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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO<\/strong> – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation announces the recipients of its 2026 Research, Coaching Advancement and Equipment Grants. This cycle, the Foundation will award nearly $195,000 in funding and resources to 15 deserving NSCA Members. These grants reflect the Foundation\u2019s ongoing commitment to advance the science and practice of strength and conditioning through evidence-based research and professional support.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s recipients represent a diverse group of student researchers, faculty members, coaches, and programs across the U.S. Funded research examines aging populations, sport performance, tactical readiness, recovery, and more, while additional support reduces barriers to credentials, continuing education, and essential equipment.<\/p>\n \u201cThe NSCA Foundation\u2019s grant programs are designed to move our field forward by investing in high-quality research and the coaches who translate science into practice,\u201d said Dr. Brandon Roberts, Chair of the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee. \u201cThe 2026 recipients represent an outstanding group of professionals and emerging scholars whose work will meaningfully impact performance, health, and safety across diverse populations.\u201d<\/p>\n The NSCA Foundation is one of the few sources that supports research and professional growth across education and experience levels, from Master\u2019s degree students up to senior investigators and practitioners.<\/p>\n Directed Research Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Austin Graybeal, AI-Adaptive Velocity-Based Resistance Training with Eccentric Overload to Improve Strength and Functional Independence in Older Adults, Texas Christian University*<\/p>\n Mitch Magrini, From Lab to Living Room: Implementing Remote Velocity-Based Resistance Training with Real-Time Biofeedback in Older Adults, Creighton University*<\/p>\n Senior Investigator Research Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dan Newmire, The Effect of Post-Resistance Training Hot Water Immersion on Skeletal Muscle Adaptations in Females, Texas Woman\u2019s University<\/p>\n Young Investigator Research Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bridget McFadden, Field-Based Compared to Laboratory-Based Fitness Tests to Determine Metrics of Maximal Aerobic Capacity in NCAA Student Athletes, Queens College<\/p>\n Doctoral Research Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Quinlan Thompson, Comparison Between Eccentric Hamstring Strength Training and Sprint-Specific Training on Strength, Power, and Sprint Performance in Club Sport Collegiate Athletes, University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/p>\n Ryan Burke, Comparison of Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training on Muscular Adaptations and Oxygenation Responses, Rutgers<\/p>\n Tiffany Adams, SHIFT-MAP: A Multimodal Assessment of Physiological and Behavioral Demands During 24-Hour Firefighter Shifts, University of Alabama<\/p>\n Masters Research Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tyler McCollum, Effects of Passive Heated Garments on Neuromuscular Readiness, Central and Peripheral Fatigue, and Thermoregulatory Responses During Cold Exposure, Texas Tech University<\/p>\n 2026 Coaching Advancement & Equipment Grants Austin Cooper<\/p>\n Military CSCS\u00ae Support Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael Bellot, U.S. Army<\/p>\n Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Rylee Kara, Lindenwood University*<\/p>\n Concept2 Armed Forces Equipment Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Mark Christiani, Lovejoy Army Reserve Center, Tampa, FL<\/p>\n Concept2 Law Enforcement Equipment Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Joseph Wilkie, Orleans\/Niagara BOCES Educational Training Center, Buffalo, NY<\/p>\n Concept2 Fire Service Agency Equipment Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Paul Nelson, Janesville Fire Department, Janesville, WI<\/p>\n DC Blocks\u00ae Law Enforcement Strength Training Equipment Support Grant:<\/p>\n Joseph Wilkie, Orleans\/Niagara BOCES Educational Training Center, Buffalo, NY<\/p>\n Hammer Strength High School Equipment Grant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Carrie Vernieuw, San Juan Diego Catholic High School<\/p>\n An asterisk (*) indicates the school is a member of the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP), which recognizes institutions that meet established guidelines to effectively prepare students for careers in strength and conditioning.<\/p>\n \u201cThese awards reflect the Foundation\u2019s commitment to rigorous inquiry and real-world coaching development,\u201d said Dr. Sean Collins, Grant Committee Board Member and Liaison. \u201cFrom innovative training interventions to applied research in sport, tactical, and community settings, the 2026 projects and awardees highlight the breadth of impact strength and conditioning can have when supported by strong scholarship and professional growth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" COLORADO SPRINGS, CO<\/strong> – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation announces the recipients of its 2026 Research, Coaching Advancement and Equipment Grants. 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