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NSCA.COM 2014 NSCA ELECTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS — MEMBER DAVID SZYMANSKI, PHD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA EDUCATION • 2004 — Doctorate of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology Auburn University • 1995 — Master of Education in Sports Management Texas State University • 1993 — Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology Texas Lutheran University • 1989 — Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Texas Lutheran University • 1987 — Associate of Arts in Commercial Art College of DuPage NSCA INVOLVEMENT • Sponsorship Strategy Group member (2013 – present) • Board of Directors, Vice President (2012 – 2013) • Board of Directors (2011 – present) • Board of Directors Liaison to the Special Interest Groups for Baseball, Youth, Fellowship Committee, and Technology Department (2011 – 2014) • State/Provincial Director of Louisiana (2009 – 2011) • Executive Council Member for the Baseball Special Interest Group (2008 – 2011) 12 VISION STATEMENT OUTLINING THE CRITICAL AND/OR SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES FACING THE NSCA, SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE NSCA, AND AN INDICATION OF HOW SUCH GOALS MAY BE ACHIEVED When envisioning the future of the NSCA as a world leader in the strength and conditioning field, we must ensure that the integrity of the association is maintained and that there is a strategic plan in place that moves this NSCA into the future. This is accomplished by strong leadership that starts with the Board of Directors (BOD) in addition to the Executive Director of the NSCA. As a current member of the BOD, I know we have strong leadership in place that has developed a plan for the future. I would like the opportunity to continue serving in this capacity to make sure that the NSCA BOD continues to follow and implement this plan. Another way the NSCA can continue to grow is by promoting and disseminating research-based knowledge, education, and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness, and offset potential injury. One of the areas that this can be accomplished is through the resources that the NSCA provides to its members. The NSCA not only needs to provide information specific to its strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers, but also develop information and resources for its members that are clinicians, tactical facilitators, athletic trainers, educators, researchers, and students on its webpage so that it is specific to each member. This would expand the information available on the webpage that provides value to our membership. This, in part, might also help attract a wider audience that are not yet members and get them NSCA BULLETIN | ISSUE 36.05 interested in becoming members of the NSCA. Furthermor