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Larry Kennan, Chuck Stiggins, Joe Juraszek
Larry Kennan
Executive Director of NFLCA
Why You Should Know Him: Larry Kennan was named Executive Director
of the National Football League Coaches Association (NFLCA) on February
1, 1999. Since being elected to that position, the NFLCA has seen a number
of accomplishments. With the settlement of Resolution FC-4, or the “Rule
of 75” in May of 2000, the goals that were set in 1996 by a committee
of coaches for the NFLCA have either been accomplished or improvements have
been attained in every category. These goals included: portability of health
care; health insurance for retired Coaches prior to age 65; “Medigap” insurance
to assist the retired coaches over 65; and a lowered retirement age for
benefits.
Prior to being named to his current position, Larry compiled a coaching resume
that spans more than 30 years. His coaching accomplishments include 16 years
of professional coaching experience: 13 years on the college level, and 3 years
as a high school coach.
Currently, the efforts of Kennan and the NFLCA are aimed at fulfilling another
of the organization’s goals - giving back to the game of football by encouraging
coaches, athletes, and fans at all levels to become involved in coaching clinics.
Similarly, by launching the NFLCA Affiliate Membership Club for High School and
College coaches, Kennan intends to, “coach the coaches, who coach the youth.”
What They Are Saying: “Larry has done a great
job with the NFLCA. Through his efforts, he has improved the working environment
for NFL coaches, which in
turn will positively affect the lives of our families.” – Romeo Crennel,
Defensive Coordinator of the New England Patriots
Chuck Stiggins
Executive Director, CSCCa
Why You Should Know Him: On May 20th, 2000, a group of full-time
collegiate strength and conditioning coaches from around the country met
in Las Vegas and organized a new professional organization. This new organization,
under executive director Chuck Stiggins, was named the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning
Coaches association (CSCCa). It is designed to represent and promote the
collegiate strength and conditioning coach.
The following is a brief overview of some of the association’s goals:
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Regaining identity as professionals as collegiate strength and conditioning coaches
and having a full-time strength and conditioning coach at every university/college
and eventually at every high school.
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Complete unification of all collegiate strength and conditioning coaches.
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Promoting loyalty to the association and to fellow strength and conditioning
coaches/members of the association.
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Improving the respect, salaries, status and job security of the collegiate strength
and conditioning coach.
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Bridging the gap between exercise science/research and its practical application
in the field of strength and conditioning.
The National Office for the CSCCa is located in Provo, Utah and can be reached
by visiting www.CSCCa.org.
What They Are Saying: “The CSCCa is a terrific
organization that benefits the strength and conditioning industry. Any strength
and conditioning coach involved
with football should join and reap the rewards of full membership.” – Al
Johnson, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ohio State University
Joe Juraszek
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Why You Should Know Him: Joe Juraszek (pronounced jer-AH-sick)
joined the Cowboys staff as the strength and conditioning coach in February
1997, and implemented a hands-on approach that stresses strength development,
cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and speed work. His ability to
tailor workout programs to individual player needs based on the player’s
input and workout history has earned him the respect and admiration of the
players and the coaching staff.
Along with overseeing the strength and conditioning program for the team, Juraszek
works with the Cowboys medical staff implementing rehabilitation programs for
injured players. His work within these rehab programs has allowed players to
return to the field quickly and, usually, stronger.
Juraszek came to Dallas after serving as the University of Oklahoma strength
coach from 1993-96. He joined the Sooners after serving as the strength coach
at Texas Tech University from 1987-92. He was a graduate assistant and then a
full-time assistant strength coach for Oklahoma from 1981-86.
In January 2001, Juraszek was a panel member for the “Get & Stay Fit” Family
First Town Meeting hosted by WFAA-TV, Dallas’ ABC affiliate. He joined
Dr. Kenneth Cooper, founder and president of the Cooper Fitness Center and Clinic
in Dallas, and Dr. Joel Steinberg, Medical Director of Children’s Medical
Center of Dallas, in providing advice on exercise training, preventative health
tips and the latest facts on dieting.
What They Are Saying: “Coach Jurasck is one of
the best in our industry – bottom
line.” – Dan Riley, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Houston Texans