ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Eight RIT student-athletes were recently named 2025-26 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) College All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year, as nominated by Tigers' Strength and Conditioning Coach Ryan Kelly.
 
The eight honorees included junior Ella Wilson (women's basketball), senior Sanskar Usha-Murali Gurappa (men's rowing), junior Joe Holenstein (men's lacrosse), senior Sam Tran (women's soccer), senior Rachel Kulp (women's track & field), junior Kevin Scott (men's hockey), senior Jaidan Fahrny (women's hockey) and senior Josh Harkless (wrestling).
 
The All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award program recognizes those collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning.
 
The 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.