Murray State University Athletics
Four Racers Receive NSCA Award
4/2/2013 11:00:00 AM | Baseball, General, Softball, Women's Volleyball
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recently awarded four Racers with its annual All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award, recognizing the student-athletes' dedication to strength training and conditioning.
The NSCA recognized MSU's Sarah Anderson (softball), Will Handlin (baseball), Lydia Orf (volleyball) and Noah Zipko (baseball).
This year, the NSCA awarded 229 collegiate and high school athletes from 98 schools with this esteemed award. The four Racer student-athletes were selected by Murray State strength and conditioning coaches Alison Albritton and Mike Rhoades, CSCS.
Coach Albritton on Anderson: “Sarah's determination and will to constantly strive for excellence as an athlete has allowed her to become a standout in the weight room. Her passion to succeed and challenge herself motivates those around her to become better. Whether it's coming in early to work on weaknesses or staying late to get an extra stretch in, Sarah's strong will shows through her increased strength since day one.”
Coach Rhoades on Handlin: “Will has dedicated himself this year to be the best athlete that he can physically be. He has taken every opportunity to come in and get extra work in the weight room and on the field. He has dropped weight and increased lean body mass, while improving on all of his core lifts. The word that best describes Will is “competitor,” because he will not let one day go by without out-working his competition.”
Coach Rhoades on Orf: “Lydia from day one started with a “will do” attitude. For her size, she is extremely powerful and explosive. She does not shy away from challenging situations, but rather embraces them. Lydia's warming and caring personality deceives you from the fierce competitor she is and when it comes down to it, she will do whatever is necessary to get a win. Lydia embodies what a student-athlete should be all about, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
Coach Albritton on Zipko: “In the weight room, Noah displays determination and perseverance day in and day out. As a senior, Noah leads by example and motivates his teammates through his actions. He has constantly worked to improve his performance in the weight room and on the field. Noah comes in every day ready for a new challenge. He has increased his strength and has improved his lean body mass. His hard-working demeanor and strong work ethic is an example to serve for our underclassmen.”
Boyd Epley, founder of the NSCA adds, “The advantages of strength training and condition cannot be denied in collegiate and high school athletics. The NSCA is pleased to recognize student-athletes that put forth an effort to improve their performance through strength and conditioning. They are to be applauded for their hard work and dedication.”
The NSCA All-American Athlete of the Year Award program is in its 34th year.
The NSCA recognized MSU's Sarah Anderson (softball), Will Handlin (baseball), Lydia Orf (volleyball) and Noah Zipko (baseball).
This year, the NSCA awarded 229 collegiate and high school athletes from 98 schools with this esteemed award. The four Racer student-athletes were selected by Murray State strength and conditioning coaches Alison Albritton and Mike Rhoades, CSCS.
Coach Albritton on Anderson: “Sarah's determination and will to constantly strive for excellence as an athlete has allowed her to become a standout in the weight room. Her passion to succeed and challenge herself motivates those around her to become better. Whether it's coming in early to work on weaknesses or staying late to get an extra stretch in, Sarah's strong will shows through her increased strength since day one.”
Coach Rhoades on Handlin: “Will has dedicated himself this year to be the best athlete that he can physically be. He has taken every opportunity to come in and get extra work in the weight room and on the field. He has dropped weight and increased lean body mass, while improving on all of his core lifts. The word that best describes Will is “competitor,” because he will not let one day go by without out-working his competition.”
Coach Rhoades on Orf: “Lydia from day one started with a “will do” attitude. For her size, she is extremely powerful and explosive. She does not shy away from challenging situations, but rather embraces them. Lydia's warming and caring personality deceives you from the fierce competitor she is and when it comes down to it, she will do whatever is necessary to get a win. Lydia embodies what a student-athlete should be all about, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
Coach Albritton on Zipko: “In the weight room, Noah displays determination and perseverance day in and day out. As a senior, Noah leads by example and motivates his teammates through his actions. He has constantly worked to improve his performance in the weight room and on the field. Noah comes in every day ready for a new challenge. He has increased his strength and has improved his lean body mass. His hard-working demeanor and strong work ethic is an example to serve for our underclassmen.”
Boyd Epley, founder of the NSCA adds, “The advantages of strength training and condition cannot be denied in collegiate and high school athletics. The NSCA is pleased to recognize student-athletes that put forth an effort to improve their performance through strength and conditioning. They are to be applauded for their hard work and dedication.”
The NSCA All-American Athlete of the Year Award program is in its 34th year.
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