Qualifications for a CSCC
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Derek Sulo received a master's degree from Northwestern University and worked as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach (CSCC) there. To become a CSCC, candidates need an undergraduate degree in exercise science with at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered for graduate programs. Formal education is a prerequisite, and CSCCs must also have NSCA membership and certification to establish credibility in the industry. Personal characteristics like communication skills, attention to detail, and integrity are also necessary for CSCC positions, which have far more applicants than available roles.
Qualifications for a CSCC
- 1. Qualifications for a CSCC Derek Sulo
- 2. Introduction • Before Derek Sulo became the principal at Peerless Real Estate Investments in Chicago, he received a master’s from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Derek Sulo was also a collegiate strength and conditioning coach (CSCC) at Northwestern. There are far more applicants than positions available for CSCCs, so personal characteristics become necessary above and beyond the education and certifications for those who wish to do this work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical in both one on one situations and when addressing a group. CSCCs must be detail-oriented self-starters, and most importantly, they must have personal integrity.
- 3. Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach • Formal education is also a prerequisite, and it begins with an undergraduate exercise science program. To be considered for most graduate programs, the candidate must have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA. While a graduate degree is not usually required for a CSCC assistant position, it will probably be necessary to become a head CSCC. The next steps to establish credibility in the industry are first to become a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) member, and then to get a certification such as NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.