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Antony McClure Assistant Performance Training Professional at New Mexico State University SUMMER 2013 NEWSLETTER

M EET A NTONY M CC LURE

AWARDS AND HONORS:

 Anthony received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sports Sciences Association in 1999.  He was recognized by Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.  He is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.  He received a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Arizona State University.  He was the first person to become certified as a periodization planning specialist, and strength and conditioning expert through the Tudor Bompa Institute.

CERTIFICATIONS:

 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

The National Strength and Conditioning Association announced Antony McClure as the Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year for 2012. Earning this honor has made him the second trainer to be recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association to date, and after 13 years as an assistant performance training professional at New Mexico State University, it was a well-deserved acknowledgement. While Mr. McClure likens this award to the Academy Award of his industry, it certainly has not detracted from the other career highlights he has been proud to celebrate. Among them, Mr. McClure’s recalls his role in the New Mexico State University women’s volleyball team winning the 2012 Western Athletic Conference Tournament. The victory advanced the team to the NCAA Tournament. He also helped the team become ranked 13th in the nation among colleges. Overall, Mr. McClure’s involvement with the team has aided them in winning at least 18 matches per season since 2002. Mr. McClure currently works with eight teams at New Mexico State University, including volleyball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and golf, equestrian, and women’s swimming and diving. For each of these teams, he has developed year-round fitness curricula, including general training and injury recovery programs. His career choice was the perfect fit, as Mr. McClure has always been passionate about developing and training athletes. His interest in health and fitness grew strong through the support and training he received from his mentors, John Taylor, Dr. Tudor O. Bompa and Dr. Jim Petersen. As he hopes to advance to the level of his mentors, Mr. McClure also intends to grow within the field of collegiate coaching and increase his training abilities.

 Certification, National Sports Performance Association  Certification, International Sports Sciences Association  Certification, National Sports Performance Association  Certification, Tudor Bompa Institute

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