COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has recognized four Augustana University seniors as 2019 All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award recipients. Maggie Kadrlik (softball), Paul Meloche (track and field), Ashley Solano (track and field), and Kathryn Nasby (volleyball) all receive the nation's top Strength and Conditioning honor.

Nominated by assistant strength and conditioning coach Andy Stocks, the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award is given to student-athletes whose achievements on and off the field reflect their dedication to strength and conditioning.

Stocks is proud of all four Vikings student-athletes for not only their performance in the weight room but also their leadership and dedication to excellence.

"It is an honor to recognize our student-athletes' year-round commitment to strength and conditioning," Stocks said. "These four seniors have demonstrated tremendous leadership, commitment, and performance in the weight room. Their work ethic is second to none and it's been a pleasure to coach."

Kadrlik and the Viking Softball team recently won the DII National Championship. Meloche made his first-career appearance in the NCAA indoor championships earlier this year. Ashley Solano won a number of events this spring, including the 400 hurdles at the Mt. Marty Invite. Nasby played nearly 100 sets this season, helping Viking Volleyball to double-digits wins.