Four Humboldt State University Lumberjack Student-Athletes were named to the 2020 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American award recipients as announced by the NSCA.  These four are Kayla Costello (volleyball), Odelia Ryan (volleyball), Joseph Sweeney (football) and Sefa Tavanuu (football).

 The NSCA presents these awards to student-athletes that have accomplishments and dedication to strength and conditioning.  These four were nominated by HSU’s strength and conditioning coach Drew Petersen. 

 “We are proud to have Coach Petersen to join the NSCA in its mission to safely improve athletic performance,” says Eric McMahon, NSCA’s Coaching Program Manager.  “Supporting our student-athletes like Kayla Costello, Odelia Ryan, Joseph Sweeney and Sefa Tavanauu guarantees a stronger future for the NSCA.”

 Since the inception of the NSCA All-American Awards, 114 Lumberjack student-athletes have received this honor with Lynell Stokes (women’s basketball) and Reggie Bolton (football) being the first two Lumberjacks to earn this award in 1991. 

 Media Note: For additional information about the NSCA All-American Athlete of the Year visit www.nsca.com.  Also, the reason that there is two football players is that they are behind in their male nominations.

 About the National Strength & Conditioning Association

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 and is dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world. The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. The organization disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, and continuing education opportunities. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, the NSCA serves as a valuable resource for its members, the fitness industry, general public, and the media. The association provides a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to strengthen, build, advance, and unify.