WASHINGTON – Georgetown University Director of Sports Performance and Head of Sports Science Sean Foster was named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa). This honor is the highest given in the strength & conditioning coaching profession through the Gold Standard CSCCa Certification, and the ceremony is the highlight of the association's national conference each year.

Foster was presented the blue MSCC Jacket at the annual CSCCa National Conference in Orlando, Fla.

"The MSCC distinction is a true testament to Coach Foster's passion for our profession. He has truly been an extraordinary asset to our student-athletes, athletics department and the Georgetown community," said Associate Athletics Director for Sports Performance Michael Hill who was a previous recipient of the MSCC title in 2017.

Foster has worked with the Georgetown University Athletics Department for six years, beginning with his role of assistant sports performance coach from 2010-13, assisting with all aspects of football and men's basketball training, while overseeing the strength and conditioning for men's lacrosse, men's soccer, volleyball and tennis.

Since returning to Georgetown in 2020 after serving as an assistant athletic director for athletic performance at American University for seven years, Foster has worked directly with the men's soccer team as a part of Coach Brian Wiese's staff. He has trained over 25 professional soccer players, multiple All-Americans, a MAC Hermann trophy winner and been to two College Cups, while also being part of the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year in both 2021 and 2022. Foster was one of the first coaches to receive the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist title through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

"{The MSCC title} represents professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise, as well as longevity in the field," wrote Donald Decker, the CEO of the CSCCa in a press release letter. "Sean has dedicated his life and career to the field of collegiate strength & conditioning, entitling him to receive the prestigious honor."

In order to receive this certification and corresponding title of distinction, an individual must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree; be a currently practicing, full-time strength & conditioning coach on the collegiate or professional level; hold current membership in the CSCCa; hold the CSCCa's Certification of SCCC (Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified); and have a minimum of 12 years of experience as a full-time strength & conditioning coach on the collegiate and/or professional level.

Foster was one of 27 collegiate strength & conditioning coaches honored in this year's conference. He joins only 309 other individuals who have earned the prestigious Master title, which is considered the highest honor in the strength & conditioning profession.

Upon his recognition, Foster thanked coaches Augie Maurelli and Hill for giving him a start as a volunteer intern in 2009, Wiese for making him a part of his staff at Georgetown, and all of his assistant coaches from his time at American University, including Alex Lee, Mario Pilato, Andy Brown and Philip Reuer.