Oklahoma State University Athletics
Gary Calcagno Named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach
May 13, 2008 | Cowboy Wrestling
Nashville, Tenn. – Gary Calcagno, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at Oklahoma State University, has been named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa). This honor is the highest given in the strength and conditioning coaching profession, and the ceremony is undoubtedly the highlight of the association's National Conference each year. Master Strength and Conditioning Coach Rob Glass, also from Oklahoma State University, presented Gary with the blue MSCC Jacket on Thursday evening, May 8, 2008.
“This is an incredible honor for Gary,” said CSCCa Executive Director, Dr. Chuck Stiggins. “Being named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach signifies a commitment to the student athlete, a commitment to the Oklahoma State University Athletic Program, and a commitment to the strength and conditioning profession. We are honored to have Gary Calcagno as a member of our association and to have him join the ranks of the Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches. He is truly a model of an outstanding strength and conditioning professional.”
In order to receive this certification and corresponding title of distinction, an individual must first meet the following criteria:
1)Â Â Hold a minimum of a bachelors degree;
2)Â Â Be a currently practicing, full-time strength & conditioning coach on the collegiate or professional level;
3)Â Â Hold current membership in the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa);
4)  Hold the CSCCa Certification – SCCC (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified); and
5)Â Â Be a full-time, collegiate, and/or professional strength & conditioning coach for a minimum of 12 years.Â
Ten collegiate strength & conditioning coaches received the prestigious certification of Master Strength & Conditioning Coach at the 2008 MSCC Ceremony: Gary Calcagno (Oklahoma State University); Sonny Falcone (Duke University); Chuck Faucette (St. Louis Rams); John Grieco (UNLV); Marc Hill (University of Kentucky); Barry Kagan (University of Maryland); Donnie Maib (University of Texas); Ethan Reeve (Wake Forest University); Scott Reeves (Texas A&M University); and David Williams (Liberty University). These ten coaches joined the existing 60 Master Strength & Conditioning Coaches, bringing the total number of MSCC's to 70.
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