NSCA Bulletin 36.06 | Page 17

NSCA.COM 2014 NSCA ELECTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS — SPORTS MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL BEN REUTER, PHD, ATC, CSCS,*D useful information, supported by research. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is one of the few research journals that provide information that is based on research conducted on athletes and active individuals. Making nonmembers aware of benefits such as full text online journal access, national conferences, smaller symposiums, and webinars/ podcasts is a key part of expanding the Membership of the NSCA. Bringing more diverse professionals into the NSCA will also help strengthen the organization. The opportunity to interact and network with professionals who work with a wide range of athletes/active individuals will allow all NSCA Members to expand their knowledge base. The main reason the NSCA has become my primary professional organization is because it is an organization that gives me a great deal of value for my membership. The variety of educational opportunities provided by the NSCA is extremely valuable. However the most valuable asset of NSCA Membership is being able to interact and develop networks with other professionals. If I am elected to the Board of Directors, I hope to be able to continue to work to help meet the needs of the diverse membership. I also hope to work to find new ways to introduce the benefits of NSCA membership to fitness professionals who are not members. NSCA BULLETIN | ISSUE 36.06 17