After only 5 years, IYCA earns incredible credibility within the ‘Fitness Education’ world
April 19, 2010: The IYCA has created a specific course blending the theory and practicality of Youth Fitness & Sport Training for students at the post-secondary level.
Both Southern Illinois University and Texas Tech University have begun offering this IYCA specific course as undergraduate electives for Exercise Science students at both institutions.
The IYCA, founded in 2003 and to market since 2005, serves as the only entity in the entire fitness and sport training world that specifically educates both professionals and students on the concepts of youth fitness, sport training and human growth and development.
"This is a very proud moment for all of us at IYCA Head Office" said Founder and CEO, Brian Grasso. "It should also be an incredible source of pride for our Members and Certified Professionals worldwide".
The post-secondary courses were created by IYCA Director of Education and Research, Dr. Toby Brooks.
"Students leaving college and intending to work in the field of fitness and sport are largely unprepared for any initiatives they’d like to pursue within pediatrics", commented Dr. Brooks.
"This course will serve to change that and allow graduates to walk into the field very ready for the challenges associated with working in the fastest expanding market in the entire industry: youth".
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The International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) is the premier international authority with respect to youth sports training and fitness. The IYCA has more than 2,000 certified professionals worldwide and affiliations with organizations all over the globe including Children’s Memorial Hospital (Chicago), Millennium Institute of Sport (New Zealand) and Sport in Action (Zambia). For more information visit www.IYCA.org or contact support@iycasupport.com
Congratulations to you BG and the entire IYCA Family. This is big-time…but that is what the IYCA stands for.
AWESOME! Well done to the IYCA team- this is well deserved recognition for your vision, leadership, passion & expertise- lets all keep learning & keep serving the kids!
That’s awesome! Especially because I will be attending SIU in the fall for my masters. I look forward to helping promote the IYCA on campus!
Great News!
The IYCA is definitely something to be proud of.
Congratulations to all those involved for achieving this great milestone.
WOW!! That is awesome Brian and especially for the IYCA! This is exactly what pioneering is all about. I can’t wait to see what else is in the future for the IYCA.
Congratulations to Brian and the IYCA “Home Team!” This is how we all change minds, hearts and perspectives!
It’s a mission, not just a career!
See you in the trenches!
Phil
Congratulations IYAC. Ive only been a member for a short time now and its really exciting to see that type of credibility given to the association! Its really encouraging seeing the response members contribute to the blog post, and other oppurtunities that the IYAC PROVIDES. keep up the good work
The future in now!
Great, GREAT news! Thank you Brian, Toby, Kwame, Tony, Sara, Pat, Nick, AJ, Melissa et al.
What an honor to be associated closely with a terrific organization!
Dave
This is outstanding news and it makes me very proud to be apart of such a solid and future- oriented organization. I am on the verge of submitting my first exam as a YFS-1 and have been following the IYCA for a very long time. I look forward to where this catapolts my career from here with the backing of the IYCA behind me. -congratulations!
Peace
WOW!!! CONGRATS TO YOU BRIAN AND TO ALL THE IYCA FAMILY!! LET’S KEEP TEACHING AND GROWING TOGETHER.
COACH KRI
Wow that is awesome Brian! Job well done!
Brian..I’m speechless, but not surprised my friend. I knew when I got involved with Brian Grasso and the IYCA that you would take the entire family to the next level. And I know this is ONLY another stepping stone to the top of the industry for the IYCA, and I know we still have so much more to accomplish.
So Brian, as the IYCA makes its way to the top of the industry with you leading the way…look behind you. I’ll be there right behind you with the rest of the IYCA family making sure that no one gets left behind. I couldn’t be more proud!
Hey guys that was AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS….to all the I.Y.C.A family.I am so ..so..PROUD to have become a certified TEACHER-COACH of speed &agility 1,it has given me so much enjoyment to help the youth of our community using the I.Y.C.A philosophy.This is only the START to this great organization that is a” bicon of hope “to all those that want whats right and proper for our children.
Brian and everyone at IYCA,
Congrats on your recent success and College Course Elective. It’s been a success because you Conceived it, BELIEVED it and now Achieved it. The Organization has a strong foundation with like-minded people with a passion about an industry in dire need of leadership. I wish you all continued success!
Matt Attanasio
Proud you should be…congratulations!
Congrats to all you guys. As I said in our conversation, you are such a motivator and an innovator when it comes to the youth fitness market. Go get’em Brian.