PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley Athletics Celebrates adding yet abnout group of Strength and Conditioning All-Americans

Bradley University Sports Performance Director Eddie Papis has announced Cody ' Duke" Deen (Men's Basketball), Timmy O'Brien (Baseball), Jack Crull (XC/Track), and Anna Belogliadova (Tennis) have been recognized as 2024-25 All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

The NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year program recognizes collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of their strength coach, reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning. The NSCA All-Americans are also recognized for their academic and personal accomplishments and integrity as student-athletes. Papis remarked about this year's group

"The group for 2024-25 displays so many tough old school traits, it isn't a shock they have had such success. Having this many three year plus Bradley students demonstrates a commitment not seen as much in this portal era. Not to mention their resiliency to overcome numerous hardships and adversity in their careers and yet come out on other side shining due to a head down, hard work and coachability unlike the normal student athlete. They are a model for the future Bradley Student athletes to emulate if they want to reach or exceed their potential. I'm again proud of my staff (Angela Galgano and Wayne Noel) and our athletes for their buy in to what we continue to build here at Bradley"

Duke Deen will graduate Bradley as the all-time leader in made 3-point field goals as well as winning All-Newcomer and two First Team All MVC selections in his three years at Bradley. Duke started and played in all but two games in those three-years leading Bradley to three straight postseason appearances and one league title.
Read more on S&C MBB: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/81a6b8832657455fa35c262b9108e7cb/basketball--college.pdf)

Timmy O' Brien has led the team for least two years in RBI's and HR's with a current historic run on the record books in his senior season
Read more on S&C Baseball: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/a2b93c94620c4399a1ce29e1d469315c/baseball--college.pdf)

Anna Belogliadova has led the tennis team in the one slot since arriving three-years ago and has been the standard on the court, off the court and in the classroom.
Read more on S&C Tennis: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/3a22079af6d54237af3e8ecc38a72c29/tennis--college.pdf)

Jack Crull will leave Bradley one of the most accomplished runners in a program with immense history of success with several title and records to his name, team and individual.
Read more on S&C XC/TF: https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/ea77407823304a4dbd1d476282829ae1/multi-sport--college.pdf)

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 and is dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world. The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. The organization disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, and continuing education opportunities. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.