Youngstown State Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance Mary Beth George was inducted into the 2026 Master Strength and Conditioning Class at the National Conference of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) held in Fort Worth, Texas.

George was presented with the title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) at our Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches Dinner and Ceremony last evening.

Currently, there are only 380 individuals who have received this level of certification and corresponding title of distinction.

This is undoubtedly the highest honor that can be achieved in the Strength and Conditioning coaching profession. It represents professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise, as well as longevity in the field.

To receive this level of certification and corresponding title of distinction, an individual must first meet the following criteria: 1) Be a currently practicing, full-time strength & conditioning coach of a collegiate or professional athletic team. 2) Hold the CSCCa's Certification – SCCC (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified), which is NCCA accredited. 3) Be a full-time, strength and conditioning coach of a collegiate, and/or professional athletic team for a minimum of 12 years.

George has met each of these requirements. In addition, she is a leader in her field and has dedicated her life and career to the field of collegiate strength & conditioning, entitling her to receive the prestigious honor of being recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach.

She has been a member of the YSU Athletic Department since 2022 and has worked diligently to improve and enhance the performance of all YSU student-athletes during her tenure.