Colorado Springs, Colo. - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce Ferdinand Mase (Wrestling) and Meghan Mazzella (Women's Basketball) as 2019 All-American Athlete Award recipients. This award recognizes their athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and conditioning. Nominated by Strength and Conditioning Head Coach, Vic Brown, Ferdinand and Meghan's determination to improve in athletics while maintaining academic prominence is a great model for all student-athletes at Ithaca College.
 
"We are proud to have Coach Brown join the NSCA in its mission to safely improve athletic performance," says Coach Scott Caulfield, the NSCA's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, "Supporting our student-athletes like Ferdinand and Meghan guarantees a stronger future for the NSCA."

"Ferdinand's commitment to excellence has been unwavering since his arrival on South Hill. Named to both the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) All-Academic Teams, Ferdinand is a leader in the classroom and on the mat. He has an infectious work ethic that teammates look up to and follow, an unrelenting never quit attitude that sets him apart. His outstanding dedication to his teammates and the wrestling program sets the standard for character. He understands the leadership to continue the legacy of the wrestling program and leaves Ithaca College an NCAA All – American," stated Brown.

"Meghan is a great standard for teamwork, discipline (i.e. attention to detail), perseverance and leadership. She is a committed teammate and credible leader by example of hard work. She has proven to be assiduous and persistent through the process. Named to the Liberty League All – Academic Team, Meghan is a leader in the classroom and on the court as a key contributor on three NCAA Tournament Teams.," said Brown.
 
Congratulations to Ferdinand and Meghan, and for an updated list of the All-American Athletes of the Year award, visit www.nsca.com.
 
Media Note: For additional information about the NSCA All-American Athlete of the Year visit www.nsca.com.

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.