Benito Cecenas, University of Vermont
Assistantship Alumni
Coaches, do you want an Assistantship recipient?
We are often asked by Coaches, "How do I get my name on the list to have an Assistantship Recipient at my facility?" Within the application, applicants are provided a link to the NSCA's RSCC webpage where they identify their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice RSCC Coach they would like to work with. It is up to the applicant to decide where they want to be placed, and whom with. We do not place the applicant, the applicant tells us where they want to go. Unfortunately, there is no list to put your facility on to. If you are an RSCC, then you are already on the list that is provided for the applicants to select from. If you have any further questions, please email us at Foundation@nsca.com.
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