COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ?The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) recentlyawarded UTSA seniors Gena Rhodes (volleyball) and Tommy Wolfe(men's track & field) with its annual All-American Strength & ConditioningAthlete of the Year award, which recognizes their dedication tostrength training and conditioning.
Nominated by UTSA strength & conditioning coach Michael Cox,McMillan and Ruffin have been standout contributors for theirrespective teams the past four years.
"After a severe ankle injury midway through her junior year, Gena dedicated herself to never missing a match again," Cox said. ”Her focus and dedication in the weight room not only improved her physically, but it also made her tougher mentally. She became a leader and set an example that rubbed off on all the athletes around her."
"Tommy has been a part of several championship teams and had the good fortune to be surrounded by excellent leaders his entire athletics career," Cox said. "He has established himself as an outstanding role model with the ability to lead and motivate others. His dedication has helped the younger athletes learn the lessons he did early in his career and that no doubt will lead to continued success for the program."
This year, the NCSA awarded 207 student-athletes from 116 schools withthis esteemed honor. In its 30th year, the program is made possible bya grant from Power Systems, Inc.
