JSCR Editorial Excellence Award
This award is presented to members of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Editorial Board in recognition of their service to the association.
Congratulations to the 2024 Winners!
Jie Kang, PhD, FACSM
Dr. Jie Kang is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at The College of New Jersey and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Kang earned his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, Master’s from the City University of New York-Queens College, and Bachelor’s from Beijing Sports University. His research interests include exercise metabolism, sports nutrition, and cardiorespiratory physiology. Dr. Kang has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including two textbooks on biogenetics, nutrition, and metabolism. He also regularly presents at regional, national, and international conferences. Currently, he serves as a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
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Matt S. Stock, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Matt Stock is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science (IEPRS) at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Stock’s research interests involve understanding the neuromuscular adaptations associated with disuse, aging/sarcopenia, and exercise rehabilitation. As IEPRS Director, he synergizes interdisciplinary research efforts among scientists and students in kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, and related disciplines. Dr. Stock has served in leadership roles for several organizations, including as President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Board of Directors. He has received numerous university- and national-level awards for teaching and mentoring students and early career researchers. Dr. Stock enjoys collaborating with students, trainees, and colleagues on research projects in the laboratory.
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Past Award Recipients Include:
| 2021 - Haley Bergstrom, PhD, CSCS,*D and Paul Cutrufello, PhD, ATC, CSCS |  |
| 2020 - Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS,*D and Jason Winchester, PhD, CSCS,*D | |
| 2019 - Dawn Anderson, PhD, CSCS and Rhodri S. Lloyd, PhD, CSCS,*D |  |
| 2018 - David R. Hooper, PhD, CSCS,*D and Joseph P. Weir, PhD, FNSCA |  |
| 2017 - Brend Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D and Joseph F. Signorile, PhD |
Dr. Signorile not pictured. |
| 2016 - N. Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Jared W. Coburn, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA |
Dr. Coburn not pictured. |
| 2015 - Loren Chiu, PhD, CSCS and Tammy Evetovich, PhD, CSCS |  |
| 2014 - G. Greg Haff, PhD, and Maren S. Fragala, PhD, CSCS,*D |  |
| 2013 - Jakob Vingren, PhD, CSCS and Patrick Jacobs, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2012 - John Caruso, PhD and Sean P. Flanagan, PhD, CSCS,*D | |
| 2011 - Joel T. Cramer, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA and Duncan N. French, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2010 - Mike R. McGuigan, PhD, CSCS,*D and Kent J. Adams, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2009 - William P. Ebben, PhD, CSCS,*D and Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA | |
| 2008 - Terry J. Housh, PhD, FNSCA | |
| 2007 - Jill A. Bush, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2006 - Nicholas A. Ratamess Jr., PhD, CSCS,*D | |
| 2005 - Ann M. Swank, PhD | |
| 2004 - Steve Fleck, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2003 - Bruce Craig, PhD | |
| 2002 - Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS,*D | |
| 2001 – Jay R. Hoffman, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D. and Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD | |
| 2000 - Jerry L. Mayhew, PhD and Dan Wathen , CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA | |
| 1999 - E. Paul Roetert, PhD | |
| 1998 - Larry W. Weiss, PhD |
How are recipients selected?
The Editor-In-Chief selects the recipient(s) of the JSCR Editorial Excellence Award annually in April-May from members of the JSCR Editorial Board based on their overall contribution to the review and editorial process over the past year. Recipients may only be awarded this award once.
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