Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant
Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant supports coaches pursuing an NSCA certification and USA Weightlifting Level 2 training to advance their education in strength and conditioning and weightlifting.
Funder: NSCA Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | February 15, 2027, 11:59 a.m. Mountain Time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Covers one NSCA certification and a USA Weightlifting Level 2 Course
Summary: Supports coaches advancing their strength and conditioning and weightlifting education through certification and Level 2 training.
Key Information: Applicants must hold NSCA or International Affiliate membership and USA Weightlifting membership, and be Level 1 Coaches in good standing.
Description
The NSCA Foundation and USA Weightlifting established this grant to advance coaches’ education in strength and conditioning and weightlifting. It supports one NSCA certification alongside a USA Weightlifting Level 2 Course, bringing together educational opportunities in both fields. The program is part of the Foundation’s broader support for inclusivity in the strength and conditioning community.
The grant honors Dr. Richard Borden, a long-serving NSCA Board member who held USA Weightlifting’s highest recognized coaching designation, International Coach, and the International Weightlifting Federation’s highest referee designation, Category 1 International Referee. It is intended for individuals who are not yet NSCA-certified or were previously NSCA-certified and are seeking to advance their education.
