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Penn’s Strength and Conditioning program awarded NHSSCA Program of Excellence School

Posted on January 4, 2022

The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) named Penn’s Strength and Conditioning program led by Coach Matt Cates a NHSSCA Program of Excellence School! This honor recognizes that Penn High School’s Strength & Conditioning program operates at a highest level of professionalism!

In awarding Penn and Coach Cates with this honor NHSSCA noted …

“This honor recognizes that this High School Strength & Conditioning program operates at a highest level of professionalism. To earn this honor Coach Cates & Penn High School has displayed excellence in safety, quality, efficacy, outreach & highlighting. While also displaying excellent continuing education & technology usage in their Strength & Conditioning program.”

Coach Cates will be honored at the National Conference in June.

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