Four Buckeyes Earn NSCA All-America Athlete of the Year Honors – Ohio State Buckeyes
4/10/2003 12:00:00 AM | General
April 10, 2003
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Four Ohio State student-athletes have been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in the All-America Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year program. Velimir Radinovic of the men’s basketball team, Scott Titus of the men’s hockey team, Jennifer Miller of the women’s soccer team and Katie Virtue of the women’s volleyball team were the Buckeye honorees for the 2002-03 school year.
The award recognizes collegiate athletes whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of their strength coach, reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning. The athletes also are recognized for their academic and personal accomplishments and their integrity as student-athletes.
Velimir Radinovic
Men’s Basketball
Center
Junior/ English
Height: 7-0, Weight: 245
Personal Bests:
Bench Press: 250 lbs., Squat: 400 lbs.,
Vertical Jump: 32?, Power Clean: 225 lbs.
“Vel is an outstanding kid who works hard in the weight room. He has gained 30 pounds since his freshman year. All of his lifts have gone up over 75 pounds.” -Anthony Glass (Director of Strength and Conditioning, Olympic Sports)
Scott Titus
Men’s Ice Hockey
Defenseman
Senior/ Biology
Height: 5-10, Weight 185
Personal Bests:
Bench Press: 245 lbs., Squat: 450 lbs.,
Vertical Jump: 33?, Power Clean: 245 lbs.
“Scott has grown into an outstanding leader and was elected team captain his senior year. His ability to transfer his work in the weight room to his achievements on the ice has inspired his entire team.” -Erick Schork (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Jennifer Miller
Women’s Soccer
Defender
Junior/ Mechanical Engineering
Height: 5-7
Personal Bests:
Bench Press: 135 lbs., Squat: 225 lbs.
“Jen is dedicated and self-motivated, with a work ethic that every coach dreams of.”
-Kathy Crowe (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Katie Virtue
Women’s Volleyball
Setter
Senior/ Marketing
Height: 5-9
Personal Bests:
Bench Press: 140 lbs., Squat: 270 lbs.,
Vertical Jump: 24?, Power Clean: 140 lbs.
“Katie is the hardest working athlete I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is a great team leader as well.”
-Anthony Glass
