The Tactical Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year Award honors the coach, researcher, tactical professional, educator, or administrator whose influential contributions measurably advance military, law enforcement, or fire and rescue strength and conditioning.
Each nominee will be asked to fill out a criteria sheet that details career accomplishments and contributions to the personal training industry.
The criteria sheet assigns points to a variety of professional achievements, letters of recommendation, volunteer involvement with the NSCA, and other activities related to the personal training industry.
NSCA Members in good standing may nominate other NSCA Members or themselves.
Nominations are open September-January
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Current NSCA Member for 2 consecutive years |
Current teacher, instructor, coach, researcher in tactical related field or member of law enforcement, firefighter, EMS, or military |
Must have a minimum of 5-years of teaching, instructing, coaching, or preforming research directly related to tactical populations |
Current CSCS or TSAC-F |
Cover letter and Resume or CV |
Additional requirements listed in the General Awards Criteria, include but not limited to, the nominee must be nominated by a member in good standing and nominees will be sent a criteria sheet to fill out that must be returned with cover letter and CV/resume before the required deadline.
September - nominations open
January – nominations close and nominees are contacted to submit award requirements
March – nominees are required to have all materials submitted and NSCA staff will evaluate that eligibility requirements have been met before submitting to the Committee, SIG, or Task Force.
April – Committee, SIG, or Task Force should vote and decide the winner and will submit the winners name to the National Office.
May – notifications to nominees will be sent by the National Office and press announcements will be coordinated
August – Award conferred at the Tactical Annual Training
Dr. Robert Lockie is an Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning at California State University, Fullerton, and has been a sports and tactical researcher for more than 20 years. He has conducted numerous research projects with law enforcement, fire, military, and sports organizations. Dr. Lockie has authored or co-authored over 100 articles on the topics of law enforcement, firefighter, and military fitness, as well as testing and tactical performance. He has also presented his research findings locally, nationally, and internationally. In October of 2023, Dr. Lockie was recognized by Elsevier and Stanford University as one of the top 2% most-cited scientists in the world.
Read The Press ReleaseGuy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
Robin M. Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D