SCJ Editorial Excellence Award
The Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ) Editorial Excellence Award is presented to an individual in recognition of their exemplary service to the review and editorial process of the SCJ.
Congratulations to the 2024 Winner!
Tessa Koschel, PhD, CSCS
Dr. Tessa Koschel is the innovator of Fitness Therapy Coaching and Consulting, a program that utilizes the interplay between anthropology and neurophysiology to elicit apex human performance. From private clients to large lecture halls, Dr. K takes an interdisciplinary approach to unleash the superhuman within the professional, first responder, and perinatal communities. Following a successful NCAA Track and Field career, Dr. K spent 10 years coaching NCAA athletics in track and field and strength and conditioning. She went on to conduct NIH research for the University of Colorado Denver, pioneered health-coaching models with Iora Health, and currently travels nationwide to advocate for the value and need of strength and conditioning professionals in US healthcare. Dr. Koschel serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, is the NSCA Oregon State Director, and previously served on the NSCA Colorado State Advisory Board.
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Past Award Recipients Include:
| 2020 - Paul Salamh, PhD, DPT, PT | |
| 2019 - Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS,*D |  |
| 2018 - Chris Bishop, MSc |  |
| 2017 - Edward McNeely, MS, CSCS |  |
| 2016 - Melissa Aversa, DPT, OCS, CSCS |  |
| 2015 - Stephanie M. Svoboda, DPT, MS, CSCS, USAW |  |
| 2014 - Patrick Pabian | |
| 2013 - Dr. Scott Cheatham, DPT | |
| 2012 - Daniel Lorenz, DPT, CSCS | |
| 2011 - William J. Hanney IV, DPT, CSCS | |
| 2010 - Kelly Brooks, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2009 - Morey J. Kolber, PT, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2008 - Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS | |
| 2007 - David J. Szymanski, PhD, CSCS,*D | |
| 2006 - Patrick McHenry, MA, CSCS,*D | |
| 2005 - Loren Chiu, CSCS | |
| 2004 - Brian Findley, CSCS,*D | |
| 2003 - Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA | |
| 2002 - Michael Stone, PhD | |
| 2001 - Allen R. Hedrick | |
| 2000 - John F. Graham | |
| 1999 - Steven S. Plisk, MS, CSCS |
How is the recipient selected?
The Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ) Editorial Excellence Award is given to an outstanding reviewer for the SCJ each year. The steps for choosing an award winner are as stated below:
- Each year, SCJ identifies the top reviewers (generally 6 – 10) for the past year using statistics provided by Editorial Manager. These reviewers are selected based on criteria such as the number of agreed reviews, days to completion, and the reviewer rating.
- The statistics are provided to the Senior Editors of the SCJ, and they are asked to rank their top 2 – 3 reviewers in order of preference.
- The Editor reorders the list based on the rankings of the Senior Editors. If there is a clear leader, that individual is chosen as the award winner.
- In the event of a close decision, the statistical analysis may be assessed from the previous year. If two reviewers remain close, an assessment of the year before that may be necessary, and so until a winner is identified.
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