"Obtaining the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification gives athletic trainers the opportunity to establish themselves as leaders in their allied health profession and open doors for themselves professionally. When hiring, I seek out CSCS certified athletic trainers because they have demonstrated they possess the knowledge needed to develop sport-specific strength training and conditioning programs for athletes."

"Obtaining the prestigious CSCS credential is both challenging and rewarding for athletic trainers. The reliability and credibility of the exam identifies the professionals who have the specialized expertise needed to design safe and effective, performance enhancing strength training and conditioning programs for athletes, which directly translates into enhanced career opportunities for athletic trainers."

"Sports medicine professionals recognize how the CSCS exam identifies individuals who have demonstrated their level of competence and knowledge in strength training and conditioning that can be trusted. By hiring CSCS certified athletic trainers, I feel I provide my athletes with a competitive edge in the training room as well as in our strength and conditioning facility."

"In these times of information and education, the NSCA Certification Commission's Credentials assure both - that is their real power. To be successful in the fitness industry, the CSCS and NSCA-CPT credentials should be the credentials of choice for every fitness professional."

"As an internationally recognized consultant, I convince every club owner and manager with whom I consult that the CSCS or the NSCA-CPT credential must be required for a personal trainer to be promoted to the senior level, which entitles them to a higher pay scale and the potential to be promoted to a management position with their organization."