Get to know the 2024 NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Kenna Smoak-Minnici, after accepting her award at the 2024 Coaches Conference. She connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the unique coaching rigors at a prestigious military academy, Army West Point. The episode goes beyond the demands of sport-specific training to developing student-athletes and leaders for sustained success in the military. Smoak-Minnici highlights the role of family along her journey as an athlete, and strength and conditioning coach, in addition to the importance of always pushing yourself to go beyond the norm.

Connect with Kenna on Instagram at: @kenna_minnici or LinkedIn: @kenna-smoak-minnici | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs