COLORADO SPRINGS - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce that five Saint Joseph's College student-athletes have been selected as 2023 All-American Athlete Award recipients. This award recognizes their athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and conditioning.
Nominated for the honor by SJC Strength & Conditioning Coach Jameson Collins '17, softball senior Emily Eagleston (Reading, Mass.), field hockey senior Molly McCluskey (Orono, Maine), men's lacrosse senior Xavier Michaud (Wales, Maine), women's track & field senior Kimberly Moulton (Franklin, Mass.), and baseball senior Jackson Stanton (Saugus, Mass.) have claimed 2023 NSCA All-American accolades.
"There are very few female athletes who I have coached who possess the physical abilities that Emily Eagleston does," comments Collins. "To start, she has been able to squat over 230lb for reps, bench press over 165 for reps, and complete double-digit, strict, pull-ups. In addition to her strength abilities, she is a great person, consistently motivating others to do better and push themselves. On the field, she is a consistent contributor in the circle and uses her strength to her advantage. In the classroom, she has been awarded All-Academic honors multiple times. In her time at Saint Joseph's, she has always pushed herself to her limit and always has a smile on her face. I cannot think of a more deserving recipient than Emily for the award of NSCA All-American."
"Molly McCluskey checks off all the boxes that encompass an NSCA All-American," Collins adds. "In her time at Saint Joseph's, she has been one of the most dedicated and committed student-athletes. She consistently sets new personal records in her team's fitness testing and is always doing the extra work that sets her apart from other student-athletes. As a captain on our field hockey team, she has received All-Conference recognition for her play on the field and All-Academic recognition for her academic excellence. Molly has left her mark here in our strength and conditioning program and she is a very deserving recipient of this award."
"Xavier Michaud has been a model of consistency in his time in Saint Joseph's weight room," adds Collins. "As a captain of our Men's Lacrosse team, he continuously pushes his teammates to challenge themselves and make progress in their strength and conditioning. In addition to being a great teammate, Xavier is one of our strongest male athletes on campus with the ability to front squat over 300lb and bench press 275lb. In addition to his weight room success, he is a stellar student, receiving conference All-Academic honors on multiple occasions. His leadership presence on the field and his discipline in the weight room make him an outstanding recipient of this award."
"Kim Moulton brings both a phenomenal attitude and great intensity into the weight room every time she has a session," says Collins. "She is the heartbeat of the throwing group on our Track & Field team and pushes each person to get better daily. In addition to being stellar in the group setting, she is continuously in the weight room improving her strength and power. Throughout her career, her weight room ability has made a huge impact on her throwing performance, continuously breaking personal records and getting better with each season. Finally, she is a great student, collecting All-Academic honors in our Exercise Science program on campus. Kim has given her all to Saint Joseph's and her teammates over the years and is a tremendous recipient of this award."
"Jackson Stanton has been a tremendous leader both in the weight room and on the field for our baseball program during his time at Saint Joseph's," says Collins. "He has dedicated himself to developing his strength, power, speed, and athleticism with hard work and dedication. In the weight room, Jackson is pound for pound one of the strongest on his team. On the field, he has consistently been a rock behind the plate and has garnered all-conference honors. Between his tireless commitment to his craft and the integrity that he possesses, Jackson is a perfect recipient of this award."
About the National Strength & Conditioning Association
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 and is dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world. The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. The organization disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, and continuing education opportunities. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NSCA serves as a valuable resource for its members, the fitness industry, the general public, and the media. The association provides a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to strengthen, build, advance, and unify.
