Colorado Springs, Colo. – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announced five Maryville student-athletes as a 2022 All-American Athlete Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award recipient. Selected this season were Julia Banfield (women's lacrosse), Casey Berberich (women's track and field), Nick Hemann (men's soccer), Alex Hoff (baseball) and Joey Williams (wrestling).
 
This award recognizes their athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and conditioning. Nominated by Maryville strength and conditioning coach Jake Fitts, the group's determination to improve in athletics while maintaining academic prominence is a great model for all student-athletes at Maryville University.
 
"We are proud to have Coach Fitts join the NSCA in its mission to safely improve athletic performance," says Eric McMahon, NSCA's Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, "Supporting our student-athletes guarantees a stronger future for the NSCA."
 
Congratulations to Maryville's five selections, and for an updated list of the All-American Athletes of the Year award, visit www.nsca.com/All-American.

Media Note: For additional information about the NSCA All-American Athlete of the Year visit www.nsca.com.
 
About the National Strength & Conditioning Association
Founded in 1978, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning and related sport science professions around the world.
 
The NSCA exists to empower a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence- based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education. The NSCA community is composed of more than 60,000 members and certified professionals throughout the world who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.