COLORADO SPRINGS – The National Strength and Conditioning Association has announced 11 Augustana student-athletes as 2022 All-American Athlete Strength and Conditional Athletes of the Year award recipients. The award recognizes athletics accomplishments and dedication to strength and conditioning.

Nominated by the Augustana strength and conditioning staff, Janelle Shiffler, Payton Rosendahl, Abbie Lund, Josh Schumacher, Kaly Banks, Kaitlyn Mulder, Jena Mitchell, Madden Pikula, Adam Dykman, Jackson Sweeney and JT Mix all received the honor for their determination to improve in athletics while maintaining academic prominence.

"These student-athletes are the best of the best in Strength & Conditioning," assistant strength and conditioning coach Andy Stocks said. "They have shown tremendous effort and passion on a daily basis. Their work ethic and dedication to Strength & Conditioning is undeniable. Their progress and performance during their collegiate career have far exceeded expectations."

Augustana's strength and conditioning staff includes head strength and conditioning coach Brett Chambers and assistants Michael DiClementi, Maggie Kadrlik along with Stocks.

"We are proud to have the Augustana strength & conditioning staff join the NSCA in its mission to safely improve athletic performances," said Eric McMahon, NSCA's Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager. "Supporting our student-athletes like the ten Vikings guarantees a stronger future for the NSCA."
 
Kaly Banks // Women's Track & Field
Kaly has shown a great commitment to strength and conditioning throughout her career. She has worked hard in the weight room regardless of season or outside factors. She is a multiple time NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence honoree and holds the team record in the squat. Kaly will certainly continue to strive for excellence following her career as a student-athlete. – Coach Stocks

Adam Dykman // Men's Basketball
Adam has been a key piece to the culture of his team as well as the Augustana weight room.  Balancing the demands of graduate school, work and basketball; Adam was still able to keep strength and conditioning a priority in his daily activities.  Throughout his career Adam has evolved his training to focus on his health, injury prevention and specific training goals. All of which has carried over on the court to a tremendous improvement in production and minutes played. – Coach Chambers

Abbie Lund // Softball
Abbie's fun-loving attitude is balanced by her professional approach to her athletic endeavors. Her leadership and dedication to her craft has propelled her team to numerous titles including the 2019 NCAA DII National Championship, multiple NCAA Regional Championships, and multiple NSIC tournament championships. Abbie's individual honors include NSIC Gold Glove Award Winner, NSIC Second Team All-Conference, NSIC All-Tournament Team Second Team, and NFCA All-Central Region. The effort she shows in the classroom, on the field, and in the weight room will undoubtedly carry over into her medical career. – Coach Stocks

Jena Mitchell // Soccer
Jena's love for lifting has been a tremendous asset throughout her career. She has set a great example for her teammates while still having fun in the weight room. Jena has been named to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team multiples times throughout her career. Jena's consistency and high effort mentality are qualities that will be a great advantage as she continues on into her career. – Coach Stocks

JT Mix // Baseball
JT is a dedicated leader on the baseball team. He brings energy and passion into the weight room while pushing himself and teammates on and off the field. A four-year starter, three-time NSIC All- Academic Team member, 2018 NCAA DII National Champion, and stand-out performer in the weight room, JT shows excellence in every facet of being a student-athlete. JT will undoubtedly carry these fantastic qualities into his future endeavors. – Coach Kadrlik

Kaitlyn Mulder // Women's Track & Field
Kaitlyn's dedication to strength and conditioning has led her to many personal records both on the track and in the weight room. She has shown tremendous commitment in all facets of training. She has been named to the NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence multiple times and has held the record in the squat. Kaitlyn has been a pleasure to coach and we look forward to her continued success. – Coach Stocks

Madden Pikula // Football
Madden has been a high performer in the weight room throughout his career. His character and work-ethic are second to none. Madden trains with purpose and intensity, all while supporting his teammates. Madden has persevered through multiple injuries, but has never allowed them to slow him down in the weight room. Madden has also achieved great things on the field and in the classroom. He is an NSIC champion and multiple NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence honoree. It has been a pleasure to coach Madden as a student-athlete but even better to get to know the man. – Coach Chambers

Payton Rosendahl / Volleyball
Payton's love for lifting has served her well during her time at Augustana. Her dedication to the weight room has transformed her performance on the court, earning All-NSIC Second Team Honors in 2021. Payton has shown her younger teammates that training hard can be fun and exciting and has been a cornerstone of the volleyball team's culture in the weight room. Payton has great things ahead and her love for strength and conditioning has built her a tremendous foundation for her future pursuits. – Coach Stocks

Josh Schumacher // Men's Track & Field
Josh brings great passion to training on a daily basis. He is in constant pursuit of personal records on the track and in the weight room. He has been named to the NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence multiple times and is a CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team honoree. Josh's ability to have fun while working hard will serve him well in the future. – Coach Stocks

Janelle Shiffler // Women's Basketball
Janelle's hard-nosed mentality permeates her pursuits in the classroom, on the court, and in the weight room. She shows tremendous effort and toughness regardless of the situation. Janelle has earned multiple Academic All-NSIC honors and serves the student-athletes of Augustana as a graduate student in athletic training. The same attributes that have made her successful in her collegiate career will carry her to great things in the future. – Coach Stocks

Jackson Sweeney // Wrestling
Jackson is one of the hardest workers in the weight room. It has been a great pleasure seeing him excel in training and bring the tools he has learned to the mat. He's a natural born leader, always doing his best to help coach younger teammates. Jackson always wants to do more in the weight room from off-season to in-season. I couldn't be prouder of his effort and relentlessness to use training to help him succeed in his sport and life. - Coach DiClementi