Friendswood High School raises strength and conditioning standards, creating safer athletic programs and facilities
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has announced Friendswood High School (FHS) as a 2023 Strength of America award recipient. This award recognizes FHS as the gold standard in strength and conditioning programs.
Led by Coach Joseph Taylor to improve his school’s curriculum, FHS was measured in four major categories: Supervision, Education, Program, and Facilities. Selected from hundreds of eligible schools, FHS will be recognized on the NSCA website as having achieved the Strength of America distinction.
The NSCA provides all high schools with concise guidelines. “I am proud to have Friendswood High School be part of our ongoing mission to improve the education and programs for all our youth,” Eric McMahon, the NSCA’s Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, said.
Congratulations to Coach Taylor. For an updated list of Strength of America award winners, visit NSCA.com.
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 worldwide.
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 comprises more than 60,000 members and certified professionals worldwide who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.
