MAY 06, 2015 10:06a ET
MAY 06, 2015 10:06a ET
The man in charge of sculpting the frames of Wolfpack football players recently received a beefier title, as head strength and conditioning coach Jason Veltkamp was named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa).
The designation is the highest honor given in the strength and conditioning profession.
"This is an incredible honor for Jason," CSCCa executive director, Dr. Chuck Stiggins was quoted as saying on N.C. State’s website. "Being named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach signifies a commitment to the student-athlete, the North Carolina State University athletic program, and the strength and conditioning profession.